- Anyone want to start their own country? http://www.freenationfoundation.org/ 8 comments reddit.com
- Trump finally orders transition to start ‘in the best interest of our country’ https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-election-2020/trump-gsa-biden-transition-2020-election-b1760725.html?utm_content=echobox&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter#echobox=1606174530 20 comments politics
- Russian officials start freezing the bank accounts of the country's top anti-corruption activists https://meduza.io/en/news/2019/08/08/russian-officials-start-freezing-the-bank-accounts-of-the-country-s-top-anti-corruption-activists 207 comments worldnews
- The home countries of the Big Four all start with the letter "S". https://www.reddit.com/r/tennis/comments/aetdtx/the_home_countries_of_the_big_four_all_start_with/ 35 comments tennis
- When a mafia expert tells us Britain is the most corrupt country in the world, it's time to start listening http://www.independent.co.uk/voices/when-a-mafia-expert-tells-us-britain-is-the-most-corrupt-country-in-the-world-its-time-to-start-a7057686.html 17 comments europe
- Google CEO Is Tired of Rivals, Laws, Wants to Start His Own Country http://www.slate.com/blogs/future_tense/2013/05/15/larry_page_io_keynote_google_ceo_blasts_microsoft_oracle_laws_and_the_media.html 16 comments nottheonion
- China: America is trying to lure other countries into starting an "Internet arms race" http://www.theweek.com/article/index/98308/great_satan 14 comments technology
- DeFi Alliance starts India chapter amid crypto flux in the country https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/tech-bytes/defi-alliance-starts-india-chapter-amid-crypto-flux-in-the-country/articleshow/83594712.cms 5 comments cryptocurrency
- [Copa America] Brazil's Supreme Court forms a majority allowing to play the Copa América in the country. Tournament starts on the 13th. https://twitter.com/CNNBrasil/status/1403089782507544576 28 comments soccer
- GitHub starts blocking developers in countries facing US trade sanctions https://lwn.net/articles/794752/ 257 comments linux
- iceland the country will start the process to annul the trademark iceland held by iceland (the supermarket ) http://www.visir.is/samningatilraunir-vid-iceland--hafa-engu-skilad-/article/2016161129303 10 comments europe
- China removes crosses from churches across the country - Chinese Christians start making their own in protest. https://www.hongkongfp.com/2015/07/27/zhejiang-christians-make-crosses-at-home-as-church-crosses-are-removed-by-govt/ 227 comments worldnews
- [OC] Making and Ranking Starting 5s of NBA Players by Country http://pr.nba.com/nba-international-players-2017-18/ 11 comments nba
- Finnish cross-country skier Remi Lindolm suffered frozen penis in mass start. https://www.ctvnews.ca/sports/olympics-cross-country-skiing-finn-remi-suffered-frozen-penis-in-mass-start-race-1.5789587 14 comments sports
- A German bank will start providing digital assets services due to the increasing demand for them in the country http://www.cashtalk.co/2021/03/a-german-bank-will-start-providing.html 6 comments worldnews
- Rail Workers in Germany Start 6-Day Strike Over Pay and Hours • The walkout, one of the most significant to hit the country’s train service in years, is expected to affect long-distance and commuter travel nationwide. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/23/world/europe/germany-rail-workers-strike.html 2 comments europes
- We are almost at the point when we need to start reminding people about the folk who made life changing money in 2017 and didn't cash out anything. Here is a guy from my country - a journalist on normal wages. At one point he was up to like $7M, with $14M borrowed. https://www.stuff.co.nz/technology/102228201/i-lost-more-money-in-bitcoin-than-most-people-will-earn-in-a-lifetime 12 comments cryptocurrency
- The World Is Glad to See Biden Take Office | In major countries, the new U.S. president starts with favorable approval ratings from day one—with the notable exception of Russia. https://foreignpolicy.com/2021/01/21/biden-inauguration-presidency-world-optimistic-approval-ratings/ 111 comments politics
- Rui Pinto (Football Leaks) says "Benfica think that they can dominate the country. But that's over now because the country is starting to open their eyes" when talking about Hungarian minister receiving VIP tickets for Benfica matches https://www.record.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/rui-pinto-ministro-da-hungria-recebeu-bilhetes-vip-do-benfica-e-teve-encontros-na-luz?ref=hp_destaquesprincipais 84 comments soccer
- Huge crowds as India resumes train services. At least 145,000 people will travel in trains on Monday as the country starts to reopen after a prolonged lockdown. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-52874298 12 comments worldnews
- Croatia's EU presidency: What will it bring for Europe? — Starting today, Croatia assumes the six-month rotating presidency of the EU Council. With countries wanting both in and out of the bloc, what can the EU’s youngest member do? https://www.dw.com/en/croatias-eu-presidency-what-will-it-bring-for-europe/a-51847900 5 comments europes
- There was no work being done in the past. Modi Ji started to implement this new culture from Gujarat, and now, is doing it in the entire country: Shri @AmitShah https://twitter.com/BJPLive/status/1210103618818330624?s=09 13 comments india
- Public outrage over a death penalty handed to a 29-year-old man is spurring Malaysia to start talks to legalise marijuana for medical use, racing to become the first Asian country to do so. https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/malaysia-in-talks-to-become-first-in-asia-to-allow-medical-pot 3 comments worldnews
- Public outrage over a death penalty handed to a 29-year-old man is spurring Malaysia to start talks to legalise marijuana for medical use, racing to become the first Asian country to do so. https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/malaysia-in-talks-to-become-first-in-asia-to-allow-medical-pot 17 comments worldnews
