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 Aljazeera.com (blog) |
In praise of the AK-47: Russia unveils statue of Mikhail Kalashnikov
Aljazeera.com (blog) Moscow, Russia – On Tuesday, a statue of Mikhail Kalashnikov, the creator of the Kalashnikov rifle, was unveiled in the Russian capital. The monument was commissioned by the Russian Military History Society and was installed in time for the Day of the … Russia unveils monument to Mikhail Kalashnikov, designer of iconic AK-47 rifle |
 Quartz |
A strong earthquake hit off the coast of Japan, about 200 miles from the Fukushima nuclear plant
Quartz A 6.1-magnitude earthquake has hit off the eastern coast of Japan, about 200 miles from the Fukushima power plant, whose meltdown after another quake in 2011 was described as the worst nuclear disaster since the 1986 events in Chernobyl. Prelim M6.1 … Earthquake Rocks Japan Near Fukushima Nuclear Plant Japan Earthquake: Fukushima Braces for Another Possible Tsunami After 6.1-Magnitude Shock 6.1-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off the Coast of Japan |
 Politico |
The Strange Authenticity of Hillary Clinton
Politico By now, you know the news nuggets from Hillary Clinton’s new campaign memoir, What Happened. You know that she blames herself for the most shocking upset in American political history, while indicting (in varying degrees of anger and exasperation) … What Should Have Happened In Hillary Clinton’s Useless Book Hillary’s New — Ever Lengthening — List of Lies Allow me to mansplain ‘manspreading’ to you, because Hillary Clinton didn’t |
 CNN |
Iran’s Rouhani pushes back on Trump
CNN “It will be a great pity if this agreement were destroyed by rogue newcomers to the world of politics,” he added in a clear reference to US President Donald Trump, who addressed the General Assembly the day before and offered scathing criticism of both … Iranian president Rouhani condemns ‘ignorant, absurd, hateful’ Trump speech Iranian president rips into Trump as a ‘rogue newcomer’ to world politics Iran’s leader Hassan Rouhani slams Donald Trump in UN speech … |
 Telegraph.co.uk |
First female statue in Parliament Square looks like she is “hanging out the washing”
Telegraph.co.uk A dogged Suffragist who pushed for more than 40 years to bring women the vote, she is finally to be celebrated with a statue commemorating her considerable achievements, the first on Parliament Square commemorating a woman. So it was with some … Artist unveils design for Parliament Square suffragist statue Parliament Square in London Is Closer to Having First Female Statue Parliament Square To Get Its First Female Statue As Millicent Fawcett Monument Gets Go-Ahead |
 Washington Post |
Here’s why you should pay attention to this weekend’s German election
Washington Post European elections countdown: In this part of our occasional series, we take a look at what is at stake in the upcoming German election. If you’re searching for the opposite of last year’s loud, long and controversial American election, look no further … ‘It’s not over yet,’ Merkel warns supporters before vote Researchers see rise in ‘alt-right’ voices influencing German elections German Chancellor Angela Merkel Appears Set to Win a Fourth Term—but at What Cost? |
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The Russia Investigation Is Zeroing in on Trump’s Actions in Office
Mother Jones Robert Mueller, the special counsel leading the investigation into possible collusion between Donald Trump’s campaign and Russia during the 2016 election, has requested documents from the White House related to the president’s actions since taking office. Robert Mueller’s investigators interviewed Rod Rosenstein as part of Russia probe |
 Chicago Tribune |
Melania Trump condemns bullying — and raises some eyebrows — in her first UN speech
Chicago Tribune President Donald Trump, with first lady Melania Trump, speaks to media as he leaves following his address to the United Nations General Assembly on Sept. 19, 2017 at U.N. headquarters. (Bebeto Matthews / AP). Krissah ThompsonWashington Post. ANALYSIS: Melania Trump takes a step forward Melania Trump condemns bullying at UN luncheon Melania Trump tells UN to “step up” to protect children |
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Daily briefing: Fed ending QE, Iran v Trump and Mexico quake
Financial Times The Federal Reserve will throw its crisis-era stimulus programme into reverse from next month and stick with plans for further rate rises, in a mark of confidence that stagnant inflation is set to bounce back. The US central bank, chaired by Janet … |
 Belfast Newsletter |
Top five boys and girls baby names from 2016
Belfast Newsletter Popular culture continued to influence the top 100 baby name choices in England and Wales last year, while a new favourite emerged for baby girls. Olivia dethroned Amelia to become the most popular name for a girl, while Oliver remained the top name … |