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UN rights chief backs requires inquiry over Gaza killings
The UN human rights chief has slammed Israel’s deadly reaction to protests along the Gaza border as « wholly disproportionate », backing calls for an international investigation. Opening a special session of the UN Human Rights Council that could set up a commission of inquiry into recent Israeli violence that has resulted in deaths of more than 100 Palestinians…
Malaysia: Baggage of money, jewellery seized from Najib’s properties
Handbags stuffed with cash, a number of jewellery items and hundreds of expensive purses were among the items seized from apartment units and homes owned by former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak’s family, during the second night of police raids in Kuala Lumpur. Malaysia’s Star Online newspaper reported on Friday that 284 boxes filled with…
Guardiola 2021: Pep’s Manchester Metropolis may presumably well also spark Premier League’s third golden age
Pep Guardiola’s decision to sign a two-year contract extension at Manchester City, tying him to the club until 2020-21, was interpreted by many as a statement of dynasty-building intent from the previously itinerant Catalan coach. After four years in charge of Barcelona’s first team and in contrast to an efficient three-year stay at Bayern Munich,…
Elon Musk pitches a hundred and fifty MPH rides in Uninteresting Company tunnels for $1
Earlier in the evening Musk retweeted an LA Metro tweet that said it’s coordinating with The Boring Company on its test and said the two will be « partners » going forward. Much of what Musk discussed about how his concept in-city Loop would work has been answered in concept videos and the company’s FAQ, but he…
This Muslim Girl Lost An Appeal Over Carrying Her Niqab To Testify In Court
A Muslim woman who was ordered to pay a quarter of a million dollars after she unsuccessfully sued police over a raid on her home has had her appeal against the decision dismissed. Moutia Elzahed argued she had suffered a miscarriage of justice in the case when she was barred from giving evidence while wearing…
Displaced Sri Lankans defy defense drive to reclaim fatherland
Iranaitheevu, Sri Lanka – Last month, in an extraordinary act of courage, more than 350 members of Sri Lankan Tamil minority defied military restrictions and successfully reclaimed their homes on the Navy-occupied island of Iranaitheevu after 26 years of forced displacement. It is the first time since the South Asian country’s civil war ended in 2009…
James Hird’s vehicle stolen after intruders burgle Toorak dwelling
Updated May 18, 2018 15:22:47 Photo: James Hird and his family were not disturbed by the intruders. (AAP: Joe Castro, file photo) James Hird’s car has been stolen after intruders broke into his Toorak home, in Melbourne’s south-east, overnight. Police say the robbery took place between midnight and 1:30am while the former Essendon coach and…
Sweden ends contract with science writer Elsevier, transferring for launch fetch admission to for scientific articles
Sweden ends contract with science publisher Elsevier, moving for open access for scientific articles Elsevier, the publisher of top magazines Cell, The Lancet and many others, enjoys billions of dollars in yearly revenue at a high profit margin (37%). Sweden, like many other European countries, is aiming for full scientific « open access » (free article reading)…
Why are now now not Indian players allowed to play in abroad T20 leagues?
Timing, they say about selection, is everything. You score hundreds of runs with the selectors not watching, and on the day they turn up, someone else scores and gets picked. Clearly Rishabh Pant got the timing of the innings of his life wrong. Two days after India dropped him from the T20I side – he…
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