Game Over? US Looking at Google’s Longtime Monopoly
The United States government has started an antitrust lawsuit against Google due to controversy against its extremely popular search engine.
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International
Earthquake Wreaks Havoc on Parts of Greece and Turkey
A powerful earthquake has recently hit part of western Turkey and the nearby Greek island of Samos. This has resulted in the destruction of many buildings and the deaths of many people.
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Chileans Vote to Ditch Pinochet-Era Constitution
On October 25, Chileans voted in a referendum to rewrite the state’s constitution with 78 percent of the vote supporting the change.
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Preem Drops Out Of Controversial Expansion Plan
In 2016, a large oil company, Preem, applied for a permit in order to expand their Lysekil refinery on the west coast of Sweden.
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Activists in Thailand Protest for Democracy
Thailand has witnessed widespread protests since March, as citizens have demanded the Prime Minister step down, and have argued that the country is in desperate need of democratic reform.
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In Europe, COVID-19 Cases Soar
Across the European continent, countries are currently facing massive spikes in COVID-19 cases. Hospitals are once again filling up, death tolls are on the rise, and concerns of increased lockdown procedures are surfacing.
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In Controversial Move, Northern Cyprus Reopens Border-Beach Before Elections
The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) has reopened part of Varosha, a beach resort, which had been abandoned and left as a ‘no man’s land’ area since Turkey invaded Cyprus decades ago.
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Conflict Persists Between Armenia and Azerbaijan Over Disputed Nagorno-Karabakh
Despite this precarious diplomatic accord, at least nine people died in an overnight Armenian bombardment in Azerbaijan, less than 24 hours after the ceasefire was agreed upon.
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In Scramble to Develop Vaccine, Russia Neglects Precautions
On August 11, Russian President Vladimir Putin made the announcement that a vaccine for COVID-19 had passed the necessary trials required for use. This development was met with skepticism from around the world.
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Rape and Subsequent Death of Dalit Woman Sparks Pain, Outrage in India
A 19 year old woman from the Dalit community died in the hospital after a two week struggle for her life. She was raped and strangled on the 15th and admitted to a hospital in her home state of Uttar Pradesh, but her condition was so critical she was brought to New Delhi to be treated.
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