The Taoiseach paid tribute to TG4 as the Irish-language station celebrates its 25th anniversary. The channel, then known as TeilifÃs na Gaeilge, aired on October 31, 1996. Based in Baile na hAbhann, Co Galway, it was renamed TG4 in 1999. In a statement, Micheál Martin said that “over the past …
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Read More »Super Rugby: Anton Segner, the rising German from Tasman, signs a 3-year contract with the Blues
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Read More »Clarksville Vintage’s grand annual Christmas-themed fair will take place on November 6
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Read More »Obituary of Robert McCoy (1929 – 2021) – Mason City, IA
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Read More »German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s farewell speech to the EU: “There is cause for concern”, Europe News & Top Stories
BRUSSELS (BLOOMBERG) – Chancellor Angela Merkel said the European Union faced “a whole host of unresolved issues” at what was likely its last summit, adopting a somber tone that contrasted with a festive departure from the leaders of the bloc. “I am leaving the European Union in my role as …
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If a friendship could lay the foundation for a profitable Jaipur-based business Nirvana gems and jewelry set the perfect precedent of how trust and understanding could set the stage for success. The jewelry brand is run by a duo of entrepreneurs Ritesh Badaya and Prashant Sharma, who met at a …
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The love of dance made Valerie Stead Potsos travel the world. Potsos, who is head coach of the University of Michigan dance team and owner of Dancer’s Edge at Dexter, recently traveled to Vienna, Austria to teach Viking dance teams in Vienna. She was joined by Joan Noble Pruett, assistant …
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To search for life in outer space, scientists need to better understand how primitive life developed on Earth. It is believed that some organisms found in underwater volcanic vents may be representative of early life forms. Imagebroker / Alamy Stock Photo Swiss Nobel Laureate Didier Queloz and German astrophysicist Sascha …
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Including English, Reid spoke four languages ââin âCriminal Minds,â and according to some fans on Reddit, he understands a lot more. User real_mediageek noted that he had spoken Latin (likely due to his mother’s previous work as a professor of 15th century literature) and Korean to help with BAU affairs. …
Read More »New science games technology modernizes LOTTO Hessen in Germany
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Read More »German Embassy in Albania to reject incomplete visa applications in an attempt to reduce visa processing times
Incomplete visa applications will be rejected, as according to the German Embassy in Tirana, these slow down the processing time. As noted by the authority, 80% of the applications submitted are incomplete, which means that the files lack an employment contract, proof of linguistic competence or others. âFrom November 1, …
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A TV producer behind HBO’s Game of Thrones has blamed the complications of Brexit as the reason why a new German sci-fi drama is not being filmed in Northern Ireland. a Swarm – adapted from the successful 2004 novel by Frank Schatzing – is being turned into an eight-part drama …
Read More »Mara Fuchs; Volleying between Deutschland and Monticello | Sports
German foreign student Mara Fuchs did not know her destination was Monticello, MN until she arrived. She had wanted to come from abroad for a long time. She studied abroad for three years with her family at the age of nine. After that, she always wanted to go to another …
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UK house prices recorded the biggest monthly increase in more than 14 years in September as stamp duty cuts ended as the ‘race for space’ pushed buyers to look beyond from London. Average home prices rose 1.7 percent last month from August, the fastest monthly gain since February 2007, according …
Read More »Catholics debate same-sex marriage and the priesthood.
