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Society Pakistan

21. January 2020

Pakistan Sees a Significant Drop in Terrorism in 2019

A study has found that terrorism-related fatalities in Pakistan was reduced by nearly 31% in 2019, in part thanks to the arrest of terrorists from various groups during the past year.

Society USA

20. January 2020

Young Europeans Prefer Buying from Brands Supporting Refugees, Study Finds

A recent study has revealed that European consumers – especially young adults and women – would rather buy a product sold by businesses aiding refugees.

Society USA

18. January 2020

We Had to Wait 95 Years – Now the U.S. Classics Are Free!

The new decade has brought forward thousands of once-copyrighted works from the United States, now available on the public domain after 95 years of exclusivity. This means that 1924 classics are finally free to use – without permission or fees!

Environment UAE

18. January 2020

95,000 Pieces of Waste, a Colorful Mosaic – and a World Record

Masdar City, a sustainable urban development in Abu Dhabi, UAE, has achieved the Guinness World Record for the largest mosaic made from recycled waste. The artwork measures 1,015 square meters and contains around 90,500 items!

Society USA

17. January 2020

Now They Made “Pork” from Plants – and It Tastes Like the Real Thing

Impossible Foods, a company known for its plant-based beef, has recently unveiled a new meat alternative to look out for: the vegan Impossible Pork.

Environment United Kingdom

17. January 2020

Cheaper and Greener Power in London for the People in Need

A new renewable energy company has been launched in London, England to fight fuel poverty as well as climate change, providing the community with affordable, low-carbon electricity.

Society USA

16. January 2020

Astronaut Christina Breaks Record of Longest Stay in Space – and She is Still in Orbit!

NASA astronaut Christina Koch broken the record for the longest spaceflight by a woman: she passed Peggy Whitson’s 2017 record of 289 days and 5 hours on December 28 – and she’s still in orbit!

Society Japan

15. January 2020

Dream Comes True For Oldest Person in the World as She Turns 117

Japan is home to the world’s oldest population, with more than 71,000 centenarians. The nation is also home to the oldest living person in the world: Kane Tanaka, who just celebrated her 117th birthday this month.

Environment UAE

11. January 2020

“Vote for Our Country’s New Logo and We’ll Plant a Tree” UAE Pledges

The United Arab Emirates is using its new official logo selection to help tackle climate change: for every vote submitted from anywhere in the world, a tree will be planted in Nepal and Indonesia.

Society UAE

10. January 2020

Bushfires: Airline Waives Change Fees on Flights to Australia

In response to the devastating bushfires in Australia, Etihad Airways of the United Arab Emirates is giving passengers flying to and from the sovereign country one less thing to worry about: hefty flight change fees.