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Now playing Next No Comment WATCH: Dam blast adds to misery in Ukraine The destruction of the Kakhovka hydroelectric dam and the emptying of its reservoir on the Dnieper River has added insult to injury in the region that has suffered missile attacks for more than a year. 08/06/2023
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Now playing Next Rwanda Hague court releases Rwanda genocide suspect due to dementia Despite his clear role in the Tutsi genocide, the Rwandan financier of a notorious radio station will not be convicted by the UN tribunal at the Hague because he is suffering from extensive dementia. 08/06/2023
Now playing Next Ukraine Euroviews. In less than a year, Ukraine has made major strides on its EU path Recent events suggest that Kyiv is serious about its EU aspirations and will continue to do what it takes, especially in the middle of a war, to become fully integrated into the EU, Mark Temnycky writes. 08/06/2023
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Now playing Next Germany Germany tighens borders as far-right support surges Authorities in Germany are tightening controls on the border with Poland in a bid to curb illegal migration but some fear it is simply a response to a rise in support for the right-wing in the country. 08/06/2023
Now playing Next Economy How prepared is Europe for an increase in gambling and addiction? An increasing number of Europeans suffer from gambling addiction, a problem that's expected to grow across the continent as the industry's profits are expected to boom in the coming years. 08/06/2023
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