Harold Manning

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French climate law poses the first obstacle to parliament

French climate law poses the first obstacle to parliament

French President Macron’s climate law passed a first hurdle in Parliament. A large majority of the lower house has approved the law, which must, among other things, prevent the expansion of airports, end patio heaters and tackle packaging waste. The French aim to reduce emissions by 40% by 2030, compared to 1990. “Instead of big words and huge, unachievable goals …

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15,000-62500: Why Biden Suddenly Admits More Refugees

15,000-62500: Why Biden Suddenly Admits More Refugees

US President Joe Biden announced yesterday that 62,500 refugees are still welcome in the United States this year. He made this decision after strong criticism from humanitarian organizations. “Reflected values” The maximum number of 15,000 refugees “did not reflect the values ​​of a nation that welcomes and supports refugees,” Biden said. According to the president, this is an important decision. …

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Pacific stray whale “captured” in the Mediterranean | Abroad

Pacific stray whale "captured" in the Mediterranean |  Abroad

VideoA gray whale has been spotted for the first time off the coast of southern France in recent days. The specimen of about fifteen months and eight meters long has already been spotted in recent weeks off the coasts of Morocco and Italy. The French Rescue Network for Stranded Marine Mammals (RNE) suspects the unusual visitor got lost. The gray …

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Protesters clash with police in Berlin | Abroad

Protesters clash with police in Berlin |  Abroad

According to the police, some 5,000 demonstrators gathered on Saturday in the district of Neukölln in Berlin. The police were prepared for the arrival of twice as many people. Some sources have indicated that this number is more than satisfied. Things got out of hand when the wheel turners started bombarding the officers with bottles and rocks and physically attacking …

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Opening of the longest suspension bridge in the world: courage and crossing! | Abroad

Opening of the longest suspension bridge in the world: courage and crossing!  |  Abroad

The world’s longest pedestrian suspension bridge opened to the public in Portugal this morning. The attraction should give the Porto region a boost. The mighty 516-meter-long bridge is an adventure, guiding pedestrians 175 meters over the Paiva River in Arouca National Park, an hour’s drive southeast of the city of Porto. The suspension bridge, supported by steel cables on two …

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After two questions from the court martial, Bouterse invoked the right to remain silent | Abroad

After two questions from the court martial, Bouterse invoked the right to remain silent |  Abroad

Today, Suriname’s court martial quickly finished dealing with the resistance of ex-Surinamese President Desi Bouterse against his conviction for the December killings. Already with the second substantive question from the president of the tribunal, Bouterse appealed for his right to remain silent. He also waived the right to call witnesses. Bouterse’s wish not to be called into question, as was …

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