Simple English News Daily Friday 14th November 2025. Iraq results. Iran no water. US unshut. No cents. Hitler sexual disorder. Chile election. Serbia protests...
Nov 13, 2025
In a whirlwind of world news, Iraq faces coalition challenges after recent elections. Iran grapples with a severe water crisis threatening rationing. A deadly bombing in Pakistan links to Afghan tensions while the US government reopens post-shutdown. Notably, the US stops minting pennies due to production costs. As Chile gears up for elections, a tragic recruitment event in Ghana claims lives. Meanwhile, Ukraine sees ministerial resignations amid corruption probes, and fascinatingly, a documentary suggests Hitler had a rare sexual disorder.
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Deadly Islamabad Court Bombing
- Minister Mohsin Nakvi said a suicide bomber in Islamabad was from Afghanistan and killed twelve people.
- Jama' al-Akhra claimed responsibility and Pakistan's PM blamed India for the attack.
US Shutdown Ends After Cross-Party Deal
- The US ended its longest government shutdown after some Democrats joined Republicans to pass funding.
- The shutdown began on 1 October over disputes about the 2026 budget and disrupted many workers.
US Stops Making Pennies After 230 Years
- The US stopped producing the one-cent coin after 230 years because it costs about four cents to make one.
- Existing pennies stay legal tender despite halted production.