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President Vladimir Putin’s ruling United Russia party defied economic concerns and a recent slump in support to retain a parliamentary majority – to the surprise of almost no one. The official tally announced by Russia’s Central Election Commission on Sept. 20, 2021, was met with immediate skepticism. The three-day vote
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There is “really no place” for Afghan refugees in the European Union, Czech Republic Prime Minister Andrej Babiš said on Sept. 7, adding that leaders should adopt solutions and assist the Afghan people to remain in their home country. “There is really no place for them in Europe,” Babiš said
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The prime suspect in the Paris terrorist attacks that killed 130 people nearly six years ago described himself on Sept. 8 as a “fighter of the Islamic State” while appearing on trial over the worst terror attack in France’s history. Salah Abdeslam, a 31-year-old man with French citizenship but who
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The prime suspect of the Paris terrorist attacks that killed 130 people nearly six years ago described himself on Sept. 8 as a “fighter of the Islamic State” while appearing on trial over the worst terror attack in France’s history. Salah Abdeslam, a 31-year-old man with French citizenship but who
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Germany’s new ambassador to China, who was previously a senior adviser to Chancellor Angela Merkel, has died, less than two weeks after assuming his post, the German government said on Sept. 6. Germany’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the “sudden death” of Jan Hecker, 54, in a short statement in
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The European Union’s drug regulator said it is now evaluating whether to recommend COVID-19 booster shots, according to a statement posted Monday. The European Medicines Agency (EMA) said it’s evaluating the use of another dose for the vaccine to be given six months after the second dose among individuals aged 16
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BERLIN—The German government said Monday it supports plans for a North Sea spaceport that would be used to launch small satellites into space from Europe. Economy Minister Peter Altmaier said the government would act as an “anchor customer” for the floating launch site off the German coast. “We want to
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Thousands of French citizens demonstrated in several cities Saturday for an eighth straight weekend, continuing protests against the country’s COVID-19 vaccine passport system required to enter most public areas, including stadiums, cafes, restaurants, and gyms. The health pass, which was passed by the French Parliament weeks ago, mandates an individual
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COPENHAGEN, Denmark—Nearly 100 missing tablets and other archaeological objects from ancient Mesopotamia have been found in Norway and seized, police said Friday. Authorities said they would now be examined to determine their authenticity and establish their provenance if possible. The Norwegian National Authority for Investigation and Prosecution of Economic and
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The German government rejected a suggestion on Wednesday that would give employers the right to find out whether their employees are vaccinated against the CCP (Chinese Communist Party) virus. Hubertus Heil, the minister of labor and social affairs, said that Germany has strict privacy laws and employers cannot force workers
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President Vladimir Putin’s ruling United Russia party defied economic concerns and a recent slump in support to retain a parliamentary majority – to the surprise
2,917 Views
There is “really no place” for Afghan refugees in the European Union, Czech Republic Prime Minister Andrej Babiš said on Sept. 7, adding that leaders
697 Views
The prime suspect in the Paris terrorist attacks that killed 130 people nearly six years ago described himself on Sept. 8 as a “fighter of
488 Views
The prime suspect of the Paris terrorist attacks that killed 130 people nearly six years ago described himself on Sept. 8 as a “fighter of
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Germany’s new ambassador to China, who was previously a senior adviser to Chancellor Angela Merkel, has died, less than two weeks after assuming his post,
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The European Union’s drug regulator said it is now evaluating whether to recommend COVID-19 booster shots, according to a statement posted Monday. The European Medicines Agency
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BERLIN—The German government said Monday it supports plans for a North Sea spaceport that would be used to launch small satellites into space from Europe.
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Thousands of French citizens demonstrated in several cities Saturday for an eighth straight weekend, continuing protests against the country’s COVID-19 vaccine passport system required to
444 Views
COPENHAGEN, Denmark—Nearly 100 missing tablets and other archaeological objects from ancient Mesopotamia have been found in Norway and seized, police said Friday. Authorities said they
454 Views
The German government rejected a suggestion on Wednesday that would give employers the right to find out whether their employees are vaccinated against the CCP
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