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Ukraine-Russia War Live News and Latest Updates
BRUSSELS – Russia’s faltering war against Ukraine suffered two setbacks on Thursday when the flagship of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet sank after a catastrophic explosion and ... -
Associate Director of Study Abroad Rebekah Anaya selected for Fulbright-Hays Seminar in Norway
MACON – Mercer University Associate Director of Study Abroad Rebekah Anaya is among 16 American post-secondary educators recently selected to attend a Fulbright-Hays Seminar Abroad summer ... -
Arctic leaders unsure what Russian aggression means for the region’s future
US Senator Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, center, speaks with Minister Kenneth Høegh, Head of Greenland’s Representation to the US and Canada, left, and Finnish Ambassador Tiina Jortikka-Laitinen ... -
Norway to host 60,000 Ukrainian refugees in 2022 – EURACTIV.com
Norway could welcome 60,000 refugees from Ukraine this year, the country’s Directorate of Immigration (UDI) said when presenting scenarios for the arrival of Ukrainian refugees on ... -
New Zealand seeks reassurance from China that children can stay with parents during COVID isolation amid separation reports
Part of the response requires anyone who tests positive for COVID-19 to be isolated from uninfected people, which includes separating children from their parents. This has ... -
The week in photos: Tribute to teachers and veterans
JJ Harrison, center right, smiles March 31 as he greets his teacher, Sue Hedrich, left, at Farwell Elementary School in Lewiston. Hedrich, a special education teacher, ... -
The Oscars celebrate May, Jackson, Ullmann and Glover
Elaine May was the last to arrive and the first to leave at the Governors Awards on Friday in Los Angeles. His honored colleagues, samuel L. ... -
Telling truth and lies with the Norwegian novelist who won the Nobel Prize
Who is your favorite Catholic novelist? A number of America editors and contributors over the years have answered that question with a surprising name — or ... -
Captain of Russian oligarch’s $85m superyacht stuck in Norway says crew catches and cooks fish after local suppliers refuse to supply ship: report
The crew aboard a Russian oligarch’s superyacht in Norway are catching and grilling fish as local businesses refuse to supply the ship, leaving it stranded, the ... -
The bloody invasion of Russia enters its 4th week
Twenty-one people were killed and 25 injured on Thursday after rockets rained down on the western Ukrainian town of Merefa as Russia’s bloody and difficult invasion ... -
British politics: More than 50 oligarchs and their family members targeted by new British sanctions – live | Politics
Oligarchs: Mikhail Fridman, founder of Alfa Bank, the largest private bank in Russia. He also owns shares in LetterOne. His net worth is estimated at £11.9 ... -
Rick Stewart running for governor of Iowa | Politics in Iowa Blog
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KWWL) – Iowa has a new candidate for governor of Iowa. Rick Stewart of Cedar Rapids is running for governor of Iowa. Stewart ... -
Public mood plummets as pump prices soar
Like many things these days, WhatsApp posts are a reliable weathervane of the public’s mood on energy prices. There are dozens of photographs of gas station ... -
Poland offers fighter jets to the United States to help Ukraine
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland announced on Tuesday that it would donate all of its MiG-29 fighter jets to the United States, potentially offering an arrangement ... -
Scotland will be one of the easiest places in the world for teenagers to change gender
As well as lowering the age at which someone born, adopted or residing in Scotland can legally change their sex, the changes will remove any need ... -
St. Olaf Graduate Receives Prestigious German Parliament Award – St. Olaf College
St. Olaf Graduate Receives Prestigious German Parliament Award Kristian Noll ’21 Kristian Noll ’21, a recent graduate of St. Olaf College, is the first Ole to ... -
“The Russian-Norwegian border relationship will not necessarily be badly affected”
“Nuclear powers always wonder whether conflicts can degenerate into nuclear war. This is reflected in Putin’s order yesterday to place Russian nuclear power plants in a ... -
Norway decides to remove Russian assets from $1.3 trillion wealth fund
Norway is beginning a process to remove Russian assets from its $1.3 trillion sovereign wealth fund, in a rare case where politics drives investment ... -
