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Culture in the heartland
The Times Leader - Ohio
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Perpetua Nsabimana, wife of the Rev. Daniel Niyonzima, prays during service at St. Paul's United Methodist Church on Sunday, Aug. 9, 2025, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. (AP Photo/Jessie Wardarski) By GIOVANNA DELL’ORTO Associated Press CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa...
Europe's top 10 safest cities - including two from the same country
Nottingham Evening Post
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August 23, 2025
British travellers will be jetting off on their overseas adventures, as the summer season reaches its peak. Many will venture to Europe, where nations such as Spain, Portugal, France and Italy continue to be preferred destinations. When selecting...
EU launches mission to observe Sept 16 polls
The Nation Malawi
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August 23, 2025
Chief Observer of the European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) to Malawi, Lucia Annuanziata, yesterday launched the mission at a press conference held in Lilongwe. She announced that, following an invitation from the Ministry of...
History has often dealt Ukraine a bad hand – here are some parallels and pitfalls
CNN
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August 23, 2025
Follow For Ukraine, history is a battlefield. Months before Russian President Vladimir Putin launched his full-scale invasion, he published a brooding, 5,000-word article that made the case for dismantling the country; in his speech to mark the...
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History Today: When Chandrayaan-3’s Moon landing etched India's name in space history
Firstpost
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August 23, 2025
We take a look at August 23 as part of Firstpost’s ongoing **History Today series.** On this day in 2023, India etched its name in history as Chandrayaan-3 successfully landed on the Moon, making the nation the first to reach the lunar south pole....
History of Independence in Photos: From "Revolution on Granite" to "Revolution on Cardboard"
Ukrinform
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Ukraine's struggle is a dramatic poem without an ending — every generation writes a new stanza To mark Ukraine's Independence Day, Ukrinform presents a photographic chronicle of the nation's unbroken fight for freedom — from the 1990s to today's...
Europe is sitting at Trump’s table, and there’s a lesson for India
The Print
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August 23, 2025
Focus for a moment on that image, one that will be remembered for generations. Leaders of the greatest European nations, along with Volodymyr Zelenskyy, sitting like contrite, obedient schoolchildren in front of Donald Trump, the imperial...
Retirement in an Aging Society, Law, Economy, and the Value of Human Capital
Pattaya Mail
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August 23, 2025
The world faces a demographic shift as longer lifespans and falling birth rates strain pension systems, shrink the labor pool, and challenge businesses to adapt to an aging workforce. The world is facing an unprecedented demographic...
No-fly zone & boots on ground… Exactly how US & Europe could throw ‘ring of steel’ around Ukraine to stop Vlad’s carnage
The Sun
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August 23, 2025
AMERICA and its European allies are working on military plans to offer Ukraine a Nato-style defence against future Russian aggression. Through a combined force of European soldiers and US air power, they hope to put an end to a dark chapter in...
The pretty little European island you’ve never heard of tourists are ditching Greece for
Daily Express
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August 23, 2025
For years, Greece has been one of Europe's go-to destinations for summer holidays. But today, as crowds are now swarming once-quiet beaches, landmarks and whitewashed towns, a tiny Baltic island most people have never heard of is quietly drawing...
Revealed: The European country that has seen a 700% rise in baby boys being named after the founder of Islam
Daily Mail
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August 23, 2025
Parts of Europe have seen a 700% rise in baby boys being named Muhammad or another variation since the Millennium. One in 200 boys born in Austria today will be called either Muhammad, Mohammed, Mohammad, Mohamed and Mohamad, official statistics...
As EU buckles under US pressure on climate trade regulations, India to press for similar relief in upcoming talks
The Indian Express
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August 23, 2025
India EU climate deal 2025: With the European Union (EU) offering concessions to US manufacturers on contentious climate-related trade rules such as the carbon tax and deforestation regulation, Indian negotiators plan to push for similar relief...
Ukrainian flag raised in front of European Commission headquarters in Brussels
Ukrinform
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August 23, 2025
The Ukrainian flag was raised in front of the European Commission headquarters in honor of Ukraine’s National Flag Day. The European Commission’s press service reported this on the social network X, according to Ukrinform’s own correspondent....
Scotland's double European Cup winner Kenny Burns opens up on his dementia diagnosis
The Herald (Scotland)
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August 23, 2025
Every member of the legendary Forest sides which lifted the European Cup in 1979 and then again in 1980 was presented with a replica of the iconic piece of silverware to keep by their club afterwards. The man who was deployed at centre-half in...
Romania and the Republic of Moldova strengthen their partnership for European integration
IPN
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August 23, 2025
0 Romania will continue to support the Republic of Moldova in its European integration process, offering its expertise and experience gained over the years of membership in the European Union. The commitment was reaffirmed by the Romanian Prime...
20 Greatest Scottish Players in Football History Ranked By Fans
GiveMeSport
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August 23, 2025
Scotland, like others, is a nation obsessed with what we tend to call the beautiful game – and that’s despite the lack of success. They’ve participated in 12 major international competitions – eight World Cups and four European Championships – but...
Artist Tuli Mekondjo Makes History at Bundestag
The Namibian
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August 23, 2025
Namibian visual artist Tuli Mekondjo has made history as the first Namibian to join the Bundestag’s permanent art collection in Berlin. Her powerful mixed-media work ‘Kwariri Nyoko Kevako: Echoes of the Matriarchs’ was commissioned to represent...
WLF 2025 | Former Italy PM Renzi on ‘melodi’ bond: ‘From melody to music, make the bond stronger’
The Economic Times
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August 23, 2025
At WLF 2025, former Italian PM Matteo Renzi highlighted the strong bond between India and Europe, emphasizing the need to deepen strategic relations. Speaking on global cooperation, he noted that India’s growing influence, technological prowess,...
Several countries join EU, UN in opposing Israel’s illegal settlement plan
Iran Front Page
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August 22, 2025
“We condemn this decision and call for its immediate reversal in the strongest terms,” the 21 countries said in a joint statement, describing Israel’s construction plans as a “violation of international law”. The statement follows news this week...
US pressure mounts on Iran as nuclear deadline, Europe talks loom
The Week
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The United States has stepped up pressure on Iran as a crucial deadline approaches in the long-running nuclear dispute. On August 21, Washington announced new sanctions on Iranian companies and vessels linked to oil exports. Treasury Secretary...