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WTO Prepared to Facilitate Canada-Led Meeting on Body's Reforming- Deputy Director General

The World Trade Organization (WTO) is prepared to facilitate the Canada-led meeting to discuss the organization's activities and possible reform, Yonov Frederick Agah, WTO deputy director-general, told Sputnik on Monday.

Norwegian royal couple visit Beijing, discuss China's winter sports development

King Harald V and Queen Sonja of Norway attended the 2018 China-Norway Friendly Roller Ski Event at the Olympic Green on Monday. King Harald noted that he saw great potential in sporting cooperation between China and Norway and expressed his expectations for the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing.

S. Korea has most hospital beds, equipment among OECD member states

The overall number of hospital beds and medical equipment in South Korea exceeded other major economies, while the number of doctors was among the lowest, data showed Monday.

Children 'should be weighed up to age 18', report says

Children and young people up to 18 should have their weight and body mass index (BMI) recorded every year, says a report by child health experts.

S. Korea has most hospital beds, equipment among OECD member states

The overall number of hospital beds and medical equipment in South Korea exceeded other major economies, while the number of doctors was among the lowest, data showed Monday.

Bhutan's not-so-happy evicted minority, the Lhotshampa

The Himalayan nation of Bhutan, often described as a "Shangri-La" where happiness is equated to wealth, is holding elections this week. But the Lhotshampa people, brutally driven out of the small kingdom in the 1990s, won't be voting.

Under-21 captain Tah joins senior Germany squad

Burly defender Jonathan Tah was a late call-up to the Germany squad on Saturday ahead of their Nations League matches against the Netherlands and France.

Stoltenberg Says Upcoming NATO Drills Meant to Show Readiness to Defend Alliance's Members

Russian, Norwegian Ecologists to Discuss Issue of Marine Debris in November - Ministry

Russian and Norwegian ecologists will discuss the growing problem of marine debris in November in Moscow, the Russian Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment said on Friday.

Russian Military Planning Takes Into Account Rise in NATO Drills in Europe - Grushko

Russia takes into account the increasing number of NATO exercises in Europe and other steps toward the alliance's military build-up, which will be reflected in Russia's military planning, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko said on Friday, commenting on the upcoming Trident Juncture drills.

Russia, Norway Interested in New Joint Projects, Including in Energy Sphere - Putin

The Russian and Norwegian business circles are interested in new joint projects including those in the energy sphere, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday.

OPEC Forecasts Non-OPEC Oil Supply Growth to Increase by 200,000 Barrels per Day in 2018

The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) expects non-OPEC oil supply growth to increase by 200,000 barrels per day in 2018, driven mostly by US, Canada, Kazakhstan and Brazil, according to the organization's Thursday report.

British NATO troops to show post-Brexit 'commitment'

A convoy of British troops landed in The Netherlands on Wednesday en route to NATO's largest exercise since the Cold War, pledging London's commitment to defend the continent despite Brexit.

Andorra Interested in EEA-Style Agreement With EU - Foreign Minister

Andorra's plans in terms of EU integration consist of concluding a European Economic Area (EEA) agreement with the bloc following the example of such non-EU member states as Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway, and accessing the EU internal market, Andorran Foreign Minister Maria Ubach Font told Sputnik on Wednesday.

Norwegian ambassador calls on Punjab governor

Norwegian Ambassador to Pakistan Kjell-Gunner Eriksn Tuesday called on Punjab Governor Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar and discussed law and order situation in the region, besides measures to strengthen Pak-Norway relations during a meeting here at the Governor's House.