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Danish social worker convicted of siphoning money

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Britta Nielsen, the Danish social worker, has been found guilty by a Copenhagen court in a corruption case.

The corruption case distorts the image of Denmark, which is known for its corruption free status.

Ms. Britta has been working as a social worker for last forty years. She is well known in the country as a social worker.

The news report that Ms. Britta has been convicted by a Denmark court in connection with an embezzlement case has come as a surprise.

Many have expressed their shock in the unbelievable revelation. Some have even showed unwillingness to believe the revelation.

Notably, she is the recipient of Silver Medal of Merit, one of the most prestigious awards offered by Denmark.

The prosecution was very strong in the case. It successfully shattered all arguments put forth by the prosecution to save their client.


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Tension returns in Ukraine

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A solider has been killed and at least four injured when the Ukrainian force has come under the attack of the rebel force which has the support of Russia.

What the attack threatens is the deal the Ukrainian government recently reached with the rebels with the blessing of Russia.

The Ukraine government has convened an urgent meeting to evaluate the situation. The government may adopt from strong measures to bring the situation under its control.

Meanwhile, the Russian backed rebels have dismissed the allegation that they have consciously carried out a provocative attack against the Ukraine government defaming the deal they earlier reached with the government.

The attack has happened in an area controlled by the rebels force.

As per the opinion of the rebel force, the Ukraine force has stepped into a minefield established by the rebel force.

The situation is at present under control.

Whether the situation will escalate or not depends on what decision the government takes in this matter.

Russia has not yet responded about the issue. Since the inception of the new President in Ukraine, Russia is in a good relation with its neighbour.

The deal the Ukraine force reached with the rebel force lately was the reflection of the European superpower’s changed attitude against Ukraine.

At this moment, it remains unclear how the present development is going to impact the European political hemisphere.

Ukraine has the support of the west especially the European Union. It also enjoys the backing of the United States.


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Far-rightist gains momentum in East Germany

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Far-rightist groups have emerged powerful in certain regions in East Germany, which was once the stronghold of leftism.

East Germany was formerly a leftist controlled region. Post the Second World War, it fell under the influence of the USSR, which was then the apostle of global socialism.

The emergence of far-rightist in the east is not less than a surprise. It is actually a new phenomenon.

Prior to the fall of Berlin wall – the wall which separated the leftist controlled East Germany from the liberalist controlled West Germany, it was not even a distance possibility.

Sadly, what is witnessed at this point of time is a dangerous phenomenon. Lately, far-right groups have organised several attacks in the country.

Recently, around twelve members of a far rightist organisation have been booked by the German police as their involvement in several political crimes in the name of far-right has been identified.

As per a police report, they had intention to attack asylum seekers, religious centers and politicians.

The Germany government has stepped up their ante against the far-right. It has recently launched several operations to contain the activities of far-right in the country – especially in the eastern region of the country.


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Leaked video spoils Macron’s best man’s political career

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A leaked video has spoiled the political career of Benjamin Griveaux, who is considered as a close ally of French President Emanuel Macron.

He was the candidate of Macron’s party for the Paris mayor election. He was one of the top three hopefuls.

Mr. Griveaux has expressed his sadness about the leakage of the video.

Interestingly, highlighting the importance of the separation of politics from personal life, many French politicians have supported the tainted politician. They have unanimously appealed against the Americanisation of the French politics.

The French politics is different from the American one. It favours the separation of politics from personal life, unlike the United States.

Anyway, the development is a major blow to Mr. Macron. The French President’s party has suffered several backlashes recently, from the reduction of its strength in the parliament to the losses it has faced in the recent elections.

Though these blows are not strong enough to disturb the continuation of Mr. Macron as the President of the country immediately, it may impact his position in the long run.

Meanwhile, there is a different side also. The ruling party, if work rightly, can utilise the emotion, generated against the Americanisation of the French politics, in its favour to gain a political mileage from the development.


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Russia decline to stay quarantined

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A Russian woman, who returned from China recently – which is under the clutches of coronavirus outbreak, has declined to stay quarantined as she has found it irrelevant to say that manner as she has been tested negative to the virus.

She, who stays in her flat in Russia at present, has refused to pay heed to the request made by the Russian authority to return to where she has stayed quarantined.

The woman has appeared through her social media platform to explain why she has refused to accept the request made by the Russian authority.

She has justified her stand by highlighting the fact that she has been tested negative to the virus.

Placing those who return from China quarantined for nearly fourteen days is a normal procedure adopted by most countries including Russia.

At present, several people stay quarantined in Russia as part of this policy.

What the Russian authority tries at this moment is to secure a court order to forcibly bring the woman back to where she has stayed quarantined.

