Police in Panama raid the headquarters of Mossack Fonseca, the law firm at the centre of a massive data leak.
Panama papers: Mossack Fonseca headquarters raided – BBC News
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Category: International Affairs,
Laura Bush hints that she would like to see Hillary Clinton become president
“I want our next president – whoever he or she might be – to be somebody who is interested in women in Afghanistan and who will continue US policies… that we continue to do what we’re committed to do as a country,” she said, as reported by The Telegraph.
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Conan O’Brien accidentally exposed the culture gap between Koreans and Korean-Americans
In the context of the K-drama, the heroine is [put off] by Conan’s familiarity, exaggerated bravado, and awkwardness. The white guy is never the hero.
You might think that a Korean-American star visiting Korea might get a hero’s welcome. But this is rarely the case.
..Going through the Korean media coverage of [Steven] Yeun, it’s clear to me that Koreans don’t know what to do with him, even though his Korean is quite good. To Koreans, he is in that awkward Korean-American category—neither fish nor fowl, inherently somewhat untrustworthy.
…In one scene from the Conan special, Yeun is comically unable to identify any of the side dishes at a Seoul restaurant, leading Conan to comment, “You’re sort of like Anthony Bourdain if he knew absolutely nothing.”
Conan O’Brien accidentally exposed the culture gap between Koreans and Korean-Americans — Quartz
Emotional advert about China’s ‘leftover women’ goes viral
An emotional ad about “leftover women” in China has gone viral, prompting a heated social debate around the issue of single women.
Emotional advert about China’s ‘leftover women’ goes viral – BBC News
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Nigeria Boko Haram militants offered olive branch by army
Nigeria’s army says 800 militants from the Islamist Boko Haram group who have surrendered and shown remorse are to be rehabilitated into society.
Nigeria Boko Haram militants offered olive branch by army – BBC News
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Women Flood Polish Prime Minister’s Facebook With Vivid Menstruation Descriptions to Protest Abortion Ban
Polish citizens react with satire to their government’s attempts to control their bodies. Their approach: extreme obedience to the prime minister meddling in their reproductive health.
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Desperation in Lesbos
Before being deported to Turkey, the last refugees must first be brought to a detention center. But they don’t want to go. Some are threatening to commit suicide. Panagiotis Kouparanis reports from Lesbos.
Desperation in Lesbos | Europe | DW.COM | 05.04.2016
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Erdogan: Strip PKK supporters of Turkish nationality – AJE News
Turkish leader says those who support “terrorist” group don’t deserve to be citizens as tensions with rebels rise.
Erdogan: Strip PKK supporters of Turkish nationality – AJE News
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Swiss anger at Muslim handshake exemption in Therwil school – BBC News
A Swiss secondary school sparks a furore by allowing two Muslim boys not to shake hands with women teachers – a common greeting in Swiss schools.
Swiss anger at Muslim handshake exemption in Therwil school – BBC News
This is bullshit. If these two young men are unwilling or unable to participate in Swiss society they shouldn’t be attending Swiss public schools.
Panama Papers: Iceland prime minister resigns
The prime minister of Iceland resigns after coming under increasing pressure over his use of an offshore company featured in the massive Panama Papers leaks.
Panama Papers: Iceland prime minister resigns – BBC News
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Myanmar parliament approves Aung San Suu Kyi ‘PM-like’ role
Myanmar’s parliament passes a bill that gives Aung San Suu Kyi a role similar to that of prime minister, despite a boycott by unelected military lawmakers.
Myanmar parliament approves Aung San Suu Kyi ‘PM-like’ role – BBC News
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Woman who bought drugs online to terminate pregnancy given suspended sentence
A young woman who bought drugs on the internet to induce a miscarriage after failing to raise enough money to travel to England for a termination is given a suspended prison sentence.
Woman who bought drugs online to terminate pregnancy given suspended sentence – BBC News
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Panama Papers – All articles by Süddeutsche Zeitung
The Panama Papers are the largest data leak journalists have ever worked with. Find the best articles on the offshore leak on this page.
Panama Papers – All articles by Süddeutsche Zeitung
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UN Responds to ‘Sickening’ New Sex Abuse Allegations in CAR
Rights commissioner says allegations against UN, French soldiers will be fully investigated
UN Responds to ‘Sickening’ New Sex Abuse Allegations in CAR
Oy!
The migrant trail to Europe is about to start running in reverse
Amid protests and widespread criticism, Greece on Monday is poised to begin implementing a plan that will see thousands of migrants returned to Turkey, part of a broader deal aiming to stem the massive flow of people from Turkish shores to mainland Europe.
The migrant trail to Europe is about to start running in reverse – LA Times
I fucking hate humans, sometimes. Total fucking assholes, the lot of ’em.
What Are The Panama Papers: Here’s What You Need To Know (So Far)
Who leaked the papers? Are the schemes uncovered illegal? We answer some pressing questions about the huge document leak.
What Are The Panama Papers: Here’s What You Need To Know (So Far) : The Two-Way : NPR
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300-Year-Old Library Features Beautiful Long Hall Filled With Thousands of Books – My Modern Met
This colossal hall is a book lover’s paradise. Known as the Long Room, this magnificent chamber is nearly 65 meters (213 feet) in length and home to over 200,000 rare books. It forms the main portion of the Old Library at Trinity College in Dublin, which is both the largest library in Ireland and one of the most impressive in the world.
…Other treasures that line the hall include one of the few remaining copies of the 1916 Proclamation of the Irish Republic, the Book of Kells, and a harp that is the oldest of its kind in Ireland (dating back to the 15th century). Composed of oak and willow, this precious artifact is the model that remains the emblem of Ireland today.
300-Year-Old Library Features Beautiful Long Hall Filled With Thousands of Books – My Modern Met
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Discovery Could Rewrite History of Vikings in New World
Guided by ancient Norse sagas and modern satellite images, searchers discover what may be North America’s second Viking site.
Discovery Could Rewrite History of Vikings in New World
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Possible second Viking site found in Newfoundland
Newfoundland excavation reveals possible Norse settlement.
Possible second Viking site found in Newfoundland | Science News
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Radovan Karadžić faces verdicts in war crimes trial at The Hague
Former Bosnian Serb leader is accused of ordering mass killings at Srebrenica in 1995
Radovan Karadžić faces verdicts in war crimes trial at The Hague | World news | The Guardian
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For Refugees, Returning to Afghanistan Is Easier Said Than Done
Afghan refugees can’t stay in Europe, but they face considerable uncertainty upon returning home.
For Refugees, Returning to Afghanistan Is Easier Said Than Done
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Germany to Refugees: Integrate or Lose Your Right to Live Here
“For those who refuse to learn German, for those who refuse to allow their relatives to integrate—for instance women or girls—for those who reject job offers: for them, there cannot be an permanent residence permit after three years,” German interior minister Thomas de Maizierede told ARD television (link in German).
Germany tells refugees: Integrate or lose your right to live here permanently – Quartz
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Myanmar Democracy Takes Momentous Step With New President
Myanmar’s slow transition to democracy took a momentous step Wednesday as a trusted aide to ruling-party leader Aung Suu Kyi took over as the country’s president, officially ending more than 50 years of the military’s control over government.
Myanmar Democracy Takes Momentous Step With New President – The New York Times
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US Orders Families of Personnel Out of South and West Turkey Over Security Concerns
The US military says it is ordering families of defense and diplomatic personnel out of southern and western Turkey amid fears for their safety.
US orders families out of south and west Turkey over security – BBC News
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