2018-10-05
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World News
Nobel Peace Prize: Important Recognition
A standing ovation for Congolese Nobel Peace Prize-winner Denis Mukwege who treats war rape victims in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Nadia Murad, a Yazidi rights activist and survivor of sexual slavery by so called Islamic State, also won the prestigious award
Latvia
Populists threaten to topple status quo in Latvia election
Much like in other elections across Europe in recent months, lawmakers across the continent will be watching Latvia Saturday when voters head to the polls to elect their next four-year parliament for the 13th time since the Baltic country secured independence from Russia a century ago.
USA
Trump’s Supreme Court pick Brett Kavanaugh on track for lifetime job
President Donald Trump's nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to a lifetime seat on the US Supreme Court looks increasingly likely after two senators seen as swing votes said the accusations against him would not prevent them from voting to confirm him.
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China
British journalist to be expelled from Hong Kong
Victor Mallet, the Asia news editor for the Financial Times, has had his visa renewal denied by Hong Kong authorities without reason, a move that has many journalists and free speech activists worried about the state of Hong Kong's position under "one country, two systems."
Business Planet
Booming bags: how EU Special Financing has helped a Czech company take on the world
In partnership with The European Commission
A major weapon in the fight against single-use plastic is coming out of the Czech Republic, in part thanks to an EU scheme freeing up finance for small companies where banks fear to go.
