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Politics
Alex Saab: a diplomat for Venezuela, but a DEA informant U.S. court records show
Court documents show that Alex Saab was an informant to the D.E.A. in 2018, but the cooperation stopped after he…
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Society
Dutch government apologizes for past extreme and systemic violence in Indonesia
The government of Netherlands formally apologized to the people of Indonesia for "systemic and widespread use of extreme violence", distancing…
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Health & Science
EU Parliament adopts a plan to fight cancer and leaves alcohol without ‘health warning labels’
The European Parliament adopted a €4-billion plan to fight cancer. It recommends adding information about a moderate consumption of alcohol…
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Society
Italy will organize a referendum on 5 laws on justice; not for assisted suicide nor decriminalization of cannabis
Italy approves a referendum on the abrogation of 5 laws in the justice system. Referendum requests about decriminalizing of cannabis…
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Business
Thailand wants to add another name for Bangkok on official documents: Krung Thep Maha Nakorn
The capital of Thailand, Bangkok, may soon have another name for official documents: Krung Thep Maha Nakorn. But Bangkok would…
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Business
Board of Japanese brewer Kirin decides to withdraw from Myanmar
Kirin Holding was unhappy with last year's military coup, the board officially decided to withdraw from a joint venture shared…
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Politics
South Koreans to have a dedicated time to vote at presidential elections if infected with COVID-19
South Korea presidential elections will be held soon but Koreans infected with COVID-19 were not able to vote. The move…
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Business
The United States banned imports of avocados from Mexico’s state of Michoacán
The United States issued a ban on avocados imported from Mexico after one of its agents carrying out inspections in…
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Politics
A Ghana civic leader charged with treason felony after social media post about a coup
Ghana authorities are on the alert against coup attempts as they jailed a civic organization leader protesting against the E-Levy…
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Society
Czech activists cut water supply of the Environment Ministry to protest against the Turów coal mine
A group of activists closed the water supply of the Czech Environment Ministry building to protest against the deal made…
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Health & Science
More than 100 intoxicated by adulterated cocaine in Buenos Aires
At least 24 people died in Buenos Aires last week because of adulterated cocaine that contained carfentanil, an opioid used…
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Society
The aftermath of Rayan’s death
The story of Rayan moved millions of people who followed the unsuccessful rescue mission of the Moroccan child who fell…
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Politics
Romanian lawmakers prohibited from filming and using Facebook Live in Parliament
Romanian lawmakers are no longer allowed to film and live stream plenary sessions of the parliament. The decision follows an…
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Society
European Commission sues Sweden failing to adopt a gun control directive
Sweden is late for implementing a European Union gun control directive and risks a financial penalty.
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Business
When global companies celebrate a national day politically controversial in another market
Some local branches of global companies celebrated a Pakistani national day, the Kashmir Solidarity Day, that India sees as disrespectful…
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