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News Stories from around the World

Laika

Laika

Well-Known Member
Premium Member
In an effort to shine the spot light outside the US and keep some perspective, here's a few news stories from around the world from the past few days. There is far more going on in the world than we are aware of and reaches us by the internet or the news (including this thread).

These are mainly from the guardian (as a personal preference) but I hope it still makes a point to keep an open mind to things going on. :)

Sudan:
The Sudanese government withdraws subsidies on fuel and electricity, leading to a 30% price spike as part of Austerity measures.

https://www.theguardian.com/global-...e-rises-state-cuts-fuel-electricity-subsidies

DR of Congo:
The Democratic Republic of Congo faces continued unrest over suspended elections.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2...go-faces-civil-war-if-president-fails-to-quit

Saudi Arabia:
The Saudi Finance minister admits the government owes billions in back pay to private firms and foreign workers following collapse in oil revenue.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2...-private-firms-after-collapse-in-oil-revenues

Tibet:
The Chinese government has vowed to improve transport infastructure to Tibet, desiring to expand the road network to 110,000km and the rail network to 1,300 km by 2020.

http://thechinatimes.com/online/2014/07/7125.html

Afghanistan:
The Afghan president welcomes Sharbut Gula back to afghanistan. She became famous after being photographed in 1985 after being deported to neighbouring Pakistan.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2...bat-gula-welcomed-home-president-ashraf-ghani

Cuba:
The Cuban government has announced five days of nationwide military maneuvers and tactical exercises, coinciding with Trump election win in the US.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/nov/09/cuba-military-exercises-enemy-actions-trump

Estonia:
Following months of internal squabbling in the cabinet, the estonian prime minister lost a vote of confidence in Parliament.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/nov/09/estonias-prime-minister-loses-confidence-vote

Feel free to discuss or share your thoughts or add your own news story. :)
 
Valjean

Valjean

Veteran Member
Premium Member
What?! Things are happening in the world that aren't related to the American election?
When did this begin?
 
Sara Thinks

Sara Thinks

Member
thanks for creating this thread! I will contribute as well!

INDIA & RAPE CRIMES INCREASING!


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Shrew

Shrew

Active Member
Kirran

Kirran

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Premium Member
Nice thread man.

Here's another that I am glad to see.

Republic of China (Taiwan)

The Executive Yuan has declared its approval of same-sex marriage, and three marriage equality bills are currently on their way through the Legislative Yuan. Two have passed first reading by parliament and been handed over to the appropriate committee, and it is expected that within the coming months one of these will pass. There's support from the majority of the populace and government. Seems like Taiwan will become the first country in Asia to legalise same-sex marriage! Nepal was close until that coup though.

http://lawstreetmedia.com/blogs/wor...t-asian-nation-to-legalize-same-sex-marriage/
 
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