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US condemns missile testing in North Korea

US condemns missile testing in North Korea

The United States believes North Korea is “destabilizing” by retesting the missiles after a one-year hiatus. The US State Department said so tonight, after North Korea launched two copies of a new type of ballistic missile earlier today. Missiles were also fired last weekend. The objects hit a target 600 kilometers away, near Japan, according to North Korea. According to …

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Long wait times for a new bike: “ sometimes wait until next year ”

Long wait times for a new bike: `` sometimes wait until next year ''

Ferdinand Boogaard from De Fietsenmakker in Vlissingen shows a new model in his shop. “If you want this one, you have to be patient: 32 weeks. Most of the bikes are already at the factory, but some parts cannot be delivered. They are made in Asian countries, but because of the crown and the lack of raw materials, they are …

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China and United States to Work Together on Climate Change | Abroad

China and United States Collaborate on Climate Change |  Abroad

China and the United States have decided to create a joint working group on climate change. This is indicated by a statement by the Chinese delegation which participated in the two-day consultation in Anchorage (Alaska) between the two countries. It was the first high-level meeting of the Biden government. The negotiations got off to a smooth start. Insiders spoke of …

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Zuckerberg wants tougher media law for online platforms in the US

Zuckerberg wants tougher media law for online platforms in the US

Google’s Zuckerberg, Sundar Pichai and Twitter’s Jack Dorsey appear before the U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday to discuss tackling online disinformation. There has been a lot of talk in US politics in recent years about whether or not to repeal Section 230, a law that states that social media companies cannot be prosecuted for what their users post. The …

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‘A trading country, the Netherlands has a lot to gain from Biden’s profits’

'A trading country, the Netherlands has a lot to gain from Biden's profits'

News November 09, 2020 Reading time of about 4 minutes Democrat Joe Biden’s victory in the presidential elections in the United States will likely work favorably for the Netherlands, as our country is very dependent on international trade. Biden is expected to create more peace and detente on the international trade front, which is positive for Dutch exports. Economics professor …

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United States wants to improve relations with NATO after difficult years with Trump | NOW

United States wants to improve relations with NATO after difficult years with Trump |  NOW

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken attended a NATO meeting on Tuesday and spoke in a moderate and conciliatory tone. This contrasts with the attitude of former President Donald Trump towards NATO. Former President Trump viewed NATO as an outdated, divided and crisis club. On Tuesday, Blinken spoke in Brussels about rebuilding and revitalizing the transatlantic military alliance. He came …

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Shell victim of large-scale data theft

Shell victim of large-scale data theft

The attackers managed to gain access to the supposedly Accellion FTA server of the energy company. Large files of information shared with the companies it works with have been stolen, according to a Shell spokesperson. “You can think of the entrepreneurs who work for Shell, but also of the marketing agencies.” Shell is still investigating the information that has been …

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The most beautiful Porsche pictures of Sebring

The most beautiful Porsche pictures of Sebring

The Sebring 12 Hour Race is the oldest sports car race in the United States. Ten years older than the Daytona race, and a hundred times more atmosphere and character. This weekend, the 69th edition of the classic race took place on the track of the old military airfield. For Porsche it was a successful event with victories in both …

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Andreas Kron wins the first stage of the Volta a Catalunya in Calella | Cycling

Andreas Kron wins the first stage of the Volta a Catalunya in Calella |  Cycling

Kron beat his three companions in the leading group in the sprint. The Dane edged out Luis Leon Sanchez, Lennard Kämna and Rémy Rochas. New Zealander Dion Smith finished fifth in winning the peloton’s sprint, 16 seconds after the leading riders crossed the finish line. Ide Schelling was seventh. Jumbo-Visma participates in the Spanish race with, among others, Koen Bouwman, …

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