How can Europe wean itself off Russian gas? | Gas
As Boris Johnson told parliament that Europe must wean itself off Russian gas – to loosen ‘Vladimir Putin’s grip on Western politics’ – the oil tanker ... -
Russian escalation in Ukraine increases global economic risks
Russia’s decision to deploy troops to two breakaway Ukrainian provinces and the possibility of increased aggression and retaliatory sanctions from the West raises risks to a ... -
“We can’t do it alone”
“Referring to the supplemental agreement as a base agreement, as some critics do, is misleading. Cooperation with close allies is one of the three main pillars ... -
Norway double Olympic gold in team pursuit; Fall of a Japanese skater |
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Border policy, energy and fisheries in trouble
A continued decline in population numbers in the North is a major challenge for security policy, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre (Labour) said in his speech ... -
EXPLANATOR: So why is Beijing holding more Olympics? | Economic news
By STEPHEN WADE, AP Sports Reporter BEIJING (AP) — No one considers Beijing a winter sports capital. So why is the sprawling city – world famous ... -
EU policy, fisheries management and the need for resilient networks after Brexit
It probably goes without saying that the European policy-making system is dense and highly complex, as is the influence of the EU political landscape. For example, ... -
Olympic ski jumpers slam officials after 5 skiers disqualified for outfits: ‘I have no words’
Slovenia victory in the Olympic The debut of the mixed team ski jumping event on Monday was overshadowed by a number of disqualifications for costume violations ... -
Letters: why Norway can never be a comparator for Scotland
The Norwegian experience of extracting oil and setting up a reserve fund of around $1.15 trillion must be of interest to Scotland, as several of your ... -
CITY COUNCIL OF NORWAY: Two new councilors have been sworn in | Government and politics
RON BAXLEY JR. T&D correspondent NORWAY – Newly elected Norway District 1 Councilor Almanda Holiday and newly elected Norway District 4 Councilor Shirley Spiers were sworn ... -
Norway leads medal standings at unpredictable Beijing Olympics
BEIJING (AP) — The Beijing Olympics will be unprecedented when they open on Friday in a tightly sealed bubble, filled with COVID-19 testing, extreme health precautions ... -
Russian Navy releases details of anti-submarine drills off Norway
Updated 1 hour ago THE RUSSIAN NAVY has released details of its drills off the coast of Norway in recent days as they simulated submarine hunting ... -
A Gift Not Quite Fit for a Prince: Book Reveals the Politics of Diplomatic Gifts
A gift not quite fit for a prince: Book reveals diplomatic gift policy, including King of Denmark and Norway who received SEVEN beavers from Tallinn in ... -
Australia and Norway were once tied in the global anti-corruption rankings. Now we’re heading in opposite directions
In a worrying sign, Australia has fallen in Transparency International’s latest Corruption Perceptions Index – the world’s most widely cited ranking of how clean or corrupt ... -
I survived the terrorist attack by Anders Breivik. I still think he’s entitled to a parole hearing
Photo by Jeff J. Mitchell/Getty Images In my heart I would like Anders Breivik did not have the opportunity to appeal for his release this month. ... -
Thich Nhat Hanh, monk, Zen master and activist, dies at 95
Thich Nhat Hanh, a Vietnamese Buddhist monk who was one of the world’s most influential Zen masters spreading messages of mindfulness, compassion and non-violence, died on ... -
The Taliban will hold a meeting in Norway next week
A Taliban delegation will travel to Norway to hold talks with the Norwegian government, meet representatives of the Norwegian authorities and several allied countries, as well ... -
Norwegian Telenor sells its stake in Burmese Wave Money
BANGKOK (AP) — Norwegian telecommunications company Telenor plans to sell its 51% stake in Burmese fintech company Wave Money to its main partner in the venture, ... -
By the numbers: Stats that tell the story of Biden’s freshman year | New Policies
By JOSH BOAK, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — In some ways, President Joe Biden can lay claim to a banner in his first year in office. ... -
Chile is in the process of rewriting its constitution. Americans should be careful.
