Tag: Morocco
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Strike wave in Finland, Arctic Sparta and looming recession: Finland in the world press
The article examines the reasons behind the strikes, which were caused by the government's interference with workers' rights and changes in labor and social legislation. Known for its strong tradition of labor market cooperation, Finland has seen decentralization in recent years, which has led to sector-specific negotiations. The government is trying to limit wage increases…
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HS: Russian border authorities bring people to the Finnish border
The Kainuu border guard district has revealed that yesterday a total of 16 people applied for asylum at the Vartius border crossing, located approximately 250 kilometers east of Oulu. According to preliminary information, the asylum seekers are from Morocco, Somalia and Syria. The border crossing was closed for the day as planned at 18:00 and…
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Anthony Blinke’s third most influential Jew in the world, Zelensky fell off the list
Commentators believe that the attack by Hamas will effectively spell the end of Netanyahu. He had to face criticism and opposition for proposed judicial reforms. The most significant change in rankings is for the comedian-turned-president of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskywhich was number one last year but has fallen off the list entirely this year. Explaining the…
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North Korea is accused of sending military equipment to Russia, ammunition
The British Ministry of Defense said Saturday in its daily intelligence update on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine that it is not in Russia’s best interests to block all Ukraine-bound trade in the Black Sea. The Russian Black Sea Fleet’s capabilities remain “largely intact,” the update said, but the possible risk of military casualties and “the…
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The White House accuses North Korea of sending weapons to Russia
The White House on Friday accused North Korea of shipping weapons to Russia, near the border with Ukraine. Its claims are based on a picture released Friday showing a shipment from a munitions depot in North Korea, or DPRK, being loaded onto a Russian-flagged ship before being moved by rail to a depot along Russia’s…
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Global demand for universal social security
(Washington) – Governments and international financial institutions should commit to creating social security systems that enable everyone to realize their rights, 43 human rights and economic justice organizations said today. Governments and financial institutions should end policies that have failed millions of people. The groups sent one joint statement to the World Bank and International…
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The UNICEF report highlights the urgent need to accelerate progress in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals for children
However, UNICEF’s latest report reveals that two-thirds of child-related targets are far behind. “Seven years ago, nations pledged to end poverty, hunger and inequality worldwide while ensuring access to basic services for all. But now, halfway through those goals, we are running out of time to fulfill those promises.” stated Catherine RussellDirector General of UNICEF.…
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After the earthquake in Morocco, Finnish leaders offer condolences and help
Prime Minister Petteri Orpo (NCP) said that Finland can provide support quickly if needed, as it did after the earthquake in Turkey in February.
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EU state raises Islamist terror threat level
Sweden is now seen as a “priority target” by some religious extremists, the country’s security chief has said Sweden’s national security agency has raised its terror alert to the second highest level after a string of Quran-burning incidents in the country sparked anger across the Muslim world. Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, Charlotte…
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England Beats Australia, to Play Spain in Women’s World Cup Final
SYDNEY – England will play Spain in the final of the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Sydney on Sunday. Spain beat Sweden 2-1 in its semifinal while England defeated co-hosts Australia 3-1 to reach the final. Thirty-two teams started the 2023 Women’s soccer World Cup co-hosted by New Zealand and Australia. Two remain. On Tuesday,…
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Caicedo, James, Fowler Among Rising Stars of Women’s World Cup
SYDNEY – A new generation of stars has emerged at the Women’s World Cup. While the likes of Brazil’s Marta, Canada’s Christine Sinclair and America’s Megan Rapinoe have played in the tournament for the last time, there is a rich flow of talent coming through to take their places. ‘We are on the cusp, and…
