For over two decades, Europe has seen a rising tide of racism and xenophobia threatening to engulf its politics. Increasingly since 9/11, this has become particularized in the form of Islamophobia, coupled with an ideological anti-Semitism propagated by neo-Nazi parties. Since 1984, the political expression of this social disease has been the growth of neo-fascist and far-right parties; the two have fed off each other. Yet, to a degree, it has been held in check by the "historic memory" of the horrors of Hitler's Germany. However, this has begun to change, as recent events have triggered the perception that Christendom is at war with the Dar al Islam, allowing far-right parties to claim a popular resonance and repackage themselves in a way that jettisons much of their historical baggage.
In June 2004, 732 Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) were elected by 350 million voters in what was one of the world's largest-ever elections. What was the outcome? Parties of power were punished across the continent, except the winners were often not their traditional opponents from the left and right, but right populist parties. In these elections, 25 MEPs from ten neo-Nazi and extreme right-wing parties across seven member States, including three of the recent accession States, were elected to the European Parliament. They were joined by dozens more MEPs who share the rhetoric if not the underpinning ideology. This threatens to further intensify the discrimination against the 12 million to 14 million third-country nationals and the 4 million black Europeans living in the European Union (EU) who already face the threat of physical violence, daily discrimination and verbal harassment--a second-class status with third-class treatment. Following Europe's enlargement into the former Soviet Empire, the far right have new victims in the millions of Roma.
The EU insists on the inclusion of equal rights in the law of all new member States. Yet its practice is threatened by the seductive appeal of the new right-wing parties' innumerate policies on lower taxes and higher public services, while their narrow nationalism strikes a chord with areas of the general public, drip-fed on a tabloid diet of xenophobia. Before the election, the political and media climates were certainly in the new right's favour. For example, the Belgian Vlaams Blok, France's Front National (FN), the Italian Alleanza Nazionale, and the British National Party (BNP) had all performed well at recent local and regional elections, bettering political predictions and in some cases their own expectations. In Europe, the press enjoyed a feeding frenzy with the supposed threat of a torrent of economic immigration as a result of the EU enlargement that in reality turned out to be barely a trickle. However, this factoid--something believed but not actually true--had enabled the far right and the new right to stoke up the public fear and reap the benefits, while minority groups were libelled, assaulted and fearful.
In Britain, the result was that the climate created by the tabloid press and the neo-fascist BNP rhetoric combined to collude with the racist, anti-Semitic, homophobic and Little Englanders of the United Kingdom Independence Party (UKIP). The historical baggage of the BNP and its leadership, with its neo-Nazi connections, was just too heavy to be countenanced by most voters. Instead, it was UKIP that stole the BNP thunder and the Tory's glory. They targeted the tabloids and garnered a support that is reflected in the final vote: BNP got 4.9 per cent of the national vote, while UKIP recorded 16.1 per cent (more than the British Liberal Democrats) and 11 seats. UKIP is packaged in Tory colours, but inside it is a "BNP-Lite" party with policies on immigrants, Europe and trade unions that are barely distinguishable. As one leading light of UKIP theologically put it at their 2003 Conference, "a pact with the trade unions is a pact with the devil". The same is true elsewhere.
Across the Channel, Jean-Marie Le Pen's Front National was fighting its own internal battle over its leadership succession and direction in the run-up to elections. Le Pen intends the next leader to be his "right reformist" daughter, Marine, rather than his current "national revolutionary" deputy, Bruno Gollnisch. Marine is willing to dump the FN ideology in order to break out from their electoral ghetto and expand beyond the 20 per cent of the French electorate already willing to vote extreme right. This year's result was a victory for Le Pen, with the FN improving their standing, coming fourth behind the Socialists and the two Conservative parties. Seven MEPs from FN were elected, compared to five in the previous Parliament, on a reduced number of French seats and with a new less favourable electoral system.
In Italy, Gianfranco Fini's Alleanza Nazionale, an avowedly neo-fascism party a decade ago but now a right populist party and a key component of the Government, maintained its strong support despite the fall in support for Berlusconi's Forza Italia, while the overtly fascist Alternativa Sociale of Alessandra Mussolini (Benito Mussolini's granddaughter) won just a single seat. Among the new member States, Poland saw far-right, ultra-nationalist parties triumph, with the Liga Polskich Rodzin (Polish League of Families), Prawo i Sprawiedliwosc (Law and Order) and Samoobrona (Self Defence) recording worrying high votes. Elsewhere, the former Soviet colony countries saw similar if less spectacular results, with xenophobes out-polling internationalist parties. Yet, it was not entirely one-way traffic. In some member States, the populist right were disappointed. Euro-sceptics lost two thirds of their seats in Denmark, and the anti-immigration Lijst Pim Fortuyn, which had a desert blowing after the assassination of its leader two years ago, came in a resounding ninth in Holland. In Austria, the extreme right-wing Freedom Party of Jorg Haider crashed, from six seats to just one in the European Parliament. In all of these countries, mainstream parties have embraced the anti-immigration rhetoric of the new right.
