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Society
Japan has counted more than 14,000 islands in its territory, twice as many as the last survey
Japan found that it has 14,125 islands after a survey updated the previous count that dated back to 1987. It…
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Society
Colombian local authorities consider sending 70 wild hippos to Mexico and India
To reduce the population of wild hippos in Colombia, authorities of the department of Antioquia are considering sending some of…
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Politics
Brazil announced tax on crude oil exports to mitigate the sensitive issue of ending fuel tax exemptions domestically
The government of Brazil announced a tax on crude oil exports as it aims to compensate for taxes of fuel…
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Society
More than 20% of Norwegian women victims of rape, a new report found. Violence against women in Norway, a ‘Nordic paradox’
Severe physical violence, domestic violence and rape have increased in Norway over the past nine years. Almost one in five…
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Business
U.S. fast food chain Wendy’s actively searching for expanding in Australia
The U.S. fast food chain Wendy's wants to expand in Australia, but the fight for market shares may be tough.
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Business
Taiwan wants to offer money to foreign tourists visiting the island
Taiwan plans to offer money to 500,000 foreign tourists visiting the island as a way to boost international tourism.
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Society
Seattle becomes the first U.S. city to explicitly ban discrimination against an individual’s caste
Seattle has become the first city in the United States to explicitly ban discrimination against an individual's caste. Seattle is…
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Politics
Ordered trains in Spain too wide for tunnels, secretary of State and head of rail operator step down
Spain ordered new trains for the provinces of Cantabria and Asturias but they would have been too wide for some…
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Politics
Number of declarations of European Parliament members attending paid-for events soared since Qatargate, according to Transparency International EU
The number of declarations from members of the European Parliament disclosing events paid for by third parties has never been…
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Politics
Northern Ireland organ donation law blocked by political stalemate sent to UK parliament
An organ donation law in Northern Ireland set to make all people potential organ donors and inspired by Dáithí Mac…
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Politics
South Korea’s Ministry of Education changes college funding criteria to curb the ‘invasion of liberal arts’
The ministry of Culture of South Korea relased new criteria to grant funds to high education facilities as an attempt…
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Business
‘Price speculation’ in Portugal: some supermarkets charge customers more than the price displayed
More than 4% of supermarkets inspected in Portugal in recent months charged products to customers more than the price displayed…
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Business
Natural gas consumption in the Netherlands in 2022 at its lowest in 50 years
Natural gas consumption in the Netherlands decreased by 22% in 2022 compared to 2021 and reached its lowest point in…
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Politics
In Germany, the Free Democratic Party calls again to make English used in all public offices
Germany faces a shortage of skilled workers and the Free Democratic Party advocates for public administration to be more welcoming…
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Politics
Moldova Prime Minister Natalia Gavrilita resigned
Moldova Prime Minister Natalia Gavrilita announced her resignation on February 10. President Maia Sandu appointed the secretary general of the Supreme…
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