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The earthquake in Morocco, the G20 meeting ends and Stig Dagerman 100 years
In the first hour: Latest news from Morocco after the earthquake. The death toll continues to rise. Reportage from Västmanland, where post-flood work is still ongoing after the floods. Swine fever discovered in Sweden – hear about the spread of infection among animals and the connection to global warming One year since the parliamentary election.…
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FIFA World Cup group stage reflects rapid rise of women’s football
© Provided by Xinhua With thrilling competitions, the group stage of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup has concluded, presenting the world with the charm of football. CANBERRA, Aug. 4 (Xinhua) — The group stage of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup has concluded, marking the end of the most exciting and competitive first round…
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Activist torches another Quran in Sweden
The demonstration drew a handful of counter-protesters, who urged for an end to the holy book-burning A woman set fire to a copy of the Quran during a police-approved protest held near the Swedish capital, TASS has reported. The move follows several similar actions in recent weeks, which have triggered outrage across the Muslim world…
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France, Jamaica progress, South Africa stuns Italy
© Provided by Xinhua SYDNEY, Aug. 3 (Xinhua) — France beat Panama 6-3 to reach the last 16 of the FIFA Women’s World Cup, while a goalless draw was enough for Jamaica to eliminate Brazil on Wednesday. In Group G, South Africa beat Italy in a 3-2 thriller and Sweden had a comfortable 2-0 victory…
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Swedish PM brands burning of Quran ‘destructive’
The stunts have made Sweden a priority target for terrorist attacks, Ulf Kristersson says The burning of the Quran by anti-Islam activists is a destructive act that harms Sweden’s national security, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said on Thursday. Writing on Facebook, Kristersson urged the public to understand that the situation is “very serious.” “The most…
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Swedish PM brands burning of Quran destructive
The stunts have made Sweden a priority target for terrorist attacks, Ulf Kristersson says The burning of the Quran by anti-Islam activists is a destructive act that harms Sweden’s national security, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said on Thursday. Writing on Facebook, Kristersson urged the public to understand that the situation is “very serious.” “The most…
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Sweden blames Moscow for outrage over Quran-burning stunts
Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson claimed that Russia was slandering his country Sweden’s prime minister has accused Russia of using a “disinformation campaign” to tarnish Stockholm’s image abroad, alleging that Moscow has spread false claims about the recent Quran-burning incidents in the Swedish capital. Ulf Kristersson took to social media on Wednesday to declare that “states…
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FIFA Women’s World Cup: Italy, Germany, Brazil emerge victorious in their opening matches
Auckland [New Zealand], July 25 (ANI): In the FIFA Women’s World Cup group stage match, Italy defeated Argentina 1-0. Italy’s Cristiana Girelli scored in the 87th minute to win the game for her team. Italy and Argentina are in Group G along with Sweden and South Africa. Italy and Argentina played their first match in…
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The Koran was burned outside the Iraqi embassy in Denmark
The incident occurred in the middle of a row between Stockholm and Baghdad which saw the Swedish ambassador expelled from Iraq Two protesters set fire to the Islamic holy book, the Koran, in front of the Iraqi embassy in Copenhagen on Monday. The incident came as the Middle Eastern nation reacted strongly to similar stunts…
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Germany, Brazil and Italy launch World Cup campaigns with victories
Ary Borges and Alexandra Popp were the leading predators on Monday as Brazil and Germany launched their World Cup campaigns with convincing wins over Panama and Morocco respectively. Borges scored a hat-trick in Brazil’s 4-0 thrashing at Hindmarsh Stadium in Adelaide. The 23-year-old headed in her first after 19 minutes and tapped in her second…
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Women’s World Cup roundup: Brazil, Germany win big
(Photo credit: Chris Jones-USA TODAY Sports) A hat-trick from Ary Borges powered Brazil to a 4-0 victory over Panama in a Group F opener on Monday at the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Adelaide, Australia. Borges scored in the 19th, 39th and 70th minutes and Bia Zaneratto scored in the 48th to spoil Panama’s debut…
