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Politics
Corruption in South Africa: more than half of public contracts related to the Covid-19 response shows irregularities
An audit on South Africa corruption in public procurement in response to the Covid-19 pandemic shows that 62% of contracts…
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Indian Supreme Court concerned about irrational gifts politicians offer to voters
Indian politicians may offer so many gifts trying to influence the population before elections that the Supreme Court of India…
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Business
When a prime minister’s WeChat account is sold to a Chinese company
The WeChat account of Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has been bought by a Chinese company. The account holder rejects…
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Society
Homeless population grew by more than 30% in São Paulo in 2 years
A census in São Paulo showed that 31% more homeless people lived in the city in 2021 than in 2019.…
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Bolsonaro holds off a pay raise for police officers, for now
The president of Brazil signed on the budget for 2022 and didn't increase the salary of police officers avoiding more…
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Business
Cuba is short of baby milk powder and coffee
Cuba is facing a running out of milk powder as it has difficulties importing milk. The population also struggles to…
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Business
International tourism not much better-off in 2021 despite a 19% revenue growth
Revenue from international tourism grew by 19% in 2021. But the industry doesn't expect a return to pre-pandemic volume before…
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Society
Young Spanish get money to leave their parents
Spain decides to help its youth with subsidies for renting a place or buying a home in small Spanish towns.
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Health
Thailand removes marijuana from the list of narcotics and clears up legal confusions
Thailand removed marijuana from the list of narcotics making a clear step towards decriminalization of cannabis.
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Society
The parliament of Latvia supports the concept of banning fur farming
Latvia's parliament is open to ban fur farming as 63% of the population disapprove this industry.
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Health
Ireland will have a once-off public holiday for the Covid-19 before the pandemic is over
Ireland will have a one-off public holiday for remembering deaths and recognizing workers during the Covid-19 pandemic before it's over.
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Society
St Brigid’s Day: Ireland’s new public holiday, the 1st named after a woman
Ireland's government announced it created a new public holiday during St Brigid's day, the first Irish bank holiday named after…
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Society
Australian parent considers changing name of former missing girl to protect her from unwanted attention
The mother and stepfather of Cleo Smith, an Australian girl who was found safe and sound after missing for two…
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Business
Backpackers and international students to the rescue of Australia’s workforce
Australia's government waived visa application fees for international backpackers and students.
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Politics
Peru is planning a state of emergency in Lima
To tackle crime in Lima, officials are planning to declare a state of emergency in Peru's capital city.
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