Russia Advances Near Pokrovsk While Suffering Heavy Losses in Kursk Oblast
In the past 24 hours, Russian forces launched over 50 attacks near 19 settlements along the Pokrovsk front
THE CZECH GOVERNMENT AGREED ON THURSDAY TO SELL A MAJORITY IN NATIONAL...
World | August 8, 2002, Thursday // 00:00
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The Czech government agreed on Thursday to sell a majority in national phone firm Cesky Telecom to a consortium of Deutsche Bank and Denmark's TDC in the largest private equity deal ever seen in eastern Europe. The German bank's venture offered 1.82 billion euros ($1.77 billion) for 51 percent in the largest listed Czech company. The per share price of 340 crowns is at a 26 percent premium over market value. "The cabinet appreciated that the bidders had not reduced their offer by a single euro (from June) despite the turmoil on telecoms markets," said Finance Minister Bohuslav Sobotka.
School Knife Attack in Slovakia Claims Two Lives
A knife attack at a grammar school in Spišská Stará Ves, a small town in northern Slovaki
Japan Warns: 82% Chance of Catastrophic Megaquake in the Next 30 Years
A Japanese government panel has slightly increased its forecast for the likelihood of a “megaquake” occurring along the Nankai Trough, now estimating a probability of 75 to 82 percent over the next 30 years
World | January 16, 2025, Thursday // 13:27
TikTok's Last Stand: Will the U.S. Ban Really Happen on Sunday?
TikTok is preparing to shut down its U.S. operations this Sunday, with a federal ban set to take effect. The company’s social media platform
World | January 16, 2025, Thursday // 11:09
Ukraine Destroys Mine Shaft to Halt Russian Advance; UK and France Discuss Peacekeeping Troops
Russian forces have made significant advances in the Donetsk region, occupying the village of Neskuchne
Biden Warns of Rising Oligarchy Threat in the US
President Joe Biden delivered a final address from the Oval Office on Wednesday, marking the conclusion of his political career spanning over five decades
World | January 16, 2025, Thursday // 09:52
