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Volkswagen closure plans likely to trigger major strike
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Volkswagen closure plans likely to trigger major strike

China Daily  

FILE PHOTO: Volkswagen workers from factories across Germany gather in front of the Volkswagen Arena, ahead of talks between unions and management on wage cuts in Wolfsburg, Germany, November 21, 2024. Industrial action at Europe's biggest carmaker Volkswagen seems inevitable after its chief executive said the company will push ahead with the previously announced closure of three factories. Unions had …

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Nepal lifts TikTok ban imposed for disrupting ‘social harmony’
4 months ago

Nepal lifts TikTok ban imposed for disrupting ‘social harmony’

The Independent  

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Politician attacked amid series of violence in Germany
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Politician attacked amid series of violence in Germany

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-05-09 00:52 This file photo shows the governing Mayor of Berlin, Franziska Giffey, delivering a speech during the ceremony of granting honorary citizenship of Berlin to pianist and conductor Daniel Barenboim, at the 'Rotes Rathaus' town hall in Berlin, Germany, on April 21, 2023. BERLIN -- Berlin's Senator for Economic Affairs Franziska Giffey has become the latest …

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Another German government official is attacked as concerns over political violence rise
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Another German government official is attacked as concerns over political violence rise

LA Times  

Franziska Giffey, Berlin’s top economic official and former mayor, speaks to media after an event about solar energy in Berlin on Wednesday. A prominent Berlin politician was violently assaulted and suffered injuries to her head and neck, police said Wednesday, in the latest attack on elected officials that raises concern over rising political violence in Germany. Franziska Giffey, the city’s …

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World Bank projects Indian economy to grow at 7.5% in 2024
8 months, 3 weeks ago

World Bank projects Indian economy to grow at 7.5% in 2024

Hindustan Times  

The Indian economy is projected to grow at 7.5 per cent in 2024, the World Bank has said, revising its earlier projections for the same period by 1.2 per cent. Overall, growth in South Asia is expected to be strong at 6.0 per cent in 2024, driven mainly by robust growth in India. Overall, growth in South Asia is expected …

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South Asia, India risk squandering demographic dividend: World Bank
8 months, 3 weeks ago

South Asia, India risk squandering demographic dividend: World Bank

The Hindu  

The World Bank has warned that the South Asia region including India was not making use of its demographic dividend as the pace of job creation in the region fell well short of the growth in the working-age population, even as it projected a strong 6.0-6.1% growth for 2024-25 for the region in its South Asia regional update, Jobs for …

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South Asia is expected to grow by nearly 6% this year, making it the world’s fastest-growing region
1 year, 2 months ago

South Asia is expected to grow by nearly 6% this year, making it the world’s fastest-growing region

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — South Asia is expected to grow by 5.8% this year, making it the fastest-growing region in the world even as the pace remains below pre-pandemic levels, the World Bank said on Tuesday. The latest South Asia Development Update from the World Bank projected growth in the region to slow slightly to 5.6% in 2024 and 2025, as …

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Berlin’s first conservative mayor in 22 years takes office
1 year, 7 months ago

Berlin’s first conservative mayor in 22 years takes office

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Berlin’s first conservative mayor in 22 years took office on Thursday following a state election in which he capitalized on discontent in the German capital. The CDU celebrated winning in a big city, which it has struggled to do in recent years, while all three parties in Berlin’s outgoing left-wing government lost supporters. The state legislature elected Wegner …

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Scholz party paves way for new center-right mayor in Berlin
1 year, 8 months ago

Scholz party paves way for new center-right mayor in Berlin

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Members of Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s party have narrowly approved a local coalition deal in Berlin with Germany’s main center-right opposition party, a decision which should pave the way for the capital’s first conservative mayor in more than two decades. Outgoing Mayor Franziska Giffey’s center-left Social Democrats have led Berlin since 2001. February’s election did leave the outgoing government …

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German conservatives hail state election win in Berlin
1 year, 10 months ago

