WorldAround 3,000 decision-makers attended this year's World Economic Forum conference in Davos.
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Mostly civilian casualties in Israeli Strike on “terrorist command center”
WorldIn one apartment, a small infant, just months old, was killed. In another, three generations were wiped out by Israeli bombing.
Trump Jr. on Zelensky: “A weirdo”
WorldThe Ukrainian president asked several times to be invited to Trump's inauguration ceremony – but was turned down. This is revealed by eldest son Donald Trump Jr.
Trump releases classified documents on the JFK and Martin Luther King assassinations
World“Everything will be revealed... a lot of people are waiting for this for long, for years, for decades”, said the President.
Musk in dispute with Wikipedia boss: Spreading propaganda
WorldThe tech billionaire believes that the encyclopedia is in fact just “an extension of legacy media propaganda”.
Trump’s election promise broken – no peace in Ukraine yet
World“If we aren’t careful, it will turn into Trump’s Vietnam. That’s what happened to Richard Nixon", warns the former presidential adviser.
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Following the ceasefire: Gazans search for the dead
WorldIt is estimated that up to 10,000 bodies remain under the rubble of bombed-out buildings.
German Chancellor: “Freedom of expression does not apply to far-right extremists”
World“Everyone can say what he wants. And what we do not accept is if this is supporting extreme-right positions", Scholz said.
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Trump issues 1,500 pardons tied to Capitol protests
World“They’ve served years in jail, and the American public is tired of it", the President declared.
Trump initiates US withdrawal from WHO – again
WorldWithin a year, the US will have left the heavily criticized UN body, the President promises.
Left-liberal outrage after Musk’s gesture
World“They need better dirty tricks. The 'Everyone is Hitler' attack is sooo tired”, comments the tech billionaire himself.
The multi-billionaires flock around Trump
WorldMark Zuckerberg, Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos are three of the names that have recently visited Trump's private club – described as “a new center of power” in the US.
Trump’s promise: “Will stop all wars”
WorldPromises to “eliminate” foreign crime and “bring a new spirit of unity to a world that has been angry, violent and totally unpredictable”.
Nigeria to be next BRICS partner country
WorldThe most populous country in Africa joins the cooperative organization.
Biden “pre-pardons” Fauci
WorldThe controversial CDC director was involved in the infamous coronavirus project at the Wuhan lab.
Trump sworn in today – mass deportations top agenda
WorldHas also pledged to immediately close the border with Mexico and end the war in Ukraine within 24 hours.
FUTO – the obvious choice for privacy-friendly voice and text input on mobile devices
TechDitch Google's input apps and keep what you type and speak private on your phone.
New massive uranium deposit found in China
WorldThe discovery in the Ordos Basin is believed to secure the country's own uranium resources.
Biden warns of tech oligarchs’ power in farewell address
World“Today, an oligarchy is taking shape in the United States with extreme wealth, power and influence, threatening our entire democracy and freedoms,” it states.
Qatar confirms ceasefire in Gaza starting Sunday
WorldUN Secretary-General António Guterres stresses the importance of humanitarian aid reaching those in need.
Israel continues bombing “humanitarian zone” – hundreds killed
World“We have said it so so many times. There is no safe zone in Gaza. No place is safe. No-one is safe”, explains Juliette Touma from the UN refugee agency UNRWA.
UN organization defies Israeli ban – stays in Gaza
World“UNRWA’s local staff will remain and continue to provide emergency assistance and, where possible, education and primary healthcare", explained Mr. Lazzarini.
Japanese journalist: “Jewish lobby run the US”
WorldJapanese TV viewers learn that “the US has many Jews at the top of banks and big business” and that “it is a presence that cannot be ignored”.
Professor of climatology: “95% of forest fires are caused by humans”
World“Arson is among the causes, but most human-caused fires are not intentional", says John Abatzoglou, professor of climatology.
Trump avoids punishment in hush money case
World“It’s been a political witch hunt. It was done to damage my reputation so that I would lose the election, and, obviously, that didn’t work", said the president-elect.
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