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20.05.2021 / 14:37

US, Russia at odds over military activity in the Arctic

REYKJAVIK – The Biden administration is leading a campaign against Russian attempts to assert authority over Arctic shipping and reintroduce a military dimension to discussions over international activity in the area.

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Top US, Russia diplomats spar firmly but politely in Iceland

REYKJAVIK – Top diplomats from the United States and Russia sparred politely in Iceland during their first face-to-face encounter, which came as ties between the nations have deteriorated sharply in recent months.

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Blinken brings Biden's anti-Trump climate policy to Iceland

REYKJAVIK – On a trip overshadowed by the crisis in the Middle East, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday touted the Biden administration’s abrupt shift in its predecessor’s climate policies as he visited Iceland for talks with senior officials from the world’s Arctic nations.

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Blinken heads to Iceland meeting with Russia on his mind

WASHINGTON – Secretary of State Antony Blinken is headed to Europe and North Atlantic islands next week to put the Biden administration’s stamp on climate change policy in the Arctic and warn Russia against interference in the United States, Ukraine and elsewhere, the State Department said Friday.

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Eruption of Iceland volcano easing, not affecting flights

REYKJAVIK – The eruption of a long-dormant volcano that sent streams of lava flowing across a small valley in southwestern Iceland is easing and shouldn’t interfere with air travel, the Icelandic Meteorological Office said Saturday.

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Long dormant volcano comes to life in southwestern Iceland

REYKJAVIK – A long dormant volcano on the Reykjanes Peninsula in southwestern Iceland flared to life Friday night, spilling lava down two sides in that area's first volcanic eruption in nearly 800 years.

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Second Ireland player tests positive for Covid-19

Stephen Kenny's preparations for the Nations League clash with Finland on Wednesday have been thrown into further disarray by a second Republic of Ireland player testing positive for Covid-19.

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Large study finds coronavirus-fighting antibodies do not fade quickly, offering hope for virus vaccine efforts

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Eurovision favourite Daði Freyr announces 2021 UK tour

Eurovision star Daði Freyr has announced details of a full UK headline tour next year.The Icelandic singer was a hot favourite to win the contest with ‘Think About Things’ in 2020, before the coronavirus ultimately forced the cancellation of the event.The funk-driven track has since gone on to become a viral favourite, soundtracking a major TikTok dance.He’s now set to head out on the road next April, a week later.

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Iceland Airwaves “back in business” as Daði Freyr joins 2020 lineup

coronavirus crisis.The Reykjavik festival will welcome the previously announced acts Metronomy, Courtney Barnett, The Murder Capital, Squid and more between November 4-7.Earlier today (June 16), organisers confirmed that they were “back in business” while announcing the new addition of Freyr to their bill. This comes after Iceland re-opened its borders yesterday (June 15) having sufficiently tackled the COVID-19 outbreak.Taking to his official Instagram account, the ‘Think About Things’ musician told his followers that he would be “debuting a completely new live setup” with his sixth Iceland Airwaves performance.

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From Iceland's capital, 11-year-old plays in Warriors camp

OAKLAND, Calif. – Sporting his No. 30 Stephen Curry jersey, 11-year-old Bjarki Robertsson kept up the pace.

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Thor 'The Mountain' from Game of Thrones lifts lid on his strict diet and fan requests

The man known by millions over the world as ‘The Mountain’ has uncovered the ‘strict’ diet secrets which feed his reputation as one of the world’s strongest men.

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