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Huvilanranta brings a diverse selection of restaurants and free entertainment to Tokoinranta
During this period, the food places presented are Satama Bar & Bistro, awarded as the best lunch spot in Helsinki, vegan cuisine specialist Just Vege, and lively Korean street food sensation POCHA!. With the start of the Helsinki Festival Weeks from August 17 to September 3, Huvilanranta continues to delight the taste buds with exciting…
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French women’s team misses a stroke in draw against Reggae Girlz
France were held 0-0 by Jamaica’s Reggae Girlz, making for a frustrating start to their Women’s World Cup campaign on Sunday. Meanwhile, Sweden and the Netherlands both won by narrow margins. France were widely expected to progress to the last 16 as Group F winners of the tournament in Australia and New Zealand, but after…
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NATO applicant’s embassy burned over Koran-burning stunt
The incident marks the second chaotic demonstration at the facility in recent weeks A large crowd of insurgents stormed the Swedish embassy in Baghdad, Iraq and set fire to the building, early Thursday morning. The angry demonstration in Iraq is seen as a response to the latest in a series of protests planned for Stockholm,…
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NATO applicant’s embassy burned over Koran-burning stunt
The incident marks the second chaotic demonstration at the facility in recent weeks A large crowd of insurgents stormed the Swedish embassy in Baghdad, Iraq and set fire to the building, early Thursday morning. The angry demonstration in Iraq is seen as a response to the latest in a series of protests planned for Stockholm,…
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The Swedish embassy was burned before a new Koran burning stunt
The incident marks the second chaotic demonstration at the facility in recent weeks A large crowd of rioters stormed the Swedish embassy in Iraq and set the building on fire, in protest against an officially sanctioned protest, with possible Koran burning, planned outside the Iraqi embassy in Stockholm. Hundreds of people flocked to the diplomatic…
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Swedish police give permission for Bible-burning protest
The similar demonstration is planned weeks after a Koran was desecrated outside the most prominent mosque in Stockholm Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is among several prominent Jewish figures to strongly rebuke Swedish police after a “shameful decision” to allow a protest where a copy of the Hebrew Bible will be burned. The protest, which…
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The Taliban stop Swedish activities in Afghanistan because of the Koran
Islamabad, Pakistan – The Taliban on Tuesday ordered the suspension of all Swedish activities in Afghanistan due to the public burning of the Koran, Islam’s holy book, at a protest in Sweden last month. The authorized protest on June 28 saw an Iraqi citizen living in Stockholm tear down and burn a copy of the…
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Morocco recalls ambassador to Sweden in protest against burning the Koran
Police officers intervene after people’s reaction as protesters burn the Koran (not pictured) outside the Stockholm Central Mosque in Stockholm, Sweden June 28, 2023. /Reuters Morocco has recalled its ambassador to Sweden indefinitely in protest against the burning of the Koran, the state news agency Maghreb Arabe Press reported. A person identified as Salwan Momika…
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Protesters storm the Swedish embassy after Koran burning
The diplomatic mission in Baghdad was briefly overrun by an angry crowd after a provocative demonstration in Sweden’s capital Dozens of people stormed the Swedish embassy in Iraq on Thursday, angry over a Koran-burning protest in Stockholm two days earlier, which was staged during the celebration of the Islamic holiday Eid al-Adha. The incident had…
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African nation recalls envoy to Sweden after Koran burning
Morocco has accused Stockholm of approving the “irresponsible” act of destroying the Islamic holy book Morocco has recalled its ambassador to Sweden for a “indefinite time” after the burning of a Koran at a demonstration in Stockholm on Wednesday. The incident took place as Muslims around the world celebrated Eid al-Adha, one of Islam’s most…
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Moscow lashes out at Sweden over Koran-burning stunt
Authorities in Stockholm knew the protest would incite Muslims worldwide, but approved it anyway, the State Duma has said The Russian State Duma has condemned Sweden for allowing anti-Islam activists to stage a Koran-burning demonstration in Stockholm, claiming that the city’s authorities were fully aware that their actions would lead to increased religious and ethnic…
