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Iraq Complains to the UN and Wants US Troops to Leave the Country
The Iraqi Foreign Ministry has submitted official complaints to the Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN) and the Security Council about US airstrikes on Iraqi soil.
The attacks killed the Iranian general Qassem Soleimani…
373 Road Deaths in Thailand During the Seven Most Dangerous Days
In Thailand, 373 road deaths occurred during what is known as the "seven most dangerous days" of the year.
That is almost 20 percent less than the death toll during the New Year's holiday last year when 463 people died. The Bangkok…
Samoa and Kiribati are the First New Year
Samoa and Kiribati are the First New Year. The new year has already begun for the islanders of Samoa and Kiribati.
On the islands in the Pacific Ocean, not only the residents but also many tourists came together to be the first in…
Ghost Boat with Human Remains Washes Up on Japanese Island
On an island off the Japanese coast, the Japanese police made a particularly lurid find on a washed-up boat. The body remains of at least five people were found in the wooden hull.
The 'ghost boat' (or at least part of it) washed…
Russia is Testing How it can Shut Itself Off from the Internet
With some delay, Russia has successfully conducted a test to shut itself off from the internet. This should be able to protect the local infrastructure against cyberattacks from outside.
The test was conducted over several days…
The EU Rejects the Death Penalty for Convicted Persons in the Khashoggi Murder Case
The European Union condemns the death penalty to which five people in Saudi Arabia have been sentenced for the murder of dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi in Istanbul last year.
"The European Union always and without exception…
Two Cruise Ships Collide Near the Mexican Harbour
Two Cruise Ships Collide Near the Mexican Harbour. Two huge Carnival Cruise ships sailed against each other near the port of the Mexican island of Cozumel.
Witnesses watched in horror as the cruise ships crashed and filmed the…
American House of Representatives will Vote on the Removal Procedure for Trump
American House of Representatives will Vote on the Removal Procedure for Trump. In Washington, DC, US delegates are considering the deposition of President Donald Trump. Tonight it would be voted on in the House.
There are two…
Barack Obama: Women are Undeniably Better than Men
According to the former president of the United States, Barack Obama, the world would be better if more women were in power. He said that during a lecture about leadership in Singapore.
"Women are not perfect, but they are…
Trump Denounces Thunberg as Person of the Year
The American president Donald Trump has lashed out at the Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg. He tweeted that he finds it ridiculous that the weekly Time magazine has named her Person of the Year.
"This is so crazy, Greta has…