Ahead of a landmark meeting of 230 Catholic leaders and lay people in Germany last week, Renardo Schlegelmilch, editor-in-chief of the country’s largest Catholic radio station, tried to reassure anxious conservatives and dampen the hopes of aspiring reformers in the country. ‘church. Big ideas for debate – same-sex marriage, ordination …
Read More »German Agriculture Minister criticizes Commission for sustainability of trade deal – EURACTIV.com
German Agriculture Minister Julia Klöckner urged the European Commission to insist on more consistent sustainability standards when negotiating future free trade agreements with third countries. “You cannot call for a Green Deal for European agriculture on the one hand, but then not address this sustainably in free trade agreements with …
Read More »‘Put your star aside’: Jewish singer refused service in German hotel | News | DW
A hotel in the city of Leipzig, in eastern Germany, faced charges of anti-Semitism on Tuesday after a musician said he was denied service for wearing a star of David. The video drew strong criticism from Jewish communities in Germany and caught the attention of the police. What happened? In …
Read More »Popcorn, slushies and tunes: American soldiers and volunteers give Afghan refugees in Germany a taste of America
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Read More »Rick Steves: Basking in the Italian Alps, the Dolomites
Leaning against my lounge chair, I take advantage of the warmth of the sun on my skin. A vibrant sea stretches before me, but it is a sea of ââwild flowers. I’m not at the beach – I’m on a farm, looking out over Europe’s largest alpine meadow, tended by …
Read More »Swastika graffiti found in Manistee, Michigan
Swastikas were found graffiti in the town of Manistee, in the US state of Michigan, according to the Manistee News Lawyer earlier this week. The report came a week after the same symbol, widely associated with Nazi Germany, was found painted on roads in neighboring Filer township. âMy husband and …
Read More »German Catholic leaders support blessings for same-sex couples, challenge Pope Francis
German Catholic bishops and secular leaders on Friday called on their churches to bless same-sex relationships, challenging the Vatican’s ban on the practice. The move increased pressure on Pope Francis to respond to the progressive push by the Germans, which conservatives say could divide the world church. At a meeting …
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Former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Vice President Chief Olabode George instructed President Muhammadu Buhari to use the occasion of the country’s 61st independence anniversary to bring Nigerians together and forget about tribal affiliation. George gave the charge Thursday while speaking with reporters shortly a worship service at his office …
Read More »Facebook could face heavy fine in Russia for banned content, regulator says
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Outdoor enthusiast loved her 4-legged friends Darlene Teresa Hoffman, better known to friends and family as Toni, passed away peacefully on September 8. Toni, born in 1947, grew up in Miami Beach, Florida, where she graduated from Beach High. Toni then went to undergraduate school at LSU in Baton Rouge …
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Rory English went to China without knowing any Chinese at the age of 24. He had just graduated from college and wanted to see if he could “break” Mandarin in just over a year, as well as see something of China. He hadn’t been able to find an image in …
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In a very important move last year, the European Commission suspended its Stability and Growth Pact – to allow member states the fiscal leeway needed to tackle Covid-19 and prevent an economic collapse. But with the economic recovery now well underway, the debate on European budgetary rules should resurface with …
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Read More »Jim McKee: The Power of the Press in Lincoln | Story
The photo above, taken circa 1895, shows the Lincoln YMCA in its then nearly new purpose-built home on the southwest corner of 13th and N streets, just a few years before it became the home of the Freie Presse and becomes the press building. . COURTESY IMAGE JIM McKEE for …
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BENGALURU: Prathima, a software professional, has decided to start taking French classes next month because she believes it will increase her chances of getting a seat at a Canadian university next year. With countries slowly reopening their borders, the prospect of studying abroad looks bright. “I hope Canada will allow …
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UNITED NATIONS (PA) – Iran’s new foreign minister said on Friday the country would return to nuclear talks “very soon” but accused the Biden administration of sending mixed messages – saying it wanted to join the nuclear deal of 2015 while imposing new sanctions on Tehran and not taking “one …
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BREA, Calif., September 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – via InvestorWire – Mullen Technologies, Inc., an emerging electric vehicle maker, which previously announced a definitive merger agreement with Net element (Nasdaq: DO NOT), announces today that it has entered into a Letter of Intent (LOI) with hofer powertrain GmbH (“hofer powertrain”) …
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Read More »The German far right is nowhere in the election. But it’s “Here to stay”.
