News Wrap: Finland declares its intention to join the NATO alliance

PBS News Hour - World

English - May 15, 2022 21:40 - 4.01 MB - ★★★★ - 79 ratings
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In our news wrap: Finland made official its declaration to join the western NATO alliance as the fellow Nordic nation of Sweden has also moved a step closer to applying for membership. Also, Turkey remains the greatest obstacle to Finland and Sweden's admission to NATO, and the sprawling city of Shanghai will begin gradually reopening some businesses under a COVID lockdown. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders