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Culture & Sport
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 still be used. It's not that big a change.
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World news digest
World news digest of February 15, 2022
World news that didn't make global headlines on February 15, 2022
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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 who allegedly suggested a coup against the government. He is the latest arrest among government critics.
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World news digest
World news digest of February 14, 2022
Some news stories around the world hat didn't make global headlines on February 14, 2022
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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 between the Czech Republic and Poland on the Turów coal mine.
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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 to anesthetize elephants.
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World news digest
World news digest of February 11, 2022
Some news stories that didn't make global headlines on February 11, 2022
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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 in an abandoned well. The aftermath and surrounding stories were however much less reported.
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World news digest
World news digest of February 10, 2022
Some news around the world that didn't make global headlines on February 10, 2022
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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 assault on the minister of Energy during a speech.
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Society
European Commission sues Sweden for failing to adopt a gun control directive
Sweden is late in 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 to its sovereignty. Several brands published apologies.
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Business
Vegetable prices increased in Hong Kong with quarantined cross-border truckers
Hong Kong faces a surge of COVID-19 cases. And with the city's zero-COVID policy, its tight restrictions affect the food supply chain.
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Culture & Sport
A famous Greek TV host sentenced to prison for posting explicit content without ex-partner’s consent
Stathis Panagiotopoulos, a TV personality in Greece, has been sentenced to five years of prison for having posted sexually explicit content without the consent of his ex-partner.
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Society
An Italian woman, 70, found dead at home 2 years later
Marinella Beretta, 70, was found dead at least two years after she passed away alone in her house. She has no known living relatives.
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World news digest
World news of February 8, 2022
Some important national news stories that didn't make global headlines on February 8, 2022
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Politics
Why Argentina President offered to be a gateway to LATAM for Russia days after an agreement with the IMF
The president of Argentina proposed to be a gateway to Latin America for Russia in a move to reduce its dependence on the IMF and the United States. Yet, Argentina had just found an agreement with the IMF and asked for American political support.
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Health & Science
Another former dutch fertility doctor used his own sperm for artificial insemination
A hospital in the Netherlands reported a former fertility doctor used his own sperm for artificial insemination without informing future parents. The case is not the first and more of them are expected to come out.
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Health & Science
In Norway, fears of a pink salmon invasion in 2023
The population of pink salmon, or humpback salmon, in Norway dramatically increased in past years so that there may be 10 times as many fish in two years, threatening the existence of the local Atlantic salmon.
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World news digest
World news digest: February 7, 2022
Discover news for an international audience that didn't make global headlines on February 7, 2022
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Society
Nagasaki Prefecture mascots asked to be changed for gender equality
The two mascots of Nagasaki Prefecture, Ganba-kun and Ramba-chan, would display gender discrimination as the captain is a boy and the vice-captain is a girl.
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Society
In India, a dispute between students wearing hijab or a saffron scarf
Some hijab-wearing students want to be able to attend classes in junior colleges in the state of Karnataka but other students show their disagreement by wearing saffron scarves.
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Business
Proposed Mexican energy reforms power domestic debate and make the U.S. concerned
The president of Mexico wants a constitutional reform on electricity but the private sector and the United States are concerned.
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Culture & Sport
Swedish ice hockey team withdraws the redesign of a controversial logo
Frölunda Hockey Club, a professional ice hockey in Sweden withdrew its redesigned logo two days after its release because of accusations of plagiarism, references to Nazism and threats to board members.
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World news digest
World news digest: February 3, 2022
Discover news for an international audience that didn't make global headlines on February 3, 2022
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Business
Slovenia restructures consumer loans made in Swiss francs up until 17 years ago
Slovenia restructured consumer loans contracted in Swiss francs up until 17 years ago. Slovenes contracted loans in the Swiss currency but they became more difficult to reimburse since the francogeddon in 2015.
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Health & Science
In Ireland, a Parliament committee recommends not increasing the pension age
Ireland is set to rise the age to be able to receive a State pension but a Parliament committee recommends it should be maintained at 66.
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Health & Science
Stockholm Region has a budget surplus. It wants to offer a cash bonus and extra days off for its employees
Stockholm region had a budget surplus thanks to increased tax revenue and subsidies from the government. It wants to offer cash to its employees in return for the work done during the pandemic. Healthcare employees would also receive 4 extra days off.
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World news digest
World news digest: February 2, 2022
Discover news from around the world that didn't make global headlines on Febuary 2, 2022
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Politics
Controversy in Czech Republic on a missing document about Russian responsibility in Vrbětice explosions
Czech Police found out that a confidential note sent to the president explaining Russia's responsibility in Vrbětice explosions had been shredded. The President office denies any wrongdoings.
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Business
Latvia introduced a nationwide deposit system for bottles to improve waste management
Latvian residents will pay an extra 10 cents for their bottles and will get a voucher or a refund when they hand over their beverage containers to the deposit system.
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World news digest
World news digest: February 1, 2022
Discover news from around the world you shouldn't miss on February 1, 2022
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