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Finns Happiest People in the World for Fifth Year in A Row
The Finns are the happiest people in the world for the fifth year in a row, report researchers who contributed to the World Happiness Report. Denmark is second, Iceland third and Switzerland fourth.
The researchers say the…
President Zelensky Speaks to Council of Europe
The Council of Europe holds a special session on Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelensky addresses the council via a video link.
On Monday, the council will debate the consequences of Russia's attack on Ukraine all day…
Top UN Judges Look at Genocide in Ukraine
The International Court of Justice, the highest judicial body of the United Nations, will examine the conflict between Russia and Ukraine on Monday and Tuesday.
The judges do not look at the invasion and the war itself but at the…
Zelensky Wants No-Fly Zone Over Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelensky has called on the international community to establish a so-called no-fly zone over Ukraine. This should make it impossible for Russia to attack Ukrainian targets from the air any longer.
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France Fears Russian Attack on Moldova and Georgia
French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian fears that Russia will soon invade Moldova and Georgia. Just like Ukraine, these are two other former states from the Soviet Union.
In both countries, Russian military personnel are…
Apartment Complex in Essen Turns into Conflagration
A large fire broke out in an apartment complex in the German city of Essen during the night from Sunday to Monday. Fanned by the wind, the building with approximately fifty homes has turned into a sea of flames.
According to the…
Paris Police Shoot Dead Man Who Attacked Police Officers With Knife
Officers in Paris shot and killed a man who had attacked them with a knife. Two police officers were slightly injured. According to authorities, the man had no terrorist motive.
The incident at Gare du Nord station caused train…
Biden Urges Ukrainians to Leave Immediately
US President Joe Biden urged Americans in Ukraine to leave the country immediately in a TV interview with NBC News. The situation in Ukraine could "go crazy quickly," Biden said.
The US State Department warns that it will not…
142,000 European Deaths from Extreme Weather in the Past 40 Years
In the past forty years, 142,000 Europeans have died due to extreme weather, such as heatwaves and floods. The European Environment Agency EEA reported in a new report on Thursday that heatwaves, in particular, caused many deaths.
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EU Not Yet Removes Families of Diplomats from Ukraine
The European Union has no plans yet to bring back the families of EU diplomats from Ukraine. The EU will not follow the example of the United States, for the time being, says foreign chief Josep Borrell.
The US government announced…