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Banksy needles France on migrants with Paris mural blitz
AFP, Published on 25/06/2018
» PARIS - The mysterious British street artist Banksy appears to have taken aim at the French government's crackdown on migrants in a series of new murals in Paris.
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Colombia knock Poland out of World Cup
Reuters, Published on 25/06/2018
» KAZAN, Russia: Goals from Yerry Mina, Radamel Falcao and Juan Cuadrado gave Colombia a convincing 3-0 win on Sunday against Poland, who were eliminated from contention at the World Cup before their last Group H match.
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England dare to dream after record win
Published on 25/06/2018
» REPINO, Russia: Sunday's qualification for the last 16 with a game to spare, Harry Kane leading the race for the Golden Boot and a record World Cup win after thrashing Panama 6-1 -- England could not have wished for a better start in Russia.
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Erdogan claims dual victory in Turkey elections
AFP, Published on 25/06/2018
» ISTANBUL: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday declared victory in a tightly-contested presidential election, extending his 15-year grip on power in the face of a revitalised opposition.
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Migrant misery spans worldwide
News, John Lloyd, Published on 25/06/2018
» It's an increasingly hard world for those seeking a better life in richer countries. Immigrants aren't welcome in most states, even where demographic trends reflect the need to expand the labor force to levels able to sustain and support aging populations.
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USA's baffling exit from UN Human Rights Council
News, Published on 25/06/2018
» After threatening to withdraw from the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for some time, finally on June 19, the Trump administration declared its withdrawal. The UNHRC, an international body of 47 states with a rotating membership, is tasked with the protection of human rights and condemning states for violation of human rights. Possibly, even for casual observers of the global politics, this move by Mr Trump's Administration may not spring a surprise. After all, this administration has been isolationist on many pressing global matters and this is just one in that list. However, what this move would achieve is not clear and it does not seem that the US would achieve any of the things that Washington says it would.
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Livestock belongs on table, if we eat meat or not
News, Published on 25/06/2018
» In a world where competition for resources is increasingly fierce, sustainability is often seen in terms of reducing over-consumption. This is especially true when it comes to animal production, with some calling for a worldwide switch to entirely plant-based diets to reduce pressure on the environment.
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Brave fiddler
News, Postbag, Published on 25/06/2018
» Re: "Any fool can criticise and several do", Postscript, June 24.
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Get e-waste under control
News, Editorial, Published on 25/06/2018
» The fast-emerging scandal of the dumping of electronic waste illustrates just how far behind, and how out of touch authorities are in battling corruption. Of course the e-waste story involves flaunting of the law. But it shows just how simple it is to ignore laws, bypass regulations and fool government. The days of furtive corruption involving suitcases full of cash are gone. Some call the new-style corruption more sophisticated but it is actually more thuggish.
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Plugged in to the future
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 25/06/2018
» More drivers are becoming interested in electric vehicles but high prices are keeping them beyond the reach of average consumers, especially in Asia. A lack of charging infrastructure further limits their appeal.
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