Russian girl Anna, 13, and boy Timofei, 5, rescued from torment by diplomats in Kyrgyzstan after mother’s ‘murder’.
Two children rescued from being sold by gypsies ‘to human organ traffickers’
Whoa, this stuff actually happens?!
Category: Europe,
Siberian hermit airlifted to hospital over leg pain
Agafia Lykova, 70+, who has spent her whole life in the Russian wilderness, called in help using satellite phone.
Siberian hermit airlifted to hospital over leg pain | World news | The Guardian
It makes me smile that someone made sure she had access to a
satellite phone.
Siberian hermit Agafya Lykova is airlifted to hospital
Siberian hermit Agafya Lykova is airlifted to hospital to save her from the cold | Daily Mail Online
I’m so glad she asked for and allowed help.
Stalin, Siberia and salt: Russian recluse’s life story made into film
British director to tell the tale of Agafia Lykova, the only remaining member of a family of Old Believers who fled to remote Siberian taiga in 1936.
Stalin, Siberia and salt: Russian recluse’s life story made into film | World news | The Guardian
More on Agafia Lykova from Siberia.
The woman who time forgot… Remarkable new pictures of hermit Agafya Lykova
Driven into the Siberian taiga by Stalin, she is the sole survivor of the Lykov family who cut themselves off from civilisation in 1936.
The woman who time forgot… Remarkable new pictures of hermit Agafya Lykova
Agafia’s Taiga Life
Agafia’s Taiga Life | VICE | United States
More on the Lykovs of Siberia
From Taiga to Kremlin: a hermit’s gifts for Medvedev
From Taiga to Kremlin: a hermit’s gifts for Medvedev — RT News
More on the Lykova of Siberia
For 40 Years, This Russian Family Was Cut Off From All Human Contact, Unaware of World War II
In 1978, Soviet geologists prospecting in the wilds of Siberia discovered a family of six, lost in the taiga
The Lykov family of Siberia.
Netanyahu says Israel and EU need to reset ties | Reuters
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused the European Union on Thursday of holding his country to a double standard, (and I presume that nomenclature would apply to any and all standards Israel did not find convenient?) and reserved special criticism for Sweden… proceeding to whine like a yappy little bitch.
Israel has been at odds with the EU over its decision to require labeling of exports from Israeli settlements in the West Bank. (Because, “nothing to see here, move along” like they are South Park or something?)
Relations with Sweden, however, have deteriorated since it recognized Palestinian statehood last year. Think of how much easier life would be for all parties if they just got over it…
Source: Netanyahu says Israel and EU need to reset ties | Reuters
Bavarian Town Protests Merkel’s Refugee Policy With Busload of Migrants
Criticism of Angela Merkel’s open-door refugee policy in Bavaria, where most migrants enter the country, erupted on the German Chancellor’s doorstep in the shape of a busload of 31 refugees.
Bavarian Town Protests Merkel’s Refugee Policy With Busload of Migrants – WSJ
Interesting to watch this culture war for Germany’s future play out.
Gary Neville’s homeless hotel
Diane Taylor returns to the Manchester Stock Exchange, where squatters are spending Christmas courtesy of owners Gary Neville and Ryan Giggs
Gary Neville’s homeless hotel: what happened next – video | Society | The Guardian
“Above thy deep and dreamless sleep
The silent stars go by
Yet in thy dark streets shineth
The everlasting Light
The hopes and fears of all the years
Are met in thee tonight”
National emergency? Belgians respond to terror raids with cats
An official request for citizens to avoid tweeting anything that could inform terrorists what is going on resulted in a national outbreak of pet pics.
Source: National emergency? Belgians respond to terror raids with cats | World news | The Guardian
heh, nice!
Priest Responds to Criticism Over Joint Christian-Muslim “Heretical” Prayer Service
Several Greek Orthodox priests on the island of Lesvos who organized a joint prayer between Christians and Muslims received criticism for their actions.
nice.
Hawaii Residents Send ‘A Hug’ To Paris With Mile-Long Lei
“The people of the world need to hold onto the things that bind us together.”
Source: Hawaii Residents Send ‘A Hug’ To Paris With Mile-Long Lei
Aloha
Kindergarten in Finland Is All About Playtime
Forget the Common Core, Finland’s youngsters are in charge of determining what happens in the classroom.
hmmm
Stephen Colbert Stands With France in Monologue
“Anything that is an attempt at human connection in the world is positive.”
Stephen Colbert Stands With France in Monologue — Vulture
good stuff
Spain ‘issues arrest warrant’ for Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu over 2010 Gaza flotilla
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and seven other former and current government officials are at risk of arrest if they set foot in Spain, after a Spanish judge effectively issued an arrest warrant for the group, it has been reported.
hmmmm
How Turkey Sees the Refugee Crisis
Turkey has taken in more Syrian refugees than anyone else. Europe is hoping it can do more.
How Turkey Sees the Refugee Crisis and What It Wants From Europe – The Atlantic
hmmmmm
Turkey says Russian jet violated air space
Turkey says it intercepted a Russian fighter plane which violated Turkish air space near the Syrian border.
Turkey says Russian jet violated air space
hmmmmm
Petraeus accuses Putin of rebuilding Russian Empire
One of America’s top former generals compared the situation in Syria to a historic nuclear disaster, implicitly criticizing the U.S. for allowing it to worsen.
Petraeus accuses Putin of rebuilding Russian Empire – CNNPolitics.com
hmmmmm
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