Belarus and Georgia Journalists Win This Year's Sakharov Prize
Imprisoned journalists in Belarus and Georgia receive the EU's finest human rights award from the EU Parliament.
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Russian Athletes May Compete in Winter Olympics Despite Controversy
Russians and Belarusians can compete in bobsleigh and skeleton in the Olympic Games in Milan and Cortina this winter. This despite the international federation previously said no. For me it is completely unacceptable, says the Ukrainian skeleton star Vladyslav Heraskevytsj.
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Linn Svahn's Boycott Stance on Russian Athletes Praised
Now Russian cross-country skiers can be let into the Olympic Games again. Sweden is strongly against it and Linn Svahn has opened up for a boycott if it becomes a reality. Strong of her, but I would not manage it. I train every day to get to be in (the Olympic Games), and then I will not let some Russians stop it, says the Norwegian Lotta Udnes Weng.
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Jonson: Russia or Belarus Behind GPS Disruptions in Sweden
The cart system in Kalmar county's ambulances is often affected by problems. According to Defence Minister Pål Jonson (The Moderate Party) it is Russia or Belarus that is behind the GPS disruptions, reports Sveriges Radio P4 Kalmar.
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Nobel Peace Prize Controversies Through the Years
Donald Trump hopes hard and pushes on – but can he really get the Nobel Peace Prize? However it may be, the Norwegian Nobel Committee will likely get criticism for Friday's choice. But it is not the first time the Peace Prize is surrounded by angry words and scandal headlines.
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Finland Survives Lithuania Scare as Denmark Dominates Belarus 6-0
Finland was close to a huge fiasco in the World Championship qualification against Lithuania. But in the second half, the team managed to turn the match around – and the World Championship dream lives on. It went much easier for Denmark who crushed Belarus with 6–0.
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Putin Seeks Stronger Ties with Former Soviet Republics in Central Asia
Russia's president Vladimir Putin wants to strengthen ties with former Soviet republics in Central Asia.
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Cigarette Balloons Halt Air Traffic at Vilnius Airport
Balloons filled with smuggled cigarettes stopped traffic at Vilnius airport during the night.
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