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Now playing Next world news 'Good news': US greenlights military aid for Baltic States Washington has approved €210 million in defence aid for the three states on NATO's eastern frontier. 23/03/2024
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Now playing Next Green News EU Policy. Eleven pro-nuclear EU states back declaration at landmark conference Advocates hailed nuclear power as an enabler of energy security and sovereignty and a reliable option to mitigate climate change. 21/03/2024
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