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MiG-35d military planes perform in Moscow, on August 16, 2011. A new Swedish report highlights concerns about Russia's political direction. (Dmitry Kostyukov / AFP PHOTO)
Politics Politics (Russia) Russia 

Russian aircraft suspected of violating Finnish air space

Yle News
Posted: Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at 09:30
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Two Russian aircraft are suspected of straying into Finnish air space. The Finnish Border Guard is currently investigating the incident.

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The asymmetrical shape and rotating thrusters of Aker Arctic's oblique icebreaker allows the vessel to move sideways as well as forward and backward. (Aker Arctic promotional material)
Politics Politics (USA) USA 

Novel ‘oblique icebreaker’ will clear wider path for Arctic industry

Ben Anderson, Alaska Dispatch
Posted: Monday, May 13, 2013 at 13:50
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Even as the White House took a step forward on Arctic policy by signing its National Strategy for the Arctic

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MiG-35d military planes perform in Moscow, on August 16, 2011. A new Swedish report highlights concerns about Russia's political direction. (Dmitry Kostyukov / AFP PHOTO)
Politics Politics (Russia) Russia 

Russian plane violates Finnish airspace

Yle News
Posted: Monday, May 13, 2013 at 11:31
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A Russian military aircraft violated Finnish airspace over the Gulf of Finland around mid-day on Monday. According to the Ministry

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High waters at Pyhäjoki on Sunday. (Anne-Pauliina Rytkönen / Yle)
Finland Society Society (Finland) 

Ice buildup threatens Finnish town with flooding

Yle News
Posted: Monday, April 22, 2013 at 16:11
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Residents of the central area of the Finnish town of Pyhäjoki in North Ostrobothnia were urged to evacuate on Sunday

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Talvivaara’s latest application relates to the release of over 107 lorry loads of additional water per hour. (Heikki Rönty / Yle)
Environment (Finland) Finland 

Finnish mine to drain water into environment

Yle News
Posted: Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at 11:10
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The Talvivaara mine in eastern Finland is seeking a permit for the release of additional water into the local environment.

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Wide shot of the Centennial Flame with the Parliament building behind
The Parliament of Canada is the federal legislature of Canada, seated at Parliament Hill in Ottawa, and is composed of three parts: the Monarch, the Senate, and the House of Commons. Photo: La Presse canadienne / Adrian Wyld

Inuit push for land protection with focus on social economy

In Taloyoak, Nunavut, the northernmost hamlet on mainland Canada, Inuit are working to conserve their territory and set up a community-driven, land-based economy. Photo : Eilís Quinn

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