Finland and Sweden say they want to join NATO
French President Emmanuel Macron, left, poses the President of Finland Sauli Niinisto before their talks at the Elysee Palace, March 21, 2022 in Paris.
Both Finland and Sweden have long been opposed to joining NATO. But after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, majorities in both nations say they’d like to join the organization. Plus, Sri Lanka is facing a big problem: It can’t afford to pay its bills. But China is offering Sri Lanka some financial assistance with some strings attached. And a group of moms in India is spreading the word about indoor air pollution. And what can be done to make the inside safer.
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