Archive du mois : mars 2018
A Self-Support Guru Allegedly Compelled His People To Become Intercourse Slaves And Branded Them
A man accused of creating a secretive cult to coerce and manipulate women into being sex slaves is on his way back to New York after being arraigned Tuesday afternoon in a Texas federal court. Keith Raniere, founder of the self-help group NXIVM, was plucked from a luxurious villa near Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, on Sunday…
Syrian navy prepares to open ‘huge’ operation in Eastern Ghouta
Syrian government forces are preparing to launch a « huge » military operation to capture Douma, the last remaining rebel stronghold in Eastern Ghouta, according to local media. The government-affiliated al-Watan newspaper reported on Wednesday that troops were dispatched around the town, which is largely controlled by the Jaish al-Islam rebel group. The mobilisation was preparation of…
Ken Dodd’s funeral kicks off with horse-drawn carriage, tears & tickling sticks
Comedy’s brightest stars gather in Liverpool for Sir Ken Dodd’s funeral after the procession started out from the home he was born and died in. The beloved comedian made his way to Liverpool Cathedral, where his funeral service started at 1pm. Jimmy Tarbuck was among those who eulogised Ken with a touching tribute: « Glad to…
President Trump reportedly hates Amazon
President Donald Trump is not a fan of Amazon. Axios is reporting that Trump wants to « go after » the e-commerce giant, citing five sources who have talked about Amazon with him. « He’s obsessed with Amazon, » one source told the media outlet. « Obsessed. » Trump has discussed altering the company’s tax treatment because several of his friends…
Decision to originate ‘dark cab rapist’ John Worboys overturned by High Court docket
The decision to release rapist taxi driver John Worboys from prison has been quashed by the High Court following a challenge by victims. Three senior judges ordered the Parole Board to make a “fresh determination” on the 60-year-old serial sex attacker’s case, after they identified failings in the original decision. Sir Brian Leveson, Mr Justice…
Boom as 300 refugees and migrants attain Greek island of Lesbos
Athens, Greece – Local authorities and human rights groups have expressed concern after an estimated 300 refugees and migrants reportedly reached the Greek island of Lesbos in a 24-hour period. On Wednesday, the Greek daily Ekathimerini reported that eight boats carrying upwards of 300 people had reached the Greek island since Tuesday. Speaking to Al…
Palestinian forces arrest dozens of Hamas supporters in West Monetary institution
Dozens of Hamas supporters and activists have been detained in the West Bank over the past two weeks following an attack on the Palestinian Authority prime minister’s convoy in Gaza on March 13. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas accused Hamas for being behind the attack on Rami Hamdallah’s motorcade, calling it an « assassination attempt ». Hamas denied the allegations…
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