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Peru
Deadliest Day of Protests
At least 18 people were killed and around 70 more injured on Monday in protests in Juliaca, Peru. Clashes between security forces and protesters seeking immediate resumption of elections occurred near the banks of Lake Titicaca in Peru’s southeastern Puno region. The nationwide protests saw the highest death toll on Monday since unrest began in early December when President Pedro Castillo was removed from office and arrested for attempting to dissolve Congress. Former running mate and now successor Dina Boluarte has supported plans to push presidential and congressional elections from 2026 to 2024, however such moves have failed to quell unrest in the country. The number of people killed so far in clashes with security forces has climbed to 39, with hundreds more injured.
This map depicts the locations of deaths across Peru during nationwide anti-government protests. Click on the map to learn more.
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Graphic Source: Reuters
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France
Knife Attack in Paris Train Station
Six people were injured by a knife-wielding assailant in the Gare du Nord railway station in Paris. One of the victims was a border control officer, while another is currently in critical condition from a severe wound to the shoulder. The attack started around 6:42am and was swiftly hampered by two off-duty policemen on their way home. The attacker was shot by the officers and is currently in custody in the hospital receiving critical care. The suspect was carrying no documents and remains unidentified, along with his motive for the assault. Gare du Nord is one of Europe’s busiest railway stations, serving some 700,000 passengers a day. Several lines were disrupted by the attack and ensuing investigation.
This map depicts the location of the Gare du Nord railway station in Paris, where a knife-wielding assailant injured six people before being shot by police. Click on the map to learn more.
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Graphic Source: BBC
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Netherlands
Nazi Map Draws Treasure Hunters
Treasure hunters from across Europe have descended on the village of Ommeren, in the Netherlands’ province of Gelderland. Local authorities have issued official warnings to several of the fortune-seekers for digging in private gardens and public park lands, and had to dissuade many others found wandering the area with metal detectors and shovels in hand. The rush of adventurers was sparked by the release from Dutch government archives of a map once held by a German World War II soldier who reported to have buried looted valuables in the area in 1944 or 1945. The map was among other wartime materials finally released by the government after 75 years. Experts are warning that because the area was an active part of the front line of fighting between Allied forces and Nazi Germany, the treasure seekers are more likely to come upon dormant explosives left over from the war.
This map depicts the alleged location (marked in red) of a cache of looted treasure buried by Nazi soldiers during World War II, sparking a rush of treasure seekers to the Dutch village of Ommeren. Click on the map to learn more.
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Q: What central European capital city, known for its rich cultural heritage, was originally four independent cities that merged together?
A: Prague, Czech Republic
The city of Prague, Czech Republic’s largest, is considered a major commercial and cultural hub. Czech Republic lies at the heart of Europe, surrounded by Austria, Germany, Poland, and Slovakia, and is almost geographically equidistant to the Baltic, Mediterranean, and North seas. Prague, crossed by the winding Vltava River, is known for its rich architectural heritage and a history of urban life extending back over 1,000 years. The capital city’s origins date as far back as the 9th century when the Prague castle was established and individual settlements gradually developed around it. These settlements eventually formed four independent cities, including Old Town, which was the capital city of the Czech kingdom at the time. In 1784, these four cities merged to form the city of Prague, and by 1901, four more towns were annexed. By 1920, Great Prague was established after another 39 municipalities joined, and the city continued to grow and develop up until the mid 1970s. Prague’s unique position and history has been recognized by UNESCO and classified as a cultural historical site. Charles University, one of the oldest in Europe, was founded in 1348.
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Q: What valley became a leading emblem for the American West after serving as the backdrop of American movie director John Ford’s 1939 film, Stagecoach?
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