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Archaeologists discover trove of coins, skeletons on outskirts of Pompei
ROME >> Italian and French archaeologists have discovered four skeletons and gold coins in the ruins of an ancient shop on the outskirts of Pompeii, officials said Friday.
Archaeologists discover trove of coins, skeletons on outskirts of Pompei
cool.
Thousands Of British Refugees Make Dangerous Journey Across The Irish Sea In Hopes of Sanctuary In The EU
Thousands Of British Refugees Make Dangerous Journey Across The Irish Sea
Thousands Of British Refugees Make Dangerous Journey Across The Irish Sea – Waterford Whispers News
Heh
CNN anchor links U.K. ‘Brexit’ vote to xenophobia | Washington Examiner
Xenophobia and anti-immigrant views played a key role in influencing the outcome of United Kingdom’s vote to leave the European Union Thursday evening, said CNN’s Christiane Amanpour.
….U.K. voters were swayed largely by nationalism and xenophobia when they decided this week to ditch the EU. Her repeated claim reflected her personal analysis, but she also pointed to recent article in the Economist, which argued in favor of the U.K. staying in the EU.
CNN anchor links U.K. ‘Brexit’ vote to xenophobia | Washington Examiner
Well, duh…
Wasn’t the other name for this vote, “Let’s make the U.K. white again?”
Brexit: Spain calls for joint control of Gibraltar
Spanish foreign minister says the “Spanish flag on the Rock” is “much closer than before” following massive Gibraltar vote to remain in the EU.
Brexit: Spain calls for joint control of Gibraltar – BBC News
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Welsh woman on bus shuts down racist who told Muslim passenger to ‘speak English’
A Muslim woman was apparently told she “should really be speaking English” by a stranger on a bus, when she was actually speaking Welsh.
Welsh woman on bus shuts down racist who told Muslim passenger to ‘speak English’ – BBC Newsbeat
heh
Search for Another King Under a Parking Lot Begins
Nearly four years after the body of King Richard III was discovered under a parking lot, a new search is on for another English king, Henry I, under pavement.
Search for Another King Under a Parking Lot Begins
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Ancient European Farmers and Hunter-Gatherers Coexisted, Sans Sex
Hunter-gatherers and farmers coexisted in Europe for 2,000 years, after which the hunter-gatherers may have either died out or retreated to other lands.
Ancient European Farmers and Hunter-Gatherers Coexisted, Sans Sex
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Jordan declares border with Syria ‘military zone’
Jordanian army says northern and northeastern border with Syria a closed military zone after attack kills six.
Jordan declares border with Syria ‘military zone’ – News from Al Jazeera
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Egypt’s anti-corruption chief was fired. Then his daughter was, too.
He had alleged that billions had been taken from the government.
Egypt’s anti-corruption chief was fired. Then his daughter was, too. – The Washington Post
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Egyptian court quashes deal to transfer Red Sea islands to Saudi Arabia | World news | The Guardian
Cancellation of maritime border accord that would have ceded control of two islands is a setback for Egypt’s president.
…Cairo has controlled the two islands since a transfer of power by Saudi Arabia in 1950, amid fears of confrontation with neighbouring Israel. Egypt’s blockade of the Strait of Tiran in 1967 is considered one of the main triggers of the six-day war.
News of the deal in April sparked the largest street protests in Egypt since a law effectively banning protest came into place in November 2013. More than 250 people were detained in protests against the deal on 25 April, with more than 150 of these later given prison sentences of between two and five years. While overtly organised to protest the islands transfer, the protests also served as a broad base for anti-government feeling.
Egyptian court quashes deal to transfer Red Sea islands to Saudi Arabia | World news | The Guardian
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Another Bad Week for Human Rights in Bahrain
Grievances will grow and so will violence, and repression, and more violence. And it is all a wonderful opportunity for Iran to continue its subversion.
Another Bad Week for Human Rights in Bahrain
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Iran general warns Bahrain after Shia cleric stripped of citizenship – BBC News
A top Iranian Revolutionary Guards commander warns of armed resistance in Bahrain after the kingdom strips a prominent Shia cleric of his citizenship.
Iran general warns Bahrain after Shia cleric stripped of citizenship – BBC News
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Egypt will decide today if EgyptAir black boxes to be sent abroad
The Airbus A320 crashed on 19 May on its way to Cairo from Paris, killing all 66 people abroad.