German conservatives hail state election win in Berlin

The Independent  

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Indian sports news wrap, October 25: Prajnesh loses in first round of Challenger event
2 years, 1 month ago

Indian sports news wrap, October 25: Prajnesh loses in first round of Challenger event

The Hindu  

TENNIS Prajnesh loses in opening round of Playford Challenger Prajnesh Gunneswaran was beaten 7-5, 6-1 by second seed James Duckworth in the $53,120 Challenger tennis tournament in Playford, Australia, on Tuesday. RESULTS $53,120 Challenger, Playford, Australia Singles : Yu Hsiou Hsu bt Sasikumar Mukund 6-4, 6-2; James Duckworth bt Prajnesh Gunneswaran 7-5, 6-1. - Kamesh Srinivasan SHOOTING ISSF World Championships: …

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BWF World Championships: Kidambi Srikanth, HS Prannoy Win as Malvika Bansod Loses
2 years, 4 months ago

BWF World Championships: Kidambi Srikanth, HS Prannoy Win as Malvika Bansod Loses

News 18  

Kidambi Srikanth, the silver medallist in the last year’s edition, defeated Nhat Nguyen of Ireland 22-20, 21-19 at the BWF World Championships on Monday. HS Prannoy defeated Luka Wraber of Austria 21-12, 21-11 as Malvika Bansod lost her opening round match against Line Christophersen of Denmark in straight games, losing 21-11, 21-18. Earlier, Lakshya Sen made a winning start, getting …

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Khaby Lame Becomes World's Most-Followed TikToker
2 years, 6 months ago

Khaby Lame Becomes World's Most-Followed TikToker

Huff Post  

Khaby Lame at the About You Awards Europe in May in Milan, Italy. Franziska Krug via Getty Images Social media star Khaby Lame, known for his silent comedy videos, has become TikTok’s most-followed user. Lame, who lives in Italy and was born in Senegal, has gained TikTok fame for videos in which he simplifies complicated “life hacks.” Lame now has …

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‘Candy Bomber’ who dropped sweets during Berlin airlift dies
2 years, 10 months ago

‘Candy Bomber’ who dropped sweets during Berlin airlift dies

Associated Press  

DENVER — U.S. military pilot Gail S. Halvorsen — known as the “Candy Bomber” for his candy airdrops during the Berlin airlift after World War II ended — has died at age 101. Halvorsen was beloved and venerated in Berlin, which he last visited in 2019 when the city celebrated the 70th anniversary of the day the Soviets lifted their …

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Former German minister becomes new mayor of Berlin
3 years ago

Former German minister becomes new mayor of Berlin

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Franziska Giffey, a former federal minister who quit Germany’s national government earlier this year, became Berlin’s new mayor on Tuesday as the leader of a three-party left-wing governing coalition. Giffey, 43, served as minister for women and families in ex-Chancellor Angela Merkel’s last government until she resigned in May amid allegations of plagiarism in her doctoral thesis. Giffey …

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Prannoy wins, but Indian shuttlers lose in doubles in World Championships
3 years ago

Prannoy wins, but Indian shuttlers lose in doubles in World Championships

The Hindu  

India's HS Prannoy fought back from a game down to beat Hong Kong's NG Ka Long Angus in his men's singles match but the country's doubles pairs suffered heavy defeats to make first round exits from the BWF World Badminton Championship here on Monday. However, the Indian duo of Venkat Gaurav Prasad and Juhi Dewangan suffered a crushing 8-21, 4-21 …

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BWF World Championship 2021 Live Updates: India's Kidambi Srikanth, Sai Praneeth in action on opening day
3 years ago

BWF World Championship 2021 Live Updates: India's Kidambi Srikanth, Sai Praneeth in action on opening day

India TV News  

Star Indian shuttler Kidambi Srikanth and Sai Praneeth will be in action on the opening day of the BWF World Championship 2021. Defending champion PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen has received a walkover in the first round while the double pair of Manu Attri and Sumeeth Reddy will take on Denmark's Joel Eipe and Rasmus Kjaer. In women's doubles, India's …

