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Oct 05 2019
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North Korea breaks off nuclear talks with U.S. in Sweden
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - North Korea’s top negotiator said late on Saturday that working-level nuclear talks in Sweden between officials from Pyongyang and Washington had been broken off, dashing prospects for an end to months of stalemate.
The North’s chief nuclear negotiator, Kim Myong Gil, who spent much of the day in talks with an American delegation, cast the blame on what he
ReutersJan 26 2023
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Turkey says Sweden was complicit in burning of Quran amid tension over NATO membership bid
The Swedish government was complicit in the burning of the Quran at a protest in Stockholm last weekend, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu reportedly said Thursday.
Increased tensions between the two countries come at a time when Sweden is relying on Turkey to support its bid for membership of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) military alliance, of which Turkey is a
CNN (Online News)May 13 2019
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Sweden reopens rape case against WikiLeaks’ Julian Assange
Sweden has reopened an investigation into a rape allegation against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, complicating U.S. efforts to extradite him.
Swedish prosecutor Marie Persson said Monday “a new questioning of Assange is required” and there is “still probable cause to suspect that Assange committed rape.”
The alleged victim requested the reopening of the investigation.
Washington ExaminerFeb 25 2022
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Russia threatens 'military and political consequences' if Finland, Sweden try joining NATO
Russia threatened “military and political consequences” against Finland and Sweden on Friday if they attempted to join NATO.
Russian foreign ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova warned against other countries attempting to join NATO after Russia started a war with Ukraine Thursday.
“Finland and Sweden should not base their security on damaging the security of other countries and
The HillMar 30 2024
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Hawaii is only U.S. state not covered by NATO defense agreement
WASHINGTON -- Sweden became the newest member of NATO earlier this month, joining 31 nations in the security alliance, including the United States. Well, make that 49 of the 50 United States. Because, in a quirk of geography and history, Hawaii is not technically covered by the NATO pact. If a foreign power attacked Hawaii -- say the U.S. Navy's base at Pearl Harbor or the headquarters of the
CBS News (Online)Mar 29 2024
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This US state is not covered by the NATO treaty. Some experts say that needs to change
Sweden became the newest member of NATO earlier this month, joining 31 nations in the security alliance, including the United States. Well, make that 49 of the 50 United States. Because in a quirk of geography and history, Hawaii is not technically covered by the NATO pact. If a foreign power attacked Hawaii – say the US Navy’s base at Pearl Harbor or the headquarters of the Indo-Pacific
CNN (Online News)Apr 01 2024
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Frisco-based video game developer Gearbox acquired for $460 million
Frisco-based video game studio Gearbox Entertainment Co., best known for its first-person shooter game Borderlands, is being acquired by New York entertainment company Take-Two Interactive Software Inc. for $460 million. U.S. videogame publisher Take-Two is purchasing the studio from Sweden-based Embracer Group to fortify its portfolio. The Grand Theft Auto franchise owner will take on Gearbox
The Dallas Morning NewsAug 03 2022
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Senate votes in favor of adding Finland and Sweden to NATO amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine
The Senate on Wednesday voted in favor of ratifying NATO membership for Sweden and Finland, marking yet another rebuke of Russia over its invasion of Ukraine. There was strong bipartisan support for adding both countries to the alliance, with the resolution passing in a vote of 95-1-1.
Republican Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri was the lone "no" vote. Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky
Business InsiderAug 04 2022
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Senate ratifies Sweden, Finland bids to join NATO amid Russia's war on Ukraine
The U.S. Senate on Wednesday officially approved efforts by Sweden and Finland to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, in a rebuke to Russia amid its war on Ukraine.
The resolution passed 95-1 with Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., as the only dissenting vote and Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., voting "present." The Senate needed two-thirds of the body to vote in favor of ratification, and it
Fox News (Online News)Nov 17 2020
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The right-wing case for Sweden’s pandemic response has completely collapsed
Right-wing media have championed Sweden’s “low-scale” approach to the coronavirus pandemic as an alternative to stricter government mandates deployed in the United States. On Fox News, pundits argued that Sweden’s policies would allow its population to swiftly reach “herd immunity” and questioned why the U.S. was “locking down” instead. Now that country is rushing to tighten restrictions
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