Day: April 28, 2021

Categories Middle East

At least 16 children injured as rocket hits government compound in Afghanistan during Koran recital competition

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A rocket hit a government compound in the eastern Afghan province of Kunar on Monday, while the facility was hosting a competition for Koran recitals. The building sustained minor damage and at least 16 children were wounded. … Read More >At least 16 children injured as rocket hits government compound in Afghanistan during Koran recital competition

Categories World

Stop targeting China if you want it to support global trade reforms, WTO head tells world powers

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World Trade Organization (WTO) chief Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has called on countries to stop targeting China if they want cooperation on global reforms, claiming that putting pressure on Beijing will only get “resistance.” … Read More >Stop targeting China if you want it to support global trade reforms, WTO head tells world powers

Categories World

‘Uniquely Canadian’: Beavers temporarily cut off remote town from the outside world by chewing through fiber optic cable

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A small, remote town in British Columbia, Canada was practically plunged into the dark ages this past weekend, after a marauding mob of beavers gnawed their way through fiber optic cables supplying phone, TV and internet. … Read More >‘Uniquely Canadian’: Beavers temporarily cut off remote town from the outside world by chewing through fiber optic cable

Categories EU

Italy eases Covid restrictions, as parliament weighs EU recovery package amid worst recession since World War II

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Three-quarters of Italy have begun to ease Covid measures as the nation starts to emerge from months of lockdown after regional governments and residents protested continued restrictions amid a deepening recession in the country. … Read More >Italy eases Covid restrictions, as parliament weighs EU recovery package amid worst recession since World War II

Categories Asia & Pacific

‘No external forces are allowed to intervene’ says Beijing, after Canberra calls on allies to work together for Taiwan peace

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The Chinese Foreign Ministry has issued a stern rebuke aimed at Canberra, after Australia’s minister of defense urged its allies to work together to ensure the dispute over Taiwan does not turn into a war. … Read More >‘No external forces are allowed to intervene’ says Beijing, after Canberra calls on allies to work together for Taiwan peace

Categories EU

Spanish minister receives package with bloodied knife ahead of election after fellow politicians get death threats and bullets

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Someone sent a package with a knife to a Spanish minister, the government has confirmed. The incident came after several politicians received letters with death threats ahead of a regional election. … Read More >Spanish minister receives package with bloodied knife ahead of election after fellow politicians get death threats and bullets