Disasters + Diplomacy
A deadly, magnitude 6.0 earthquake has stuck the eastern region of this nation, facing over a thousand casualties and a slow trickle of international aid.
What is Afghanistan?
French Judges have issued an arrest warrant for this qualified ophthalmologist and ex-president of Syria, in connection to the 2012 bombing of a press centre in Homs.
Who is Bashar al-Assad?
A plane carrying this European Commission President was targeted by GPS navigation jammers while attempting to land in Bulgaria, further heightening tensions between NATO and Russia.
Who is Ursula Von Der Leyen?
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This Canadian province has backed down from its order to remove hundreds of books labeled as "inappropriate" from school libraries, following harsh public criticism from high-profile authors including this "The Handmaid's tale" novelist.
What is Alberta and Margaret Atwood?
What is Baja California Sur?
While on the sideline of a military parade, this nation's president (age 72) was overheard discussing organ transplants as a means to prolong life to the point of potential immortality, stating "predictions are, this century, there's a chance of living to 150!" in a conversation with Vladimir Putin (also age 72)
Who is Xi Jinping?
The famous Gloria funicular, opened in 1885 to climb this city's steep hills and a popular tourist attraction, derailed and crashed today resulting in dozens of casualties.
What is Lisbon, Portugal?
PM Albanese's Australia has agreed to pay this island nation $1.62 Billion USD over three decades to host deported non-citizens, in a move widely criticized by human rights organizations.
What is Nauru?
What is Darfur?
The ex-PM and current populist right wing leader Andrej Babis had his head hit with a metal crutch during a campaign rally, blaming "hatred spread by the ruling party" of this country.
What is Czechia / Czech Republic?
An octogenarian from this country, home to one of the world's oldest populations, was scammed out of thousands of dollars after falling in love online with a self-described astronaut who sought her help to avert a spaceship crisis.
Dealings with Oil-exploration giants Chevron and Shell took place in this country this week, renewing national frustration over the government's continued neglect over fuel price hikes that led to violent protests over the summer.
What is JapAngola?