‘There’s literally a sea battle going on at Tower Bridge’
Brexit flotilla: Bob Geldof and Nigel Farage have massive horn-off in the Thames | Metro News
I’m sorry but that’s just hilarious.
Category: Europe,
Switzerland’s voters rejects basic income plan
Voters in Switzerland overwhelmingly reject a plan to introduce a guaranteed basic income for everyone, whether in work or not.
Switzerland’s voters rejects basic income plan – BBC News
hmmm
EU throws support behind ‘sharing economy’ firms like Uber, Airbnb
The European Union executive threw its weight behind the “sharing economy” on Thursday, saying governments should only ban services such as ride-hailing app Uber [UBER.UL] and Airbnb as a last resort.
EU throws support behind ‘sharing economy’ firms like Uber, Airbnb | Reuters
hmmm
Germany declares 1915 Armenian killings a “genocide” – CNN.com
The German parliament has passed a symbolic resolution to recognize the 1915 massacre of Armenians by Ottoman forces as a “genocide.”
Germany declares 1915 Armenian killings a “genocide” – CNN.com
Good on Germany. It is what it is, calling it anything else is a lie.
…Oh, and get over it Turkey!
1.) Deutschland knows genocide when she see it, are you REALLY going to argue with that?
2.) Admitting something bad happened doesn’t make you more guilty, it frees the way to reconciliation. (Dipshits!)
2,300 Year Old Stunning Ancient Greek Gold Crown Found by British Pensioner in a Box Under His Bed
An incredibly rare gold crown estimated to be more than 2,000 years old was found in a tattered cardboard box under a retiree’s bed in England.
cool!
French Legislation Suggests Employees Deserve The Right To Disconnect
The provision aims to tackle work-related burnout.
French Legislation Suggests Employees Deserve The Right To Disconnect
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France labour dispute: strikes nationwide
Strike action over labour law reforms grips France, disrupting oil refineries, nuclear power stations and transport hubs, as police battle protesters.
France labour dispute: Wave of strike action nationwide – BBC News
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Brawl at Calais refugee camp – 20 injured
Some 20 people living in the “Jungle” refugee camp in the northern French port of Calais were injured in a brawl between around 200 Afghans and Sudanese on Thursday, local officials said.
Brawl at Calais ‘Jungle’ refugee camp leaves 20 injured – France 24
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Nadiya Savchenko: Russia frees Ukraine servicewoman
Russia releases jailed Ukrainian servicewoman Nadiya Savchenko in a prisoner exchange also involving two Russian nationals convicted in Kiev last month.
Nadiya Savchenko: Russia frees Ukraine servicewoman – BBC News
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Swedish Court Denies Detention Hearing Request by Assange – The New York Times
A Swedish court has turned down a request to overturn the arrest warrant of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange.
Swedish Court Denies Detention Hearing Request by Assange – The New York Times
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Egypt finds belongings, debris from plane crash at sea
The Egyptian navy said on Friday it had found the personal belongings of passengers and other debris floating in the Mediterranean, confirmation that an EgyptAir jet had plunged into the sea with 66 people on board.
Egypt finds belongings, debris from plane crash at sea
Sigh….
EgyptAir crash: Debris found from flight MS804
Debris from the missing EgyptAir flight has been found floating in the Mediterranean, Greek and Egyptian officials say.
EgyptAir crash: Debris found from flight MS804 – BBC News
Awww, Jeezus…
The images of the families mourning is heartbreaking.
German court tells Munich Hofbraeukeller to host right-wing AfD
A Munich beer hall where Adolf Hitler launched his political career is told to overturn a ban on right-wing party Alternative fuer Deutschland.
German court tells Munich Hofbraeukeller to host right-wing AfD – BBC News
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Paris mayor: Trump is ‘so stupid’
The mayor of London has also been criticizing Trump.
Paris mayor: Trump is ‘so stupid’ | TheHill
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Conservatives unapologetic over tactics as Khan becomes London’s first Muslim mayor
Sadiq Khan of Britain’s opposition Labour Party was sworn in as Mayor of London on Saturday, becoming the first Muslim to head a major European capital after an election campaign marked by the ruling Conservatives’ efforts to link him to extremism.
Conservatives unapologetic over tactics as Khan becomes London’s first Muslim mayor | Reuters
Sigh…
Britain will start taking in child refugees, as it did before WWII
Prime Minister David Cameron announced that the U.K. will accept more unaccompanied children among the hundreds of thousands of migrants and refugees stranded in Europe.
Britain will start taking in child refugees, as it did before World War II – The Washington Post
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BBC iWonder – Why did ordinary people commit atrocities in the Holocaust?
…Why did ordinary people commit atrocities in the Holocaust?
Ordinary people… Who were they? Why did they do it?
‘Just following orders’
Could it happen again?
Where next?
BBC iWonder – Why did ordinary people commit atrocities in the Holocaust?
Sigh….
Auschwitz trial: Ex-guard Reinhold Hanning ‘ashamed’
A former Auschwitz Nazi death camp guard apologises at his trial in Germany to victims, saying he feels “ashamed” of his work at a “criminal organisation”.
“…he should say more for the sake of the young generation today because the historical truth is important”
Auschwitz trial: Ex-guard Reinhold Hanning ‘ashamed’ – BBC News
sigh…
Punishing 16, Pentagon Says Mistakes Led to Hospital Attack in Afghanistan – The New York Times
The military found that human error, compounded by equipment failures, led to the attack on a Doctors Without Borders facility in Afghanistan that killed 42 people.
Punishing 16, Pentagon Says Mistakes Led to Hospital Attack in Afghanistan – The New York Times
Ignorance changes nothing in the effects of one’s actions. Ignorance will never change the fact that people died and those people are lost forever. Especially when speaking of the military, ignorance is absolutely no excuse!!!
VIDEO: Mullingar man who went viral returns with an important message on mental health
VIDEO: Mullingar man who went viral returns with an important message on mental health
VIDEO: Mullingar man who went viral returns with an important message on mental health | JOE.ie
awww
Doctors Without Borders: Airstrike on Aleppo, Syria, Hospital Kills 14
At least 14 patients and staff were killed after a hospital in the Syrian city of Aleppo was destroyed in an airstrike, Doctors Without Borders said.
Doctors Without Borders: Airstrike on Aleppo, Syria, Hospital Kills 14 – NBC News
Oh, come on! WTF?!
Clashes break out at migrants camp on Greek island: police
Stone-throwing migrants clashed with police at the Moria detention center on the Greek island of Lesbos on Tuesday shortly after the Dutch and Greek migration ministers toured the former army camp.
Clashes break out at migrants camp on Greek island: police
Sigh….
U.S. Sends F-22 Warplanes To Support Romania From Russian Threat
The United States sent two F-22 warplanes to Romania for the first time.
U.S. Sends F-22 Warplanes To Support Romania From Russian Threat
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Woman who led cops to Paris mastermind: ‘It’s important the world knows that I am Muslim.’
After six months, she decided to come forward to send a blunt message about her faith.
Woman who led cops to Paris mastermind: ‘It’s important the world knows that I am Muslim.’
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