Numerous people have died in China due to this disease outbreak. The outbreak has already spread to nearly 20 countries, including Russia – where at least two cases have been reported so far.

The virus poses a serious threat to human. It is unfortunate that some people still are not aware about the depth of the situation.


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Russian former prison officer commits suicide in court

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A Russian former prison officer, Viktor Sviridov, who has been found guilty on the change of extortion, has shot himself in the court.

The court has ordered a thorough investigation into the suicide. It has been directed to investigate how the ex-prison officer has managed to carry a gun to the court.

The court has awarded a three-year imprisonment to the ex-officer in connection with the extortion case.

Mr. Sviridov was suffering from cancer.

His lawyer has strongly criticised the verdict made by the court. He said the health condition of his client was not taken into consideration while considering the case.

The deceased ex-prison officer was a senior prison officer.

At this moment, it remains unclear why he has gone this extent. As per a preliminary assumption, the unexpected verdict has pushed the ex-prison officer into the pit of emotional upheaval.

Anyway, what the incident has spoiled is the image of those responsible for the security of the court.

In the coming days, those responsible for the security of the court may be asked to give an clear explanation on how the ex-prison officer has managed to carry a weapon inside the court room.


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Qatar Airways gets unexpected guest midway

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A doctor flying from Doha to Bangkok in Qatar Airways has gotten a rare opportunity to be part of an unexpected task, as her service has been requested by the crew of the airline to help a pregnant woman expecting a baby.

She has successfully completed the mission. She has been showered with appreciation the moment the story has been publicised by the crew.

The doctor is a Ukraine national. She is an Ear Nose Throat specialist. She is an alumni of famous medical college based in her country. In the medical collages in Ukraine, it is mandatory for all medical students to learn the basics of gynaecology.

The person who has received the support of the doctor is identified as a Thai national. The woman has been dropped in India by the airline.

The airline usually does not admit pregnant woman. The airline has not yet commended about that yet.


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UK to come up with Canada like FT deal

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The European country of the United Kingdom is expected to come up with a Canadian style Free Trade Agreement with the European Union.

The British government has already announced their intention. The government has assured to consider all the concerns which have emerged out of the UK’s withdrawal from the economic union.

The UK officially stepped out of the economic union recently.

The challenges that London now faces is not small. What the country expects is an economic uncertainty.

The proposed Free Trade Agreement is considered as an effort to overcome the threat posed by the Brexit.

The EU has not yet responded to the UK FTA announcement. Many European leaders have expressed their concerns about the deal.

The North Atlantic Free Trade Agreement is the most successful Free Trade Agreement that has been launched. It covers the United States, Canada and Mexico. Canada benefits the most from the agreement.

With the Canada model statement, what the UK expects is to benefit hugely from the proposed FTA deal with the EU.


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UK officially breaks tie with EU

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The United Kingdom has officially broken its tie with the European Union, the economic union of powerful – as well as advanced – European countries.

Several people have gathered in the streets across the country to express their feeling about the divorce.

Not all marches have been in support of the divorce. Scotland has been the epicentre of the anti-Brexit protest. Several protests have been organised across the country against the Briton’s move to ditch its decades-old relation with the powerful economic union.

Many are worried about the future of the divorced UK. Some anticipate even a serious economic slowdown.

Meanwhile, United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who has played a pivotal role in the exit of the country from the economic union, has assured to take the country forward to make its future brighter.

The Brexit has come at least three years after the people of the United Kingdom voted to leave the economic union.

The UK’s relation with the EU was around 47 years old. It had several ups and downs. At the time of the exit, it was at its lowest point.

During the referendum, Scotland voted against the Brexit. It wanted to prevent the country’s exit from the union.

Unsurprisingly, Scotland is where the largest number of anti-Brexit protests has occurred.


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Belgium Euthanasia Case: Accused Doctors Acquitted

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In a historic judgement, at least three doctors, who faced a criminal charge for the improper handling of a case of euthanasia, have been acquitted on the ground that the prosecution has failed to prove beyond the scope of doubt the case filed against the doctors.

The testimony of the family members of the woman who was helped by end her life by the doctors that their beloved’s death was improperly handled by the doctors approached to carry out the procedure has failed to make much impact in the final verdict of the court.

It was in the year 2002 the controversial euthanasia law was implemented in the European country of Belgium.

Since the year 2002, several controversial cases have emerged in connection with the controversial law.

The case that has finally closed with the acquittal of the doctors is the first euthanasia case that has gone through the court procedure.

The latest judgement is a landmark judgement. The verdict may alter the current that flows against the controversial euthanasia law.

Anyway, the demand for more clarity in the euthanasia law cannot be ignored completely. The country should address the crisis at the earliest, if it wishes to make the law less complicated.


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