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Arrested in Venezuela accused of murder plot
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Arrested in Venezuela accused of murder plot

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
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Swedish Diplomats Back in North Korea

Sweden has once again diplomats on site in North Korea – for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic.
British diplomats sent home: "Spies"
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British diplomats sent home: "Spies"

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
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Iran summons diplomats over sanctions

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

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
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Ukraine: Arms restrictions must be lifted

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
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The new Foreign Minister: Accepted immediately

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

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
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Afghanistan's Embassy in Norway Closes

Task: Lighter sentence for Swedish death row inmate
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Task: Lighter sentence for Swedish death row inmate

Sudan rejects UN demands for refugee protection
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Sudan rejects UN demands for refugee protection

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

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

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
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Kristersson: Has Done His Military Service with Honors

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

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
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Norwegian Father: Killed "Hamas Leader" is My Son

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
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The United States' new sanctions spark Israel's discontent

The US government is imposing sanctions on "extremist settlers" in the West Bank – which irritates Israel.
Mexico "pauses" relations with the USA and Canada
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Mexico "pauses" relations with the USA and Canada

Mexico's president says the country has put its relations with the USA and Canada "on hold". This after the neighboring countries expressed concern over a proposed – and controversial – review of Mexico's judicial system
Chinese Incursion into Japanese Airspace Causes Concern
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Chinese Incursion into Japanese Airspace Causes Concern

A Chinese military aircraft has for the first time violated Japanese airspace, according to the Japanese government. China responds that the country is gathering information to verify the claims
Denmark Opens Embassies in New Africa Strategy
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Denmark Opens Embassies in New Africa Strategy

Ukraine: Belarus gathers forces at the border
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Ukraine: Belarus gathers forces at the border

Landslide in tourist paradise – tourists killed
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Landslide in tourist paradise – tourists killed

The number of dead after a landslide on the Thai tourist island of Phuket has risen to nine, local media reports.
Rawa Majid's Mother Arrested
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Rawa Majid's Mother Arrested

Green light for Danish weapons against Russian territory
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Green light for Danish weapons against Russian territory

Denmark's government is backing Ukraine's entry into Russia, announces Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen. This means that they do not see any problems with Danish-donated weapons being used in Russia
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