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Dragan revealed that Coca-Cola is seeking a suitable area in Hanoi to open its fourth factory in Vietnam, adding that the firm also plans to launch another factory in Ho Chi Minh City. . ..…
trump at ffa convention says u.s. will win trade dispute with china
President Donald Trump speaks to media about the shooting at Pittsburgh, ment at the start of his speech at FFA convention Indianapolis, at Indianapolis International Airport, Saturday, Oct 27, 2018.. ..…
bangladesh
Draconian cyber laws and surveillance of media are some of the tools used by the government of Bangladesh to target critics ahead of elections scheduled for January 2019... ..…
women in catholic church call for change
More than half the Church. group of Catholic women shouted outside Vatican on October 3. ..…
synod ends, calling women's inclusion in catholic leadership a “duty
It opens with preface that places the synod's considerations in the context of Luke's of Jesus first meeting with two of his disciples after the resurrection, when Jesus, unrecognized at first, walked with the men as they went from Jerusalem to Emmaus. . ..…
11 shot dead in pittsburgh synagogue, 4 police wounded. suspect
The suspect, described as heavy-set, bearded white male, surrendered and was arrested Pittsburgh, Pa., on Saturday morning.. ..…
phish bring the heat to rosemont night one with grade a
The release equated to arguably one of the most beloved Phish tunes to open a show with “Punch You in the Eye.” ..…
donald trump blames jewish pittsburgh shooting victims for not having
Because the President thinks Tree of Life Synagogue in Squirrel Hill section of Pittsburgh should have had protection.. ..…
pittsburgh shooting update: 11 dead, shooter hospitalized in 'fair'
The gunman started shooting inside third-floor classroom, according to Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. ..…
the new ‘welfare queen’: donald meet ronald, ronald meet donald
The caravan of thousands of immigrants, mostly from Honduras, crossed the bridge and pried open the gate into Mexico and were pushed back by Mexican riot police ... ..…
at least 4 killed, 8 shot by gunman at pittsburgh synagogue
Police report gunman is on the loose after opening fire during Sabbath prayer service inside Tree of Life Congregation Synagogue in Squirrel Hill of Pittsburgh. ..…
suspect in custody after multiple murders at pittsburgh synagogue
All Jews Must die when he walked into Tree of Life Congregation Synagogue in Squirrel Hill of Pittsburgh synagogue and opened fire during Sabbath Service. ..…
why fbi suspects keep attacking americans
“We have to open our hearts and do more to help refugees who are desperate for a home,” he said. ..…
orlando: march for persecuted christians and jews
According to the index of global persecution published by the respected organization Open Doors, of the ten countries in which Christians are intimidated and persecuted most aggressively, nine are Islamic by government or culture. ..…
pittsburgh synagogue gunman identified
Police sources have identified the gunman who murdered 11 people and injured 6 at Pittsburgh Synagogue as Bob Bowers, 46, Pittsburgh native. ..…
race, religious freedom and the politics of belonging
Free and open to the public. Registration required. . This public conversation will explore the complex politics of race and religious freedom in our contemporary moment. . ... Additionally, he is the founding senior pastor of The Open Church, a culturally inclusive congregation in..…
agenda 21 update: more critical evidence from the land of fruits and
Areas affected include agricultural land and “open space,” which, according to VC COLAB Director Jensen, is largely private land. . ..…
jewish organizations respond following shabbat massecre
Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh, J Street, ADL and others respond after gunman kills 11 at Pennsylvania synagogue... ..…
11 people killed at synagogue shooting in pittsburgh during shabbat
On day like today, the door is open, Michael Eisenberg, president of the synagogue, er for Pittsburgh's CBS KDKA.. ..…
author scott horton: time to end the war in afghanistan
He also said they were in “open revolt” against the presidency for “good or ill,” citing President Trump’s desire to get out of Afghanistan and Syria, but being told by his advisers that he had to stay. . ..…
trump prepares plan to close border to central american migrants,
WASHINGTON — Fixated on the migrant caravan moving north through Mexico, President Donald Trump is weighing plan to shut U.S to Central Americans and deny them the opportunity to seek asylum, asserting emergency powers used during the early 2017 travel ban, according to administration officials and people..…
trump's anti-trans memo opens door to escalating state
Trump’s Anti-Trans Memo Opens Door to Escalating State Surveillance . . Trump’s Anti-Trans Memo Opens Door to Escalating State Surveillance . ..…
spotlight: sri lanka in political crisis after president sacks pm -
Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge officially opens to traffic . . Scenery across China on traditional solar term 'First Frost' . . ..…
the apocalypse not now
It was balmy and breezy by Georgia, of the It seemed like the end times, and I had just attended fire and sermon, not perused the mainstream and alternative press. ..…
#metoo brought down more than 200 powerful men. women replaced many of
'I've erred on the side as CEO of being more open about it, like if one of my kids has an appointment, so hopefully it creates an environment where people don't feel like they have to hide that they have obligations to family,' she said. ..…
europe's war on free speech continues
At 6:20 A.M. on Sunday morning, October 23, 1983, a lone, grinning Muslim drove a Mercedes truck through a parking lot, past two Marine guard posts, through an open gate, and into the lobby of the Marine headquarters building in Beirut, where he detonated the equivalent of six tons of explosives. ..…
afghans risk their lives to vote in delayed kandahar poll
Afghans risked their lives to vote in elections in southern Afghanistan on Saturday, after Taliban-claimed killing of powerful police chief delayed the ballot by week.. ..…
sri lanka president sacks prime minister, appoints strongman
Traditionally, Sirisena's Sri Lanka Freedom Party has espoused left-of-center views and opposed liberalization, while Wickremesinghe's United National Party leans right and has championed reforms to open up Sri Lanka's economy.. ..…
britain's grooming gangs: part 3
We have already seen how the new Home Secretary, Sajid Javid, a Muslim of Pakistani origin, took rapid action to open an enquiry into the crimes. ..…
empowering the people - books
Democracy Stories from Long Road to Freedom by Condoleezza Rice begins with the secretary of state's own story, that as the civil rights movement unfolded in Birmingham, Ala., hometown, finally expanded to encompass people like me.. ..…
auckland.scoop.co.nz » new funding opportunity for pasifika and asian
Applications will open on 2 November via NZ On Air’s online application portal, and close on 1 December. ..…
spotlight: un security council divided over stalled syrian political
Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge officially opens to traffic . . Scenery across China on traditional solar term 'First Frost' . . ..…
critic of rakhine state government given six months’ prison term
Critic of Rakhine State government given six months prison term Mizzima Skip to main content.. ..…
why american leaders persist in waging losing wars, by william j.
. > > Open page / First published in TomDispatch, 25 October, 2018 . . . . . ... My senator then added a caveat, suggesting that the military should obey ‘the law of armed conflict’ and that the authorization for the use of military force (AUMF) that Congress hastily approved in the aftermath..…
catholic groups ask for humane treatment of migrants heading for
“As a nation of immigrants, we should welcome those who are escaping violence and persecution with open arms. ..…
new york times’ trauma tourism
in northeast Philadelphia, it did not see diverse and community that has fought against adversity. ..…
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