The Nordic partners wanted to join together, but with Turkey holding up Sweden’s application, Helsinki will reluctantly enter alone to ensure its security.
Tag: Legislatures and Parliaments
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King Charles’s Role in Northern Ireland Deal Raises Eyebrows
The king’s tie-in to a divisive Brexit-related trade issue drew angry recriminations from critics who viewed it as an improper foray into British politics.
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Manish Sisodia, Indian Opposition Leader, Is Arrested on Corruption Charges
The detention follows a bitter fight between India’s B.J.P. governing party and a regional competitor with national ambitions.
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South Korea Inches Toward Same-Sex Equality, but Broader Bill Is Stalled
Christian conservatives in the country have campaigned tirelessly for decades to prevent legislation that would offer protections to L.G.B.T.Q. people.
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Who Is Nicola Sturgeon, Scotland’s Longest-Serving First Minister?
Nicola Sturgeon, a powerful voice for Scottish independence, rose through her party’s ranks to become the most prominent figure in Scottish politics.