Across the whole of the EU, sceptics and xenophobes dressed in sheep's clothing made ground at the expense of those openly proud right-wing extremists. It was only in Belgium that the still unreconstructed, neo-fascist Vlaams Blok continued to advance at the expense of all other parties without publicly diluting its message. "Fascist-Lite" out-polls fascist right. Yet, these new populist fellow-travelling parties are as dangerous, if not more so, as their neo-fascist counterparts. To a degree, the electorate is still inoculated against the political and ideological heirs of Hitler. This is not the case with those who can hide their antecedents through repackaging or reinvention. The less the public face banalization of racism, the more the growth of race-hate music in the unsavoury shadows of Europe. Bands like "No Remorse", short for "no remorse for the Holocaust", and their ilk produce albums called "Barbeque in Rostock", which celebrates the petrol bombing of immigrant housing in that German city.
Yet, there are countervailing forces. The EU has been trying to create a Europe that embraces the principles of dignity, freedoms, equality, solidarity, citizens' rights and justice. As part of this, it signed in December 2000 the Charter of Fundamental Rights. For the first time in the Union's history, this set out the range of civil, political, economic and social rights of both European citizens and residents in a single text. The EU has also played a key role on international stage. It helped broker a deal, under the auspices of the new EU Commissioner for Development, Louis Michel, at the Third UN World Conference Against Racism in Durban in 2001. Despite a United States walkout, a final declaration was agreed.
Internally, the EU has tried to isolate the extreme-right. It established the EU Monitoring Centre on Racism, Xenophobia and Anti-Semitism in Vienna to track their advance and look at how best to tackle them. In 2001, following the formation of an Austrian Government coalition that included for the first time the extreme-right Freedom Party, MEPs voted to impose diplomatic sanctions. These were only to be lifted if it was shown, following an investigation, that its new government was not violating article 13, on non-discrimination, of the 1997 Amsterdam Treaty. The threat was real. Haider, in power in the province of Carithia, had demonstrated through word and deed his commitment to exclude from civil society those who he considered were "not proper" Austrians, with the abolition of all special measures for indigenous Slovene-speaking minority. Twelve months later, sanctions were lifted as an independent report showed that the Freedom Party was not being allowed to transpose provincial discrimination onto the national stage.
There have been other attempts to combat the growth of racism. Organizations like the European Network Against Racism, which act as a contact point for anti-racism non-governmental organizations, are funded by the EU. Equally, European legislation means each member State has its own commission for racial equality. However, the influence of these organizations is dependent on political will at the government level.
As post-war generations succeed each other, the lessons of the Second World War have slowly slipped into the history books. The forgetting has started. Le Pen intones, "3 million immigrants, 3 million unemployed, 3 million immigrants too many", an echo of the Austrian Nazi slogan of the 1930s: "400,000 Jews, 400,000 unemployed, 400,000 Jews too many". The question is whether the emergence of these new-right populist parties will legitimize the transformation of a rising racism and xenophobia into a day-to-day political programme. The creation of such a poisonous environment of hate and despair in Europe's towns and cities will augur ill for the future of Europe.
Currently, there is a racial attack or incident every three minutes in the EU. Will the ongoing transformation from fascist-right to fascist-lite see that rate rise alongside their continued electoral success? Or will those in Europe, increasingly seduced by this new right, finally have the wool pulled from over their eyes and see them for what they really are: narrow vicious nationalists that threaten Europe's standing in an increasingly global world?
Glyn Ford has been a Labour Member of the European Parliament since 1984, a member of the International Trade Committee, and a substitute on the Foreign Affairs and External Relations Committee. From 1989 to 1993, he was the leader of the European Parliamentary Labour Party (EPLP) and a member of its National Executive Committee. Between 1984 and 1986, he was the Chair of the Parliament's Committee of Inquiry into the Rise of Racism and Fascism.
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LONDON (CBS.MW) - A broker downgrade on Boeing appeared to outweigh reports of a contract worth $6 billion, at least in the early going as shares of the aircraft maker eased in pre-open dealings.
Dealers said a cut from Deutsche Bank on Boeing
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Former Colts punter Pat McAfee brings much-needed kick to WWE’s announcing
When you’re one of the best punters to ever step foot onto an NFL field, it’s tough to imagine having more success when the time comes to hang up your cleats and pick a new career.
Surprisingly (or unsurprisingly, depending on who you ask), former Indianapolis Colts punter Pat McAfee has done just that in life after football.
