Thousands of Iraqis have been treated in hospitals with breathing difficulties following the sandstorms. The elderly and those with chronic respiratory diseases and heart problems are most at risk. Today, hundreds of people in the capital Baghdad and other cities have been hospitalized with breathing difficulties. Climate change Iraq has seen more frequent sandstorms, but experts say the current frequency …
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Nabawischool expands with 8 new coronaproof classrooms
The Nabawi school located in Paramaribo-Nord has been extended with 8 new classrooms. The festive opening took place on Friday 13 May and was performed by Minister Bronto Somohardjo of the Interior (BiZa) and Gracia Valies, Director General of Education (AVO) of the Ministry of Education, Science and of Culture (minOWC). They are the first premises in Suriname that comply …
Read More »Thousands of homes in Suriname have been under water for more than 2.5 months | NOW
The homes of thousands of residents of around 35 villages in the interior of Suriname have been under water for more than 2.5 months. It could be weeks before they can come back. Floods are the result of excessive rainfall and the absence of a dry season. As a result, there are also major problems with a dam, where water …
Read More »Wake-up call 5/14: Finland decides to join NATO • D66 members discuss cross-border behavior
Are you hitting the road? Here you will find an overview of Activities† To see the schedule for the track. What can you expect today? Members of D66 will discuss with the party committee in Den Bosch how the transgressive behavior of the prominent Van Drimmelen has been dealt with. According to NRC, another case has been added within the …
Read More »UK names first migrants awaiting asylum in Rwanda
The British government has designated the first 50 irregular migrants awaiting their asylum procedure in Rwanda. Prime Minister Johnson said it was planned to fly over them in two weeks, although he expects that to be delayed by legal proceedings. The Johnson Administration announced last month that some people crossing the Channel illegally will have to wait for their asylum …
Read More »Not in the mood for the whole Eurovision Song Contest? These moments are worth it | NOW
Some people don’t like the one-night show that the Eurovision Song Contest puts on every year, but still want to see the Netherlands and other high-profile entries. NU.nl therefore lists for you the times at which it is worth switching on the television. Do you really want to see only S10? Then turn on the television a little after 10 …
Read More »Picasso at the widowed former Filipino dictator Marcos fuels speculation | Abroad
A colorful abstract painting of a naked woman on a bed wags people’s tongues in the Philippines. This work by Pablo Picasso, seized eight years ago, was spotted in statues at the home of the widow of former dictator Ferdinand Marcos. Critics see it as a provocation by the family towards the Filipino population. They fear that the Marcos clan, …
Read More »Syria reports dead in Israeli airstrike
Syrian state media reports that an Israeli airstrike on Syria killed five people, including one civilian. Seven people were also reportedly injured. The Israeli side did not respond to messages. The rockets landed near Masyaf in the west of the country, according to state news agency SANA. Some were reportedly shot down by Syrian air defenses. The Syrians say the …
Read More »Syria reports dead in Israeli airstrike
Syrian state media reports that an Israeli airstrike on Syria killed five people, including one civilian. Seven people were also reportedly injured. The Israeli side did not respond to messages. The rockets landed near Masyaf in the west of the country, according to state news agency SANA. Some were reportedly shot down by Syrian air defenses. The Syrians say the …
Read More »An escaped bonobo is safe again in Planckendael | Abroad
The bonobo, an ape, escaped and climbed a tree near his residence. Expedition Bonobo has been open for less than three years, but it’s one of the most popular places to visit in Mechelen Zoo. When the bonobo escaped from its enclosure, Planckendael immediately triggered the emergency plan and started cleaning up the park. “Safety is our priority. The guards …
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