Category: World
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Protests Against Covid Restrictions Spread Across China
Some protesters, led by the younger generation, have even called for the resignation of the Communist Party and its leader, Xi Jinping. Many are fed up with Xi, who in October secured a third term, and the continuation of his “zero-Covid” policy, which continues to disrupt daily life, harm livelihoods, and isolate the country. The…
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Brazil Beats Switzerland and Secures Spot in the Round of 16
Brazil faced no easy task against Switzerland’s organized defense but secured a 1-0 victory, which guaranteed them one of the two spots in Group G for the knockout stage of the Qatar Cup in advance.
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Germany and Its Minister Stand Firm and Protest at the World Cup
Seven teams participating in the World Cup planned to wear an armband in support of the LGBTQIA+ fight during their matches. FIFA, eager to please the host country where homosexuality is prohibited by law, prevented the use of the accessory under the threat of fines and yellow cards for any players wearing it. The Germany…
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Another Upset in the Cup: Germany Loses to Japan in Comeback
Germany lost its opening match in the World Cup against Japan on Wednesday, November 23, joining Argentina in the list of Cup Upsets. The favorites may not be as dominant on the field as they thought. The defeat of Germany by 2-1 to Japan came a day after Argentina was defeated by Saudi Arabia in…
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Saudi Arabia Declares Holiday After Defeating Argentina in the World Cup
Saudi Arabia’s historic victory over Argentina in the World Cup has led to a national holiday declared by King Salman.
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Qatar: The Controversies Surrounding the Host Nation of the World Cup
The World Cup begins this Sunday, and as much as there are news about the teams competing in the tournament, there is much talk about the host country of the event. Qatar, a nation in the Middle East, has been experiencing its first international event hosting surrounded by controversies. The choice of the host for…
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American Woman Enters Into Fake Marriage in Immigration Scheme. Now She Goes to Jail
If you are one of those who think that fake marriages to obtain a green card are rarely discovered, here is a case to prove otherwise and show that the consequences can be severe. An American from New Jersey was sentenced to seven months in prison for a marriage fraud crime in immigration, according to…
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World Population Reaches 8 Billion
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Until 1804, fewer than one billion people roamed our planet. More than a century later, in 1927, we surpassed two billion. Since then, global population growth has skyrocketed, driven primarily by the triumphs of modern medicine and public health. The most recent milestone was crossed on Tuesday, November 15, when the United Nations (UN) announced…
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Royal Caribbean Unveils the New Icon of the Seas
Royal Caribbean International revealed the first images of the highly anticipated Icon of the Seas, the Icon of Vacations, according to a press release. Arriving at the end of 2023, ahead of its debut in January 2024, the first ship in the Icon class will be the unprecedented combination in the travel industry of the…