Ever since he retired early to enter the media world, McAfee has turned into “King Midas,” turning everything he touches into gold.
He hosts “The Pat McAfee Show” every weekday, and landed exclusive interviews with Green Bay Packers star Aaron Rodgers throughout the quarterback’s MVP season in 2020.
He has dabbled in the world of commentating for football games on ESPN and FOX, both at the collegiate level and for NFL broadcasts.
But, perhaps his most impressive venture has nothing to do with the sport he actually played professionally.
Instead, his recent success has come as the result of a wrestling ring.
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McAfee has had a large presence on WWE programming over the years, beginning in an analyst role before eventually showcasing his in-ring abilities in a rivalry with Adam Cole in NXT.
He parlayed that into the ultimate career opportunity, earning a seat at the announcer’s table for WWE’s Friday Night SmackDown on FOX.
The man who makes magic on the microphone did just that from the get-go in his new role, and his chemistry with longtime WWE play-by-play man Michael Cole was instantly off the charts.
He seemed to outshine Cole’s former partners, like Corey Graves, JBL, Jerry “The King” Lawler and more, with an authentic, almost fan-esque approach to the gig.
Within weeks, McAfee proved to be the boost that WWE’s announcing desperately needed.
While that thought was (and is) shared widely by fans who watch WWE’s weekly programming, arguably the most important opinion comes from the man who has been on the mic for many of WWE’s biggest moments over the last two decades.
“I’ve read a lot about this online as well but it’s absolutely true: you’ve completely revitalized my career,” Michael Cole told McAfee on the latter’s show in July of 2021. “I’ve been doing this for almost 25 years now. and I’ve seen and been a part of everything in WWE. You go through different partners and everybody that I’ve worked with has been great. They all brought a different style to the product. JBL, unbelievable partner, Corey Graves, incredible talent, but you’re different than all of those guys.”
“Not that they’re not fans, but you’re a true fan and you bring that enthusiasm to the product,” Cole continued. “Seeing how you’ve been acting over the past couple of months has really revitalized what I do.”
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McAfee’s explanation of how his fandom plays into his performances explained the situation perfectly. His busy schedule prevents him from being in the loop for every detail, which allows for a more natural reaction from a diehard wrestling fan who happens to be at the announcer’s table.
“I think it has been quite a benefit for me not to know what’s going on,” McAfee said. “I just think my natural reactions, calling as if, I think has been very cool.”
“We’ve got Michael Cole right next to me,” McAfee continued. “Anything I say, he will save me.”
The duo received loads of praise for their respective calls of John Cena’s monumental return at the Money in the Bank pay-per-view in July.
In the span of just a few seconds, Cole showcased arguably the most emotion for a return in years, and McAfee peppered in a quick joke related to Cena’s “You Can’t See Me” catchphrase.
“Watching him mark out to that moment in front of fans again, watching him hit a groove almost, was awesome,” McAfee said.
A day after that event, Cole explained the extra effort that goes into matching McAfee’s endless energy on the mic, and repeated the sentiment that the former Colts punter had reignited the WWE legend’s career.
“I realize that I have to step up my game to keep up with what you’re doing from an enthusiastic standpoint, and that’s what I’m trying to do,” Cole told McAfee. “It’s been a lot of fun for me and it’s been really different, and I just want to thank you for breathing some life into this old body again.”
For years, WWE has struggled to match the success, from an announcing standpoint, that the company achieved with the respective teams of Jim Ross and Jerry “The King” Lawler, and Michael Cole and Tazz.
The company inched closer to that era with the addition of Corey Graves to the fray, but quickly overdid it by plugging Graves into any holes they needed him to fill.
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Adding McAfee provides a fresh voice at a pivotal time in WWE’s programming, and seems to have given SmackDown a big jolt as the show continues on FOX on Friday nights.
And, if announcing for SmackDown doesn’t cut it for the former NFL star, then there’s no doubt that McAfee would bring that same energy and success to his next endeavor, as well.
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A staff specialist in obstetrics and gynaecology who “promotes a culture of true respect” has claimed Sunshine Coast’s top health award.
Professor Ted Weaver was presented with the Dr H. H. (Barny) Moy Patient Centred Care Award at Sunshine Coast Health’s annual staff awards at Maroochy RSL.
Several of SCH’s most dedicated and outstanding staff were recognised at the event for their commitment to excellent healthcare for local patients.
Sunshine Coast Health chief executive Dr Peter Gillies praised Professor Weaver for his efforts.
“I am pleased to see this honour go to Professor Weaver, in acknowledgment of his ongoing contributions to growing quality, safe and woman-centred care,” he said.
“With almost 40 years of experience, he continues to always put people at the focus of his work and promotes a culture of true respect and collaboration between clinicians and the women they provide care for.
