A suicide bomber attacks a court in northern Pakistan, killing at least 12 people and injuring more than 50, officials say.
Pakistan blast at court leaves several dead in Mardan – BBC News
Jeezum
Category: International Affairs,
Peshawar Christian colony attackers were foreigners: Nisar
Interior minister claims Centre had shared two intelligence reports on potential attacks with K-P government
Peshawar Christian colony attackers were foreigners: Nisar – The Express Tribune
hmmm
Israel ‘approves 464 settlement homes in West Bank’
Israel has approved the construction of 285 new homes at settlements in the West Bank and legalised retroactively 179 existing homes, a watchdog says.
Israel ‘approves 464 settlement homes in West Bank’ – BBC News
Such bullshit. Evil, evil bullshit.
The bravery of the Kurds has been ignored by the West for too long
In the long and bitter campaign to defeat the fanatics of Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (Isil), the Kurds have proved themselves to be highly effective and reliable allies.
The bravery of the Kurds has been ignored by the West for too long
hmmmm
Migrant rescues in Mediterranean: Newborn twins among 6,500 rescued
A pair of twins are among the 6,500 refugees and migrants rescued recently as families attempted to make the treacherous journey across the Mediterranean.
Migrant rescues in Mediterranean: Newborn twins among 6,500 rescued – CNN.com
Sigh…..
ISIS likely behind deadly attack at wedding – CNN.com
The Turkish President declared ISIS as the “likely perpetrator” of an attack that killed at least 50 people at a wedding in the nation’s southeast.
Erdogan: ISIS likely behind deadly attack at wedding – CNN.com
Jeezus….
French police make woman remove clothing on Nice beach following burkini ban | World news | The Guardian
Authorities in 15 towns have banned burkinis, citing public concern following recent terrorist attacks in the country
Photographs have emerged of armed French police confronting a woman on a beach and making her remove some of her clothing [emphasis mine] as part of a controversial ban on the burkini.
This is absolute bullshit. There is no difference whatsoever between this and the immoral monsters who call themselves morality police and attack or harass women for not being properly hijabbed. Monsters.
FARC-Colombia peace deal finalized
Negotiators seeking to end the insurgency in Colombia, one of the world’s longest-running conflicts, said they had reached a final peace deal.
FARC-Colombia peace deal finalized – CNN.com
Whoa… This is huge!
Gov Orders Police To Cut Water Supply To Native Americans As Pipeline Protesters Skyrocket In Number
Counter Currents, August 23, 2016 Thousands join protest camp as supporters are holding a rally in Washington D.C. on Wednesday outside of Army Corps hearing.
Wait….whaaaa?
The women who never leave home
Israel’s mysterious Druze women are beginning to open their craft circles, kitchens and homes to travellers.
BBC – Travel – The women who never leave home
hmmmm
A Transgender Woman Was Raped And Set On Fire in Turkey
Hande Kader was an active member of the LGBT community in Turkey.
A Transgender Woman Was Raped And Set On Fire And People Are Demanding Justice – BuzzFeed News
Sigh…
USA TODAY Sports investigation raises questions about Rio cops, Lochte incident
USA TODAY Sports investigation raises questions about how they handled the incident.
USA TODAY Sports investigation raises questions about Rio cops, Lochte incident
hmmmm
The Canada Party – “Downfall Bunker Scene”
An oldie but a goodie.
A Message from Canada’s Black Guy
Daaaaang, Canada. Brrrrrrr. Cold but spot on.
Canada is super nice to 1500 drunk Americans who, carrying no ID, illegally entered the country. Because, Canada.
An estimated 1,500 Americans illegally and unexpectedly washed up in Canada late Sunday after strong winds blew them across the St. Clair River near Sarnia, Ont.
“..There were Americans everywhere,” Peter Garapick of the Canadian Coast Guard said.
…”They don’t have a mariner’s sense. These are people who think they’re going for a dip in the pool,” he said. “We had 1,500 people who were in complete need of help, and everyone walked away alive.”
U.S. partiers wash up in Canada, blown across St. Clair River – Windsor – CBC News
Canada… Really, does it get more accommodating and polite?
Gunnar Bentz says he never lied about robbery in Rio
American swimmer Gunnar Bentz is back home, and he says he never lied about being robbed while out in Rio de Janeiro with teammates on the final night of Olympic swimming.
Gunnar Bentz says he never lied about robbery in Rio
hmmmmmm
Iranian Men Wear Hijab To Fight For Women’s Rights In Iran
In 2014 Iranian journalist Masih Alinejad founded an online movement against the enforced hijab, called My Stealthy Freedom. One of her campaigns is #MenInHijab. It advocates women’s rights and highlights the violation of freedoms that strict dressing laws are causing. Men who join the cause… …express their solidarity by donning headscarfs themselves and posting images of their actions on social media with #MenInHijab hashtag.
Iranian Men Wear Hijab To Fight For Women’s Rights In Iran | Bored Panda
Love this movement. Really, really love this movement.
A Month After Turkey’s Failed Coup, Taking Stock Of A Sweeping Purge
Since a failed coup attempt just over a month ago, Turkey’s government has launched a sweeping purge that has impacted tens of thousands over a wide cross section of Turkish society.
A Month After Turkey’s Failed Coup, Taking Stock Of A Sweeping Purge : The Two-Way : NPR
hmmm
O’Donovan brothers: These Irish rowers are giving the best interviews at the Olympics
Brilliant County Cork accent.
Ahhhhh, makes me miss the local pub.
O’Donovan brothers: These Irish rowers are giving the best interviews at the Olympics
No Seriously. They really do.
The O’Donovans are something else.
Yay, Olympics!
Cannes bans burkinis over suspected link to radical Islamism
The mayor of Cannes in southern France bans full-body swimsuits known as “burkinis” from the beach, citing public order concerns.
Cannes bans burkinis over suspected link to radical Islamism – BBC News
That’s bullshit.
Egyptian judoka refuses to shake Israeli opponent’s hand
Egyptian judo fighter Islam El Shehaby was loudly booed at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics after his first-round loss to Israel’s fifth-ranked Or Sasson, when El Shehaby refused to shake Sasson’s hand, in a major breach of judo etiquette.
…There was no obligation to shake hands, but to bow is mandatory.
Egyptian judoka refuses to shake Israeli opponent’s hand
My first reaction is that this is bullshit. Unsportsmanlike behavior. Yada, yada.
…But. then there is this part,
El Shahaby had come under pressure from Islamist-leaning and nationalist voices in Egypt to withdraw entirely from the fight.
It is understandable he would be squeamish about appearing too friendly.
And this part,
The International Judo Federation said that the fact that the fight even took place between those two athletes was already a major sign of progress.
”This is already a big improvement that Arabic countries accept to (fight) Israel,” spokesman Nicolas Messner said in an email.
…Which is another good point. Progress is progress.
Sigh….
Original Pronunciation – Hamlet – To Be, or not to be… – Ben Crystal – YouTube
Original pronouciation.
Cool stuff!
Ukraine athlete mysteriously refuses to compete in mens Olympics gymnastics final
One gymnast alludes to a hospital trip.
Ukraine ends mystery over controversial Olympics gymnastics ‘strategy’ – The Washington Post
I have no idea what the truth is but that story is total fucking bullshit. They sabotaged themselves and spit on the 9th place team.
If it truly was – as it very much appeared to be – a protest on the part of a single athlete I hope the team kicks his unsportsmanlike ass to the curb before the games are over.
Disgusting.
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