'Better Than Super': Russia Reacts To Trump-Putin Summit In Helsinki
Some Russian commentators and politicians rejoiced after Monday's meeting between the two leaders, with one columnist even calling it "another small miracle."
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Russian 'Reset 2.0': What Putin Wants From Trump At Helsinki Summit
Russia's president wants to normalize ties with the U.S., stop sanctions and give President Trump the impression he is the only Western leader who can get through to him.
Life's Nice In The Nordic Ice: Finland, Neighbors Top U.N. Happiness Index
The Finns took No. 1 on the annual World Happiness Report, while perennial leaders Norway and Denmark weren't far behind. Meanwhile, the study devoted a chapter to the decline of happiness in the U.S.
Finland Takes Olympic Chill To The Next Level: Team Knitting
During the weekend's slopestyle competition, Finnish snowboarding coach Antti Koskinen was casually knitting at the top of the course.
The Oldest Rookie In The Winter Olympics Will Turn 50 This Year
"People are eating wrong. If you take care of yourself, both mentally and physically, you stay young. Age is only a number," says Tomi Rantamaeki, a Finnish curler who is 49 years old.
Episode 796: The Basic Income Experiment
The basic income. A flat payment to citizens, without strings. Is it a progressive fantasy, or sensible policy? We may soon find out. The Finnish Government is testing it on 2,000 unemployed citizens.
Suspect In Finland Stabbing Rampage Identified As 18-Year-Old Moroccan
Police in Finland say the man suspected of killing two people and injuring six others in the city of Turku Friday is an 18-year old Moroccan citizen who was previously known to authorities.
2 Dead In Stabbing Attack In Turku, Finland
Police say they have apprehended a suspect after shooting him in the leg, and it's not clear what his motivations were. Six other people were injured in the attack about 100 miles from the capital.
Gunman in Finland Kills Local Politician, 2 Others With Rifle Outside Restaurant
A 23-year old gunman killed a local councilor and two journalists, all women, around midnight local time. The shooting took place about three hours east of Helsinki.
How Finns Make Sports Part Of Everyday Life
In Finland, 90 percent of adults take part in sports or exercise at least twice a week. The Nordic nation far outpaces the U.S. in adult sports participation. Free and easy access to facilities helps.