“In nominating Professor Weaver for this award, his colleagues acknowledged him as a highly regarded leader who supports and enables students and colleagues from all disciplines to drive positive, innovating change, to continually improve care delivery.”
Professor Weaver said he was honoured to receive the award.
“I am so thrilled to have received this special recognition, and I am humbled that my hard-working and equally dedicated colleagues went to the effort of nominating me,” he said.
Other outstanding staff were acknowledged for excellence, as well as Sunshine Coast Health’s key values of innovation, accountability, compassion, and integrity.
The awards celebrated outstanding work in various fields, including medical, midwifery, allied health, nursing, administration, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health and volunteering.
Dr Gillies congratulated nominees and winners.
“We were pleased to see so many people peer nominated for these awards,” he said.
“We were overwhelmed with how much our staff, volunteers and consumer representatives have achieved,” he said.
Sunshine Coast Health 2023 staff awards
- Integrity Award – Steve Alizzi, Co-ordinator Medical Imaging Assistants
- Compassion Award – Caitlin Coppock, Clinical Investigations team
- Accountability Award – Amy Carey, Director of Nursing at Caloundra Health Service
- Innovation Award – Helen Sheahan, Director of Podiatry at SCUH
- Volunteer of the Year Award – Brenda Riddell
- Matty Hempstalk Consumer Representative of the Year Award – Lesley McGee
- Gallangoor Ngin Award – Genevieve Levitt, Clinical Midwife at SCUH
- Dr H. H. (Barny) Moy Patient Centred Care Award – Professor Ted Weaver OAM
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In 1924, playwright Noel Coward wrote Easy Virtue. In 1928, a young Alfred Hitchcock adapted it as a silent film. Now filmmaker Stephan Elliott (The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert) has brought this comedy of manners to a modern audience.
Elliott’s take on the story takes place in 1928. Jessica Biel plays Larita, an American and the first female racecar driver with a hidden past who has married a young British man. John (Ben Barnes). He brings his new fiancé to the country to meet his stuffy British family where the clashing begins instantly. Specifically it is John’s mom, Mrs. Whittaker (Kristin Scott Thomas), who instantly hates Larita and does nothing to hide this, so Larita and Mrs. Whittaker go head to head to try and prove who’s the more important woman in John’s wife.
John’s sisters waffle on their feelings for Larita, going from loving her to hating her rather quickly. It is only John’s father, Col. Jim Whittaker (Colin Firth), a crushed beaten man who seems to have given up on life, who takes a liking to Larita that never falters. As the story progresses tempers between Larita and Mrs. Whittaker build to a head and Larita and John must decided if they really are meant to be together.
This is a pretty entertaining film that just seems to miss being great. Elliott definitely has a unique eye for the lens that gives this film a great cinematic look. He seems to have a love of mirrors here uses reflection in many shots often to a very visually interesting results. Elliott also brings his own sensibility to Cowards play adding more humor to the story and giving it a more modern feel even though it is set in the ’20s.
Colin Firth shines in this role as the beaten patriarch. He’s scruffy and disgruntled and is complete over of the stuffiness of his wife and daughters. Every time he’s on screen you can’t help but smile.
Basically it all comes down to Biel as to why this film never really rises to the level it should. That’s not to say she is bad here. Honestly, this is probably Biel’s best performance. But Larita is such a strong interesting character that any actress would excel in the role. However, Biel just isn’t that strong an actress and regardless that she brings her A game here, it’s just not enough.
The other problem with Easy Virtue is that John is such a worthless undeveloped character that it’s hard to see why Larita would have fallen in love with him in the fist place.
Regardless of these two issues, this is still a very entertaining film. Firth is a pure joy to watch her and the ending is fantastic and makes it all worth watching.
The film is presented in 2.35:1 anamorphic widescreen and 5.1 Dolby Digital surround sound. This film has a fantastic cinematic look and is very pretty to look at. The transfer looks and sounds great.
Commentary with director Stephan Elliott and writer Sheridan Jobbins: This is an okay commentary. Elliott has a vibrant personality that makes him a joy to listen to. He has humorous anecdotes about the making of the film and about his time with the cast that are actually interesting. I’ve heard a lot of really crappy commentaries in my time, this isn’t one of them.
Deleted Scenes: (5 min.) Typical deleted scenes. They don’t really add anything to the story and it makes sense why they’re cut.
Blooper Reel: (9 min.) This is a really funny Reel. The best is Firth and Barnes reenacting an Eddie Izzard sketch in the library. Hilarious!
New York Premiere Featurette: (6 min.) Interviews with the cast and director and the premiere of the film. This is okay, don’t really know what else to say about it.
