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Pope says youth 'outraged' by clergy sex scandals
Pope Francis: 'We ourselves need to be converted. We have to realize that in order to stand by your side we need to change many situations that, in the end, put you off.'
Pope honors Baltic martyrs as bishops quit over abuse
(UPDATED) Pope Francis' trip to all 3 Baltic states is at risk of being overshadowed by mounting claims of sexual abuse by clergy across the globe
Nothing to be afraid of? Other countries use their national IDs in countless ways
While proponents of a national ID system in the Philippines argue it will improve government services, examples from other countries show the many uses of a national ID beyond government functions
Estonia marks 100th anniversary of independence declaration
'The war of independence sent a clear message: anything is possible if a nation really wants it,' says General Riho Teras, Estonia's chief of staff
Russia expulsions won't deter U.S. 'commitment to allies' – Pence
We stand with the people and nations of Estonia Latvia and Lithuania and we always will US Vice President Mike Pence says
Estonia to open world's first virtual data embassy
The data embassy in Luxembourg will notably back up information regarding taxes land businesses identity documents pensions legislation and the census
Estonia expels Russian diplomats
The incident follows a string of spy cases Most recently a Tallinn court earlier this month sentenced a Russian citizen living in Estonia to 5 years behind bars for spying on behalf of Russia s GRU military intelligence agency
Estonia jails Russian citizen for spying – reports
A Tallinn court sentenced him to 5 years behind bars for spying on behalf of Russia s GRU military intelligence Estonia s ERR public broadcaster reports
Merkel accepts Britain's decision to delay triggering Brexit
Germany and Britain agree that Prime Minister Theresa May needs time to prepare for talks to leave the EU
Estonia to take EU presidency from Britain – officials
The Estonian government confirms it is ready to take Britain s place if necessary
Germany slams NATO 'warmongering' on Russia
German Foreign Minister Frank Walter Steinmeier points to the deployment of NATO troops near borders with Russia in the military alliance s Baltic and east European member states
Russia frees Estonian officer in spy swap
Kohver s defense lawyer says the swap was organized on the political level and was timed to boost Russia s image ahead of President Vladimir Putin s speech at the UN on Monday Sept 28
After first tourney, Gilas Pilipinas still has long road ahead
With one month left before the FIBA Asia Championship is there time for the team to be worthy of the next logo in their uniforms: Laban Pilipinas?
Gilas Pilipinas falls to Iceland, comes out winless in first tourney
The Philippines still grappling with its new system and probing for chemistry in just 3 weeks together also dropped games to the Netherlands and host Estonia
Gilas rally comes up short in loss to Estonia
Gilas comes out flat in the first half as they lose their second straight
Gilas Pilipinas blown out by Netherlands
By the time the fourth period commenced Netherlands’ lead was up to 68 42 and the outcome of the contest was no longer a question
Injured De Ocampo to join Gilas in Estonia
Ranidel De Ocampo was initially in doubt to join the trip due to his injury
Ukraine says rebels attack near Mariupol, NATO deploys Baltics troops
UPDATED Meanwhile NATO forces prepared for a major exercise in the Baltics where Russia s involvement in the Ukraine war has jangled nerves
Estonia's pro-NATO Reform party wins vote overshadowed by Russia
Some voters however are less concerned about the threat posed by Moscow and more focused on bread and butter issues
Estonians vote; pro-NATO premier faces pro-Russian opposition
Estonians vote in a parliamentary election with center right Prime Minister Taavi Roivas favored to form a new pro NATO coalition
Estonia aims to be a global e-commerce superpower
Estonia hopes digital innovation will turn it into a global superpower in e commerce by offering foreigners e residency IDs and opening the door to doing business online throughout the European Union
Teenager kills teacher in Estonia school shooting
Police say female teacher was shot dead by a teenage male pupil in a high school rampage in Estonia
Sex? It all started 385 million years ago
Until now it was thought internal fertilization occurred much later in the evolutionary tale of vertebrates
Who's who in the fight against the Islamic State group
About 30 nations agreed in mid September to provide Iraq with all necessary backing including military means
NATO to set up regional centers in east Europe – Lithuania
The so called command and control centers will be launched in four or five countries namely Lithuania Latvia Estonia Poland and Romania
Estonia fury as Russia charges 'abducted' policeman with spying
Russia s FSB security service announced last week it had detained Eston Kohver as he attempted to carry out intelligence gathering in northwestern Russia close to the Estonian border
Obama vows US will not be intimidated by new beheading
Obama pledged that justice would be done to the Islamic State ISIS killers of 31 year old reporter Steven Sotloff wherever they hid and however long it took
Beleaguered Ukraine calls truce in pro-Russia revolt
UPDATED Kiev s announcement raised hopes of an end to fighting that has killed at least 2 600 people and driven relations between Russia and the West to their lowest ebb since the Cold War
Russia, NATO square off over Ukraine as Obama heads to Europe
Moscow s surprise declaration of a shift in its military doctrine comes ahead of a NATO summit in Wales at which beleaguered Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko will lobby US President Barack Obama for military backing
France suspends 'most' military cooperation with Russia
France suspends most of its military cooperation with Russia says Paris defense minister
Biden to travel to Poland, Lithuania next week
According to the White House US Vice President Joe Biden will consult Poland and Lithuania on steps to support Ukraine s sovereignty and territorial integrity
Lessons from Estonia on cyberspace censorship
PNoy could have learned from his Estonian counterpart who says cybersecurity should not prevent peaceful individuals from speaking their minds or gathering information and exchanging ideas
