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Refugees

In 2015, Justin Trudeau declared ‘Canada is back’— so where are we now? – Global News

Right after Justin Trudeau led the Liberals to a strong victory in the 2015 federal election, he declared that he would also guide Canada back to its rightful place on the global stage in the aftermath of a decade under the Conservatives. To this countrys fr…

bubmagOctober 20, 2019

Refugees Welcome

Lupita Nyong’o reveals she ‘prayed’ for lighter skin when she was younger

Actor Lupita Nyongo has warned of the dangers of colourism, revealing she longed for lighter skin when she was younger. I had a sister who was lighter-skinned, and people would coo over her in ways they wouldnt at me, so I definitely internalised that, the B…

bubmagOctober 20, 2019

Paris

Wales overhaul France to reach semis after Vahaamahina red card

Wales advanced to their third World Cup semifinal when Ross Moriarty's late try gave then a 20-19 victory over a battling France team who played the last half-hour with 14 men after lock Sebastien Vahaamahina was sent off on Sunday. France were leading 19-10…

bubmagOctober 20, 2019

Refugees Welcome

I could write a book about the racism I’ve experienced running for office in the last 18 months

Why are you getting involved in politics?! This is one of the most common questions I get asked on the doorstep, usually followed by a disparaging comment about politicians. Given the long list of misdemeanours from the expenses scandal to Boris Johnsons ly…

bubmagOctober 20, 2019

Xi Jinping

Hong Kong police and protesters exchange tear gas and petrol bombs

HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong police fired tear gas at protesters throwing petrol bombs on Sunday as thousands staged an illegal march through the Kowloon district that will test the strength of the pro-democracy campaign after four months of unrest. Poli…

bubmagOctober 20, 2019

Xi Jinping

Hong Kong police and protesters exchange tear gas and petrol bombs

HONG KONG, Oct 20 (Reuters) - Hong Kong police fired tear gas at protesters throwing petrol bombs on Sunday as thousands staged an illegal march through the Kowloon district that will test the strength of the pro-democracy campaign after four months of unrest…

bubmagOctober 20, 2019

Drones

Alphabet’s ‘Wing’ Finally Launches America’s First Drone Delivery Service, Beating Amazon

Wing, an offshoot of Google parent company Alphabet, officially launched its drone delivery service Friday, delivering a FedEx package -- a birthday gift for Susie Sensmeier from her husband, Paul -- through the air from a distribution center to the couple's …

bubmagOctober 20, 2019

Food Industry

Schumer calls for federal probe of contaminated baby food

NEW YORK (AP) The Senate's top Democrat is calling on the Food and Drug Administration to examine a report that found dozens of baby food products contaminated with lead and other metals. Sen. Chuck Schumer says Sunday the FDA must take more action to regula…

bubmagOctober 20, 2019

Checkpoint

Cycling the Berlin Wall nearly 30 years after its fall

One of the most remarkable things about the Berlin Wall is that there is so little of it left. It has now been down for longer than it stood, but the moment it fell, it reshaped the mental map not just of Berlin, but of the entire continent of Europe.…

bubmagOctober 20, 2019

Jerusalem Controversy

Hoshanah Rabba: Thousands of Jews ‘beat their lulavs’ at the Kotel – watch

On Sunday, tens of thousands of people flocked to the Western Wall for vatikin, prayers recited at the break of dawn. They came in celebration of Hoshanah Rabba. The rituals one sees at the Kotel on Hoshanah Rabba are derived from the Temple period. Particip…

bubmagOctober 20, 2019

In 2015, Justin Trudeau declared ‘Canada is back’— so where are we now? – Global News

Lupita Nyong’o reveals she ‘prayed’ for lighter skin when she was younger

Wales overhaul France to reach semis after Vahaamahina red card

I could write a book about the racism I’ve experienced running for office in the last 18 months

Hong Kong police and protesters exchange tear gas and petrol bombs

Hong Kong police and protesters exchange tear gas and petrol bombs

Alphabet’s ‘Wing’ Finally Launches America’s First Drone Delivery Service, Beating Amazon

Schumer calls for federal probe of contaminated baby food

Cycling the Berlin Wall nearly 30 years after its fall

Hoshanah Rabba: Thousands of Jews ‘beat their lulavs’ at the Kotel – watch

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