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Chinese paddlers demonstrate prowess, Japanese hot favorite suffers early exit at Worlds
3 years ago

Chinese paddlers demonstrate prowess, Japanese hot favorite suffers early exit at Worlds

China Daily  

Chen Meng of China serves during the women's singles round of 64 match against Lin Ye of Singapore at 2021 World Table Tennis Championships Finals in Houston, the United States on Nov 24, 2021. HOUSTON -- Top seeds continued to make their presence felt on the second day of action at the World Table Tennis Championships in Houston, whilst upsets …

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Tokyo Olympics: All World Records broken at the 2021 Games
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Olympics: All World Records broken at the 2021 Games

The Hindu  

The Tokyo 2020 Olympics saw some breathtaking sporting action with athletes elevating their games to a whole new level. Records were there to be broken and here are some of them who wrote their names into history. Athletics Women's triple jump- Yulimar Rojas 15.67m Previous record- Inessa Kravets, Gothenburg 15.50m 10 AUG 1995 Men's 400 metres hurdles- Karsten Warholm 45.94 …

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German ex-minister, mayor contender stripped of doctorate
3 years, 6 months ago

German ex-minister, mayor contender stripped of doctorate

Associated Press  

BERLIN — A Berlin university on Thursday stripped a prominent former German minister of her doctorate following a long-running saga over plagiarism allegations that led to her resignation last month. Franziska Giffey quit as Germany’s minister for women and families in mid-May, but the center-left Social Democrat is still a leading candidate to become Berlin’s mayor in an election in …

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Sharath Kamal: ‘Not an ideal situation, but not underprepared for Olympics’
3 years, 7 months ago

Sharath Kamal: ‘Not an ideal situation, but not underprepared for Olympics’

The Hindu  

India’s No.1 star paddler Sharath Kamal is staying motivated and eager to perform his best in the Tokyo Olympics beginning July 23 despite the pandemic wreaking havoc. In fact, I played well in the World Table Tennis Star Contender series last month in Doha, beating World No.16 Patrick Franziska of Germany. “This could be my best Olympics due to my …

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WTT Star Contender: Sharath Kamal stuns Franziska; Sathiyan, Manika exit
3 years, 9 months ago

WTT Star Contender: Sharath Kamal stuns Franziska; Sathiyan, Manika exit

The Hindu  

Sharath Kamal turned the clock back to produce a vintage performance in knocking out World No. 16 Patrick Franziska 12-10, 3-11, 11-7, 7-11, 11-9 for a place in the pre-quarterfinals of the World Table Tennis Star Contender tournament in Doha on Tuesday. READ: Sathiyan to meet Quadri; Manika fails to qualify Down 3-5 in the decider, Sharath found a higher …

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Debate Over Student Loan Forgiveness Hinges On 2 Numbers: $10,000 Vs. $50,000
3 years, 10 months ago

Debate Over Student Loan Forgiveness Hinges On 2 Numbers: $10,000 Vs. $50,000

NPR  

Debate Over Student Loan Forgiveness Hinges On 2 Numbers: $10,000 Vs. $50,000 Enlarge this image Franziska Barczyk for NPR Franziska Barczyk for NPR For months, Democrats in Washington have been debating what to do about student loan debt. Sponsor Message On Wednesday, White House press secretary Jen Psaki expanded on Biden's comments, saying the president "does not favor $50,000 in …

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The Great Gatsby Performed By NPR's Planet Money : Planet Money : NPR
3 years, 11 months ago

The Great Gatsby Performed By NPR's Planet Money : Planet Money : NPR

NPR  

The Great Gatsby Enlarge this image toggle caption Franziska Barczyk for NPR Franziska Barczyk for NPR Today on the show, the staff of Planet Money reads F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic American novel, The Great Gatsby. But you also eventually want copyright to expire, for a work to enter what's known as the public domain, so those creations can reach a …

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