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German Tugs Towing Oil Tanker out of Shadow Fleet

German Tugs Towing Oil Tanker out of Shadow Fleet

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The oil tanker that on Friday was reported to be adrift in the Baltic Sea north of the German island of Rügen is now being towed eastwards by three boats, reports the German public service company NDR. The cargo consists of around 99,000 tons of oil

Swiss man dies in Iranian prison

Swiss man dies in Iranian prison

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A Swiss citizen has died in an Iranian prison, according to state-controlled media in Iran. Switzerland demands a thorough investigation of the death

Swedish man confirmed dead in Nepal

Swedish man confirmed dead in Nepal

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Oil Tanker from the Shadow Fleet Operates in the Baltic Sea

Oil Tanker from the Shadow Fleet Operates in the Baltic Sea

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An oil tanker from the Russian shadow fleet with around 99,000 tons of oil in its cargo is adrift in the Baltic Sea north of the German island of Rügen. Germany's Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock criticizes the Kremlin for risking both the environment and regional security

Italy to Host Meeting on Syria

Italy to Host Meeting on Syria

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Italy's Foreign Minister is to host a meeting with several Western countries on the development in Syria. The goal is to support "a peaceful, inclusive" change in the country

USA condemns rebels in Congo

USA condemns rebels in Congo

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Indonesia formally joins the Brics group

Indonesia formally joins the Brics group

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Indonesia has formally been approved to join the so-called Brics group, which has long consisted of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.

Soldier investigated – hastily flown home to Israel

Soldier investigated – hastily flown home to Israel

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A former Israeli soldier on a visit to Brazil was hastily flown back to Israel. This happened after an investigation was initiated in Brazil against him, regarding suspected war crimes linked to his service in Gaza

USA and Egypt in talks about Gaza ceasefire

USA and Egypt in talks about Gaza ceasefire

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New American weapons package to Israel

New American weapons package to Israel

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The US government has approved an arms deal with Israel worth 8 billion dollars, equivalent to over 88 billion Swedish kronor, the Foreign Ministry announced.

Six Iranians Executed in Saudi Arabia

Six Iranians Executed in Saudi Arabia

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China on USA's cyber allegations: "Groundless"

China on USA's cyber allegations: "Groundless"

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Beijing hits back against accusations that a cyberattack on the US Finance Department was sponsored by the Chinese state.

Russian state media on Telegram blocked in EU

Russian state media on Telegram blocked in EU

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Russian state media are said to have been blocked on the social media platform Telegram in EU countries, reports The Guardian.

Tourists killed in hotel fire in Bangkok

Tourists killed in hotel fire in Bangkok

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Three tourists have died and several injured in a fire at a popular tourist hotel in Bangkok, Thailand. A witness tells that firefighters broke windows to rescue people from the building

Tourist dies in shark attack in Egypt

Tourist dies in shark attack in Egypt

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Italian Journalist Detained in Tehran

Italian Journalist Detained in Tehran

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Tsunami Scandals – Secret Ties and Theater

Tsunami Scandals – Secret Ties and Theater

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The chaos, the criticism, the commission. The Swedish government's actions during the tsunami disaster were condemned from several quarters

This happened during the first days after the disaster

This happened during the first days after the disaster

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The waves, chaos, death. The Christmas holiday 2004 saw one of the worst natural disasters in modern times

Elinor Hammarskjöld in a high post at the UN

Elinor Hammarskjöld in a high post at the UN

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The Ministry for Foreign Affairs' Chief Legal Officer Elinor Hammarskjöld has been appointed as Under-Secretary-General and Chief Legal Officer in the UN.

After Criticism: China Promises Cooperation on Yi Peng

After Criticism: China Promises Cooperation on Yi Peng

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China promises continued cooperation regarding the Chinese vessel Yi Peng 3. The statement comes two days after the vessel left the Kattegat, where it had been anchored since the end of November

China on robot system in the Philippines: Provocative

China on robot system in the Philippines: Provocative

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Philippine military confirms acquisition of American robot system Typhon. "Provocative and dangerous", China responds

Two dead after attack on German Christmas market

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Two dead after attack on German Christmas market

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Two people have been killed after a car drove into a crowd at a Christmas market in Magdeburg shortly after 7 pm on Friday evening. According to the city's mayor, 70 are injured, of which 15 are seriously injured, reports TV channel MDR

Multiple Embassies Damaged in Kyiv

Multiple Embassies Damaged in Kyiv

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Six ambassadors have been injured in the latest wave of Russian robot attacks on Kyiv, according to Ukrainian authorities. The damage sparks outrage in capitals across Europe and the world

The Government Increases Gaza Aid – Rejects Refugee Agency

The Government Increases Gaza Aid – Rejects Refugee Agency

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The government is doubling the targeted support to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the region to 800 million kronor. At the same time, the core support to the refugee organization Unrwa is being abolished