Jordanian king’s half-brother questioned over possible coup attempt | NOW

Jordanian king's half-brother questioned over possible coup attempt |  NOW

The half-brother of King Abdullah of Jordan and former crown prince, Hamza Bin Hussein, has been questioned and asked to step down. According to international news agencies, this happened for security reasons. The Washington Post and press agency Reuters sources report that this is an attempt to destabilize the country. The action is said to be part of an ongoing …

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Biden takes control of US nuclear weapons (but not Trump’s)

Biden takes control of US nuclear weapons (but not Trump's)

It seldom happens that the outgoing president actually leaves earlier, before his successor takes office. Usually one last meeting. In which nuclear data is also transferred. But of course Donald Trump is different. Still not acknowledging Joe Biden’s gains, Trump is expected to leave the White House sooner. But the transfer of nuclear codes will of course continue and must …

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Broadway musical about Princess Diana on Netflix in October

Broadway musical about Princess Diana on Netflix in October

Diana: a real musical story can be admired on Netflix from October. The Broadway musical about Princess Diana is first appearing on the streaming service and will not be shown physically until later this year: One-off. It was announced last year Diana: a real musical story would first appear on Netflix. Where it was mentioned in early 2021, the musical …

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Alonso is not yet in top form: “A lot of progress to be made”

Alonso is not yet in top form: "A lot of progress to be made"

The Bahraini Grand Prix was Alonso’s first appearance in F1 since the season ended in Abu Dhabi in 2018. At the time he was still driving for McLaren, but this year he was entering a third period with Renault, which this year under the name Alpine groceries. Anyone who thought Alonso would look rusty at the start of the Bahrain …

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“Tug of war between Germany and France to lead the reconstruction of the port of Beirut” | Financial

"Tug of war between Germany and France to lead the reconstruction of the port of Beirut" |  Financial

A gigantic chemical explosion last August killed 200 people, injured thousands and devastated entire neighborhoods of the Lebanese capital. The catastrophe further troubled the country, which was already suffering from the deepest political and economic crisis since the civil war of 1975-1990. According to two diplomatic sources, Germany and France are fighting for control of reconstruction plans. Berlin will explain …

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After Segers’ decision, a new Rutte cabinet seems very far away

After Segers' decision, a new Rutte cabinet seems very far away

Almost half (73 seats) in the House of Representatives supported a motion of no confidence against Rutte. The entire House, except for his own VVD, disapproved of his performance during the reconnaissance, as he did not tell the truth about his first conversation with the former scouts. The report showed that it was indeed ADC MP Pieter Omtzigt, which Rutte …

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US to talk again about nuclear deal …

US to talk again about nuclear deal ...

The United States is set to join international talks next week on an international nuclear deal with Iran. The agreement is sluggish and Washington insists it is open to talks with the regime in Tehran, the foreign ministry said. Direct talks between the two countries are not yet expected. “These are still early days and we do not expect immediate …

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A plea for the road to an inclusive organization

A plea for the road to an inclusive organization

Everyone wants an inclusive organization, and rightly so. Inclusive organization. Who wouldn’t want that these days? Well Named. After all, in such an inclusive organization, all (future) employees take their place, regardless of age, position, gender, origin, lifestyle and beliefs, etc. People feel at home, everyone has their place. Feeling safe is not only good for employees, it also contributes …

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Andretti: ‘Politics must stay away from Formula 1’

Andretti: 'Politics must stay away from Formula 1'

Lewis Hamilton should be less concerned with political affairs, says Mario Andretti. The American Formula 1 legend believes that politics has no place in sport. The American says he has a lot of respect for the British world champion, but he has a strong opinion on his social commitment. As for Andretti, Hamilton has to stop. “I don’t like political …

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Taiwan Looking for Truck Driver Who Could Have Caused Train Crash | NOW

Taiwan Looking for Truck Driver Who Could Have Caused Train Crash |  NOW

Taiwanese prosecutors on Saturday issued an arrest warrant for a construction manager whose truck allegedly caused Friday’s fatal train crash. At least 51 people have been killed and more than 150 injured. The suspect was briefly questioned on Friday, but that questioning had to be interrupted and postponed after he burst into tears. He was no longer able to answer …

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Derk Boswijk, new spokesperson for agriculture CDA

Derk Boswijk, new spokesperson for agriculture CDA

Derk Boswijk is the new agricultural spokesperson for CDA. The new MP for Kockengen in Utrecht is thus Jaco Geurts’ successor. On behalf of the Christian Democrats, it was agriculture in the House of Representatives for years. Boswijk, 31, will also take care of the nitrogen dossier. In addition to agriculture, it has defense and water portfolios. He gained political …

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More leeway to reinvest participants in the restructuring program

More leeway to reinvest participants in the restructuring program

The application of the reinvestment reserve has been extended to pig farmers participating in the pig farm rehabilitation subsidy scheme (Srv). This has been approved by the Organization of Pig Farmers (POV), LTO Nederland, the Association of Accountants and Tax Advisers (VLB) and the tax authorities. Pig farmers can use a wider application because the Srv can be viewed as …

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US Porsche Model Sales Freeze Due to Environmental Regulations | Car

US Porsche Model Sales Freeze Due to Environmental Regulations |  Car

Since November, Porsche no longer sells used models equipped with the so-called Sport Chrono function in the United States. This allegedly violates the car’s environmental requirements. The Sport Chrono Pack is an option that you can select when buying a new car. The models are recognizable by the stopwatch on the dashboard. They have three different driving modes. “Normal” is …

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Inequalities between men and women in the Netherlands have decreased | Career

Inequalities between men and women in the Netherlands have decreased |  Career

Women’s labor participation and political influence have increased in the Netherlands over the past year, concludes WEF. There is no gender gap in access to education, health care and life expectancy. Part-time work We are doing less well in terms of economic participation and opportunities. We are ranked 57th in the world. Women are much more likely to be employed …

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