A Man Allegedly Armed Has Taken A Police Officer Hostage in Ukraine
A man allegedly armed with a grenade has taken a police officer hostage in Ukraine. It concerns the second hostage situation in a few days in the Eastern European country. Police attempted to arrest the man in the city of Poltava on Thursday on suspicion of stealing a vehicle.
The British Government Has Turned A Blind Eye to Possible Russian Interference
The British government has turned a blind eye to possible Russian interference in the Brexit referendum. This is reported by a British parliamentary committee when presenting a long-awaited ‘Russia report’. The publication of the report took more than a year to complete. That delay led to speculation, according to
Mouth Mask Mandatory in Closed Public Areas France
The French also have to wear face masks in all closed public areas this week. The government’s decree for this will come into force at the beginning of this week. The obligation was already in public transport, but will now also apply in museums, cafes, shops, churches, post offices,
100-Year-Old British Fundraiser Captain Tom Receives Knighthood
100-Year-Old British Fundraiser Captain Tom Receives Knighthood! British Queen Elizabeth, who was protected from the corona pandemic, will resume her official reception on Friday by war veteran Tom Moore, who became famous for a corona fundraiser, to the knight that day at Windsor Castle. Moore brings the family to
Number of Coronavirus Cases in Germany Rises Above 200,000
The number of corona cases in Germany has risen above 200,000. The Robert Koch-Institut (RKI), the German counterpart to RIVM, reported 534 new cases over the past 24 hours on Thursday. This increased the total to 200,260. The number of people who died in Germany from the consequences of
Singapore Economy Shrank by More Than 41 Percent in the Second Quarter
The economy of the Asian city-state of Singapore shrank by more than 41 percent in the second quarter compared to the previous quarter. Singapore has been hit extremely hard by the corona crisis due to its dependence on tourism, aviation, consumer spending and foreign trade. It is the sharpest
Surinamese Parliament Elects the President and Vice President
The Surinamese parliament meets on Monday for the election of the president and vice president. This will be a formality because it is already clear that the opposition parties have not proposed candidates. This means that VHP chairman Chan Santokhi will be elected as president and ABOP chairman Ronnie
Erdogan: Hagia Sophia Remains A World Heritage Site Also As A Mosque
The world-famous Hagia Sophia in Istanbul remains a heritage of the whole world, and the reopening of the ancient building as a mosque does not change that. This was said by a spokesman for Turkish President Erdogan in an interview with Turkish media. Muslims who come to pray do
The United Kingdom Wants to Resume Supplying Arms to Saudi Arabia
Despite international concerns, the United Kingdom wants to resume supplying arms to Saudi Arabia. According to British Trade Minister Lizz Truss, there is no risk of the Saudis committing crimes with weapons in the Yemeni Civil War, to which Saudi Arabia is a party. Both the opposition and activists
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Has the Coronavirus
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms has the coronavirus. “I had NO symptoms and tested positive,” wrote the Democrat, who gained national acclaim for her actions when anti-racism protests got out of hand. Lance Bottoms is seen as a contender to become the running mate of Joe Biden, who wants