BERLIN – They promised to “drive out” the elites. They questioned the need for a Holocaust memorial in Berlin and described Muslim immigrants as “girls with a headscarf” and “men with a knife”. Four years ago, the Alternative for Germany, or AfD, came to the German Parliament as a wrecking …
Read More »Gas station worker killed in Germany after row of masks | Coronavirus
German politicians have expressed concern over the radicalization of those who disagree with Covid restrictions, after the arrest of a 49-year-old German citizen on suspicion of killing a gas station worker who refused to serve him even though he was not wearing a mask. Authorities in the western city of …
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Background Last year, the Europeana Copyright Community and Creative Commons joined forces to organize a translation sprint, which resulted in 34 translations of Europeana public domain documentation. It was a great opportunity to connect useful documents related to OpenGLAM to a wider audience, both through the engagement of those who …
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Breadcrumb Links New Local News Local company Business Steve Kaufmann, 75, speaks 20 languages ââand reaches millions of people through his social media giving language instructions. Author of the article: Gordon McIntyre Release date : Sep 19, 2021 ⢠47 minutes ago ⢠3 minutes to read ⢠Join the …
Read More »How Quincy’s Lucile Lanhanke Became Mary Astor of the Big Screen | Story
Born at Blessing Hospital in Quincy on May 3, 1906, Lucile Langhanke was the only daughter of Otto Langhanke and Helen Vasconcells Langhanke. Emigrated from Germany in 1890, Otto eventually lived with his mother in Topeka, Kan., Where he worked as a window cutter for Crosby Brothers. On August 3, …
Read More »“As a Friend” – Manila Bulletin
THE VIEW OF RIZAL Dr Jun Ynares For reasons unknown to those unaccustomed to social media, Baguio has suddenly become the unofficial “Friendship Capital of the Philippines”. We were told that Baguio City won the title after a few celebrities decided to take a day trip to what is officially …
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Tyler baldwin Spotsylvania, Virginia; School of Social Work Baldwin is proud to be an older student on campus. âI bring a little experience to the table,â said the 28-year-old army veteran. Baldwin obtained a master’s degree in social work so that he could help veterans as well as people in …
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MUMBAI: With technical education umbrella body AICTE opening the doors to engineering education in eight Indian languages, Indian Institutes of Technology have launched an open source AI-based system that translates content science and technology from English to Hindi and other Indian languages. . To stimulate the study of engineering in …
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From the corn and soybean fields it rises like a beacon of hope. Its steeple can be seen for miles, and at night even further away as the cross atop the steeple is lit. About 180 years ago, a group of German immigrant farmers, gathered in houses, decided it was …
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A new linguistic study sheds light on the nature of languages ââspoken before the written period, using computer modeling to reconstruct the grammar of the 6,500-7,000-year-old Proto-Indo-European language, which is the ancestor of the Most Eurasian languages ââincluding English and Hindi. The model used makes it possible to observe the …
Read More »Fraternal Order of Police chairman apologizes for comments comparing city workers’ vaccination mandate to Nazi Germany
Fraternal Order of Police chairman John Catanzara apologized on Friday for comments he made earlier this week to the Sun-Times comparing the city’s workers’ vaccination mandate to Nazi Germany . Catanzara had expressed outrage at the city’s new COVID-19 vaccination mandate using language condemned by the Anti-Defamation League and others: …
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Banners are shouting all over campus, âWelcome to Belmont! I want to repeat that greeting, warmly welcoming each of you, whether as a graduate student, returning undergrad, new freshman, or transfer. I myself am a new Bruin, having started my role as president of this university on June 1st. I …
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Read More »Merkel and Ukrainian leader discuss peace efforts, gas pipeline
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) – Chancellor Angela Merkel sought to push forward stalled peace efforts for eastern Ukraine on Sunday and underlined Germany’s pledge not to let Russia use a new gas pipeline as a “weapon” as she made what is likely her last visit to Ukraine at the helm of …
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The inspiration for Laura Rueckert’s first novel, âA Dragon Bird in the Fernâ, came during a visit to a German castle. âOnce upon a time, the hostess was a foreign-born woman who married for political reasons. She came to Germany without understanding any German. I wondered what that kind of …
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German cycling coach Patrick Moster has been suspended for the remainder of the year by sport’s governing body, the UCI, for using racist language at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. The Sporting Director of the German Cycling Union was heard shouting ‘catch the camel drivers’ at Nikias Arndt as the rider …
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Robin Brooks informed President Joe Biden the day before German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s visit in July. The two world leaders had decided to issue a declaration of common principles, but they wanted more: a permanent climate-energy partnership. Brooks’ office drafted these complex political documents, and it was up to her …
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It would be easy to dismiss critiques like those advanced by Knaus and Martens as simply ignorant, if they weren’t two of the Western Balkans’ most prominent “regional experts” in the German-speaking media space. Moreover, Inzko himself alluded to the degree of opposition he encountered, including among major European governments, …
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Seven representatives from Kalamazoo College, including six from the class of 2021, receive top honors from the federal government, which will provide them with international learning opportunities during the next academic year. The Fulbright US Student Program provides scholarships for senior graduates, graduate students, young professionals, and artists to teach …
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Torrents of brown, murky water gushed out in front of the train window, flowing quickly into the subway tunnel. Inside, passengers stood above the seats, holding their phones above their heads as the muddy tide rose above their chests. Some are breathless. Others have sent desperate final messages to family …
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Western citizens have come to believe that flooding is happening elsewhere. At worst, they happen in the developing world. When they occur at home, they are the bane of the countryside, where water beats through valleys and villages. But the city, a fortress of asphalt and concrete, a marvel of …
