Two patients were diagnosed with the pneumonic plague at a hospital in Beijing in China. The authorities in one ward of the hospital revealed it on the website on the 12th this month. The pneumonic plague is a rare occurrence but highly infectious, and can result in death if neglected. According to the authorities, the patients are from the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region in the northern part of the country are currently treated at hospitals in Beijing. It also explained, “prevention and control measures have already been taken.” Beijing has a population of over 21 million. AFP requested the municipal authorities for comment but did not respond. However, the World Health Organization has confirmed the Chinese authorities reported the occurrence of pneumonic plague. The pneumonic plague is more dangerous than common plagues. WHO said, “[the pneumonic plague] is the most malignant of plague, and patients with the lung plague can die in 24-72 hours. In addition, the...
German News Media, Bild-Zeitung, reported on Sep 20th that the former German vice Prime Minister, Gerhard Fritz Kurt Schröder had an affair with a Korean married woman. When Schröder visited at a share house arranged for former comfort women in Korea in this month, he severely criticized that the Japanese government has never officially apologized them for the comfort women issue. He also had a conference with the President of Korea and mentioned, “Looking back the past is based on the bilateral diplomatic cooperation.” According to Bild-Zeitung, Schröder officially submitted a divorce notice with his ex-wife last year, and his divorce will be accepted on schedule. His mistress was still married but lived separately from her husband. Schröder bought the first smartphone in his life in order to call her. Reference: 慰安婦問題で日本批判した独シュレーダー前首相、韓国の既婚女性と交際と独紙報道