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Friday sermon presented in four languages in Japan
The Tokyo Mosque, located in Japan's capital, was packed with Muslims seeking to perform Friday prayers. Muslims from tens of different nationalities gathered at Tokyo Mosque today. Because of the high level of interest, some Muslims…
protests against pension reform and wages in France
Several unions representing public sector employees in France have called for a nationwide strike in protest of government talks on pension reform and in support of higher wages. While many official institutions, such as the municipality,…
500-year-old pagoda partly collapses in Thailand
Part of the pagoda of Wat Srisuphan Silver, a historical 500-year-old temple, has collapsed in Chiang Mai, Thailand, which is experiencing a severe monsoon season. Many people gathered around the temple to watch the possible collapse as the…
Czech Republic begins checks at border with Slovakia
The Czech Republic began 10-day temporary checks on its border with Slovakia due to the sharp increase in the number of migrants, mostly Syrian, trying to reach Germany. The driver was neutralized while police opened fire on the vehicle…
flooding kills 1 in Croatia
One person died in the flood caused by heavy rains in Rijeka, Croatia. Many buildings and houses in the city were damaged, including a school and police station, while the roads were flooded. Emergency services reported receiving about 200…
multiple wounded in California school shooting
Six people were wounded in a shooting at Rudsdale Newcomer High School in Oakland, California, USA. A large number of first responders and police teams were dispatched to the scene. The incident is being investigated, the police said. The…
Hurricane Ian hits Florida, 2.5 million people ordered to evacuate
Hurricane Ian hit the US state of Florida after Cuba, the US National Hurricane Center (NHC) said. The storm and heavy rains caused floods in the state ahead of the hurricane. Around 2,500,000 people living in Florida were ordered to…
One killed after speeding car rolls over multiple times before crashes in Mexico
The speeding vehicle rolled over several times on the street in the Mexican city of Poza Rica, which is located in the state of Veracruz. Amelia Salas, 16, died in the accident after being thrown out of the car's window and hitting the…
Anti-government demonstration in Czechia
Thousands of Czechs gathered in Prague's Wenceslas Square to demonstrate against the energy policies of Prime Minister Petr Fiala's government. The demonstrators demanded that the Czech Republic sign direct gas supply contracts with Russia…
protest near Green Zone in Iraq
Protests broke out in Iraq during the first session of the parliament after two months. Protesters used heavy construction equipment to demolish the concrete barricades erected on the Republic Bridge that leads to the Green Zone. Hundreds…