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Yellow Vests

To Take Down Trump, Take to the Streets

Photo Illustration by Elizabeth Brockway/The Daily Beast PARISFrom Algeria to Hong Kong, Sudan to Puerto Rico, people all over the world have been turning out in the streets this year to confront policies and regimes that previously seemed all but invulnerab…

bubmagAugust 11, 2019

Yellow Vests

To Take Down Trump, Take to the Streets

PARISFrom Algeria to Hong Kong, Sudan to Puerto Rico, people all over the world have been turning out in the streets this year to confront policies and regimes that previously seemed all but invulnerable. And through relentless, largely peaceful protests they…

bubmagAugust 11, 2019

Nuclear Disarmament

North Korea boosts Kim’s rising status as global statesman

SEOUL, South Korea There's no question that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is in full control of his nation. But a recent change to the way he's being formally described in the North Korean Constitution may allow him even more diplomatic leverage as he steps…

bubmagAugust 11, 2019

Hiroshima

Why Do Some People Think the Human Soul Weighs 21 Grams?

Randrew asks: Why do people say the human soul weighs 21 grams? Its often said that its impossible to put a price on a human life, but that doesnt necessarily mean you cant define it by other metrics, something physician Duncan MacDougall tried to do in the …

bubmagAugust 11, 2019

Scotland

Gordon Brown attacks John McDonnell over Scottish independence, saying Labour risks falling into ‘nationalist trap’

Gordon Brown has accused Labour's John McDonnell of falling into a "nationalist trap" over his position on a second Scottish independence referendum. The remarks from the former prime minister came after the shadow chancellor provoked anger among colleagues…

bubmagAugust 11, 2019

Holocaust

Don’t blame video games for El Paso, Dayton shootings. Leaders like Trump must face facts.

We should look critically not at video games but at politicians who respond to the real-life horrors of shootings by criticizing make-believe violence. You won't find violent video game displays at Walmart anymore. Late last week the company announced it is …

bubmagAugust 11, 2019

Jerusalem Controversy

United Right on Temple Mount closure: National disgrace

The United Right party reacted to Prime Minister Netanyahu's decision to close the Temple Mount to Jewish visitors on Tisha B'Av. "Netanyahu's decision to close the Temple Mount is a national disgrace. The mount is the most sacred place for the Jewish people…

bubmagAugust 11, 2019

The Queen

Queen ‘Dismayed’ by Politicians’ ‘Inability to Govern’ as MPs Seek to Drag Her Into Brexit – Reports

The British monarch's alleged remarks were revealed by a UK media outlet amid reports that Labour MPs and Tory rebels are planning to "drag" the Queen into the Brexit saga if newly-elected Prime Minister Boris Johnson refuses to resign as a result of a hypoth…

bubmagAugust 11, 2019

Chinese Economy

Volatility in China’s yuan due to escalating U.S. trade friction: PBOC official – Investing.com

YICHUN, China/ SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Volatility in China's yuan since August is a normal market reaction to escalating trade frictions stoked by the United States and was caused, to some extent, by Washington's decision to raise tariffs, a senior Chinese centr…

bubmagAugust 11, 2019

Nuclear Disarmament

Kim’s new powers: North Korea boosts leader’s rising status

There's no question that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is in full control of his nation. But a recent change to the way he's being formally described in the North Korean Constitution may allow him even more diplomatic leverage as he steps with increasing co…

bubmagAugust 11, 2019

To Take Down Trump, Take to the Streets

To Take Down Trump, Take to the Streets

North Korea boosts Kim’s rising status as global statesman

Why Do Some People Think the Human Soul Weighs 21 Grams?

Gordon Brown attacks John McDonnell over Scottish independence, saying Labour risks falling into ‘nationalist trap’

Don’t blame video games for El Paso, Dayton shootings. Leaders like Trump must face facts.

United Right on Temple Mount closure: National disgrace

Queen ‘Dismayed’ by Politicians’ ‘Inability to Govern’ as MPs Seek to Drag Her Into Brexit – Reports

Volatility in China’s yuan due to escalating U.S. trade friction: PBOC official – Investing.com

Kim’s new powers: North Korea boosts leader’s rising status

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