Category: Events

12
JAN
09:59
Japan earthquake death toll rises to 213
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Japan earthquake death toll rises to 213

The number of victims of the earthquake in Japan has reached 215 people, the Kyodo agency reports.

11
JAN
11:34
China Becomes the World’s Biggest Auto Exporter
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China Becomes the World’s Biggest Auto Exporter

According to the China Automobile Manufacturers Association, the country's car exports will reach a record 5.26 million units in 2023. This is reported by The Wall Street Journal.

10
JAN
09:52
South Korea passes bill banning production and sale of dog meat
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South Korea passes bill banning production and sale of dog meat

This bill was supported by 208 deputies, and two abstained from voting. The document must now be signed by President Yoon Seok-yol.

10
JAN
09:33
Italy court clears Maradona of tax evasion years after his death
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Italy court clears Maradona of tax evasion years after his death

Italy's highest court cleared the late Agentine soccer legend Diego Maradona of tax evasion charges, ending a 30-year-long legal battle between the ex-Napoli striker and revenue au...

09
JAN
11:52
Vehicle crashes into White House gate
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Vehicle crashes into White House gate

WASHINGTON, Jan 8 (Reuters) - A vehicle crashed into an exterior gate of the White House complex in Washington shortly before 6 p.m. ET (0000 GMT) on Monday, the U.S. Secret Servic...

09
JAN
11:10
French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne resigns
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French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne resigns

The 62-year-old has held the position since May 2022.

09
JAN
09:59
21 people were injured in a gas explosion at the Sandman Hotel in Fort Worth, Texas, USA.
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21 people were injured in a gas explosion at the Sandman Hotel in Fort Worth, Texas, USA.

One of the victims is in serious condition.

08
JAN
10:41
Woman in 90s pulled alive from rubble five days after Japan earthquake
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Woman in 90s pulled alive from rubble five days after Japan earthquake

Boy, five, among 126 people dead, after boiling water spilled on him during Monday’s 7.6 magnitude quake

08
JAN
10:10
Tokyo’s Top Tuna for the New Year Sells for Nearly $800,000
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Tokyo’s Top Tuna for the New Year Sells for Nearly $800,000

The priciest giant bluefin tuna sold at Tokyo’s biggest fish market on the first day of business in 2024 fetched ¥114.2 million ($788,440), in an auction for what is considered an...

06
JAN
10:42
In Kazakhstan, 43 schools were built with the money confiscated from corrupt officials
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In Kazakhstan, 43 schools were built with the money confiscated from corrupt officials

In 2023, the money confiscated from corrupt officials was used to build a school.

05
JAN
11:15
Never been so cold before! Record frosts in Sweden and Finland
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Never been so cold before! Record frosts in Sweden and Finland

Sweden and Finland are experiencing record-breaking frosts that have not been seen in these territories for more than 100 years, according to the website of the renowned meteorolog...

05
JAN
10:39
The Brazilian prison using geese instead of guard dogs
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The Brazilian prison using geese instead of guard dogs

The Brazilian prison has switched up its security system by using geese instead of guard dogs.