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Society
Ghana law student on hold to become a lawyer. Her YouTube channel doesn’t please everyone
YouTuber and Ghanaian law student Elorm Ababio is on hold to become a lawyer after a petition was filed against her because of the videos she shares online.
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Business
Mexico richest man Carlos Slim foresees a “buoyant Mexico” in the future
Carlos Slim, Mexico's richest man, gave a speech in which he shared his optimism, foreseeing a 'buoyant Mexico' with the opportunity to attract industries relocating to Mexico from China.
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Health & Science
How Australia Police hope to solve a murder from 1982 with new sketch made from suspect’s DNA
In Australia, the police of Queensland launched a new appeal for information about a cold case from 1982 with the help of DNA phenotyping that produced a digital facial image of the suspect.
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Society
One in 3 girls aged 15 to 17 has faced sexual harassment or sexual violence in the Netherlands
A report shows that 38 percent of girls and 13 percent of boys between 15 and 17 years old have experienced some form of sexual violence or sexual harassment in the Netherlands. Many become victims again within five years.
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Society
A bill to offer free parking space to store customers despite traffic congestion in the Philippines
In the Philippines, a politician submitted a bill to offer free parking space to store customers considering it is a basic amenity. While urban areas of the Philippines have serious issues with traffic congestion, several lawmakers have been trying to push laws related to parking spaces.
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Politics
Elected French-Romanian politician in Bucharest accused of conflict of interest for a project against corruption
Clotilde Armand, mayor of a sector in Bucharest municipality, is suspected by the National Integrity Agency of conflict of interest for having appointed herself manager of, and receiving compensation for, a project funded by the European Union meant to reduce corruption.
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Health & Science
Dutch Court orders to act against the sale of filter cigarettes in the Netherlands
A Court in Rotterdam ruled that the Netherlands has six weeks to act against the sale of filter cigarettes. It considers the way harmful substances inhaled by smokers are measured in the European Union cannot guarantee it complies with the maximum levels allowed.
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Business
Corporate tax of large companies grew 20% in Australia but 1 in 3 doesn’t pay any
The largest companies operating in Australia have paid 20 percent more corporate tax combined in a year. The country has been investing in combating tax avoidance by large corporate entities.
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Society
Award-winning Greek author of children’s books arrested by Police for videos of child pornography
Award-winning children's book author Vassilis Papatheodorou has been arrested by police for online child pornography. The author through his lawyer claims the videos he downloaded were meant for a book project on the matter.
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Culture & Sport
Mexico Supreme Court to decide on prohibiting Christian nativity scene in a public building
The Supreme Court of Mexico may decide on forbidding displays of a Christian nativity scene in a public building. The Church, fearing it would give make a precedent in the country, urges not to ban manifestation of religious symbols in public space.
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Society
The Supreme Court of India again calls to stop so-called virginity tests in sexual assault and rape cases
The Supreme Court of India directed authorities to make sure so-called virginity tests, or "two-finger testing", are banned in cases alleging rape and sexual assault. It also noted that suggesting a sexually active woman cannot be raped is "patriarchal and sexist."
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Politics
Bolivia officials meet in the hope to find an agreement on the date of the census and end social tensions
Officials and leaders of Bolivia gather with the hope to find a solution on a date for the next census which has been the source of social protests. The date of the census will define resource distribution and political representation across the country.
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Business
In Italy, the new government wants to increase the limits on cash payments
The new government of Italy wants to raise restrictions on cash payments to up to 10,000 euros. Opposition parties denounce the proposal as a risk to favor the underground economy and criminal activities. It doesn't make a large consensus in the majority either.
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Society
In Russia, some students called to replace workers mobilized in the military
In Russia, some students have started working in companies to temporarily replace workers who left their positions because they were mobilized for the war in Ukraine.
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Society
In Czech Republic, two men guilty of hate speech after social media videos against Ukrainians
A Court in Czech Republic found two men guilty of hate speech against Ukrainians and incited hatred in videos they posted on social media.
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Business
KFC announced the buyer of its restaurants and franchise rights in Russia
KFC announced the company that is going to purchase all KFC restaurants and franchise rights in Russia.
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Society
A pilot in the Netherlands to better assess property value raises privacy concerns
Some residents of the Netherlands have been asked to take pictures of the inside of their house to better evaluate the property value. A request raising concerns about privacy.
