The sultan of Oman, Qaboos bin Said, passed away yesterday evening at the age of 79. Omani state media report this on Saturday. According to diplomats, he would have had colon cancer. According to local media, his successors have already been appointed. Qaboos has been in power in Oman […]
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Taliban: No Ceasefire Plans in Afghanistan
Taliban: No Ceasefire Plans in Afghanistan. The Afghan guerrilla movement itself is contradicting reports that the Taliban had agreed to a temporary ceasefire yesterday. A ceasefire would be the start of a peace treaty with the United States. “The fact is that the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan has no […]
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Hong Kong Airport Cancels All Flights for Today by Protest
Hong Kong Airport Cancels All Flights for Today by Protest. Today, flights will no longer depart from Hong Kong International Airport. The management took that decision after the airport was again destroyed by massive protest. That is already entering its tenth week and is becoming increasingly grim. This morning, […]
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More Revenue For Google: The Advertising Market On The Rise Again
More Revenue for Google: the Advertising market on the Rise Again. Alphabet, the parent company of Google, recorded revenue growth of 19 percent to 38.9 billion dollars in the past quarter. Net profit increased from 3.2 billion dollars to 9.95 billion. Advertising revenues via YouTube and the Google and […]
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British Army Shares Super Sweet Photo
British Army shares Super sweet photo Prince William and Children. When Prince William recently played a game of polo against his brother Prince Harry, the British army was present to watch the game. Afterwards, a snapshot with the heir to the throne could also get rid of it. His […]
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EU Opens Investigation Into The Abuse Of Power Amazon
EU Opens investigation into the Abuse of power Amazon: Consumers probably Disadvantaged. The European Commission starts an official investigation into the abuse of power by Amazon. It is being investigated whether the way Amazon uses sensitive information from sellers on its platform leads to higher prices. Competition Commissioner Margrethe […]
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Federer Drops the Montreal Masters Tournament
Federer Drops the Montreal Masters Tournament. Roger Federer only comes into action again in mid-August. The 37-year-old Swiss announced after his lost final at Wimbledon against Novak Djokovic that he will miss the Montreal Masters Tournament (5 to 11 August). He only makes his appearance again at the Cincinnati […]
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After 20 Years Finally A Trade Agreement
After 20 years finally a Trade Agreement between EU and South American Countries. After almost 20 years of negotiations, the EU and the South American Mercosur countries have finally concluded a trade agreement. The agreement was received with loud applause. Politicians from the four South American countries (Brazil, Argentina, […]
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“ABN Amro Is Looking For A New CEO”
“ABN Amro is looking for a New CEO.” ABN Amro would be eagerly looking for a new CEO. The first term of CEO Kees van Dijkhuizen will come to an end this spring. The bank is now looking for a new top man. Sources report to the bank that […]
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Schoolgirl Dead, 15 Injured After Stabbing Japan
Schoolgirl Dead, 15 Injured after stabbing Japan. In the Japanese city of Kawasaki, a man stuck around him at a bus stop. A schoolgirl died in the process. At least twelve girls and three adults were injured. The suspect was arrested. The thirteen girls between the ages of six […]