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Arrest of Mexican drug lord’s son sparks violence across country
After the arrest of Ovidio Guzman, the son of drug lord Joaquin Guzman, nicknamed El Chapo, the former leader of the Sinaloa Cartel in Mexico, cartel members terrorized many cities in Mexico. So far, 7 police officers were injured in the…
Hundreds of general practitioners protest working conditions in France
Hundreds of general practitioners gathered in the Pantheon Square in Paris, France, and protested for better working conditions and increased consultation fees. In the protests that started on December 26 and will last until January 8,…
Former Pope Benedict XVI buried after funeral in Vatican
A funeral was held in St. Peter's Square in the Vatican for the 95-year-old former Pope Benedict XVI, who died on December 31. About 50,000 people, including cardinals, nuns, and thousands of priests, attended the funeral of the Pope, whose…
China launches bullet trains for upcoming Lunar New Year
China Railways in Guangzhou has installed some intelligent Fuxing bullet trains to better prepare for the upcoming Spring Festival travel rush in the country. Fuxing's new generation of high-speed trains features intelligent and…
Amazon fires more than 18,000 employees
Amazon, US-based e-commerce company, is planning to fire more than 18,000 employees on January 18, according to a memo from CEO Andy Jassy shared with employees. " We are working to support those who are affected and are providing packages…
Climate activists sprayed paint the France PM’s office
In France, two climate activists from "Derniere Renovation" targeted the Prime Ministry office in the capital, Paris. Activists who wore T-shirts with the slogan "Who is guilty?" sprayed orange paint on the front door and walls of the Prime…
Palestinian prisoner Karim Younes released after 40 years
Karim Younis, the longest-serving Palestinian prisoner in Israel, has been released after 40 years. Younis, 66 years old, was sentenced to death for the murder of Israeli soldier Avraham Bromberg. He was arrested in 1983, and the verdict…
US man surfs on flooded streets
Heavy rains caused flooding in the Santa Cruz region of California, USA. The streets of Aptos, California, were flooded. A 28-year-old man was seen surfing on the flooded streets as he was tied to a vehicle.
moment shows man saved from falling on rail track in India
A man was dragged by a moving train after attempting to get on a railcar at Purnea Railway Station in Bihar, India. Sanjeev Kumar Singh, a police officer, and bystanders saved a passenger from falling on the rail track while holding on to…
Homeless man found death near White House
The death body of a homeless man was found near the White House in the US state of Washington. According to the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), they found the deceased homeless man after receiving a report from a jogger. One person…