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Nothing is being done about Sweden’s PISA fraud

Published: May 16, 2021, 7:59 am

StockholmIn the large international school survey PISA in 2018, Sweden excluded a large number of foreign-born students to improve the country's school results. In a report, the National Audit Office has strongly criticized the fact that neither the government nor the National Agency for Education has investigated the cheating since it was revealed.

It all used to work like clockwork in South Africa!

Published: May 15, 2021, 7:54 pm

The major Western powers foisted the ANC onto South Africa in the early 1990s. After a quarter century the country is just a shadow of its former self, writes Gabrielle Graser.

Six out of ten police officers ready to vote for Marine Le Pen in 2022 second round

Published: May 15, 2021, 12:56 pm

ParisThe president of the National Rally (RN) is far ahead in terms of voting intentions among the police already in the first round of French elections set for 2022, beating both Xavier Bertrand and Emmanuel Macron.

Almost 1800 people in Cologne infected after vaccination

Published: May 15, 2021, 11:31 am

CologneThere is an accumulation of cases that worries many citizens and experts alike. In Cologne, at least 1789 people tested positive for Corona - after their vaccination. The head of the city health department is also concerned about this development.

Judge’s offer causes bewilderment at Berlin gang rape trial

Published: May 14, 2021, 10:55 am

BerlinThe offer of a judge at the Berlin Regional Court caused outrage on Wednesday. The background is a lawsuit concerning the gang rape of a defenceless 17 year old and the production of underaged pornographic material "that reflect an actual event".

Swedish grocery store welcomes Muslim customers with pork chop

Published: May 14, 2021, 9:48 am

A Swedish multicultural food store has landed itself in hot water. In an attempt to present itself as open to Muslims, they chose to wish believers "Happy Ramadan!" on a flyer. The only problem was that the advertisement was adorned with meat in the form of a Swedish pork chop. "We hope that those who have taken it badly can be generous and forgiving," the store repented.

Seychelles: Highest vaccination rate in the world but death rates skyrocket

Published: May 13, 2021, 2:34 pm

VictoriaDue to the enormous increase in the number of infections in the Seychelles, Corona measures are being tightened. The current vaccination world champion now has the highest number of new infections daily since the beginning of the Corona crisis. The number of deaths is also increasing enormously. Are vaccines to blame?

French government condemns warning letters from soldiers

Published: May 13, 2021, 9:27 am

ParisFrench Prime Minister Jean Castex has criticized two incendiary letters from former and active members of the military. It is a "political maneuver" by "right-wing extremists", he told the AFP news agency.

US employers may be held liable for vaccine damage if they mandate Covid jabs

Published: May 13, 2021, 8:39 am

The US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has warned American employers that they may be held liable for "any adverse reactions" if they force employees to take Covid-19 vaccines "as a condition of their employment".

EU Commission wants to ban cash payments over 10 000 euros

Published: May 12, 2021, 10:59 am

BrusselsThe EU financial market commissioner Mairead McGuinness wants to take action against cash. Austria's Finance Minister rejected the plans on Monday because he said a new super surveillance agency was being planned.