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Ethiopia accepts ceasefire after loss of Tigray | Abroad

Ethiopia accepts ceasefire after loss of Tigray |  Abroad

The Ethiopian government accepts a temporary ceasefire after fighters from the Popular Front for the Liberation of Tigray (TPLF) seized control of the capital of the insurgent region of Tigray. Officials and the interim government fled, while witnesses said people were partying in the regional capital of Mekelle. “Everyone is dancing outside. “ © AP The rebel movement’s request for …

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New illegal settlement puts Israeli government to the test

New illegal settlement puts Israeli government to the test

Although Israel sees no fundamental problem with the existence and growth of the settlements, no permits have been granted for the establishment of Evyatar. The army therefore declared that the new colony had to be evacuated. But politics have the last word. And for the new government, supported by both left and right parties, the issue has become a serious …

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More than 150 missing in Miami: how could a twelve-story building collapse?

159 more missing in Miami: how could a 12-story building collapse?

Rescuers search the rubble for survivors.AP Image Video from a nearby security camera shows what happened Thursday night last week: Much of the complex, on the north side, is collapsing. Eight seconds later, another room collapses. In eleven seconds, there is nothing but emptiness in a place where hundreds of people have gone to bed a few hours earlier. “Structural …

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Timmermans: We must bring Hungary to justice faster | Interior

Timmermans: We must bring Hungary to justice faster |  Interior

Until 2019, Timmermans oversaw EU countries’ relations with democracy and the rule of law as European Commissioner. He challenged Hungary and Poland, among others, in European courts and became their bogeyman. Due to a new Hungarian law that threatens to put gays and transgender people at a standstill, the issue is once again attracting a lot of attention. Since Timmermans …

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Brussels and Hungary in conflict over anti-gay law: and after?

Brussels and Hungary in conflict over anti-gay law: and after?

In the end, all kinds of interests come into play, which means that Brussels, at least so far, has been relatively gentle on Hungary, according to Sterk. For example, the country can use its veto to block the EU budget or other important decisions. “So it’s hard to say if this question is the prelude to a tougher stance against …

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Catholic churches burnt down in Canada: alleged revenge | actie Abroad

Catholic churches burnt down in Canada: alleged revenge | actie Abroad

The fires may be linked to the bodies of children recently discovered on Church school grounds. More than 900 bodies have been found in anonymous graves in recent weeks. These children were all placed in a boarding school, where they learned about their culture of origin. Many people have been left with traumas from this period. On Canadian broadcaster CBC, …

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159 more missing in Miami: how could a 12-story building collapse?

159 more missing in Miami: how could a 12-story building collapse?

Rescuers search the rubble for survivors.AP Image “People have a right to know that,” Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said on Friday (local time). “It should be clear soon if this is a bigger issue or if there was something wrong with the building.” It turned out on Saturday that an engineer had already warned of “major structural damage” to the …

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Americans release UFO report: 143 ‘inexplicable’ reports

Americans release UFO report: 143 'inexplicable' reports

It cannot even be ruled out that some so-called “unidentified aerial phenomena” (the new name for UFOs) are of extraterrestrial origin. This is the conclusion of a long awaited report intelligence services on dozens of mysterious UFO sightings. The unknown objects are “clearly a flight safety issue and potentially a challenge to US national security,” according to the report. Enigmatic …

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