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A haven from the storm: pandemic has only increased Monaco’s attractionsThe worldwide threats of disease, political instability — and ultimately the risk of higher taxes to pay for governments’ deficit-financed economic recovery plans — make a foothold in Monaco more desirable.

European governments failing to protect citizens from air pollution, data revealsOnly Ireland, Iceland, Finland and Estonia showed levels of fine particulate matter – one of the most dangerous forms of air pollution – that were below the WHO guidelines in 2018, according to data released on Monday by the European Environment Agency.

France plans to jail 'ecocide' offenders for 10 years under new lawsEnvironmental offenders could be handed a fine of up to €4.5 million, or 10 years in prison. The law is meant to punish those who commit a 'general crime of pollution' or 'endangering the environment.'

Russia's 'foreign agent' bill foreshadows civil society clampdownRussia is looking to better protect itself from any suspected meddling from abroad. New proposed laws could target journalists, teachers and social media networks such as YouTube and Facebook.

Sicilian fishermen’s capture escalates ‘red prawn war’ between Italy and LibyaThat year, Libya’s then-dictator Muammar Gaddafi decided to unilaterally extend his country’s territorial waters from the internationally recognized 12 miles to 74 miles offshore. Libya’s navy would then attack foreign vessels passing by that area, perceiving their presence as an act of invasion and theft of natural resources.

Putin not ready to recognize Biden winRussian President Vladimir Putin said he won’t recognize President-elect Joe Biden’s projected victory in the U.S. election until the results are confirmed “in a legitimate, legal way” or until the former vice president's win is “recognized by the opposing party.”

EU urges reforms in Bosnia on 25th anniversary of peace dealOver the years, the country’s complex administrative system has allowed its ethno-nationalist elites to take full control of all levers of government and plunder public coffers with impunity while engaging in the same arguments that led to the war.

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Inka Piegsa-Quischotte in Spain: Astro tourism (and beaches) in the Canary Islands

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After growing up in China, Cécile Booms is Branching Out to help internationals adjust to Dutch culture

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