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Why is mainstream culture so quiet about climate change?
The Independent 21 Mar 2019
The weather in England has been weird. I got a little burnt sunbathing in February. The snowman in the garden had recently melted. Meanwhile, the news is full of climate change and ecological collapse ... But when I sit down in the evening and flick on the telly, browse the cinema listings, or put on some music, I don’t find the biggest story on earth ... ....
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Another terror attack on India will be 'extremely problematic': US warns Pakistan
International Business Times 21 Mar 2019
The United States on Wednesday (March 20) warned Pakistan on another terror attack on India which would prove to be "extremely problematic" for the country. Apart from warning the country, the US has asked Pakistan to take sustained, verifiable and irreversible action against the perpetrators of terrorism ... 'NEED TO SEE MORE' ... 'CHOICE IS PAKISTAN'S' ... ....
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Qatar asks IAEA to intervene over 'threat' posed by UAE nuclear plant
Dawn 21 Mar 2019
Qatar has called on the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to intervene in a dispute over a $24 billion nuclear power plant which the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is building ... “The United Arab Emirates ... Qatar said regional concerns about nuclear safety will be amplified when the Saudi Arabian civil nuclear programme comes on stream ... ....
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Venezuelan forces detain key aide to opposition leader
San Francisco Chronicle 21 Mar 2019
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuelan security forces detained a key aide to opposition leader Juan Guaido in a raid on his home early Thursday, an opposition lawmaker said. Lawyer Roberto Marrero was taken by intelligence agents in the overnight operation in Caracas, said lawmaker Sergio Vergara, whose nearby residence was also searched ... The U.S ... ....
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US trade negotiators to visit China for talks next week
Lexington Herald-Leader 21 Mar 2019photo: Creative Commons / Kyle Tsui
Republican Senators Defend John McCain’s Legacy as President Trump Goes on the Attack Again
Time Magazine 21 Mar 2019
(WASHINGTON) — Casting aside rare censure from Republican lawmakers, President Donald Trump aimed new blasts of invective at the late John McCain, even claiming credit for the senator’s moving Washington funeral and complaining he was never properly thanked ... One GOP senator called Trump’s remarks “deplorable.” ... Sen ... Sen ... ....
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Hamas violently suppresses Gaza economic protests
The Guardian 21 Mar 2019
Hamas appears to have forcibly suppressed a rare uptick of public dissent in Gaza, beating and arresting scores of people over the past week who were demonstrating against price rises and dire living conditions across the strip ... But following riot police attacks since last week, it was not clear if the strike would go ahead .......
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Cryptocurrency Daily News Bulletin: March 21, 2019
WorldNews.com 21 Mar 2019photo: US DoS / Ron Przysucha
Israeli and U.S. Officials: U.S. Recognition of Israeli Sovereignty over Golan Could Come Next Week
Hamodia 21 Mar 2019
Israeli and U.S. officials say they expect that an announcement on U.S. recognition of Israeli sovereignty over the Golan could come as early as Prime Minister Binyamim Netanyahu’s visit to Washington next week. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because the information had not yet been made public. While U.S ... PrintEmailGmail. ....
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May facing Brexit backlash at home as she heads to Brussels to seek more time
Belfast Telegraph 21 Mar 2019
Theresa May is facing a backlash from MPs as she heads to Brussels to appeal to EU leaders to grant her a delay to Brexit ... But Jeremy Corbyn was also under fire after pulling out of a meeting between Mrs May and opposition party leaders because party defectors who are now members of the Independent Group turned up ... Why, why, why?” ... I agree ... ....
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New populist star emerges from Dutch local elections
The Oklahoman 21 Mar 2019
Advertisement ... "Today, we won the first major battle," Baudet told his party faithful in a jubilant victory speech after Wednesday's vote ... Associated Press ... Managed 24/7 by these editors. apne.ws/APSocial Read more ›. ....
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You’re not really an adult until you hit 30, say scientists
Metro UK 21 Mar 2019
(Picture. Ella Byworth for Metro.co.uk). At what age are you officially a proper adult?. Legally speaking, it’s 18. But if you chat to people in their twenties and beyond you’re likely to find that many don’t feel like actual grown-ups. Scientists suggest that this is because in your twenties, you’re not a full-on adult ... Advertisement. Advertisement ... MORE....
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China's tennis player Zheng loses in opening round at Miami Open
China.dot.org 21 Mar 2019
The Miami Open will end on March 31. Enditem ....
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Jimmy Kimmel to welcome Killers, Kardashians in Las Vegas shows
Las Vegas Review-Journal 21 Mar 2019
The Kardashians and The Killers are joining “Jimmy Kimmel Live” in a couple weeks. Separately. Kimmel’s team has announced the first set of guests for his shows airing from Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood from April 1-5. Kim Kardashian West, Kourtey Kardashian and Khloe Kardashian represent the reality show phenomenon ... ....
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New Zealand Bans Sale Of All Military-Style Weapons
WorldNews.com 21 Mar 2019
Six days after more than 50 people were killed in a white supremacist terror attack in Christchurch, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced on Thursday morning her government would be banning all military-style semi-automatic weapons and assault rifles, according to Radio New Zealand. Ardern also said ... “These aren’t simple areas of law ... ....
