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Israel, Cyprus, Greece Electricity Cable Link Gets EU Money

The European Union has earmarked 657 million euros ($736 million) for the construction of a a 2,000-megawatt undersea electricity cable that will link the power grids of Israel, Cyprus and Greece, Cypriot Energy Minister Natasa Pilides said Thursday. Pilides told reporters the funding is Cyprus’ largest-ever investment as well as…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 27, 2022

UK 'considering sending hundreds more troops to Ukraine' after US request

British Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has admitted he is "not optimistic" a Russian incursion into Ukraine can be stopped as he prepares to meet his counterpart in Moscow

Daily Mirror · Jan 27, 2022

Explainer-What are NATO's next steps if Russia invades Ukraine?

NATO allies are putting forces on standby and sending reinforcements to eastern Europe in response to Russia's buildup of more than 100,000 troops on Ukraine's borders.

Reuters · Jan 27, 2022

Energy crisis: where could Europe’s gas come from if Russia cuts exports?

Threat of war with Ukraine has led to fears of gas shortages in Europe, but there are alternative supplies

The Guardian - UK · Jan 27, 2022

Norway-Taliban Ties Date Back to Years Ago, Former Afghan Diplomats

Norway is known as an international mediator and has long been in contact with various war parties in countries around the world. Amongst these groups is Taliban which has had contacts with Norwegian politicians ever since 2005, when they regrouped following their fall from power in 2001. The summit on…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 27, 2022

Thursday briefing: Work or lose benefits, jobless to be told

Labour says Johnson plan is a diversion from political woes … more Tory MPs to sign no-confidence letters … and the Covid kink in our amour

The Guardian - AU · Jan 27, 2022

Boosters increase protection against death from Omicron in over-50s to 95% – UKHSA; UK records 338 deaths – as it happened

Protection against death increases to around 95% two weeks after receiving a booster dose, UK health agency says; UK reports another 96,871 Covid cases

The Guardian - UK · Jan 27, 2022

Amid Ukraine crisis, commerce, energy and history color Germany’s Russia policy

BERLIN — Europe’s most powerful nation, Germany, was probably not expecting its latest gesture of solidarity toward Ukraine — menaced by some 100,000 Russian troops massed near its borders — to become something of a bitter punchline.

Los Angeles Times · Jan 27, 2022

Australia has offered to export more liquefied natural gas to Europe in light of Ukraine tensions. Here's why

Australia offers to provide liquefied natural gas to "friends and allies" in Europe, should Moscow decide to cut off energy supplies in light of Ukraine tensions.

ABC News · Jan 27, 2022

UK ‘considering sending hundreds of troops to Eastern Europe’ amid Russia-Ukraine crisis

‘Very advanced discussions’ said to be taking place

The Independent UK · Jan 27, 2022