This isn’t a great film, but it’s a fun one and is worth watching even if you hate period films like I do. Elliott admits to hating period films too and does everything he can to make this enjoyable. Firth delivers a superb performance and while Biel doesn’t quite pull off Larita as well as she should have, this is probably her best role. And if you’re a fan of Barnes from Stardust or the Narnia films, then it’s fun to see him in this non-fantasy role.
Sony Pictures Classics presents Easy Virtue. Directed by Stephan Elliott. Written by Sheridan Jobbins. Based on a play by Noel Coward. Starring Jessica Biel, Ben Barnes, Colin Firth and Kristin Scott Thomas. Running time: 96 minutes. Rated PG-13 for sexual content, brief partial nudity and smoking throughout. Released on DVD: September 15, 2009. Available at Amazon.com.
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Robots now becoming bees! robotic bees for pollination helps in Farm automation. We all know about pollination actually done by bees, insects, flies, wind, and self-pollination by plants themselves. But now pollination is done even by robots also.
Is this is really true? Let’s know about it.
The world’s largest retailer Walmart US-based company has filed a patent for drone pollination relating to farm automation.
Now robotic bees would pollinate grains or crops just like real insects that fertilize crops.
Uses of Walmart robotic bees for pollination:-
This Walmart robotic bees for pollination drone technology helps to identify the crop-damaging pests and then dispense insecticides on the living creatures.The use of drones carrying pollen dispensers to successfully pollinate crops like good pollinators do.
Walmart company patent filings suggest that it may see a future where farmers use its drones to not only spot crop problems but selectively apply chemicals or even disperse pollen to bring shoppers the freshest and cheapest food possible.
In U.S. agriculture, drones are most often used to survey farms that can span hundreds of acres. The devices fly above fields and take photos that help growers estimate the size of upcoming harvests or identify problems, such as weed infestations and nutrient deficiencies.
Groceries make up 56 percent of the company’s total revenue and Walmart may see drone technology as one way to get food from farms to store shelves faster and more cheaply to compete with Amazon.com Inc.
This drone technology using robotic bees aims to prevent damage to crops, control pest attacks on farms and cross-pollinate plants.
Walmart has also worked with suppliers to reduce the amount of fertilizer used to grow crops because it can pollute the environment.
By using this Walmart drone technology, it absolutely applies pesticides rather than spraying entire fields can benefit the environment and save money for farmers. Thus farmers can prevent these problems and control pests by using this efficient Walmart drone technology.


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The month of Ramadan has ended. Friday is the celebration of its end called Eid al-Fitr. Eid is a joyous holiday celebrated by Muslims all around the world.
During Ramadan, Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset as a way of exercising restraint and getting closer to Allah. This time also allows Muslims to reflect, deepen their faith, and give to their community. Participants abstain from not only food and drink but all vices as well as all sins. This is the month to strive to be the best Muslim you can be. The month is significant because it is considered the month that the Quran was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad.
Black Muslims specifically always show up and show out for Eid al-Fitr! Every year on Twitter you can find Black Muslims posting their Eid drip under the hashtag #BlackOutEid. This was started to give visibility to the community of Black Muslims around the world.
Women in that community typically fight a little harder for respect due to the fact that they are two minorities and are part of a religion still faces many stereotypes in America. Luckily there are women out there who are willing to show that they are more than the boxes society put them in. They show that they too, live a very normal life and look good while doing it!
Here are a few Black women Muslim content creators you should follow.
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Aysha Arun is a Black Muslim content creator focused on beauty and lifestyle. She is based out of Los Angeles. If you are a skincare lover, then she is definitely worth a follow. She gives great tips on how to beat your face, take care of your skin and she even gives you modest clothing inspiration in her everyday videos.
Osob Mohamud is yet another Black Muslim content creator who serves look after look. Need outfit inspo for Eid? Osob has got you covered! She does not shy away from bright colors to match her very bright personality. Not only does she share beauty tips but she also gives followers a look into her personal life, her family and more!
Yasmine Simone is a beauty influencer who may possibly have the clearest skin that many have ever seen. She makes it very clear that her skincare routine is a part of how she loves herself. She is also one to show us more than just beauty but about her personal life as well.
Zainab Hassan is a British influencer who is making her mark on the world and definitely deserves a follow this Eid. Not only is she deep into the beauty world but she also is an advocate for Black Muslims worldwide. In an interview with BBC, she discusses her hopes for a future of acceptance amongst all Muslims, no matter where they come from or what they look like. “We can all exist together without stripping us of our identity. Our black identity doesn’t have to go, nor does being Muslim.”

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A Canadian parliament committee has recommended the government repatriate Canadians from Islamic State (IS) camps in northeast Syria.