January 14, 2022 January 14, 2022 Chile has a new elected president: Gabriel Boric, a scruffy 35-year-old who looks like any of a hundred left-wing podcasters. ... -
After ECP’s report, PTI’s chief financial officer said all UK funds had been sent to Pakistan
LONDON: The Pakistan Review Committee Election Commission said Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf did not share details of two UK accounts that sent money for PTI policies to Pakistan, ... -
Imagine another American Civil War, but this time in every state: NPR
Trump supporters on the right argue with a counter-protester in Detroit on November 5, 2020. David Goldman / AP hide caption toggle legend David Goldman / ... -
The president denounces the awkwardness of the government’s energy bill support program | Politics
[ad_1] The President said: “In the 20 years of using the Estonian identity card and digital signature, the state has reached the point where it should ... -
Look for Norway to top medal standings again at Olympic Winter Games | Olympic Games
[ad_1] STEPHEN WADE AP Sports Writer The Winter Olympics open in 30 days and Norway are expected to lead the medal table for the second time ... -
Imagine a Tory boot stamping on a Scottish face – forever
[ad_1] I am 74 years old, I have a decent pension and I own my house. So I’m a die-hard conservative trade unionist, right? Wrong! I ... -
EU News: Nexit calls erupt as ‘desperate’ EU begs Brexit-dragged Switzerland to discuss | Politics | News
[ad_1] The European Union’s relations with Switzerland could collapse if negotiations on Switzerland’s place in the EU’s internal market fail, European Commission Vice-President Maros Sefcovic told ... -
Five myths about the Arctic
[ad_1] Sunlight breaks through the clouds behind the Point Barrow long-range radar site on November 1, 2021 in Utqiagvik. (Loren Holmes / DNA) Bathsheba Demuth is ... -
Voters won’t be thrilled if their NHS tax hike is wasted
[ad_1] Deciding whether to lock down a country in the event of a pandemic is one of the most difficult decisions a prime minister has to ... -
In Europe, lockdown is not an option for Christmas
[ad_1] Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo announced yesterday the closure of theaters and cinemas in the country, without imposing a complete lockdown, as is now ... -
Lobby to raise the age of criminal responsibility
[ad_1] “The treaty is the long-term solution where we can reimagine what these systems and structures might look like,†said Mr. Stewart, a Nira illim bulluk ... -
Canada still considering ban non-essential travelers
[ad_1] OTTAWA – A ban on non-essential travel by foreign nationals to Canada is still under consideration by the federal government, the Star has learned. The ... -
Don’t ruin Christmas for you, but there could be war
[ad_1] “Don’t create a more worried Christmas,†that is how he begins to conclude. It is a tradition for the country’s prime minister to tour the ... -
King Harald V of Norway: the story of the current Norwegian monarch
[ad_1] From the dramatic events of his childhood to his love of sailing, here is an introduction to Harald V, the current King of Norway. You ... -
NORWAY MUNICIPAL COUNCIL: Police chief talks about recent crime | Government and politics
[ad_1] RON BAXLEY T&D Correspondent NORWAY – Norwegian Police Chief Edgar Williams mentioned around 10 incidents involving theft and violent behavior in his November report at ... -
Biden to focus on elections and tech at end of democracy summit
[ad_1] through: AAMER MADHANI Associated Press Posted: Dec 10 2021 / 14:20 EST / Update: Dec 10 2021 / 14:20 EST President Joe Biden speaks from ... -
Norway crowns indoor gatherings; Lockdown of unvaccinated to continue in Austria – The New Indian Express
[ad_1] Through PTI COPENHAGEN: The Norwegian government is introducing a 10-person limit for gatherings in private homes to counter a slight increase in COVID-19 cases, although ... -
Book review: The great setback: politics after populism and the pandemic by Paolo Gerbaudo
[ad_1] In The big setback: politics after populism and the pandemic, Paul Gerbaudo explores how the crises of populism and the COVID-19 pandemic are giving rise ... -
Managing the world’s largest sovereign wealth fund will become complicated
[ad_1] NOTICOLA TANGEN brings an unusual set of skills to the task of leading the world’s largest sovereign wealth fund. In addition to a career in ... -
The failure of the Cop26
[ad_1] There is a version of events where the Cop26 in Glasgow was not a failure. There is an argument here: Glasgow relied on and consolidated ... -
Sudan Burhan sacks senior intelligence officers, sources say
[ad_1] KHARTOUM – The Sudanese military chief has reshuffled top intelligence posts, sacking at least eight general intelligence officers and replacing the military intelligence chief, two ... -
Six Books That Make Great Christmas Gifts
[ad_1] Thanks to the pandemic, this year’s best books have been slow to print and difficult to obtain, although so have the worst books, of course. ... -
