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April 17, 2023

Former president of International Biathlon Union indicted in Norway on bribery accusations

Anders Besseberg has been indicted in his home country of Norway on bribery accusations. Besseberg is the former president of the International Biathlon Union.

April 17, 2023

Slovakia, Poland, Hungary ban food imports from Ukraine leading to objections from EU

Three countries have announced they are banning grain imports from Ukraine. The bans came in response to anger from farmers who say the grain imports are causing economic hardships.

April 17, 2023

Europe’s most powerful nuclear reactor kicks off in Finland, helping country cut off energy ties from Russia

Olkiluoto 3, Europe’s most powerful nuclear reactor, finally began regular production in Finland after a delay of 14 years. The reactor will help the country reach carbon neutrality.

April 17, 2023

United States agrees to help finance Poland's nuclear energy plan

Two United States financial institutions agreed to help finance a nuclear energy plan in Poland. Poland is moving toward renewable and noncarbon energy.

April 17, 2023

Burnout fears grow as overseas Army deployments match highs not seen since War on Terror: report

Fears of burnout in the Army ranks are growing amid an operational tempo and deployments that rival the height of the War on Terror in Iraq and Afghanistan.

April 15, 2023

Germany shutting down last 3 nuclear plants, relying on coal, natural gas during 'clean' energy push

Germany began dismantling the final three nuclear power facilities in the country on Saturday, promising to move entirely to renewable green energy in the coming years.

April 14, 2023

Famously neutral Switzerland pledges $2B to Ukraine under global pressure

The Swiss government confirmed Friday its plan to distribute 1.8 billion francs — about $2 billion — in aid money to Ukraine, after previously facing calls to do more from Western critics.

April 14, 2023

5 Austrian officials stand trial for harboring Syrian war criminal at Mossad's request

Five former Austrian officials are standing trial for allegedly providing asylum to Gen. Khaled Halabi, a Syrian war criminal, at Israeli intelligence agency Mossad's behest.

April 14, 2023

Dutch prosecutors investigate activist who desecrated Quran

Dutch prosecutors said an anti-Islam activist that called the Quran a “fascist book" and tore out pages is being investigated on suspicion of insulting Muslims.

April 14, 2023

Top French council paves way for Macron to raise retirement age

France's Constitutional Council has paved the way for French President Emmanuel Macron to officially raise the age of retirement from 62 to 64 amid nationwide protests.