Spanish police protest controversial security law reforms

Spanish police protest controversial security law reforms

Thousands of police took to the streets of Madrid, the Spanish capital, on Saturday. They demonstrate according to spanish media against government plans to reform a controversial 2015 security law, dubbed the “gag law” by critics. If Parliament approves the amendment, Spanish citizens will no longer be punished if they film or photograph police officers while working without permission. Under …

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China, US deliver joint climate statement

China, US deliver joint climate statement

China and the United States will join forces to tackle climate change in the current decade. Chinese chief negotiator Xie Zhenhua and his US colleague John Kerry said this at the Glasgow climate summit on Wednesday evening, international news agencies reported. In a joint statement, the two countries say they “recognize the seriousness and urgency of the climate crisis”. The …

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The European Union and the United States are in talks to improve trade relations

The United States and the European Union are meeting in Pittsburgh today to strengthen trade ties and negotiate new rules and standards. Following France’s recommendation to postpone the summit, the European Commission was previously divided over its participation in the talks. At the trade summit, the EU and the United States will discuss technical standards and other issues. ‘For example, …

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American Broadway composer Stephen Sondheim dies

American Broadway composer Stephen Sondheim dies

Famous Broadway composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim has passed away at the age of 91. The New York Times reports this based on a statement by lawyer and friend of Sondheim, F. Richard Pappas. He was known for his work for West Side Story and Sweeney Todd, among others. According to Pappas, Sondheim, born March 22, 1930 in New York …

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Cyberpunk 2077 Steam User Ratings Soar

Cyberpunk 2077 Steam User Ratings Soar

Does the watch have to tell you how shitty Cyberpunk 2077 was about a year ago when the game first came out? Probably not, but any criticism deserves some nuance. On PC, the game was half as bad as, for example, on last-gen consoles, but this version also had a lot of problems. Meanwhile, developer CD Projekt Red has done …

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Research! Adventurers who traded Alkmaar for the stranger

Research!  Adventurers who traded Alkmaar for the stranger

Have you been halfway around the world or do you know someone who has packed their bags? Then we are looking for your special story. The ad is being loaded … For a section on Indebuurt Alkmaar we are looking for adventurous globetrotters who have found their happiness outside of Alkmaar. Did you stay in England after your studies or …

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US imposes additional sanctions on Nord Stream 2 | Abroad

US imposes additional sanctions on Nord Stream 2 |  Abroad

US imposes new sanctions on controversial German-Russian gas pipeline Nord Stream 2 The move targets Cyprus-based company Transadria, which operates a pipeline and is said to be associated with Russia, according to the US State Department. As a result, eight individuals or companies and seventeen ships are now affected by the embargo. Russia calls for sanctions against international law US …

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Golfer Koepka beats rival DeChambeau in The Match

Golfer Koepka beats rival DeChambeau in The Match

American golfer Brooks Koepka defeated rival Bryson DeChambeau in The Match, a live televised match. The duel between Koepka and DeChambeau was essentially over twelve holes at Wynn Golf Club in Las Vegas, but after nine holes, Koepka, 31, had already won. Icons Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson launched The Match three years ago, now five editions ago. In the …

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Peace seems to have returned to Solomon Islands after riots, three dead found

Peace seems to have returned to Solomon Islands after riots, three dead found

After three days of violent riots, calm seems to have returned to the Solomon Islands. The capital of the Pacific Ocean archipelago was in turmoil because of the discontent of Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare. At the request of the archipelago, Australia and Papua New Guinea have agents and diplomats sent restore order. The demonstrators feel disadvantaged by the government. There …

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