Read More »Dogs saved from deadly flood in Europe
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When the Kaiser Family Foundation conducted a survey earlier this year and asked American adults if they were planning to get the vaccine, 23% said no. But a significant portion of that group – around a quarter – have since decided to get the vaccine. Kaiser pollsters recently followed and …
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BERLIN – Chancellor Angela Merkel met survivors on Sunday and thanked volunteers as she passed through a village devastated by the extraordinary floods that killed at least 183 people in Germany and Belgium, calling the level of destruction “surreal and disturbing â. As rescue teams continued to search for casualties …
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JTA – For years after WWII, the magnificent Goerlitz Synagogue in Germany housed a family with goats and pigs. The roof of the Art Deco building was collapsing; the government almost demolished the whole structure. But this week, that same synagogue – the only one in the state of Saxony …
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After historic rainfall that caused devastating floods that killed more than 100 people in northwestern Europe and left more than 1,000 missing, officials and scientists are not shy about the main culprit: climate change. In response to images of the ongoing disaster, German Environment Minister Svenja Schulze ad, “These are …
Read More »Merkel, Biden chart course for future of US-German relations in White House meeting
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The Jewish Veterans Memorial Day ceremony. (Fishman Art) Al Muskovitz writes of three heartwarming events he witnessed courtesy of Detroit Jewish veterans. I recently had the privilege of attending three inspiring and heartwarming events thanks to our beloved Detroit Jewish War Veterans (JWV). Being vaccinated and the easing of COVID …
Read More »German court sentences rapist who wore wolf mask to 12
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Read More »Dazzling success: June 7 marked 125 years since the first trip to the cinema in Copenhagen
Danish cinema has just celebrated a historic anniversary. No, it was not the founding of Nordisk Film, which is widely recognized as the world’s oldest producer still in existence. It happened ten years later in Valby. It was actually the anniversary of the first screening. The story doesn’t remember what …
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Read More »Unknown Irish writer behind an East German children’s classic
Analysis: Elizabeth Shaw created a classic children’s book with The Timid Rabbit, but little is known about her in her homeland Through Sabine Egger, Mary Immaculate College, Limerick One of my favorite picture books as a kid was Der kleine Angstase, a gift from an aunt in East Germany. It …
Read More »Turkish journalist in exile assaulted outside his home in Germany
A Turkish journalist in exile whose recent column focused on state-mafia ties in Turkey was beaten outside his home in Berlin on July 7 by three attackers who threatened to stop writing. The attack sent a wave of alarm to the growing number of exiled journalists in Germany, who fear …
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Many American high schools require students to take a year or more of a foreign language. While this may seem like a downside to some, knowing a foreign language is actually beneficial. In fact, it can translate into improved performance in other academic areas. RELATED CONTENT Not convinced? Here are …
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Before I even knew I wanted to have kids, I knew I couldn’t afford to raise them in the United States, at least not as babies. So when the time came and I got pregnant three years after what was supposed to be a temporary stay in Germany, I felt …
Read More »From Germany to United Arab Emirates: Abu Dhabi Offers Multiple Sclerosis Patients Chance to Live Healthy, Holistic Lifestyle
Inken Stolley now runs a beauty salon in Abu Dhabi with her sister and follows up with specialists from the Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi. Image Credit: Provided Abu Dhabi: The diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS) prompted this German national to quit her stressful job at home and move to Abu …
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Texas will once again be well represented at the Scripps National Spelling Bee which returns after the tournament was canceled last year. Two students from the region are heading to Florida as finalists: Vivinsha Veduru, 10, a fifth-year student at Bear Creek Intermediate School in Keller, and Dhroov Bharatia, 12, …
Read More »Apple will start mapping Austria to improve Apple Maps, “Look Around”
Apple will soon start collecting proprietary data in Austria to extend Apple Maps’ Look Around functionality and to improve navigation. According to German-language media DerStandard, dozens of Apple vehicles start mapping the streets of Austria for the company from July 5. The initial rollout will focus on vehicle mapping – …
Read More »Zoom to acquire German startup to bring real-time translation to meetings – TechCrunch
As businesses grow all over the world and meet online in tools like Zoom, the language barrier can be a real barrier to getting the job done. Zoom announced its intention to acquire the German startup Karlsruhe Information Technology Solutions or Kites in short, to bring real-time machine learning-based translation …
Read More »Army taught veterinarian Warren to grow up | News, Sports, Jobs
Staff Photo / Allie Vugrincic Edgar Wood, 77, of Warren, shows a uniform he wore when he served in the Army in Germany from 1961 to 1963. EDITOR’S NOTE: This is part of a series published every Monday between Memorial Day and Veterans Day in honor of local veterans. To …
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For Thomas Müller and Mats Hummels, a climactic night in Gelsenkirchen two and a half years ago seemed an unhappy end. Germany still struggled to shed their funk after the World Cup and the Netherlands had exacerbated matters, scoring twice in the final five minutes to tie a Nations League …
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From the introduction of decimal to the withdrawal of free milk from schools by Margaret Thatcher, 1971 saw some memorable events. But for John Nolan, it marked the start of a teaching career that would eventually span over half a century. The 71-year-old is one of only three teachers in …
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History may suggest that Germany are part of next Tuesday’s Wembley clash as favorites against England, but the form of Joachim Löw’s side at Euro 2020 would certainly suggest otherwise. Described by football magazine Kicker as a “construction site” after their stumble in Group F, there is no doubt that …
Read More »Germany is favorite, Wembley suits us – what the Germans say about England
Team captain Manuel Neuer was in an equally provocative mood when asked about the prospect of Germany raising their game to match Gareth Southgate’s side in London in five days. “It’s a completely different game. You’ve seen it when we play against stronger teams,” said the Bayern Munich goalkeeper. “We …
Read More »How to watch Portugal vs France at Euro 2020 from India?
