PETR FIALA

Nov 25 2025CRIME

Amish and Law Enforcement: A Unique Partnership

The Amish, known for their simple living and tight-knit communities, are not immune to crime. Both as victims and perpetrators, they interact with law enforcement, albeit differently than the general population. In rural areas like Crawford County, Pennsylvania, and Holmes County, Ohio, authorities are working to build trust and collaboration with Amish communities. ...

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Nov 24 2025POLITICS

Czech Budget Battle: New Government Wants More Spending

The new Czech government, led by the ANO party, is at odds with the outgoing administration over the 2026 budget. The dispute centers around the budget's lack of funds for infrastructure and social programs, which the ANO party and its allies argue is necessary to meet their campaign promises. The outgoing government, led by Prime Minister Petr Fiala, has already re...

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Nov 22 2025CRIME

Nigeria's School Crisis: A Growing Wave of Abductions

In a shocking turn of events, Nigeria is grappling with a surge in school abductions, with the latest attack targeting a Catholic institution in the Niger state. Over 300 students and 12 teachers were taken from St. Mary's School in the remote Papiri community. This number was revised after a thorough verification process, revealing that 88 more students were capture...

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Nov 19 2025CRIME

Colombia's Navy Makes Big Drug Bust at Sea

Colombia's navy recently made a significant drug bust. Divers found over 450 pounds of cocaine hidden under a ship heading to Europe. This happened at a port on the Pacific coast. The navy shared photos of the seizure, showing divers pulling out the drugs and packages on the ground. This isn't the first big drug bust in the area. Just days before, the navy seized ov...

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Nov 19 2025POLITICS

U. S. and Colombia: A Rocky Road Ahead

The bond between the U. S. and Colombia, once strong, is now shaky. Colombian President Gustavo Petro and former U. S. President Donald Trump have been trading harsh words. Petro called Trump's policies harsh, comparing them to actions of the Nazis. He also criticized U. S. actions in the Caribbean, saying they hurt innocent people. Trouble started early in Trump's ...

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Nov 19 2025POLITICS

Ukraine's President Seeks Peace Talks in Turkey Amid Ongoing War

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is heading to Turkey this week to discuss ending the war with Russia. This war has been going on for nearly four years. However, Russia has said it won't send anyone to these talks. It's also unclear if the U. S. will be involved. Zelenskyy plans to meet with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to talk about a fair peace for...

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Nov 15 2025POLITICS

Iran Takes Control of Oil Tanker in Hormuz Strait

Iran recently took control of an oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz. The tanker, named Talara, was flying the Marshall Islands flag. It was carrying 30, 000 tons of petrochemical products. The seizure happened on Friday. Iran claims the tanker had an illegal consignment. They did not give more details about what was illegal or what happened to the crew. The Revoluti...

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Nov 14 2025BUSINESS

Fuel Talk: White House Tries to Balance Oil and Biofuel Interests

The White House recently met with oil refiners and biofuel producers to tackle a long-standing issue about biofuel blending rules. The Trump administration is close to deciding whether larger refiners should compensate for the billions of gallons of biofuels that were exempted for smaller refineries. This decision was supposed to be made by the end of October but got...

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Nov 12 2025POLITICS

Venezuela's Big Military Showdown: What's Really Going On?

Venezuela's military is on high alert. They just kicked off a massive drill with 200, 000 troops. Why? Because the U. S. Navy's biggest ship, the USS Gerald Ford, is now in the Caribbean. This isn't just any ship—it's packed with fighter jets, helicopters, and high-tech gear. The Venezuelan defense minister, Vladimir Padrino, isn't happy. He's accusing the U. S. of ...

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Nov 12 2025POLITICS

Maine's Senator Candidate: Words Matter

In the world of politics, words hold immense power. They can inspire, unite, or divide. Unfortunately, they can also harm and perpetuate harmful stereotypes. Graham Platner, a Democratic U. S. Senate candidate from Maine, recently found himself in hot water due to some ill-advised comments he made on Reddit. These comments, which blamed survivors of sexual assault fo...

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