Europe Ends Multi-Entry Visas for Russians, Tightens Security Screening
The European Commission has introduced stricter rules on issuing visas to Russian citizens
No Arrests Made in Search for Lindh's Killer
World | September 16, 2003, Tuesday // 00:00
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A never ending stream of people arrive and stand around the growing pile of flowers outside the NK store in Stockholm where Swedish Foreign Minister Anna Lindh was stabbed. Photo by AFP
Swedish police denied reports that a man had already been arrested in connection to the killing of the Foreign Minister Anna Lindh. However, it was said that most probably the killer was hiding in Stockholm. Daily Expressen reported in its online edition that police had arrested a man in connection with the murder during a lunchtime raid Tuesday in Stockholm. Swedish news agency TT reported, that police had dispatched a patrol in Stockholm to bring in the man's girlfriend for questioning, indicating that police had identified the man. Police refused to comment on that development.
Bucharest Warns U.S. Troop Pullout Could Undermine NATO’s Eastern Flank
Romania has urged the United States to reconsider its plan to withdraw hundreds of troops stationed in the country, warning that such a move could undermine NATO’s unity and play into Russia’s hands
German General Warns: Russia Could Strike NATO Territory at Any Moment
Russia currently has the capacity to carry out a limited strike on NATO territory at any time, although whether it will do so depends largely on the stance of Western allies
NATO Surpasses Russia in Ammunition Production, Rutte Says
NATO has regained the upper hand in ammunition production, surpassing Russia after a period during which Moscow outpaced the alliance
Italian Journalist Fired After Questioning Israel’s Role in Gaza Reconstruction
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