Egypt will decide today if EgyptAir black boxes to be sent abroad
Oy!
Palestinian, 15, Killed as Israeli Forces Sought to Halt Stone Throwing – The New York Times
One teenager died and four were wounded, and they appeared to be innocent bystanders who were hit while the military tried to halt Palestinians who were throwing stones and firebombs.
Palestinian, 15, Killed as Israeli Forces Sought to Halt Stone Throwing – The New York Times
It was the David and Goliath story of the young boys throwing rocks and being mowed down by tanks in the 90’s that really cemented my sympathy for Palestinian youth and my disdain for the Israeli military. The good guys don’t kill children. Period.
Israeli troops “mistakenly” kill Palestinian teen in car in West Bank – CBS News
Military says it will investigate troops’ response to rioters throwing rocks at cars that left innocent 14-year-old dead.
Israeli troops “mistakenly” kill Palestinian teen in car in West Bank – CBS News
Murder isn’t a mistake, it is a crime. The troops need to be sanctioned, and by that I mean arrested, tried, convicted and jailed for the senseless, hateful and violent crime that they committed.
Israel: Water as a tool to dominate Palestinians
Israel deliberately denies Palestinians control over their water sources and sets the ground for water domination.
Israel: Water as a tool to dominate Palestinians – News from Al Jazeera
Absolutely the opposite of decent and humane.
I would wish their karma upon those who make decisions like this but I can’t.
…Because I would never, ever wish the truly equal level of violence, humiliation, dis-empowerment, and oppression that justice would merit on anyone. Even horrid, racist, apartheid supporting, Warsaw ghetto mimicking monsters like the ones peopling the current Israeli government…
Northwest Tribes Vow to Continue Opposition to Canadian Pipeline | Earthjustice
Opposition to the proposed TransMountain pipeline ramped up today as Coast Salish Tribes on both sides of the U.S.-Canadian border vowed to continue to fight the project.
Northwest Tribes Vow to Continue Opposition to Canadian Pipeline | Earthjustice
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The reborn identity: Dalai Lama hints he may come back as a girl or outside of Asia or not at all
Back in 1995, Beijing operatives kidnapped the boy the Dalai Lama had named as the Panchen Lama — who has not been seen since — and the government handpicked a replacement.
About 12 years later, Chinese officials created the so-called “Order No. Five, concerning the control and recognition of reincarnations,” the Tibetan Buddhist leader wrote on his website. “This is outrageous and disgraceful. The enforcement of various inappropriate methods for recognizing reincarnations to eradicate our unique Tibetan cultural traditions is doing damage that will be difficult to repair.”
Sigh…
UN: Record number of refugees need to be resettled
The United Nations said today it will try to resettle a record 170,000 refugees urgently in need of a new home next year as it grapples with an unprecedented displacement crisis.
Record number of refugees need to be resettled: UN | Business Standard News
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Finding Refuge in Jordan, and Adding to Its Cultural Mix
Jordan has absorbed successive waves of people fleeing war and chaos. Some Jordanians blame the newcomers for unwanted changes; others say they have made Amman better.
Finding Refuge in Jordan, and Adding to Its Cultural Mix – The New York Times
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Devotees block arrest of Dhammakaya temple abbot
Police in Thailand raid the huge and influential Dhammakaya temple, but devotees block the arrest of its abbot, who is wanted on corruption charges.
Thailand: Devotees block arrest of Dhammakaya temple abbot – BBC News
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First mushroom farm in Palestine ends Israel’s monopoly
Amoro, the locally produced mushroom, has already taken roughly half of the market share from Israeli producers.
First mushroom farm in Palestine ends Israel’s monopoly – News from Al Jazeera
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Battle for Fallujah: Iraq retakes government HQ
Commanders say forces met limited resistance from ISIL during push into centre of city which government lost in 2014.
Battle for Fallujah: Iraq retakes government HQ – News from Al Jazeera
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EgyptAir MS804 crash: Voice recorder recovered from sea
The cockpit voice recorder from the EgyptAir plane that crashed last month has been recovered with its memory unit intact, Egyptian investigators say.
EgyptAir MS804 crash: Voice recorder recovered from sea – BBC News
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