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Venezuela Crisis: Three Killed at Anti-government Protests

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Recently, there was a huge protest in Venezuela against President Nicolas Maduro. At least three people were killed, one teenager and one woman were shot dead.Almost ten thousand people were protesting against a new presidential election and the release of…

Australia to introduce stricter rules on working visas

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The Australian government is going to introduce new rules regarding working visas. The programme, which allow foreigners work in Australia, is called “programme 457”.  Migrants mostly come from India, China and the UK and mainly work in IT and medical…

Venezuela protests

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During the protest in Venezuela a teenage boy and other protesters were killed.The Local governor said that it was the government supporters’ fault that protesters were killed. The president is accused of creating a dictatorship due to the increasingly suffering…

Selfridges ad of ‘thin’ model cleared by watchdog

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One of the fashion companies, Selfridges, has been put on watchdog, since they launched an “unhealthy advertisement” Afterwards, the readers started complaining that the model is too thin and wondering if advertisement should be socially responsible. However, the fashion company…

Borussia Dortmund football team bus bombed

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Three explosions have hit the bus carrying the Borussia Dortmund football team to their Champions League match against Monaco, the club says. Spanish International Player Marc Bartra has been injured and has been taken to hospital. Police in North-Rhine Westphalia…

Huge fire guts Grande-Synthe Dunkirk camp

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The camp in Northern France was destroyed due to the fight between Afghans and Kurds. The camp had given refuge to 1,500 migrants. At least 10 people were injured, when the fire started near Durkik. The north coast is a…

Pope Opens Launderette for the Poor

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Pope Francis has opened a free launderette for poor and homeless people in Rome called the Pope Francis Laundry. The facility includes washing machines, tumble dryers and offers detergents. The Vatican said that the project aimed at restoring dignity to…