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Storms and Flooding Around the World

NFK Editors — Tue, 17 Sep 2024 06:30:40 +0000

Heavy rains, typhoons, and hurricanes have led to serious flooding in places around the world. Deadly flooding has forced hundreds of thousands of people from their homes across affected countries in central Africa, central Europe, and Asia.

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News Roundup: Nigeria Explosion, Beijing Testing, & Electric Chopsticks

NFK Editors — Fri, 29 Apr 2022 06:30:31 +0000

In today's news roundup, an explosion at an illegal oil processing factory in Nigeria kills over 100 people, Beijing, China announces plans to test 22 million people for Covid-19, and scientists in Japan invent chopsticks that make food taste saltier.

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Countries Consider Digital Currencies

NFK Editors — Mon, 14 Mar 2022 06:30:53 +0000

As the world depends more and more on computers and smart phones, many countries are thinking about making a digital version of their currency. These "digital currencies" could offer many advantages, but they also have a number of downsides.

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News Roundup: New WTO Leader, Greek Snow, & Paper Bottles

NFK Editors — Fri, 19 Feb 2021 06:30:56 +0000

In today's news roundup, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala becomes the first woman and the first African to lead the WTO, Greece gets hit by cold weather and heavy snow, and Coca-Cola will test selling drinks in paper bottles this summer.

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Intense Protests in Thailand and Nigeria

NFK Editors — Wed, 21 Oct 2020 06:30:38 +0000

Intense protests have continued in Thailand and Nigeria, even though the governments have tried to stop them. Thailand's protesters are demanding big government changes. In Nigeria, the protesters want changes in the country's police forces.

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