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Kristersson to Swedes in Lebanon: "Go home"

Kristersson to Swedes in Lebanon: "Go home"

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Thousands of Swedes believed to be still in Lebanon

Thousands of Swedes believed to be still in Lebanon

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The Ministry for Foreign Affairs summons Iran's top diplomat – Iran responds

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The Ministry for Foreign Affairs summons Iran's top diplomat – Iran responds

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The Ministry for Foreign Affairs is summoning Iran's chargé d'affairs after the revelation that the country was behind a major cyberattack last summer. Iran, in turn, dismisses the allegations as baseless accusations that "poison" the countries' relations

Iran: Thousands of Prisoners Reportedly Pardoned

Iran: Thousands of Prisoners Reportedly Pardoned

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Thousands of prisoners are being pardoned in Iran, reports the country's controlled media.

Ceasefire a long way off according to US sources

Ceasefire a long way off according to US sources

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American top officials believe that an agreement on a ceasefire between Israel and terrorist-stamped Hamas is unlikely before President Joe Biden's term expires in January, reports the Wall Street Journal.

The Liberals want to make it punishable for parents to travel with children to countries against which the Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises.

The Liberals want to make it punishable for parents to travel with children to countries against which the Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises.

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USA hopes for Sweden's help in North Korea

USA hopes for Sweden's help in North Korea

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Arrested in Venezuela accused of murder plot

Arrested in Venezuela accused of murder plot

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Three Americans, two Spaniards, and one Czech citizen have been arrested in Venezuela. They are accused of coming to the country with the intention of assassinating President Nicolás Maduro

Swedish Diplomats Back in North Korea

Swedish Diplomats Back in North Korea

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Sweden has once again diplomats on site in North Korea – for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic.

British diplomats sent home: "Spies"

British diplomats sent home: "Spies"

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Russia is expelling six British diplomats, individuals whom Moscow accuses of espionage. The United Kingdom is dismissing the allegations as "completely unfounded"

Iran summons diplomats over sanctions

Iran summons diplomats over sanctions

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German Anger towards Trump: "Not Building Coal-Fired Power Plants"

German Anger towards Trump: "Not Building Coal-Fired Power Plants"

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Donald Trump seems to have provoked Germany during last night's debate against Kamala Harris. Now Berlin is engaging in a war of words with the former president

Ukraine: Arms restrictions must be lifted

Ukraine: Arms restrictions must be lifted

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Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrij Sybiha says that all restrictions on using American and British weapons in Russia must cease. At the same time, the USA and the UK announce that the countries are sending more support to Ukraine

The new Foreign Minister: Accepted immediately

The new Foreign Minister: Accepted immediately

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Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party) is thrown straight into the international hot air in her job as new Foreign Minister. But she assures that she has both the endurance and impatience required

The new government will hold for two terms

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The new government will hold for two terms

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Jessica Rosencrantz and Benjamin Dousa take their places in Ulf Kristersson's government – and several existing ministers get new roles. As team leader, I want to build a team that can help lead the country at least until 2030, says Ulf Kristersson

Afghanistan's Embassy in Norway Closes

Afghanistan's Embassy in Norway Closes

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Task: Lighter sentence for Swedish death row inmate

Task: Lighter sentence for Swedish death row inmate

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Sudan rejects UN demands for refugee protection

Sudan rejects UN demands for refugee protection

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Sudan's regime rejects a UN demand for an "independent and impartial" force to protect millions of vulnerable inhabitants. The WHO chief says that more than 20,000 people have been killed in the civil war that has lasted for 16 months

Billström denies rift: Good relationship

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Billström denies rift: Good relationship

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Foreign Minister Tobias Billström (M) denies that a rift has arisen between him and Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) and that this would have led to his resignation. He avoids answering whether he was offered the job as EU Commissioner

They can take over after Billström

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They can take over after Billström

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Minister for Migration Maria Malmer Stenergard and Minister for International Development Cooperation Johan Forssell are among the names mentioned first in speculations about who will take over after party colleague Tobias Billström (The Moderate Party) as Foreign Minister.

Kristersson: Has Done His Military Service with Honors

Kristersson: Has Done His Military Service with Honors

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Foreign Minister Tobias Billström (M) announced on Wednesday that he is resigning and leaving politics in connection with the opening of the Riksdag next week.

The Foreign Minister Resigns in Ukrainian Power Struggle

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The Foreign Minister Resigns in Ukrainian Power Struggle

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Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba is following in a stream of resignations from Ukraine's government. In a power struggle behind the scenes of the government, President Zelensky's closest man has already pushed Kuleba aside

Norwegian Father: Killed "Hamas Leader" is My Son

Norwegian Father: Killed "Hamas Leader" is My Son

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The Israeli military has struck for the third day in a row against targets on the occupied West Bank. Israel claims that a local Hamas leader – reportedly a Norwegian citizen according to media reports – has been killed

The United States' new sanctions spark Israel's discontent

The United States' new sanctions spark Israel's discontent

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The US government is imposing sanctions on "extremist settlers" in the West Bank – which irritates Israel.