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KEHL, Germany (AP) — Germany began random checks Monday at its borders with five Western European countries in an effort to crack down on illegal migration, expanding a system of controls already in place at four other borders. Police checks began Monday morning at the borders with France, the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg and Denmark and […]

(Bloomberg) — South Africa’s plan to attract more professionals to its skills-starved economy by introducing a so-called nomad visa for home-based workers has been delayed by the need to overhaul tax rules. Most read from Bloomberg The impediment comes after an initial delay when changes to the visa regime had to be temporarily withdrawn because

Screenshot of fake post taken on September 13, 2024 Filipus’ original clip has since been removed, but not before it was shared by other social media users. YouTube, Instagram, TikTok And SnackVideowhich generated millions of additional views. Similar videos making the same false claim in English also appeared on TikTok here And here. The influencer

These risks are particularly high this year, as elections are being held in more than 50 countries (representing half the world’s population). In a message for the International Day of Democracy on Sunday, Secretary-General António Guterres reiterated the importance of upholding freedom of expression, civil liberties and the rule of law, and of ensuring accountable

Mt. Everest Base Camp in the second week of May 2024. In recent years, the number of climbers has increased. In the spring season, the base camp resembles a colorful settlement of the mountaineering community. Credit: Tanka Dhakal/IPS Opinion by Tanka Dhakal (kathmandu) Monday, September 16, 2024 Inter Press Service KATHMANDU, Sep 16 (IPS) –

(Bloomberg) — Thailand’s new government is again calling on the central bank to cut borrowing costs, while Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s trade chief is urging policymakers to boost Southeast Asia’s second-largest economy. Most read from Bloomberg “The central bank may be thinking backwards and too slow,” Trade Minister Pichai Naripthaphan said at a briefing in

Ten Arctic fox cubs are getting to know their surroundings at a wildlife park in Kent. Wildwood near Herne, which runs projects to protect, conserve and reintroduce native animals across Britain, welcomed parents Flo and Albert’s litter in May. The five male and five female cubs have just emerged from their dens after spending the

(Bloomberg) — Warehouses across China are overflowing with grain as the economic crisis deepens. Farmers around the world are grappling with the prospect of a prolonged economic downturn for one of their biggest customers. Most read from Bloomberg The tension on global markets is already visible. French barley exports to China have fallen and the

(Bloomberg) — In January, Premier Li Qiang announced that China had managed to exceed its 2023 growth target without resorting to “massive stimulus measures.” It now appears less likely that the same feat will be repeated this year. Most read from Bloomberg Pressure is mounting on China’s authorities to quickly ramp up fiscal and monetary

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A number of local organizations helped kick off Latin American Heritage Month, which starts Sunday, and celebrated Mexican Independence Day, which falls on Monday. The organizations came together to share their culture with the community they now call home. This is what the fourth year of the Latin Cultural Festival