- Public outrage over a death penalty handed to a 29-year-old man is spurring Malaysia to start talks to legalise marijuana for medical use, racing to become the first Asian country to do so. https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/malaysia-in-talks-to-become-first-in-asia-to-allow-medical-pot 35 comments worldnews
- Leaders of democratic nations actually have stronger incentives to start and exacerbate conflicts with other countries than their autocratic counterparts, suggests a new Caltech study published by the American Journal of Political Science. http://www.caltech.edu/news/democracies-more-prone-start-wars-except-when-theyre-not-82879 146 comments science
- Airbnb Inc said it would start disclosing host information to Chinese government agencies: China’s strict regulations on residency require citizens and tourists to register their addresses with police when they arrive in country or stay at hotel, within 24 hours. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-airbnb-china/airbnb-to-start-sharing-chinese-host-information-with-government-iduskbn1h41jj 4 comments worldnews
- Microwaves in EU countries emit as much carbon dioxide as 7 million cars: ‘Given that microwaves account for the largest percentage of sales of all type of ovens in the EU, it is increasingly important to start addressing their impact’. http://www.independent.co.uk/environment/microwaves-cars-carbon-dioxide-eu-climate-change-study-a8164856.html 9 comments worldnews
- The Economist Intelligence Unit has a Democracy Index for 167 countries and territories. The USA comes in at #20 just before Italy (#21) which starts the 'Flawed Democracy' section. Norway is #1. North Korea is last. http://www.eiumedia.com/index.php/latest-press-releases/item/2127-democracy-in-an-age-of-anxiety 10 comments politics
- China and Russia start joint war games | In spite of tense regional debate over the South China Sea, the two countries are set to conduct joint drills. Moscow and Beijing have enjoyed increasingly close military cooperation in recent years. http://www.dw.com/en/china-and-russia-start-joint-war-games/a-19543937 7 comments worldnews
- Uber has launched a legal battle against new rules requiring London taxi drivers to learn English. Drivers from non-English speaking countries will have to pass a language exam before securing a private hire permit in London starting October 1. http://money.cnn.com/2016/08/17/technology/uber-lawsuit-english-language/ 59 comments worldnews
- I am a Program Lead with the Start-Up Leadership Program, a no-equity accelerator in 12 countries run by founders – AMA https://www.reddit.com/r/startups/comments/4qsmny/i_am_a_program_lead_with_the_startup_leadership/ 23 comments startups
- When a Woman Is Raped in Rural Alaska, Does Anyone Care? | When Jennifer moved to Alaska to teach in a rural village, she didn't know the state has the highest rate of reported rape in the country. Then, men started banging on her door at night. https://broadly.vice.com/en_us/article/when-a-woman-is-raped-in-rural-alaska-does-anyone-care 13 comments indepthstories
- Three UN agencies join forces to boost education for girls and young women: "It will be rolled out in 20 countries where the education gender gap is most critical over a five-year period, starting with Mali, Nepal, Niger, Pakistan, South Sudan and the United Republic of Tanzania." http://www.unwomen.org/en/news/stories/2015/11/joint-partnership-on-education-signed 11 comments worldnews
- There is "no time to lose" in the fight against the Islamic State, the French President has said at the start of an international summit in Paris | François Hollande told delegates from more than 20 countries that the "terrorist threat is global and the response must be global". http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/islamic-state-cameron-to-call-for-british-air-strikes-against-isis-after-scottish-independence-referendum-9732641.html 7 comments worldnews
- National study suggests Finland is the first country in the world to start to get fitter - a reduction in obesity rates http://yle.fi/uutiset/thl_study_national_weight_gains_stop_fewer_smoking_diets_more_healthy/6883732?origin=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=pulsenews 14 comments worldnews
- "Wars cost lots and lots of money -- and if a substantial chunk of the GOP crowd feels that these wars are in our national interest, then by all means they should start lining up some of the wealthiest in the country who help agitate for these conflicts to pay more in taxes for them." http://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2012/02/iran-war-would-cost-trillions-will-the-gop-pay-more-taxes-for-that/252977/ 975 comments politics
- The Billionaire King Of Techtopia --- Profile of Peter Thiel, co-founder of PayPal, angel investor in Facebook. Champion of "seasteading": Building new sovereign city-states on oil-rig-type platforms in international waters. "The next frontier is start-up countries" http://www.details.com/culture-trends/critical-eye/201109/peter-thiel-billionaire-paypal-facebook-internet-success?printable=true 70 comments business
- In Norway, Start-ups Say Ja to Socialism - Small country. Big taxes. And no cheating: tax returns are a matter of public record. Yet Norway has one of the highest rates of start-up activity in the developed world. Socialism works so well here that even entrepreneurs like it http://www.inc.com/magazine/20110201/in-norway-start-ups-say-ja-to-socialism.html 3 comments politics
- Tucker Carlson: “He should do what other mentally ill people in this country do and start a blog. That‘s a handy way for the deranged in this nation to be heard.” And this guy is still on the air? http://www.theseminal.com/2007/12/03/tucker-carlson-bloggers-are-crazy/ 5 comments politics