Sweden temporarily withdraws Iraq embassy staff after storming
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) -Seconded staff at the Swedish embassy in Baghdad have been temporarily withdrawn for security reasons after it was
2023-07-21 22:00
Iraqi protesters storm Swedish embassy in Baghdad over Quran burning
Hundreds of protesters stormed the main gates of the Swedish embassy in the Iraqi capital of Baghdad early Thursday in response to police in Stockholm granting permission for a demonstration were organizers are reportedly planning another burning of the Muslim holy book, the Quran.
2023-07-20 09:57
Swedish embassy in Baghdad stormed, set alight over Koran burning
By Timour Azhari and Anna Ringstrom BAGHDAD/STOCKHOLM (Reuters) -Hundreds of protesters stormed the Swedish embassy in Baghdad in the early
2023-07-20 09:16
Surfer makes waves on Thames over plastic recycling
Merijn Tinga was inspired to embark on the five-week trip after finding a Lucozade bottle in Sweden.
2023-07-20 01:57
European Stocks Edge Up as Investors Focus on Company Earnings
European stocks edged up on Tuesday as investor focus started to turn to company earnings from economic data
2023-07-18 17:17
Swedbank Second-Quarter Profit Tops Estimates on Rates Tailwind
Swedbank AB delivered better-than-expected income from lending activities in the second quarter, joining peer Nordea Bank Abp in
2023-07-18 13:18
South Korea floods: Tunnel horror strikes fear of monsoon
The country is less used to dealing with the severe effects of a warming planet.
2023-07-17 16:58
La Palma: Thousands evacuated as Canary Island wildfire burns
The blaze on Spain's La Palma has destroyed some 4,500 hectares of land since Saturday.
2023-07-16 13:17
Torrential rail triggers deadly South Korea flooding
Thousands of people have been affected by evacuation orders - and the military is helping with rescues.
2023-07-15 13:18
Europe heatwave: Extreme heat leads to Greece Acropolis closure
The country's most popular tourist attraction will stay closed between noon and 5pm in the 40C-plus heat.
2023-07-14 20:16
Explainer-What is aspartame and what do the new WHO rulings on cancer and consumption mean?
Aspartame, a popular artificial sweetener found in Diet Coke, chewing gum, yoghurt and other food products, is a
2023-07-14 07:25
Excessive heat scorches millions across US southwest
Cities including Phoenix and El Paso are expected to see an unusually long stretch of intense heat.
2023-07-14 03:21