Japan has lifted its recommendations to wear a face mask. There has never been a mouth mask obligation in the country, but there were recommendations. But they are also disappearing, according to the German press agency DPA. Masks are only recommended in medical institutions, nursing homes and busy public transport. […]
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The US Justice Department is Investigating Memphis Police After the Death of Tire Nichols
The U.S. Department of Justice has announced an investigation into the Memphis police department following the death of Tire Nichols in a brutal traffic stop. The ministry announced that the investigation would focus on guidelines, practices, training and procedures related to using force and de-escalation. The work of the special […]
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iPhone Maker Foxconn’s Revenue Plummets Despite Restart in China
iPhone producer Foxconn reported a sharp decline in revenue last month, despite increased sales following the reopening in China. In February, its turnover fell by almost 12 percent to 12.2 billion euros after conversion, according to the Taiwanese company yesterday. The company’s massive iPhone assembly complex in the Chinese city […]
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Users Report Problems to Twitter Shortly After Round of Layoffs
Twitter is experiencing an outage that prevents users from seeing their usual stream of posts. The Dutch site allestoringen.nl, among others, shows a peak in the number of reports of problems with the social medium. Its international version, downdetector.com, registered more than 4,000 reports of a malfunction on Wednesday morning. […]
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Two Smugglers Arrested After Deadly Drama With Migrants in Italy
After the boat drama in which dozens of dead migrants washed up on the Italian coast, two smugglers were arrested. The Italian public broadcaster RAI writes that they have been arrested for aiding and abetting illegal immigration, but the police are also investigating wrongful death. Police are also investigating the […]
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Health Condition of Georgian Ex-President Saakashvili Worsens After Hunger Strike
The health of former Georgian president and opposition leader Mikhail Saakashvili, who is in prison, has worsened as he has lost much weight. His doctors have made this known. “The patient’s condition is becoming serious and deteriorating further as his weight is deficient,” Tamar Davarashvili, Saakashvili’s attending physician, said at […]
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Hidden Burned-Out Formula 1 Car Grosjean at the Madrid Exhibition
Frenchman Romain Grosjean’s burnt-out Formula 1 car in 2020 is on display at an exposition of Formula 1 in Madrid. The remains of the Haas car were hidden for three years. In addition to the twisted chassis, the exhibition, which opens on March 23, will also feature previously unseen images […]
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Indian BBC Offices Raided After Controversial Documentary
The Indian Revenue Service has raided BBC offices in New Delhi and Mumbai. The service does not explain the operation, but a spokesperson for the ruling party BJP says the British broadcaster should not “spew poison” in India, a few weeks after the BBC made a critical documentary about Prime […]
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Philippines Accuses Chinese Coast Guard of Laser Light Incident in South China Sea
According to the Philippines, a Chinese Coast Guard ship blinded the crew of one of their ships with a powerful laser light. Although the incident happened in the disputed South China Sea, the Philippines has called it “a flagrant violation of its sovereignty”. According to Manila, the patrol vessel “BRP […]
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Pakistan Bans Wikipedia
The Pakistan Telecommunications Authority has banned Wikipedia, the online encyclopedia maintained by volunteers. That reports the BBC. The website had been blocked since Saturday after Wikipedia was given 48 hours to remove allegedly blasphemous content. “Wikipedia has been unblocked as instructed by the Prime Minister,” said PTA spokesman Malahat Rab. […]