“Anything that is an attempt at human connection in the world is positive.”
Stephen Colbert Stands With France in Monologue — Vulture
good stuff
Category: International Affairs,
Widow of Beirut bomb attack hero: ‘He made us proud’
The family of a man hailed as a hero for tackling a suspected ISIS suicide bomber during an attack in Beirut on Thursday, at the cost of his own life, say they feel immense pride at his actions.
Widow of Beirut bomb attack hero: ‘He made us proud’ – CNN.com
sigh…
Families mourn victims of Beirut suicide bombings
Among those killed are man who threw himself at second bomber as relatives decry Isis attackers: ‘May they get worse than what happened to us’
Families mourn victims of Beirut suicide bombings | World news | The Guardian
so sad.
‘Dad is a martyr’: Adel Termos became a hero in the Beirut bombings
As Lebanon deals with the shock of twin suicide attacks that killed at least 43 people, Adel Termos has been hailed as a hero for preventing a worse atrocity
‘Dad is a martyr’: how Adel Termos became a saviour in Beirut bombings | World news | The Guardian
sigh… such a terrible thing, what a brave man.
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
Palestinians kill 3 Israelis as violence mounts in ‘day of rage’
Jerusalem’s mayor calls for Arab neighborhoods to be cordoned.
Palestinians kill 3 Israelis as violence mounts in ‘day of rage’
Um, wait a second, isn’t restricting the movements of Palestinians what started this? So the mayor wants to increase resentment and the ensuing violence? Is it a prerequisite for Israeli politicians to be short-sighted bigots?
Stabbings, and Deadly Responses, Add to Israel’s Security Challenge
Critics argue that too tough a reaction only pours gasoline on the bonfire, inspiring more attacks and protests that sometimes escalate into deadly clashes.
Stabbings, and Deadly Responses, Add to Israel’s Security Challenge – The New York Times
If you want constant violence it’s not a bad idea to put people in Nazi Ghettos, and keep killing them and hiding behind a big wall. A couple of generations later you have a resentful, youthful population with no opportunities and nothing to live for. Fucktards.
Iranian TV says Post correspondent Jason Rezaian convicted
Rezaian was arrested in Tehran with his wife in July 2014 and was tried by a Revolutionary Court on espionage and other charges.
Iranian TV says Post correspondent Jason Rezaian convicted – The Washington Post
sigh….
Nobel Prize for Chinese traditional medicine expert who developed malaria cure
Developed for Communist troops fighting in the Vietnam War, Tu Youyou’s treatment was major breakthrough in global fight against malaria
Video: Nobel Prize for Chinese traditional medicine expert who developed malaria cure – Telegraph
cool.
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
Afghanistan: MSF Demands Explanations After Deadly Airstrikes Hit Hospital in Kunduz
Kabul/Brussels. 3 October 2015: The international medical organization Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) condemns in the strongest possible terms the horrific aerial bombing of its hospital in Kunduz, Afghanistan. Twelve staff members and at least 10 patients, including three children, were killed; 37 people were injured including 19 staff members. This attack constitutes a grave violation of International Humanitarian Law.
Afghanistan: MSF Demands Explanations After Deadly Airstrikes Hit Hospital in Kunduz | MSF USA
Sigh….
Mob Attack, Fueled by Rumors of Cow Slaughter
Ten men are charged with murdering a Muslim man over rumors that a cow had been killed, raising questions about a group allied with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party.
Mob Attack, Fueled by Rumors of Cow Slaughter, Has Political Overtones in India – The New York Times
Holy cow!
‘Bon Jovi stands with Israeli settlers who burn Palestinian babies,’
With Bon Jovi set to play Tel Aviv this weekend, Waters yet again takes advantage of the opportunity to denounce Israeli policy.
yikes, cause that’s not incendiary or anything.
Well, to be fair… It’s not an incendiary as burning babies….
Israel bars Palestinians from entering Old City after deadly attacks
Police said the area would be off-limits for 48 hours to all Palestinians who do not live, work or study there.
Israel bars Palestinians from entering Old City after deadly attacks – The Washington Post
A slightly more realistic and honest tone in the coverage of Israel’s bigotry.
Israel limits access to Jerusalem Old City after attack – CNN.com
Israeli police say they are restricting access to the Old City of Jerusalem after two Israelis were killed by a Palestinian man on a street in the area.
Israel limits access to Jerusalem Old City after attack – CNN.com
Which may seem harsh, spiteful, and bigoted until you consider that, as a modern nation without apartheid or institutional racism, they do the exact same thing when an Israeli kills an innocent Palestinian. Oh wait… Hateful pigs.
Iranian husbands standing up for their wives
Husbands in Iran are taking pictures of themselves declaring their commitment to female equality – and thousands are sharing their messages on Facebook.
Why are Iranian husbands standing up for their wives? – BBC News
Why? Because sometimes humans are good.
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