The Plaid-Labor cooperation agreement constitutes a “down payment on independence”, according to Adam Price
[ad_1] // = do_shortcode (‘[in-content-square]’)?> Adam Price. Photo by Plaid Cymru. Plaid Cymru leader described the cooperation agreement between Plaid Cymru and the Welsh government as ... -
Norwegian journalists arrested while working in World Cup host Qatar
[ad_1] Two Norwegian state television journalists were arrested and detained for more than 30 hours in Qatar while covering the World Cup, the network NRK said ... -
Croatia’s social protection expenditure is only € 3,000 per capita
[ad_1] Photo: Patrik Macek / PIXSELL ZAGREB, November 22, 2021 – Croatia’s social protection expenditure amounted to € 11.2 billion last year, just under € 3,000 ... -
Risks and rewards if Scotland emulates Europe’s tough new vaccine passport rules on Tuesday
[ad_1] As SNP ministers are expected to make a decision on stricter vaccine passports on Tuesday, David Leask examines how Europe has reacted to similar harsh ... -
FDA clears coronavirus booster shots for all adults
[ad_1] WASHINGTON – The Food and Drug Administration on Friday authorized booster shots of the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines for all people 18 years of age ... -
CASEY: They fought against City Hall – and a tree in Highland Park won | Government and Politics
[ad_1] Bill McClure is one of the residents of the Old Southwest who quickly launched a social media campaign to prevent the logging of a Norwegian ... -
Climate change threatens humanitarian crisis, aid system collapses, UN warns
[ad_1] People protest at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26), in Glasgow, Scotland, Britain on November 7, 2021. (Reuters / Yves Herman) GLASGOW (Thomson Reuters ... -
Norway sticks to December rate hike plan as economy rebounds
[ad_1] Norway’s central bank said on Thursday it plans to hike its key rate next month, continuing a monetary tightening campaign that began in September. Norges ... -
EU scientists demand bloc to finalize UK membership in £ 80bn program | UK News
[ad_1] More than 1,000 universities and 50 science academies across Europe have called on the EU to finalize the UK’s accession to its flagship £ 80 ... -
Norwegian wind turbines and the conflict between the rights of Sami farmers
[ad_1] Norway faces tough choices about the future of two large, licensed wind farms for endangering the way of life of Sami reindeer herders, but it ... -
Parliament: WP MP Jamus Lim proposes a wealth tax of 0.5 to 2% on the richest, Politics News & Top Stories
[ad_1] SINGAPORE – Workers’ Party MP Jamus Lim (Sengkang GRC) has proposed imposing a 0.5-2% wealth tax on the wealthiest here, saying it could help diversify ... -
Norway worries about Sudan
[ad_1] “Norway is deeply alarmed by the serious development of the current situation in Sudan, where General al-Burhan, head of the Sudanese Sovereign Council, has dissolved ... -
Reviews | The moral chasm that has opened between left and right is widening
[ad_1] This hypothesis, argue Voelkel and Brandt, has its roots in research which points out that people’s thoughts, attitudes and behaviors are strongly influenced by the ... -
Sudanese army seizes power in coup and arrests prime minister
[ad_1] CAIRO (AP) – The Sudanese army seized power on Monday, dissolving the transitional government hours after troops arrested the prime minister, and thousands took to ... -
Erdogan critics say call for eviction is a deviation from economic misery
[ad_1] Erdogan takes Turkey over precipice, opposition leader says Kavala in prison since the end of 2017 without conviction The Turkish lira has fallen by almost ... -
NORWAY MUNICIPAL COUNCIL: The municipal councilor questions the budget item; city grappling with COVID problems | Government and Politics
[ad_1] The full memo can be obtained from the town hall by members of the council and staff. Clemons then asked if she and the council ... -
Why do trade unionists hate it when Nicola Sturgeon appears on the world stage?
[ad_1] SHETLAND. His name is never plural. It’s not in a box in the Moray Firth. Its nearest station is not Bergen, Norway. Its people are ... -
Join virtual information sessions for summer seminars abroad | CU Boulder today
[ad_1] Where will you be going this summer? CU Education Abroad has a ton of virtual information sessions coming up for summer courses taught abroad by ... -
Nothing About Us Without Us – Three Highlights of an Arctic Hangout
[ad_1] Therefore, I’ll start with a quote from Greenlandic politician Aaja Chemnitz Larsen on stage at Harpa Concert Hall in Reykjavik on exactly one Saturday night: ... -
Norway to review police handling of archery attack | Politics
[ad_1] HELSINKI (AP) – Norwegian authorities are opening an independent investigation into the actions of police and security agencies following an archery attack that left five ...
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