Category: World
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‘Democracy at Stake’: French Protesters Vent Fury at Macron Over Pension Push
Tens of thousands took to the streets, with union organisers estimating around 300,000 people turned out in Paris alone. Police put the figure at 33,500. Protesters brandished banners reading “Macron resign” and “No reform without a vote” as they marched through the capital, filling its wide boulevards as part of another day of strikes that […]
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U.S. Conducts Airstrikes in Syria in Response to Deadly UAV Attack
An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) struck a maintenance facility near Hasakah in northeast Syria this afternoon, killing a U.S. contractor and injuring five other service members. The incident highlights the growing threat of small, unmanned aerial systems (UAS), as these vehicles provide adversaries with a tool to conduct surveillance and potentially launch strikes against U.S. […]
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World’s Happiest People Have One of the World’s Strongest Passport As Well
The citizens of Finland have been named the world’s happiest people. It comes as no surprise that they have one of the strongest passports in the world, with visa-free access to 186 countries worldwide. The strong passport gives Finnish citizens unprecedented levels of freedom to travel and explore the world without worrying about visas and […]
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Deadly Marburg Virus Outbreaks Reported In East and West Africa
In Equatorial Guinea, eight people have died from the virus, and six more cases are under investigation. It is not clear how the two outbreaks may be connected. Marburg virus is a rare and highly contagious disease caused by contact with infected bats, monkeys, or humans. Symptoms include fever, headache, vomiting, diarrhea, and bleeding from […]
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FOREX-Dollar Falls For The Sixth Day As Fed Signals A Rate-Hike Pause
The dollar index, which measures the greenback against a basket of major currencies, fell 0.7 percent to the lowest level since February 2016. The euro rose 1.2 percent to $1.1709. In comparison, the sterling strengthened by 1 percent to $1.3122. It reached its strongest in six weeks against the dollar amid rising optimism over […]
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No Path To Peace : Five Key Takeaways From Xi And Putin’s Talks In Moscow
After conversations between the leaders in Moscow this week, Chinese President Xi Jinping & Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a lengthy statement in which they declared their broad agreement on several subjects and their mutual scepticism of the United States. Notwithstanding Putin’s increasing isolation on the international scene as Russia’s tragic war rages on into […]
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Earthquake In Afghanisthan Kills Atleast 13
According to government sources, a magnitude 6.5 earthquake that happened later on Tuesday in Pakistan and Afghanistan triggered at least 13 fatalities and more than 90 injuries. The earthquake created landslides, damaged buildings, and pushed people to evacuate onto the streets. Authorities cautioned on Wednesday that the death toll from a powerful earthquake that shook […]
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Finland Is The No 1 Happiest Country In The World For The Sixth Year In A Row
Finland will be the happiest country in the world in 2023. Finland has held the title of the happiest country in the world since 2018. Now they are passing it on and openly sharing the information that has enabled them to remain first at peak year after year. Based on an annual report, Finland has […]
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Alex Murdaughs devastated in the fatal shooting of his wife and son, surviving son testifies at double homicide trial
Alex Murdo is devastated by the fatal shooting of his wife and son, his surviving son testifying in his father’s double murder trial on Tuesday, as defense works to counter prosecutors’ claims that Murdo was responsible for the murders. He was heartbroken. I walked through the door and saw him, I hugged him, Buster Murdo […]
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Biden Visited Zelenskyy in Kiev and Said Putin was Grossly Wrong about the War in Ukraine
The United States will support Ukraine in the fight against Russia to the extent necessary, US President Joe Biden said during an unannounced visit to Kiev. We really believe that you will continue to win, he said. Mr. Biden’s first visit to Ukraine as President came days before the first anniversary of the Russian invasion. […]