French government survives two motions of no confidence over pension reforms
The French government has survived two motions of no confidence after pushing through plans to raise the country’s pension age.
Day: March 20, 2023
Low Turnout and a Victory for Kazakhstan’s Ruling Party in Parliamentary Polls
Despite hundreds of independent self-nominated candidates, Kazakhstan’s new parliament will much resemble its former self.
Southern resident orcas are too inbred. Will the population survive?
New research has found that southern resident orcas are, on average, more inbred than other orca populations of the North Pacific. It’s affecting their survival rates.
French government faces motions of no confidence over pension reforms
France President Emmanuel Macron’s government faces two motions of no confidence after attempting to push through plans to raise the country’s pension age.
Earth is On Track For Catastrophic Warming, UN Warns
The planet is on track for catastrophic warming, but world leaders already have many options to reduce greenhouse gas pollution and protect people, according to a major new climate change report from the United Nations. NPR: The report was drafted by t…
US Rowing investigates claim famed coach Ted Nash abused teenage student
Jennifer Fox says relationship started when she was 13Nash, who died in 2021, coached many young athletesUS Rowing has launched an inquiry into allegations that Ted Nash, an Olympic champion rower who went on to become a famed coach, had a relationship…
Arrests as Kenya opposition leads anti-government protests
At least three Kenyan legislators and several protesters have been arrested in ongoing protests in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, organized by the opposition demanding the resignation of President William Ruto.
Pakistan Says Technical Reasons Behind Delay In IMF Deal
Pakistan’s Finance Minister Ishaq Dar said that certain technical reasons were behind the delay in an agreement with the IMF as he clarified that his recent remarks about the country’s nuclear and missile programme were being used out of context.
When is the first day of Ramadan? A question dividing the Islamic world
Muslims around the globe are about to welcome their holiest month, Ramadan and devotees will begin 30 day long fasting period.
WATCH: Colorado residents dress up for the Frozen Dead Guy Days Festival
The annual Frozen Dead Guy Days festival in Colorado has been running since 2002 and celebrates the cryopreservation of Bredo Morstøl who has been frozen since 1993, with races and games.