The Canadian House of Commons’ Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs released a report on June 9 about children’s rights during the COVID-19 pandemic. The committee noted there are 45 Canadian citizens being held in al-Hol and Roj camps in northeast Syria, where the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) keeps IS-affiliated detainees. The group of Canadians consists of eight men, 13 women and 24 children, most of whom are under the age of 6.
The committee issued several recommendations regarding the detained Canadians, including that “the Government of Canada pursue all options possible to repatriate the Canadian children detained in al-Hol and Roj camps in northeast Syria.” They also recommended that “the Government of Canada make every effort to provide consular services to all Canadians detained in northeast Syria” and that Ottawa should use diplomacy to “advocate for unhindered humanitarian access in all situations where children are affected by armed conflict and displacement, including in Syria,” according to the report.
The committee cited the well-documented poor and dangerous living conditions in the camps.
IS lost its final territory in northeast Syria in 2019 to the SDF, which was backed by a US-led coalition. Thousands of Iraqis and Syrians, mostly women and children, who were living in IS territory now live in SDF-run camps like al-Hol. There are also foreigners from North America, Europe, Asia and elsewhere living there. Northeast Syrian authorities have repeatedly called on foreign governments to take back their citizens from the camps, and some have. In March, Belgium repatriated some women and children from al-Hol. Uzbekistan did the same in April.
Repatriations to Canada have been limited. In March, a 4-year-old Canadian girl was repatriated from a northeast Syrian camp, but her mother was left behind. The Canadian government provided consular assistance to the girl but did not arrange her exit. Canadian officials also repatriated a 5-year-old Canadian girl last October. Other Canadians have tried unsuccessfully to get their families out.

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The Masters is now less than a week away and, for many, that will hopefully help usher in Spring and the golf season. Inclement weather has been the story across the country and has really limited the number of rounds played for most avid golfers so far this season. Safe to say, this year more than most, we'll all be looking forward to the green jacket and Amen Corner, the azaleas and dogwoods and the beauty and drama of the season's first major championship.
So we want to know, have you ever attended the Masters in person? If so, tell us about your experience. Favorite memory, shot you remember, favorite hole and unique memories that defined your visit. Did you see the pros skipping balls off the pond at #16 during the practice
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According to recent research, it has been found out that the use of coconut oil as a treatment strategy for xerostomia post- head and neck cancer (HNC) radiation is feasible, inexpensive, and safe, as published in the International Journal of Otolaryngology.
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- Twelve patients (41.4%) continued coconut oil use beyond the advised period.
- There was no statistically significant difference in XeQOLS scores pre- and post-treatment.
- There were no adverse events during the study period.
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This year we commemorate the 25th anniversary of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda which claimed more than one million lives.
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Julia Viebach's Traces of the Past exhibition was launched at the Pitt Rivers museum on 29th June 2019.
The objects on display materialise the everyday of the past: laughter, togetherness and precious family moments full of joy. Through the objects, survivors also recount inhumane acts of violence, the failure of humanity and how worlds broke apart.
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Traces of the Past encourages us all to foster empathy towards the “distant” suffering of those often perceived as “others”. We invite you to listen to and learn from survivors’ accounts and to acknowledge their resilience, strength and creativity in rebuilding their lives here in the UK. This invitation comes at a time of heightened xenophobia and rising right-wing populism at
our doorstep. We encourage you to join survivors to advocate that genocide should never happen again, near or far.
Traces of the Past is situated within the ‘Bearing Witness – Kwibuka25’ project funded by the Public Engagement with Research Seed Fund. It is based on Dr Julia Viebach’s (African Studies Centre/Faculty of Law, University of Oxford) research on memory and justice in Rwanda and her ongoing project on Rwandan diaspora commemoration in the UK which draws on
oral history methodology, artwork and community curation. The display has been curated in consultation with Rwandan community members living in the UK, led by Dr Julia Viebach with Jozie Kettle (Pitt Rivers Museum).
Partners: National Association of Rwandese Communities in the UK and the Rwandese Community in Oxford.
The Pitt Rivers Museum is committed to being a space in which people with varied lived experiences can find a platform to speak and present from their own perspectives, the stories that are most important to them and that have the power to bring people together. Traces of the Past is a vital part of this work.
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Milk Container (Icyansi)
Victim: Augustin Ndayambaje (father)
Lender: Caritas Umulisa
Location: Rutobwe, Muhanga
‘Augustin Ndayambaje was killed during the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. His remains were never found. The object “Icyansi” is a milk preservation container. Augustin was a
farmer and loved his cows. He believed that milk is more important than food and therefore essential in people’s lives especially in that of children.’
Text by Caritas Umulisa, Oxford.
