The killing of an Afghan folk singer by members of the Taliban on Friday (27) heightened fears that the fundamentalist group would reproduce in the…
Will the biggest Afghan broadcaster survive the Taliban? – 08/31/2021 – World
Afghan broadcaster Tolo has been known for 20 years for provocative shows like ‘Burka Avenger’, in which an animated superhero uses martial arts to defeat…
Hurricane Ida has a toll of 4 in the United States; more than 1 million are without electricity – 08/31/2021 – World
At least four people have died in the United States since Sunday (29) due to the impacts of Hurricane Ida, which, losing strength, turned into…
Ghostly image of US serviceman leaving Afghanistan goes down in history – 08/31/21 – World
Carrying his rifle, Major General Chris Donahue, commander of the famous 82nd Airborne Division, became the last US serviceman to board the last flight out…
Afghanistan wakes up in new era of Taliban in fear and uncertainty – 08/31/21 – World
On the first day without a Western military presence in 20 years in Afghanistan, the country woke up with fear and doubts about the plans…
Delta variant is responsible for 100% of new cases in Portugal – Ora Pois
For the second week in a row, the delta variant of the new coronavirus was responsible for 100% of new infections in all regions of…
Sun-like stars devour planets in their orbits, study shows 08/31/2021 – science
In planetary systems that are formed by sun-like stars, but which have severe dynamic processes that lead to reconfigurations in their architecture, some planets may…
European Union reaches 70% of population fully immune to Covid
The European Commission announced on Tuesday (31) that 70% of the adult population of the European Union (EU) is on the full vaccination regime against…
A pain called a phantom – basic science
By Renata Fontanetto Why do some people feel members who no longer exist? * “Feet, what do I want them for when I have wings…
Taliban want to maintain diplomatic ties with US, spokesman says – 08/31/21 – World
After the United States completed its plan to evacuate troops in Afghanistan, a spokesperson for the Taliban, who now effectively control the country, held a…