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Finland's center-right government survives no-confidence vote over 2 right-wing ministers
HELSINKI (AP) — Finland’s center-right government that includes nationalist and anti-immigration lawmakers survived a no-confidence motion from three opposition parties on Friday over two ministers from the right-wing populist Finns Party at the center of a racism scandal that has rocked the...
Former Finnish prime minister Sanna Marin, who was one of Europe's youngest leaders, quits politics
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Former Finnish prime minister Sanna Marin, who was one of Europe’s youngest leaders and a strong voice in supporting Ukraine, said Thursday she's quitting Finnish politics and will join a London-based non-profit organization. Marin, who was 37 years old...
Russia and Ukraine trade drone attacks as Kyiv claims it took out a key S-400 missile defense system
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia and Ukraine traded drone attacks early Wednesday, officials said, with Kyiv apparently targeting Moscow again and the Kremlin's forces launching another bombardment of Ukrainian grain storage depots in what have recently become signature tactics in the almost 18-month...
Today in History: August 20, Civil War formally declared over
Today in History Today is Sunday, Aug. 20, the 232nd day of 2023. There are 133 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On Aug. 20, 1866, President Andrew Johnson formally declared the Civil War over, months after fighting had stopped. ...
Finland's former Prime Minister Alexander Stubb will run for president in 2024
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Finland’s former Prime Minister Alexander Stubb said Tuesday he will run as a candidate in the presidential election early next year, in a race that also includes a popular former Finnish foreign minister who was a key negotiator of the Nordic country’s recent...
Today in History: July 15, Gianni Versace fatally shot in Miami Beach
Today in History Today is Saturday, July 15, the 196th day of 2023. There are 169 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On July 15, 1916, Boeing Co., originally known as Pacific Aero Products Co., was founded in Seattle. ...
Today in History: July 14, Billy the Kid shot and killed by Pat Garrett
Today in History Today is Friday, July 14, the 195th day of 2023. There are 170 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On July 14, 2004, the Senate scuttled a constitutional amendment banning gay marriage, with 48 senators voting to...
Biden proclaims NATO alliance 'more united than ever' in contrast to predecessor Trump
HELSINKI (AP) — The itinerary included a NATO summit, a brief stop in the United Kingdom and a coda in the Finnish shoreline capital that included a news conference in the ornate Gothic Hall at the presidential palace. The president was Donald Trump and the year was 2018. In July...
Republican senator should drop his 'irresponsible' protest and OK military nominees, Biden says
HELSINKI (AP) — President Joe Biden on Thursday said it is “irresponsible” of a Republican senator from Alabama to block confirmation of military officers in protest of a Defense Department policy that pays for travel when a service member has to go out of state to get an abortion or...
Finland's new finance minister apologizes for racist comments in 2008 blog post
HELSINKI (AP) — The finance minister in Finland’s new four-party governing coalition apologized Wednesday for racist comments she made in a blog post 15 years ago. The 2008 writings of Riikka Purra, the leader of the populist, anti-immigration Finns Party, resurfaced on Twitter...
