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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 ExaminerJan 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 DigitalApr 22 2024
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European nations hesitant to provide missile systems to Ukraine in war against Russia
• European Union countries, including the Netherlands, Germany and Sweden, are hesitant to provide Ukraine with Patriot air defense systems. • The Netherlands is exploring options to support Ukraine financially and is considering depleting its stock of Patriot systems. • NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said existing capabilities across the alliance could be made available to Ukraine.
Fox News DigitalApr 22 2024
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Readers sound off on Passover and Gaza, Knicks coverage and Trump’s hush money trial
Visby, Gotland, Sweden: Bibi, cease and desist your endless war on Gaza and its people! Stop military killings of innocent men, women, and children, journalists, humanitarian workers, and even Israeli troops! Enough! Yes, the Hamas terror attack of last October was a horrible tragedy for Israel, as well as a massive failure of Israeli intelligence, which had advance warning of it. Yes, the
New York Daily NewsJul 10 2023
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Russia-Ukraine war live updates: Ukraine tops NATO summit agenda after Turkey backs Sweden’s membership
What to know about Ukraine’s counteroffensive The latest: The Ukrainian military has launched a long-anticipated counteroffensive against occupying Russian forces, opening a crucial phase in the war aimed at restoring Ukraine’s territorial sovereignty and preserving Western support in its fight against Moscow. The fight: Ukrainian troops on Wednesday night intensified their attacks on the
Washington PostFeb 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 HillNov 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
Media MattersApr 21 2024
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Nelly Korda ties record with 5th straight win, gets 2nd major. Scottie Scheffler poised to win again
THE WOODLANDS, Texas (AP) — Nelly Korda tied an LPGA record with her fifth straight victory, closing with a 3-under 69 for a two-stroke victory in the Chevron Championship to capture her second major title. Korda joins Nancy Lopez (1978) and Annika Sorenstam (2004-05) as the only players to win five consecutive LPGA events. Her previous major victory was in 2021 at the Women’s PGA Championship
Associated PressAug 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
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