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Lustful Bride

#9100
August 04, 2018, 09:16:55 AM
More scandals surrounding dead Russian journalists, who went to Africa following Russian mercenaries.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/murdered-chasing-mercenaries/ar-BBLtkhf?ocid=spartanntp

Lustful Bride

#9101
August 04, 2018, 05:02:16 PM
Alt Right and Antifa protesters dispersed by Riot police.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/police-move-to-clear-rowdy-protests-in-portland-oregon/ar-BBLttAO?ocid=spartandhp

I have to say I think that this could have gone a lot worse. The police have to come in and show they are still in control. The rule of law must be strong.

RedPhoenix

#9102
August 04, 2018, 08:27:33 PM
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-45072583

Russia detains 60 LGBT rights activists for violating law against "gay propaganda" i.e. anything that says LGBT folks should be treated like human beings, and a ban on the rally which seems like a common thing in Russia sadly.

https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/.premium-jerusalem-s-largest-pride-parade-ever-to-kick-off-under-heavy-security-1.6339690

https://www.timesofisrael.com/thousands-march-in-largest-ever-jerusalem-pride-parade-under-heavy-security/

Meanwhile Jerusalem's largest pride parade ever (20,000+ people) gets police protections due in part to current political tensions (Israel passed a law that restricted gay couple's parenting rights recently - it led to huge protests and strikes - an enabled homophobic factions who counter protested the marches). Jerusalem pride is a fraction of the size of Tel Aviv's which had over a quarter million people in attendance this year, Jerusalem being a much more conservative city. I'm not sure why Jerusalem Pride is in August.

This article has some pictures https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2018/08/03/jerusalem-pride-2018-israel-pictures/
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TheGlyphstone

#9104
August 04, 2018, 09:33:36 PM
Quote from: Skynet on August 04, 2018, 08:34:11 PM
Someone attempted to assassinate Venezuela's President with explosives-laden drones.

Even more so, this was attempted when he was giving a live speech.

Let it never be said that the CIA doesn't keep ahead of the technology curve. ;D

elone

#9105
August 04, 2018, 11:08:51 PM
This should be all over the news, but  .... Violent attack on first vessel, repeated tasering of crew, theft of goods and boat.

https://www.i24news.tv/en/news/international/middle-east/180932-180804-israeli-navy-intercepts-second-gaza-bound-flotilla-ship

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#9106
August 05, 2018, 08:15:07 PM
Huge protests in Bangladesh asking for more safety on the roads, violent government response.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/aug/05/bangladesh-pm-urges-teen-protesters-to-go-home-amid-violence

Government has apparently admitted to shutting and slowing down internet to keep students from organizing. Government has been accused of arming the pro-government students with riot gear and sending in squads of violent thugs that have gouged at least one person's eyes out and committed multiple rapes. Hospital reports treating over a hundred wounds of people consistent with rubber bullets, the government denies using them.

https://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/dhaka/2018/08/05/i-begged-my-attackers-to-stop

At least 20 journalists were attacked for trying to cover what was happening.

https://medium.com/@studentofdhaka/bangladesh-wants-justice-da027e539c8a

A summary article, a lot of very disturbing and violent images/video.
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Lilias

#9107
August 05, 2018, 08:20:09 PM
On a brighter note, women's health is getting a bit of real attention.

https://www.newscientist.com/article/2168705-cause-of-polycystic-ovary-syndrome-discovered-at-last/
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#9108
August 06, 2018, 08:45:58 AM
https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-45083684

Facebook, iTunes and Spotify drop InfoWars
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August 06, 2018, 10:23:41 AM
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#9110
August 06, 2018, 02:11:29 PM
Quote from: RedPhoenix on August 04, 2018, 08:27:33 PM
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-45072583

Russia detains 60 LGBT rights activists for violating law against "gay propaganda" i.e. anything that says LGBT folks should be treated like human beings, and a ban on the rally which seems like a common thing in Russia sadly.

https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/.premium-jerusalem-s-largest-pride-parade-ever-to-kick-off-under-heavy-security-1.6339690

https://www.timesofisrael.com/thousands-march-in-largest-ever-jerusalem-pride-parade-under-heavy-security/

Meanwhile Jerusalem's largest pride parade ever (20,000+ people) gets police protections due in part to current political tensions (Israel passed a law that restricted gay couple's parenting rights recently - it led to huge protests and strikes - an enabled homophobic factions who counter protested the marches). Jerusalem pride is a fraction of the size of Tel Aviv's which had over a quarter million people in attendance this year, Jerusalem being a much more conservative city. I'm not sure why Jerusalem Pride is in August.

This article has some pictures https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2018/08/03/jerusalem-pride-2018-israel-pictures/

I can't edit so I will clarify, a resident Russian has informed me that the law specifically outlaws anything that makes homosexuality seem normal in front of children (so anywhere public).


