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Iceland, Netherlands join South Africa’s ICJ case against Israeli genocide

Iceland and the Netherlands file declarations to intervene in South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ).

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Icelandic volcano erupts after 900 years

Red lava spews from a volcano near Iceland's capital Reykjavik.

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Volcano erupts in Iceland near Reykjavik

A volcano erupted just 40 kilometres (25 miles) from Iceland's capital Reykjavik on Friday, a red cloud lighting up the night sky as a no-fly zone was established in the area.

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Iceland, not so nice land for women, children and the disabled

Despite the Icelandic authorities’ claim of gender equality, the country is plagued by violence against women whereby one in four Icelandic women is likely to be raped or sexually assaulted during her life.

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Human rights situation in Iceland

Here is an overall assessment of the human rights situation in Iceland.

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An assessment of human rights situation in Iceland

Here is an overall assessment of the human rights situation in Iceland in light of the fact that the country occupies a seat on the UN Human Rights Council.

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Eruption anticipated within a year at Icelandic volcano

Experts from Iceland's coast guard and meteorological institute visit Grimsvotn volcano where an eruption is expected within the coming year.

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Fears of new coronavirus wave cancel festival in Iceland capital

The traditional Culture Night Festival has been canceled for the first time in Iceland’s capital amid concerns about a new wave of COVID-19 outbreak.

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