Muslims are banned from entering the United States under Trump, Muslims rejoice at Biden’s open door
byOf the 45,000 Iranians who applied for visa waivers between January 2017 and July 2020, only 7,000 were granted visas, according to the Foreign…
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Protests in support of imprisoned opposition leader Navalny swept Russia
byThe demonstrations began in Vladivostok, in Russia’s far east, and spread to the west as the day progressed. Videos posted on social media showed…
Thousands of Hong Kong residents have been locked down to contain the coronavirus
byHong Kong (AFP) – Thousands of Hong Kong residents were locked down on Saturday, in an unprecedented move to contain the city’s worsening outbreak,…
Wafa dog waits for its owner six days outside the hospital
byWhen Jamal Centurk was transported by ambulance to Medical Park Hospital in Trabzon on January 14th, his dog, Punkuk, escaped from their apartment and…
Governor-General of Canada to step down after employees accused her of creating a “toxic” workplace
byIn a detailed statement, Payette said she took the allegations seriously – though she has not formally apologized or admitted to any misconduct in…
An Indian state renames dragon fruit to avoid association with China
by“The government of Gujarat has decided … that the word dragon fruit is not appropriate, and it is related to China. The fruit is…
Amazing new video captures the moment of the recent eruption of Mount Etna
byNew video showing moment Mount EtnaEurope’s largest active volcano, volcanic lava and hot ash blew off the skies of Sicily earlier this week. On…
At least three people were killed in an explosion in a building in Madrid
byAt least three people were killed when an explosion occurred in a building in downtown Cairo MadridThe city’s emergency information office said in a…
Thai woman receives record sentence of 43 years in prison for insulting the monarchy, sending a chilling message to activists
byThailand has some of the most stringent laws in the world against defamation or criticism of a king, queen, crown prince, or regent. Laws,…
Macron calls Biden to greater US military participation
byBrest, France (AFP) – French President Emmanuel Macron said Tuesday he hoped US President-elect Joe Biden would demonstrate greater military commitment to fighting Islamic…