Victims: Angelique Ishimwe,
Alida Uwamahoro, Laurence (friends)
Lender: Angelique Ndamukunda
‘The drum, “ingoma” reminds me of my 3 best friends at secondary school that I lost. We were always together until 6 April 1994, which is the last day, I saw them. They introduced me to a traditional dance class. I liked dancing to traditional songs but didn’t know how to dance. Ingoma reminds me that they teased and told me to just follow the drum rhythm. Even when we were in class or during breaks, they used to play that drum rhythm. I miss them very much.’
Text by Angelique Ndamukunda, Oxford.
Victims: Bernard Gasigwa and
Marie Mukabugingo (parents),
Peter Munyurabahizi (brother)
Lender: Appolinaire Kageruka
‘The batteries helped me to survive. The radio was the only way to get information on roadblocks and military movements during the Genocide. To save the batteries I took them out each time after I listened to the radio. They are something tangible that remind me of how I survived. My parents Bernard and Marie and my brother Peter were laid to rest at the Nyarubuye memorial which my brother helped to build. It is a special place to me. I named my son Bernard to never forget my dad.’
Appolinaire Kageruka, Coventry.
Mancala Board Game (Igisoro game)
Victims: a father and siblings
Lender: Marie Chantal Uwamahoro
‘Igisoro reminds me of my childhood with my family. Growing up in a family of 8 children, we used to gather outside in the compound and play board games. The most popular one was Igisoro -a two game players and we would take turns and the rest of us would watch or play cards. We would also be listening to the afternoon music on the local radio. Igisoro brings some memories of watching my father and mother playing games with my siblings and having some laughters. The game reminds me of what I once had and lost, my brothers, sisters and a father. I can only remember my loved ones through memories by looking at what used to bring us together as a family.’
Text by Marie Chantal Uwamahoro, Bedford.
Victims: Rose Mukakarimijabo (mother),
Joseph Gatare and Bashire Pierre Niyoyita (brothers)
Lender: Webare (nickname)
Location: Kibungo, Birenga
‘If I had something it would be flowers. I took care of the roses in our garden. And my mother’s name was Rose. She was an incredible mother who never got angry with us children. My brother Joseph used to look after me. Bashire was very social and made us laugh. He was a comedian. We siblings never fought and life before the Genocide was full of fun. My mother Rose was my friend, my everything.’
Victims: Tensiya Eliphaz (father),
Charles Ukulikiyimfura and
Dani Harelimana (brothers),
Odette Nyirahabimana (niece)
Lender: Sophie Masereka
Location: Nyakabanda, Kigali
‘The bible belonged to my father who was a pastor. He was killed in 1994 alongside two of my brothers and my niece. The bible is the last blessing my father gave to my mother because he knew that he would never see her again. The bible went on a long journey and saved many lives along the way including that of my mother. It is a precious object to me, full of wisdom. It is the only object left from before the Genocide.’
Sophie Masereka, London.
Sewing Machine (in film)
Victims: Gabriel (father) and
Lender: Jean Kayigamba
Location: Kigoma – Musange Commune,
‘My late dad was a local businessman. He was a skilled tailor for ladies’ garments of all kinds. His business included selling special ladies’ garments locally known as “ibikoyi” (from African kikoy fabric). He sewed them using a sewing machine of exactly the same make SINGER. This was a profitable business because the people loved the garments. It generated extra income which helped him to sustain us as family and to pay for my high school tuition fees. I will never forget him.’
Text by Jean Kayigamba, Oxford.
Traces of the Past was financially supported by the Pitt Rivers Museum, the African Studies Centre in Oxford’s School of Global and Area Studies, and the John Fell Oxford University Press Research Fund.


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What makes President Obama think Iran is a trustworthy nation, worth negotiating with? Why ease sanctions when the country has treated the deal it’s just signed with the West with such disdain?
Iran will pursue construction at the Arak heavy-water reactor, Foreign Minister Mohammed Javad Zarif was quoted as saying on Wednesday, despite a deal with world powers to shelve a project they fear could yield plutonium for atomic bombs.
France, one of the six powers that negotiated Sunday’s landmark initial accord with Iran to curb its disputed nuclear program, said in response to Zarif’s statement that Tehran had to stick to what was agreed in the Geneva talks.
The uncompleted research reactor emerged as one of several big stumbling blocks in the marathon negotiations, in which Iran agreed to restrain its atomic activities for six months in return for limited sanctions relief. The agreement is intended to buy time for talks on a final settlement of the dispute.
The President, busy pardoning two turkeys at the White House, did not release a statement on the Iranians violating an agreement that isn’t yet a week old. There’s no clear indication as to what, if anything, the White House can do.


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When we look at the history of American foreign policy decisions, it's impossible to stick with only ten instances that pushed the envelope. Military operations are always bold and daunting considering the fact that lives will be at stake. For this compilation however, we focus on diplomatic episodes since the American Revolution. Without further adieu here are ten bold decisions in American foreign policy.
