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Trump puts pressure on Georgia: ‘luckless exercise’

Trump puts pressure on Georgia: 'luckless exercise'

Yesterday, the Washington Post revealed that during an hour-long phone call, Donald Trump tried to pressure Georgia to “ find ” votes. Trump called his colleague Brad Raffensperger and tried to flatter, plead and even threaten eventually to undo his loss to Joe Biden. ‘Obsessed with his loss’ According to Erik Mouthaan, Trump’s action is useless. “Even if Georgia were …

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EU allocates 3.5 million to aid migrants after fire in Bosnian camp | NOW

EU allocates 3.5 million to aid migrants after fire in Bosnian camp |  NOW

The European Union will allocate 3.5 million euros for humanitarian aid to migrants in Bosnia and Herzegovina, following a fire that recently destroyed a migrant camp there. According to Johann Sattler, the European envoy in the country, the situation of the inhabitants of the camp is “totally unacceptable”. The money is intended to “provide assistance to vulnerable refugees and migrants …

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“Massive damage” after rebellion in Waikeria prison in New Zealand | Abroad

"Massive damage" after rebellion in Waikeria prison in New Zealand |  Abroad

The uprising began on December 29 when prisoners started several fires in the courtyard. The inmates then occupied the so-called “ upper prison, ” a former part of the complex, set other buildings on fire and moved to the roof, the New Zealand Department of Corrections said. During the six-day occupation, the group caused “enormous damage to the compound.” Prisoners …

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Group of Republican senators want to thwart Biden’s victory | Abroad

Group of Republican senators want to thwart Biden's victory |  Abroad

Eleven Republican senators on Saturday announced that they would oppose the US Congress to approve the results of the January 6 presidential election. Congress, which is made up of the House of Representatives and the Senate, is due to count the votes of the electoral college on Wednesday. It is then determined that Democrat Joe Biden won the election. It’s …

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Unique: Congress cancels Trump’s veto on defense budget | Abroad

Unique: Congress cancels Trump's veto on defense budget |  Abroad

The US Congress has overturned President Trump’s defense budget freeze. The Senate rejected the president’s veto on Friday, as did the House of Representatives earlier this week. This is the very first time Congress has overturned a Trump veto. It was also the first time that an American president voted the budget of 606 billion euros of the Ministry of …

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Fatal victim of landslide in Norway found | NOW

Fatal victim of landslide in Norway found |  NOW

Norwegian rescuers discovered a first death following the landslide in the Scandinavian country, which took place overnight from Tuesday to Wednesday. Nothing has yet been released on the identity of the victim. Around nine people are said to be missing, including children. Rescuers have been looking for survivors for several days. This is difficult due to the unstable clay soil …

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WOS.nl – Lots of fireworks despite the ban

WOS.nl - Lots of fireworks despite the ban

The area had a relatively quiet New Years Eve. As there were no big parties to keep young people off the streets, great unrest was expected, but this did not happen. Just before half past eleven, a van was damaged by fire in the Herenstraat in Wateringen. The fire was probably lit, as witnesses saw a group of young people …

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Australia with adaptation to the New Year’s national anthem

Australia with adaptation to the New Year's national anthem

The Australian government has made some changes to the 143-year-old national anthem. In the second sentence of Advance Australia Fair says Australians are “young and free”. From the new year it became “one and free”. Prime Minister Scott Morrison wishes to welcome Australia’s first residents, who have lived there for tens of thousands of years. After the arrival of Europeans …

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UK government wanted better Brexit terms for touring artists | NOW

UK government wanted better Brexit terms for touring artists |  NOW

The British government has tried to ensure that British artists can go on a European tour visa-free after Brexit, but she says the European Union has rejected the proposal. This leaves a spokesperson BBC to know, to know. Residents of the UK will still be allowed to travel to the EU from Friday. However, if they wish to do so …

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