Quote from: HairyHeretic on August 06, 2018, 08:45:58 AM
https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-45083684

Facebook, iTunes and Spotify drop InfoWars

Some of this makes it seem like it was only certain episodes, or a temporary ban in the case of Facebook. Is it permanent? I can't seem to find anything that actually says so conclusively other than for YouTube.
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#9111
August 06, 2018, 02:35:26 PM
Facebook says that they have been actually removed. 
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#9112
August 06, 2018, 04:37:52 PM
Youtube has followed suit and banned Alex Jones as well
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#9113
August 07, 2018, 03:21:39 AM
Woman claims she's been dating fifteen ghosts and says she and her current spirited buddy are now planning for her to give birth to a ghost  kid.  :D Also, she opines that "ghost pregnancies" of this kind have always existed, they're just not recognized.

"Fifteen ghosts on the Dead Man's Chest - Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum!"

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/weird-news/women-claims-shes-relationship-ghost-13038702

(Actually, the chest in Treasure Island was a small island in the Caribbean (?) called Dead Man's Chest)

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#9114
August 07, 2018, 03:40:39 AM
Quote from: gaggedLouise on August 07, 2018, 03:21:39 AM
(Actually, the chest in Treasure Island was a small island in the Caribbean (?) called Dead Man's Chest)

British Virgin Islands, apparently.  Bit of interesting history there.

http://www.longjohnsilvertrust.co.uk/deadmanschest.php
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#9115
August 07, 2018, 08:30:21 AM

Beorning

#9116
August 07, 2018, 10:58:20 AM
Okay, I have something from over here which I don't have an English-language link for... Still, I'll share, because it really made me jaw drop. It's a small-scale news, regarding one person's experience, but..!

Basically, a pregnant woman (with a difficult pregnancy) wasn't feeling too well. She went to a doctor at a local clinic (public health service, of course), the doctor decided to do an ultrasound of her baby. He did the examination, then turned to the woman and proclaimed:

"Your baby is dead".

Then, he smiled and added:

"... joking! Ha ha!"

Then, he explained the baby's is fine, gave the proper advice etc.

I mean... I don't have words. How *stupid*, how unempathic must a doctor be to make such a joke during an examination???

Have you guys heard of something like that...???

Lilias

#9117
August 07, 2018, 11:15:53 AM
Women can get a lot of shit from male health providers. It's one of the reasons many of us are particular about consulting with female doctors.

In other news, the first female Gurkhas are coming to the British army. This is going to be badassery squared.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/world-asia-44983991/gurkha-women-it-s-my-turn-to-prove-myself
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Beorning

#9118
August 07, 2018, 11:41:42 AM
Quote from: Lilias on August 07, 2018, 11:15:53 AM
Women can get a lot of shit from male health providers. It's one of the reasons many of us are particular about consulting with female doctors.

I honestly don't understand why male doctors could behave in that way... :\

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In other news, the first female Gurkhas are coming to the British army. This is going to be badassery squared.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/world-asia-44983991/gurkha-women-it-s-my-turn-to-prove-myself

So, the Gurkhas are still in existence? How does that work, exactly - there's some sort of deal between the British and Nepalese governments that allow people from Nepal to join British Army?

Lilias

#9119
August 07, 2018, 02:13:01 PM
Quote from: Beorning on August 07, 2018, 11:41:42 AM
So, the Gurkhas are still in existence? How does that work, exactly - there's some sort of deal between the British and Nepalese governments that allow people from Nepal to join British Army?

Post-Indian independence, several Gurkha regiments were transferred to the British Army (while others joined the Indian Army or went on to form the Singapore Gurkha Contingent and the Brunei Gurkha Reserve Unit). There are enough Gurkhas living in Britain to keep the local units going, although the way their settlement rights were treated was a disgrace.
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Lilias

#9121
August 07, 2018, 07:33:06 PM
Quote from: Beorning on August 07, 2018, 03:45:50 PM
Hm. But these women in the video are from Nepal, not UK..?

And...?
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RedPhoenix

#9122
August 07, 2018, 07:34:52 PM
Quote from: Lilias on August 07, 2018, 02:13:01 PM
There are enough Gurkhas living in Britain to keep the local units going, although the way their settlement rights were treated was a disgrace.

I think maybe that word is supposed to be Nepal or India? ^^
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#9123
August 07, 2018, 07:38:42 PM
Quote from: RedPhoenix on August 07, 2018, 07:34:52 PM
I think maybe that word is supposed to be Nepal or India? ^^

Er, no, why should it be? The British regiments don't need to import much of their membership. There are second-gen, even a few third-gen Gurkhas in the UK. One of their units is actually stationed in my town.
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RedPhoenix

#9124
August 07, 2018, 07:46:42 PM
Oh. Wait. I get it. They're joining the British army. :)

But they also recruit from the British population is that what you're saying? :)

That's kinda nifty. I didn't know that! :)
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