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Culture & Sport
In Japan, music schools don’t need to pay copyright fees for students who learn music, the Supreme Court rules
The Supreme Court of Japan ruled that music schools don't need to pay copyright royalties for music played by students, dismissing the appeal made by the Japanese Society for the Rights of Authors.
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Politics
Facing resignations of public employees, Vietnam plans to raise the salary index by 21%
With almost 40,000 public employees who resigned in two and a half years, especially in healthcare and education, Vietnamese authorities want to increase the public salary index by 21 percent.
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Culture & Sport
Cumbia, traditional dance and music genre, now national heritage of Colombia
Cumbia, a dance and music genre resulting in the miscegenation of Indigenous peoples, Africans and Europeans, is now an intangible cultural heritage of Colombia.
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Health & Science
Bank of Ireland now offers paid leave to employees suffering menopause symptoms
Ireland launched a plan to improve awareness and care of menopause. Bank of Ireland now offers up to 10 days of paid leave for menopause-related sickness.
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Politics
Norway’s second largest airport closed for 2 hours after a drone alert in a tense security context
The airport of Bergen Flesland closed for two hours after several observations of drone flying in the area. In a tense security context given Russia-Ukraine conflict, Norwegian authorities are on the lookout.
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Business
The UK removes tourist visa requirements for Colombia, Peru and Guyana hoping to bring more visitors
Citizens of Colombia, Peru and Guyana will not need a visa to visit the United Kingdom for up to six months anymore.
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Health & Science
German Minister of Health wants to eliminate nurses’ night shifts
The federal minister of Health of Germany wants to relieve the burden of nurses by eliminating their night shifts in what he refers to as the "biggest hospital reform in 20 years".
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Business
All EU airlines can now have direct flights to ASEAN countries like the Philippines, Singapore, or Thailand
Following an air transport agreement between the European Union and ASEAN, airlines from 37 countries are now able to operate an unlimited number of direct flights from and to these countries. There will also be more opportunities to fly to a country and then directly go to a third one.
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Society
Portuguese more at risk of poverty in 2021, first setback since 2014
People in Portugal were more at risk of poverty or social exclusion in 2021. The first setback for this indicator of increased income inequalities in the country since 2014.
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Politics
Investigations open for the use of spyware Pegasus by Mexico, but not on the current government despite recent accusations
Mexico was a big client of the spyware Pegasus and two investigations are open for its use in the previous government. But there is no investigation against the current administration despite recent reports Pegasus is still being used.
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Politics
The ‘ambitious’ plan of the Netherlands to reduce nitrogen emissions with the buy-out of hundreds of farms
The Netherlands is trying to reduce its nitrogen emissions between unsuccessful measures and distrust among farmers. The latest plan is to buy out the largest nitrogen emitters, mostly hundreds of farms.
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Business
Egypt government wants to temporarily lift tax on imports of some cars
The government of Egypt agreed on a bill that would allow oversea Egyptians tp import cars without tax in the territory. In return, the country will collect some foreign reserves for five years.
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Politics
Congress of Peru denies President Pedro Castillo a trip to Europe
Led by opposition parties, the Congress of Peru denied President Pedro Castillo a trip to Europe.
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Business
Struggling with power supply, South Africa needs to organize recurrent power outages affecting the lives of many
Eskom, South Africa's national power utility, organizes recurrent power outages as it is struggling with meeting national demand, affecting the country's economy and daily lives of many.
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Health & Science
In a rare diamond from Botswana, scientists found the existence of water deep inside Earth
A team of scientists analyzed a diamond from Botswana revealing that considerable amounts of water are stored deep inside Earth.
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Politics
Australia plans to repatriate women and children from Syria
The government of Australia plans to repatriate at least 20 women and 40 children from camps in Syria according to media reports. The previous government was wary of doing so arguing threats to security.
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Business
Canada reviews its Cannabis Act, 4 years after it legalized marijuana
Canada will assess the impact of its legalization of cannabis for recreational use while business industry players see growth already slowing down four years after it was enforced.
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Politics
Norway wants to raise tax on renewable energy and salmon, profits from natural resources
The coalition government of Norway proposes to raise taxes on its aquaculture and renewable energy industries which make profits from natural resources, Norway's "common property". Unusually, Norway has a deficit in the next year's budget.
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