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Sexual Abuse of a 13-Year-Old Girl by 15 People
The incident took place in Sultanbeyli district of Istanbul, in October 2010, in A.A. It happened when the girl named was only 13 years old. Hasret Vural, her friend from school, invited A.A. to her home. Even though he initially said no, he said, “We watch movies, we have fun.” Vural, who convinced A.A. with…
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The Race for Minerals in Ocean Depths: Clean Energy and Geopolitical Competition
Deep within the oceans, thousands of meters below the surface, lie large mineral deposits. These minerals play a crucial role in the production of clean energy technologies. These technologies are critical in combating climate change, yet these minerals can also be used in military equipment and weapons production. With the increase in license applications by…
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Economic Turmoil in Japan: A Country Under The Shadow of Recession
In the last quarter of 2023, Japan’s economy contracted by 0.4% annually, following a 3.3% contraction in the third quarter. This technically signifies that Japan has entered a recession. Consecutive contractions have led Japan, the world’s third-largest economy, to fall to fourth place, overtaking Germany. Contrary to market expectations of a 1.4% expansion in the…