Tag : World News
Italy’s First Female Astronaut Arrives at the International Space Station
Samantha Cristoforetti, the first female astronaut from Italy, has arrived at the International Space Station (ISS) to begin her five-month long mission.Aside from being the first Italian female astronaut, she is also the first woman sent by the European Space Agency on a long-term mission in space. Peru Authorities Investigating Mystery Behind Death of 500 Sea Lions
Peruvian officials and law enforcers are still baffled by the mystery surrounding the death of 500 sea lions.The bodies of the animals, which are already in the advance stages of decomposition, were discovered on Sunday at Peru's Anconcillo beach. Russia Plans To Send Bomber Planes Near U.S. Territory
Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu of Russia announced that the country will expand its military operations to western parts of the world including the Gulf of Mexico.According to the government official, the expansion includes military drills that involve deploying bomber planes near United States terr… PLA Major General Confirms China Continuing to Build on Disputed Islands
Retired Major General Luo Yuan of the People’s Liberation Army said that China is pushing through with the construction of an airstrip in the disputed area in the South China Sea. U.K. Home Secretary Reveals 40 Failed Terrorist Plots Since 2005, Announces New Anti-Terror Law
Home Secretary Theresa May of the United Kingdom revealed that British forces have thwarted around 40 terrorist plots in the country. These attempts span from 2005 to 2014 and involve major operations such assassinations of high-profile leaders and bombings of planes and the London Stock Exchange. South Africa Establishes Reserve to Protect Rhinos from Poachers
Rangers of South Africa’s Kruger National Park in Skukuza rounded up about 45 rhinos this month and placed them inside the country’s wildlife reserve. U.S. Releases Five Prisoners from Guantanamo Bay
Five prisoners detained in Guantanamo Bay have been released by the U.S. government as ordered by President Barrack Obama. U.N. Urges Myanmar to Grant Rohingya Muslims Citizenship
In response to the ongoing tension between the Rohingya and the Rakhine state, the United Nations issued a resolution to push the Myanmar government to allow members of the Muslim minority to apply for citizenship. Kenya’s ‘Ghost Worker’ Payroll Scandal Uncovered
A registration exercise carried out by the Kenyan government on its employees revealed that over 12,000 staff members are being paid as ghost workers. U.S. to Strengthen Non-Lethal Military Aid to Ukraine
U.S. Vice President Joe Biden is preparing to unveil new plans that will increase the government’s non-lethal support to Ukraine. Pakistan Prime Minister to Introduce Reforms for the Protection of Children’s Rights
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif of Pakistan announced on Tuesday that his administration is preparing to enact reforms aimed at protecting the welfare of children. Pope Francis Builds Showers for the Homeless
Construction of public showers for the homeless at the Vatican has begun under the order of Pope Francis. Japan Reduces Whale Hunting Quota In Antarctic
Japan announced that it has reduced its whale hunt quota in the Antarctic to prove that its marine vessels are conducting genuine scientific expeditions.