IRRESPONSIBLE mining must stop as it is destroying the land of promise, the incoming President Rodrigo Duterte said in his speech during the “One Love, One Nation #DU31 Thanksgiving Party” evening of Saturday, June 4. Speaking before an estimated 300,000 people who attended the Saturday night party at the Davao Crocodile Park, Duterte dared the mining industry players in Davao to “shape up,” otherwise he will force them to shift to other businesses.
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Kill drug dealers and I’ll give you a medal, says Philippines president
Addressing huge crowd, Rodrigo Duterte, president-elect, urges DIY law enforcement and threatens to humiliate police generals
Kill drug dealers and I’ll give you a medal, says Philippines president
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What life is like under ISIS in Libya
Libyans living under ISIS rule have described public executions, kidnappings, and floggings carried out at the hands of the militants.
What life is like under ISIS in Libya – Business Insider
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The Bodies of 133 Drowned Migrants Have Washed Ashore in Libya
About three-quarters of the bodies found near the western Libyan city of Zuwara in recent days were women, and there were at least five children.
The Bodies of 133 Drowned Migrants Have Washed Ashore in Libya | VICE News
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Israeli Jews march in Jerusalem’s Muslim Quarter on eve of Ramadan
The controversial parade marked the anniversary of the city’s capture in 1967.
The Jerusalem Flag Parade can be a tense episode because revelers, many of them high school students from nationalist religious schools accompanied by their rabbis, wind their way through the Arab section of the city, celebrating the Jews’ return to the holy city — but also shouting abuse at the few Palestinians out on the streets.
Israeli Jews march in Jerusalem’s Muslim Quarter on eve of Ramadan
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Top Bangladesh policeman’s wife killed
Suspected militants in Bangladesh kill the wife of a senior police officer investigating a spate of murders committed by Islamists, officials say.
Top Bangladesh policeman’s wife killed – BBC News
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The Civilians Trying to Flee Fallujah
Some residents have drowned, been shot, or been killed by hidden explosives as they fled fighting between ISIS and Iraqi forces.
The Civilians Trying to Flee Fallujah
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US drops weapons to rebels battling ISIL in Syria
US sends arms to rebel units in Aleppo province while UN considers dropping food and medicine to besieged areas by air.
US drops weapons to rebels battling ISIL in Syria – AJE News
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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
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Dagger in Tutankhamun’s tomb was made with iron from a meteorite
In 1925, archaeologist Howard Carter found two daggers, one iron and one with a blade of gold, within the wrapping of the teenage king, who was mummified more than 3,300 years ago. The iron blade, which had a gold handle, rock crystal pommel and lily and jackal-decorated sheath, has puzzled researchers in the decades since Carter’s discovery: ironwork was rare in ancient Egypt, and the dagger’s metal had not rusted.
…Other objects from Tutankhamun’s tomb, including jewelry and miniature daggers, are believed to made from meteorite iron.
“…The Egyptians referred to this stuff as metal from the heaven …What I find impressive is that they were capable of creating such delicate and well manufactured objects in a metal of which they didn’t have much experience.”
Dagger in Tutankhamun’s tomb was made with iron from a meteorite | World news | The Guardian
very cool.
Women react to Saudi $3.5bn Uber cash injection – AJE News
“So it is an additional service that facilitates the lifestyles of one sector of Saudi women, who are the minority.” …[Hatoon al-Fassi, a women’s rights activist and academic at King Saud University] warned against interpreting the popularity of Uber as a feat for women’s rights.”It is not this [Uber] that will make the difference … there are people that have an interest in keeping women the way they are.”
Women react to Saudi $3.5bn Uber cash injection – AJE News
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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
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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!)
Israel Warns: Another Gaza War Is Coming – The Daily Beast
Right now, it’s relatively quiet. But a radical new Israeli defense minister could mean a very hot summer in Gaza, military and intelligence officials warn.
Israel Warns: Another Gaza War Is Coming – The Daily Beast
Oh, for fucks sake… The only reason there might be another war in Gaza is if that psycho the Israelis put in charge decides to start one. Any other explanation is complete and utter bullshit.
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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Pakistani husbands can beat wives if they disobey, says Islamic Council : Pakistan, News – India Today
The bill said that a husband should be allowed to lightly beat his wife if she defies his commands, refuses to dress up as per his wishes and turns down demand of physical contact.
It suggested that a beating is also permissible if a woman does not observe Hijab, interacts with strangers, speaks loud and provides monetary support to people without taking consent of her husband.
It also recommended to ban co-education after primary education, ban on women from taking part in military combat, ban on welcoming foreign delegations, interacting with males and making recreational visits with strangers.
Female nurses should not be allowed to take care of male patients and women should be banned from working in advertisements, it said.
It also recommended that an abortion after 120 days of conceiving should be declared murder.
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All of this begs the question, who is in charge of beating the husband when they do not live up to the expectations of others?
Explained: Pakistan bill allowing husbands to ‘lightly beat’ their wives
The Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) is deliberating on its proposed ‘model’ women’s protection bill, which allows a husband to ‘lightly’ beat his wife ‘if needed’ and prohibits mixing of the genders in schools, hospitals and offices.
Explained: Pakistan bill allowing husbands to ‘lightly beat’ their wives | The Daily Star
A lot there…
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CII proposes husbands be allowed to ‘lightly beat’ defying wives – The Express Tribune
CII bill proposes more curbs on women in the name of protection
CII proposes husbands be allowed to ‘lightly beat’ defying wives – The Express Tribune
protection of weak mens’ fragile egos that is.
President Obama ate $6 noodles in Hanoi with Anthony Bourdain – Vox
President Obama ate $6 noodles in Hanoi with Anthony Bourdain – Vox
Ahhhh, POTUS, it is such a pleasure watching you get it right.
Muslim mob in Egypt strips 70-year-old Christian woman
Seven Christian homes ransacked and torched following rumours woman’s son had affair with Muslim woman.
Muslim mob in Egypt strips 70-year-old Christian woman | World news | The Guardian
Jeezus… The (less than) humanity.
Thailand bans tourists from three more islands
The waters off Koh Khai Nok, Koh Khai Nui and Koh Khai Nai are renowned for their colourful coral displays and are popular with day-trippers from nearby Phuket, but the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) claims that up to 80 per cent of reefs there have been degraded and has decided to ban tourists from visiting them.
Thailand bans tourists from three more islands
good job, Thailand!
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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