Germany’s Tönnies slaughterhouse brought wealth to Rheda-Wiedenbrück; decorated sidewalks, renovated buildings – new athletic facilities. But since the corona outbreak in the meat factory, the city is in an uproar.
Former British Islamic State fighter killed in prison in Syria – BBC News
A former fighter with the Islamic State group has died in a prison run by Kurdish forces in a region of Syria that they control. The BBC has learned that Ishak Mostefaoui was killed in the notorious Hasakah prison where...
Russians protest detention of Governor Sergei Furgal
“Freedom!” “Moscow go away!” Protests erupt in the eastern Russian city of Khabarovsk over Governor Sergei Furgal’s arrest.
COVID-19 hunger | The virus is triggering a food crisis – Oxfam
The coronavirus continues its devastating impact on many fronts worldwide, claiming hundreds of thousands of lives, leaving millions jobless, and now threatening to cause starvation too, claims a new report by Oxfam.
Demo turns violent | Spain’s anti-VOX protesters clash with police
The right-wing party’s election campaign rally in the Spanish city of Vitoria-Gasteiz ended up in scuffles between Basque police and a group of anti-VOX protesters. Meanwhile, dozens of anti-riot vans protected the...
Coming up! | This Russian restaurant is serving up some coronaburgers
Just what the world needs right now, some burgers named after the deadly pandemic gripping Earth….This isn’t something new, however, with restaurants around the world doing coronavirus inspired food…Welcome to the...
Fury in France as protesters slam Macron’s choice of interior minister accused of rape
Chanting “Impunity is Over!” or dancing against sexual violence, women’s rights activists protested Friday in multiple cities in France and abroad against President Emmanuel Macron’s appointment of a new interior...