1. The Cuban Missile Crisis - President John F. Kennedy was faced with Soviet ballistic missiles being deployed in Cuba. Scholars have said that this incident was the closest the Cold War came to an full-scale war. Kennedy and his advisors worked on the best course of action. They went ahead with a blockade, formally "quarantine", of Soviet ships transporting missiles.
2. The Suez Canal Crisis - Israel, France and Great Britain were in conflict with Egypt about the nationalization of the Suez Canal. President Eisenhower demanded a cease fire by placing sanctions on Great Britain and passing a cease-fire resolution in the United Nations.
3. The Monroe Doctrine - This was the declaration by President James Monroe in 1823 that prohibited European intervention in the Americas. Interference in the Americas would be recognized as an act of aggression. The doctrine has influenced America to become what it is today by leading toward expansionism.
4. The League of Nations - After World War I, President Woodrow Wilson's bold plan for international cooperation was outlined in his "Fourteen Points". Although the plan was never ratified by the United States, its ambition laid the groundwork for the United Nations.
5. Containment - This was the prevention of communism from spreading during the Cold War. Whether it be supporting non-communist governments or Although containment was an on-and-off policy, it was solidified by President Ronald Reagan and was maintained until the fall of the Berlin Wall.
6. Relief of Douglas MacArthur - President Harry Truman relieved General Douglas MacArthur of his duty in Korea in 1951. Truman and MacArthur were at odds with regards to a plan to fight the Korean War. This was an unpopular move on Truman's part but the fact that he removed his most favored military officer is indeed a bold move.
7. Global War on Terror - GWoT, as it's shortened, still exists today. We are familiar with Bush's wars in the Middle East, but his decision to expand the War on Terror to Iraq in 2003 was a bold move. Bold does not exactly mean good. The War on Terror sees less support as it did when it began. See its implication everyday and it has shaped the United States role in the Middle East.
8. The Roosevelt Corollary, Big Stick Diplomacy - President Theodore Roosevelt derived his foreign policy approach from the Monroe Doctrine. He made it clear that the United States will intervene in conflicts between European and Latin nations. Some scholars make the connection to interventionist policies that followed the century.
9. The XYZ Affair - President John Adams and French diplomats were at a disagreement with status of their relationship. French leaders ordered American merchant ships to be seized and led to an undeclared naval war known as the Quasi-War. President Adams also declared the Alien and Sedition Acts during this time.
10. The Lend-Lease Act - Before the United States was an active combatant in World War II, President Franklin Roosevelt tried his best to stay out of the war. However, President Roosevelt supplied weapons for the Allies and ended his non-interventionist approach to the war with this act signed in March 1941. Nine months later, the United States would find itself fighting on two fronts on the largest war in history.
There is almost an infinite number of foreign policy decisions that have required politicians to stand strong. Yet, resiliency does not equate to a smart or sound decision. We've seen this in history, where a politician stands by a decision only to face the criticism for a lifetime. These ten events are just scratching the surface on tense and daring episodes of diplomacy.
Which event stands out to you as the boldest American foreign policy move?

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Mount Kurama is a majestic mountain located in the northern part of Kyoto, Japan. Known for its stunning natural beauty and rich cultural history, it has become a popular destination for travelers seeking to immerse themselves in Japanese tradition. With its serene hiking trails, ancient temples, and breathtaking views, Mount Kurama is a must-visit destination for any traveler to Japan.
One of the most anticipated events in Mount Kurama is the Kurama Fire Festival. Held annually on October 22nd, this festival is a celebration of the mountain’s rich cultural history and is an opportunity for visitors to witness a unique and unforgettable experience. The festival features a parade of men dressed in traditional clothing, carrying torches and chanting as they make their way to the Yuki Shrine. As the night falls, the torches are lit, and the festival reaches its climax, with a breathtaking display of fire and light.
Aside from the Kurama Fire Festival, there is much to explore on Mount Kurama. The mountain is home to several ancient temples and shrines, including the Kurama-dera Temple, which dates back to the 8th century. The temple is nestled in the lush greenery of the mountain and offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. Visitors can take a leisurely stroll through the temple grounds and admire the stunning architecture and intricate details of the buildings.
For the adventurous traveler, hiking on Mount Kurama is an absolute must. The mountain offers several hiking trails that lead to breathtaking viewpoints and serene spots in the forest. One of the most popular trails is the Kurama-dera Trail, which takes visitors on a scenic journey through the mountain, passing through ancient forests, hidden waterfalls, and charming villages along the way.
As visitors explore the mountain, they will also have the chance to learn about the local culture and traditions. The mountain is home to several traditional craftsmen, who create intricate works of art using ancient techniques passed down through generations. Visitors can observe these craftsmen at work and even try their hand at creating their own pieces.


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