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America changes 650 gendered place names

America changes 650 gendered place names

In Brussels, the Leopold II tunnel has already been replaced by the Annie Corti tunnel, and in the US, 650 mountains, rivers and other places have recently been given less racist or sexist place names. After all, many American place names contain the word ‘squaw’. However, the term is sexist and racist towards tribal women. The sites are located mainly …

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The OPEC+ cartel is set to further cut oil production to raise prices

The OPEC+ cartel is set to further cut oil production to raise prices

economy•Oct 5 ’22 at 20:19Author of the book: PNR Web Editor To boost oil prices, the OPEC+ cartel has decided to cut production by 2 million barrels per day, the group said after the meeting. This affects prices at the pump, among other things. “There will be a few more cents at the pump in the coming weeks,” says oil …

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Ukraine candidate for OECD think tank – Nieuws.nl

Ukraine candidate for OECD think tank - Nieuws.nl

Photo: ANP Ukraine may eventually join the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). The Paris-based think tank received the request from the Prime Minister of Ukraine. The country is now recognized as a candidate member. According to a report by the Secretary-General of the OECD, a plan was drawn up before accession was discussed. In addition, the OECD emphasized …

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Biden accused the Russians of lying about Nord Stream

Biden accused the Russians of lying about Nord Stream

WASHINGTON (AP/AFP) – US President Joe Biden has dismissed as “false” Russian accusations that the West was behind the leak of two Nord Stream gas pipelines in the Baltic Sea. “This is a deliberate act of sabotage and the Russians are pushing misinformation and lies. We will work with our partners to find out exactly what happened,” he told reporters. …

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The US and allies are retaliating with military exercises of their own

The US and allies are retaliating with military exercises of their own

International•Oct 4 ’22 at 13:25Author of the book: AP South Korea and the US are conducting military exercises in response to North Korea’s missile launch. The South Korean military says it is engaged in precision bombing exercises with two allies. North Korea launched a missile for the first time in five years that flew over Japan and landed in the …

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Japanese asked to leave over North Korean missile

Japanese asked to leave over North Korean missile

Both South Korea and Japan have reported North Korea’s missile test. It’s not clear what kind of missile it was, but Kim Jong-un’s regime has launched an unprecedented number of missiles this year. Here’s how the Japanese were told to leave. The warning was subsequently withdrawn. Last week, the US conducted military exercises with Japan and South Korea, which involved …

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Relocation in the US? You also need an ESTA

Relocation in the US?  You also need an ESTA

Shareholder Contribution If you are going on a trip and need to transfer in the US, you will only be allowed if you have a valid ESTA, visa or US passport. Based on your passport details, flight attendants can already check whether you meet these conditions when you check-in. In this article you will find more information about how you …

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These movies and series are new in October 2022

These movies and series are new in October 2022

In the Netherlands it’s gradually getting colder again, which means the fireplace can be turned back on – to save on energy bills – and a warm blanket is placed over the legs in bed. A movie or series is definitely a part of this. To help you with exams, Gids.tv lists the most important publications. See a complete overview …

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These movies and series are new in October 2022

These movies and series are new in October 2022

In the Netherlands it’s gradually getting colder again, which means the fireplace can be turned back on – to save on energy bills – and a warm blanket is placed over the legs in bed. A movie or series is definitely a part of this. To help you with exams, Gids.tv lists the most important publications. See a complete overview …

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Hurricane Ian’s damage is in the billions of dollars

Hurricane Ian's damage is in the billions of dollars

Photo: ANP The damage of Hurricane Ian, which hit the southern US state of Florida hard, will be in the billions of dollars. According to the Insurance Risk Assessment Agency, the damage to US insurers from Ion would be at least $63 billion. This concerns, for example, damage to homes, companies, factories and cars. This means insured damages will be …

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