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Saudi Arabia summons Swedish charge d’affaires over burning, desecration of Quran
Saudi Arabia’s foreign ministry has summoned the Swedish charge d’affaires in the country to condemn the burning and desecration of…
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Ericsson’s work permit in Iraq has not been suspended, PM’s adviser says
Swedish telecoms company Ericsson’s work permit has not been suspended and all contractual agreements made by the Iraqi government will be respected,…
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Russian official says Ukraine used Black Sea grain corridor for ‘terrorist attacks’
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Vershinin on Friday accused Ukraine of using a grain export corridor in the Black Sea to launch…
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Turkey urges Sweden to act over terrorism for NATO membership support
Turkey will act to ratify Sweden’s NATO membership bid in conjunction with cooperation from Stockholm in the fight against…
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Muslim-majority countries plan street protests over Sweden Quran desecration
Muslim-majority nations expressed outrage Friday at the desecration of a copy of the Quran in Sweden. Some prepared for street demonstrations following…
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Putin accuses Poland of having territorial ambitions in former Soviet Union
Russian President Vladimir Putin accused NATO member Poland of having territorial ambitions in the former Soviet Union, and said any…
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Heatwaves expected to persist across the world throughout August: WMO
Heatwaves are expected to persist in a large part of the world throughout August, an adviser on extreme heat said…
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Dozens of African Hebrew Israelites face deportation from Israel
For two years, Toveet Israel and dozens of other residents of the Village of Peace have lived in fear. Dimona,…
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Sweden temporarily moves Iraq embassy staff for security reasons
Seconded staff and operations at the Swedish embassy in Baghdad have been relocated temporarily to Stockholm for security reasons after…
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Russia to expand number of men liable for compulsory military service
Russia will keep compulsory military service for 18-year-olds, state media reported on Friday, permanently increasing the number of young men…
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