Key points on the sudden rebel gains reigniting Syria’s 13-year civil war
Insurgents launched a surprise two-pronged attack on Aleppo last week reigniting Syria’s civil war and opening up another violent front in the Middle East with the possibility of drawing Russia and Turkey into the conflict. Source link
Abortion in Germany: Preelection push for liberalization
A left-wing cross-party initiative in Germany has been launched to decriminalize abortion in the early stages of pregnancy. Polls show public support, but conservative lawmakers are opposed. Source link
XRP and USDT, the battle for third place in the top cryptocurrencies
Over the weekend, XRP, Ripple’s cryptocurrency, experienced a significant increase that led it to surpass the USD 2 barrier in its price. This rise led XRP to directly confront Tether’s USDT in the fight to remain the third most valued cryptocurrency on the market. The market capitalization of USDT remained stable, with a value of … Read more
Patriarchy a problem in German sports – DW – 12/02/2024
All forms of violence against women are on the rise in Germany, with a woman killed by a partner or former partner nearly every two days in the country. UN Women Germany is one of the 13 UN Women national committees worldwide, each an independent, non-profit non-governmental organization committed to gender equality and the empowerment … Read more
Poaching in Indonesia: Government cracks down on wildlife trafficking
Indonesia is the Asian capital of wildlife trafficking, a market estimated at $20 billion according to Interpol. The archipelago is one of the world’s biggest reservoirs of biodiversity. Wild animals are already the victims of massive deforestation, but they now face another. On the islands of Java, Sumatra and Borneo, poachers capture wild animals in … Read more
Foreign artisans rolled up their sleeves to help rebuild France’s Notre-Dame Cathedral
Paris’s Notre-Dame Cathedral reopens on December 7, five years after a devastating fire left it in tatters. As part of a monumental effort to restore the Gothic landmark to its former glory, artisans from all over the world stepped in to do their part. From a Belgian organ builder to an American timber framer, each … Read more
Germany’s Baerbock warns China over Russia support – DW – 12/02/2024
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said that Russian President Vladimir Putin is dragging Asia into the country’s war with Ukraine during her visit to China on Monday. Baerbock met with her Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Beijing, where she discussed allegations that China is supplying drones or drone components to support Moscow’s war. She said … Read more
‘Julius Le Pen’: Will French far right decide fate of PM Barnier’s government?
PRESS REVIEW: Monday, December 2 – The world’s press reacts to rebels’ storming of Syria’s second largest city of Aleppo. In France, the Barnier government is hanging by a thread as far right leader Marine Le Pen appears to call the shots. In other news, Germany has launched a 100 million euro project to recover … Read more
Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares resigns amid plummeting vehicle sales
The board of the world’s fourth largest automaker, Stellantis, said that its CEO Carlos Tavares had stepped down from his position on Sunday. The group, which owns brands such as Jeep, Chrysler and Peugeot, had experienced a sharp fall in sales this year, especially in the US market. Also, we look at how a political … Read more