
Finland plans to close its entire border with Russia over migration concerns
Finland will close its last remaining road border with Russia due to concerns over migration, Prime Minister Petteri Orpo said Tuesday, accusing Moscow of undermining Finland's national security. Finland already closed seven of its eight of the checkpoints along its long border Russia this month following a surge in arrivals of migrants from the Middle East and Africa. The government accuses Moscow of ushering the migrants toward the Finnish border. “The government has decided to close the entire eastern border," Orpo told reporters, saying the country faced an "exceptional" situation. “We don’t accept any attempt to undermine our national security," he said. Finnish authorities say about 900 migrants crossed the border from Russia this month, significantly more than normal. It has accused Russia of trying to create a migration crisis in Finland following the Nordic nation's entry into NATO this year. Interior Minister Mari Rantanen said the last border crossing for vehicle traffic that remains open, Raja-Jooseppi in Finland's Arctic north, would close at midnight Wednesday. A railway crossing between the two countries remains open but for cargo traffic only. Read More Ukraine war: Finland closes 830-mile eastern border as Kyiv suffers drone attack Climate contradictions key at UN talks. Less future warming projected, yet there's more current pain US gas prices have fallen or remained steady for 10 weeks straight. Here's why
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New York City plans to temporarily house migrants in hotels in other counties. One county is suing to stop it
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2023-05-13 15:50

Country Garden denies founder, chairwoman have fled China
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2023-10-19 12:21

Bol strikes hurdles gold amid shock Jamaican title double
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Chevrolet, McLaren soar as Rahal struggles on 1st day of Indy 500 qualifying
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2023-05-21 06:55

What is IShowSpeed's real name? Exploring meaning and inspiration behind YouTuber's streaming handles
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2023-07-07 16:56

Japan Jobless Rate Falls in Positive Sign for Wages, BOJ Goal
Japan’s unemployment rate fell in June, feeding into optimism that upward pressure on wages may persist and help
2023-08-01 08:52

Thailand's Pita says unlikely to be PM after suspension from parliament
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2023-07-19 16:27

Kanye West storms out of pedicure session after getting hurt, fans say 'nothing seems to make him happy'
Kanye West scolded a nail tech for 'hurting' him during a private pedicure
2023-10-06 10:51

How tall is Jamie Foxx? Actor feels he’s too short for NFL, says 'I don't think I'd fit in'
Jamie Fox is said to be a staunch fan of the Dallas Cowboys, however, he once revealed the reason behind his not joining NFL
2023-08-21 16:51

Willie Nelson looks back on 7 decades of songwriting in new book 'Energy Follows Thought'
At age 90, Willie Nelson is looking back on the songs he's written across seven decades
2023-10-30 23:17

FIFA suspend Spanish football chief Rubiales over Hermoso kiss
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2023-08-26 21:45
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