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Tebboune Vows Better Living Conditions for Algerians

Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune pledged on Thursday to enhance the country’s returns and improve the living conditions of Algerians, indicating a 47 percent increase in salaries early next year, the German News Agency said. He said that 2023 will see "better achievements and the improvement of living conditions.” His remarks…

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Vietnam’s Co To Island Bans Plastic Products

In a major ecological boost, Co To island in the northern province of Quang Ninh, Vietnam, is set to stop visitors from bringing in plastic bags and bottles. As of September 1, visitors will be required to leave plastic behind before they board ferries at Van Don Wharf to visit…

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Australian Explorers Set New Record for Deepest Cave

A team of Australian cave explorers descended in a 400-meter-deep cave chain in Tasmania region, bringing a new record to their country, according to the German News Agency. “The team successfully connected a newly discovered cave, named ‘Delta Variant,’ to the Niggly/Growling Swallet Cave system, taking the record for Australia’s…

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Scientists Fashion Smart Contact Lens to Treat Glaucoma

A team of researchers in China has developed a contact lens that can be used to monitor eye pressure changes and to administer glaucoma drugs when needed, reported the German News Agency. In their paper published in the journal Nature Communications, the team from Sun Yat-Sen University describes developing their…

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Sotheby’s Celebrates Queen Elizabeth’s Jubilee with Exhibition of Royal Portraits

Sotheby’s announced an exhibition that marks Queen Elizabeth's 70-year rule with works of art portraying queens who have ruled throughout history, reported the German News Agency. The exhibition features the iconic "Armada portrait of Elizabeth I" described as "one of most seminal images of female power ever created,” depicting the…

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Beethoven’s Music Increases EV Range

Listening to a Beethoven symphony instead of dance music, or hip-hop while on the move could possibly increase the range of your electric car and improve its energy efficiency, according to tests recently carried out on behalf of one manufacturer. South Korean manufacturer Kia is backing this unusual claim with…

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New Google Feature to Allow Users Make Doctor’s Appointments

Google is trying to make booking a doctor's appointment a little easier using its search engine, the German News Agency reported. Though the new feature is still in its early stages, Google plans to roll it out soon across the US, if only for select providers at first, according to…

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Morgan Launches New Three-Wheeler for $56,000

Those who had a three-wheeler as children know how much fun it is to drive such a vehicle in a small age. But once our childhood is over, we turn to a two-wheeled motorcycle or four-wheeled car. Now, Morgan, the prestigious British motor company, decided to launch a new three-wheeler…

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'Towsday'…Big Day for Celebrations, Marriages

The last Tuesday was a very special day because of its unique date that comes once in a lifetime: 22/2/2022. The date is described as ‘palindrome’ because it can be read the same way forwards or backwards. Social media users were excited to celebrate this special date, which will not…

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Tunisia's Free Destourian Nominates Moussi for Presidential Elections

Tunisia's Free Destourian Party (PDL) unanimously nominated its president Abir Moussi for the upcoming presidential elections, according to the German News Agency (dpa). The party announced a "general list" that included its stance on the current national affairs, criticizing the policies of President Kais Saied after imposing exceptional measures since…

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Skylum Launches AI-Powered Luminar Neo

Software maker Skylum released a new version of its Luminar Neo photo editing tool that uses artificial intelligence to handle what used to be mundane but time-consuming tasks, reported the German News Agency. According to the CNET website, the new version of Luminar Neo can automatically remove power lines in…

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Tunisian Lawmaker on Trial for Criticizing President

Tunisian lawmaker Yassine Ayari appeared again before the military court for criticizing President Kais Saied who announced the extraordinary measures last year, according to an informed source on Tuesday. The MP’s assistant Amin Gamal told the German News Agency (dpa) that the new case relates to posts published by Ayari…

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Hamas Calls on Britain to End Free Trade Agreement with Israel

The Palestinian Hamas movement condemned the signing of a free trade agreement between Britain and the "Zionist Occupation State," the German News Agency reported. The movement said the agreement confirms that the UK continues to support the Israeli occupation and "its criminal and racist policies against the Palestinian people." In…

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Banksy Mural to Be Relocated After Vandals Attack Artwork

A mural painted by world-renowned street artist Banksy is to be removed from its home in Wales and taken to a secure location after attempts by “fanatics” to damage the artwork, its owner has said. According to the German News Agency, Season’s Greetings, which depicts a message about the impact…

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Tunisian Opposition Proposes National Dialogue without the President

Opposition parties in Tunisia have proposed to launch a national dialogue without President Kais Saied. The secretary-general of the Republican Party, Issam Chebbi, told the German News Agency (dpa) that parties discussing the proposal will announce it during a press conference on Thursday. The initiative is led by social democratic…

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US Returns 4,000 Years Old Artifacts to Iraq

US federal agents on Thursday returned two ancient stone artifacts to representatives of the Iraqi government at the country's consulate in Los Angeles. Authorities said the artifacts, a fragment of a stone tablet inscribed with cuneiform characters and a hexagonal prism used to teach schoolchildren the cuneiform alphabet, are believed…

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Decaffeinated Coffee: Good and Bad Ways

Ever drink decaf and wonder just how your coffee came to be decaffeinated? Experts say it can be tricky for consumers to find out just what method was used to supply them with a slightly calmer cup of joe. And yet one of the three most common ways to remove…

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