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  Four US soldiers, who went missing in Lithuania, have died, says NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte

  World | March 26, 2025 23:54 IST

  NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said that the four US soldiers who went missing in Lithuania have died. He said, "This is really terrible news." According to a statement by the US military, the soldiers were conducting scheduled tactical training.

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  CBI, Kerala police arrest Lithuanian national, founder of cryptocurrency exchange Garantex

  India | March 12, 2025 23:54 IST

  The CBI, in its statement, said that the United States had submitted a request, acting on which the MEA got provisional arrest warrant. Later, the CBI and Kerala Police arrested the Lithuanian national.

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  Video captures moment when DHL cargo plane crashed seconds before landing at Vilnius airport | WATCH

  World | November 25, 2024 18:00 IST

  The plane crashed around 0330 GMT while approaching the destination airport for landing, a spokesperson for Lithuania's National Crisis Management Center said.

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  DHL cargo plane crashes in residential area while attempting to land in Vilnius airport | VIDEO

  World | November 25, 2024 13:09 IST

  The airplane, which was operated by SWIFT airline on behalf of DHL, originated from Leipzig and fell on a house, a spokesperson for the governmental National Crisis Management Center said.

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  Belarus President threatens using nuclear weapons against 'foreign aggression' amid NATO tensions

  World | August 18, 2023 20:33 IST

  "We didn’t bring nuclear weapons here in order to scare someone... But these are tactical nuclear weapons, not strategic ones. This is why we will use them immediately once aggression is launched against us," said Lukashenko.

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  Lithuania temporarily closes border checkpoints with Belarus amid fears concerning Wagner troops

  World | August 16, 2023 21:05 IST

  The crossings at Tverecius and Sumskas will be closed, while vehicular movement will be diverted to the border checkpoint of Medininkai, said the Lithuanian government on Wednesday.

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  Zelenskyy fumes over UK Minister 'Ukraine not showing gratitude' remarks: 'Will thank personally...'

  World | July 13, 2023 17:27 IST

  Responding about the "unexpected" remarks from UK minister, Zelenskyy during the NATO Summit conference in Lithuania, underscored he did not understand his comments.

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  UK not an Amazon delivery service for weapons to Ukraine, Kyiv must show gratitude: Defence Secy

  World | July 12, 2023 23:29 IST

  In a blunt intervention, Wallace argued that Ukraine should keep in mind that the UK is not an online shopping platform-- "Amazon" for weapons and added Kyiv might be wise to let its supporters "see gratitude".

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  Zelenskyy's desperate call at Vilnius: 'NATO will give Ukraine security. It will make Alliance...'

  World | July 12, 2023 0:03 IST

  His latest speech came on Tuesday as alliance members gathered for a key summit in the Lithuanian capital.

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  England qualifies for Euro 2016, Rooney ties scoring record

  Football | September 06, 2015 16:51 IST

  Serravalle: England became the first team to qualify for the 2016 European Championship by beating San Marino 6-0 on Saturday, with Wayne Rooney's opening goal tying him for first place on the country's all-time scoring

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  NATO international headquarters to be established in Lithuania

  World | January 24, 2015 6:37 IST

  Vilnius: NATO would establish international headquarters in Lithuania, together with five other Eastern and Central European countries, the Lithuanian ministry of defence announced in a statement released on Friday."We have managed to achieve what we

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  Russia denies Dutch claim of airspace violation

  World | November 14, 2014 6:49 IST

  Moscow: Moscow on Thursday dismissed a Dutch claim that a Russian transport plane had violated the airspace of Estonia and Lithuania.The Netherlands said earlier on the day that a Russian four-engine plane has strayed into

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  Germany supports Lithuania's Eurozone entry: Official

  April 19, 2014 21:20 IST

  Vilnius: The German Bundestag will vote for Lithuania's entry into the Eurozone in 2015, an official said.Manuel Sarrazin, spokesman of the Committee on the Affairs of the European Union of the German Bundestag, said during

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  Five new members elected to UNSC

  World | October 18, 2013 8:01 IST

  United Nations : The UN General Assembly Thursday elected Chad, Chile, Lithuania, Nigeria and Saudi Arabia to a two-year term in the UN Security Council (UNSC), the organisation's most powerful body.The new members will begin

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  Opposition Labour party wins in Lithuania

  World | October 15, 2012 12:33 IST

  Vilnius, Lithuania, Oct  15:  Lithuanians exasperated with economic hardship handed a stunning victory to a populist party led by a disgraced Russia-born millionaire, nearly complete results of Sunday's election show, while voicing resounding disapproval of

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  Lithuania, Nigeria, Angola, Macedonia in quarters

  Other Sports | July 05, 2012 6:59 IST

  Caracas, Venezuela, Jul 5:  Lithuania and Nigeria joined Angola and Macedonia in advancing to the quarterfinals of the Olympic basketball qualifying tournament on Wednesday. The four rounded out of the quarterfinal field after Greece, Puerto

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  Russia held 0-0 by Lithuania in Euro 2012 warm-up

  Football | May 30, 2012 16:24 IST

  Switzerland, May 30: Russia goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev made a successful comeback to international football ahead of the European Championship in an uninspired 0-0 draw against Lithuania in a friendly on Tuesday.Akinfeev made his 51st appearance