Portugal, reigning champions, will face World Cup holders France in Budapest, with first place in Group F of Euro 2020 not yet decided. Didier Deschamps’ side defeated Germany 1-0 in their opener before being held in a 1-1 draw by Hungary leaving them four points meaning they could finish anywhere …
Read More »Meet Anas Darkoushy, from Syria at the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management
Anas Darkoushy fled Syria for Germany after the war started. Now he is getting his MBA from the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management Last name: Anas Darkoushy Place of birth: Damascus – Syria Place of residence: Mannheim – Germany Undergraduate Program and Business School: Part-time MBA at the Frankfurt …
Read More »German news gets a makeover – POLITICO
BERLIN – German news is becoming more and more neutral. This is what eight major news agencies in Germany, Austria and Switzerland ad Monday. The agencies, which provide information to the main media in the German-speaking world, said they would be more sensitive in the event of discriminatory language. Their …
Read More »The German who must stop Germany speaks during the showdown on Wednesday: “I assert myself everywhere”.
Europe: European Championship Allianz Arena By Pierre Vice So much about the drastically different performance of the German national team at this summer’s Euro comes down to the different defensive staff the Nationelf faced in the two group matches. The French Raphaël Varane and Presnel Kimpembe kept the danger zone …
Read More »How to watch Portugal vs Germany: live stream Euro 2020 for free and from anywhere
The death squad serves up a one-game doozy, as defending champions Portugal take on the goofy giants of Germany. This is another heavyweight contest so follow our guide to watch a Portugal vs Germany live stream and follow the Euro 2020 Group F game from anywhere today. Cristiano Ronaldo and …
Read More »Shakespeare returns to the park | News, Sports, Jobs
Lee Zion will play Feste the Fool in the production of Twelfth Night. This is his second time playing Feste, a role he loves. Zion is even able to incorporate his ukulele into the show. Asked about his dream role in Shakespeare, Zion said he would like to play Dogberry …
Read More »Timo time! Werner can put Chelsea behind him to become Germany’s savior for Euro 2020
The forward has only scored six Premier League goals this season, but he is expected to be called up for his country’s unmissable encounter with Portugal on Saturday. Timo Werner’s biggest moment at Chelsea so far hasn’t even involved him touching the ball. The German striker was hailed for his …
Read More »How Germany officially recognized its genocide of the Herero-Nama people in Namibia
At the beginning of the 20th century, Germany killed tens of thousands of natives Herero and Nama tribes in Namibia, its former colonial territory, reports NBC News, but more than a century later, Germany officially referred to these actions as genocide for the first time. Germany is committed $ 1.34 …
Read More »Ukraine honors 2 tiny sects with Jewish roots as ‘indigenous peoples’, and Putin is furious
(JTA) – Two small sects with Jewish roots have been drawn into a new diplomatic fight between Russia and Ukraine. The few hundred Karaites who remain in Ukraine today are remnants of a sect that broke away from the dominant Judaism in eighth-century Iraq. They were documented in Crimea in …
Read More »Euro 2020 today: France beats Germany, Ronaldo scores twice for Portugal
France win 1-0 against Germany In the scoring game of the first round of the Euro 2020 group matches, an own goal against Mats Hummels made the difference between France and Germany. The match was not without quality, but few good chances were created as both defenses held up. The …
Read More »How to watch France vs Germany at Euro 2020 from India?
France begins its campaign for Euro 2020 with a Group F meeting against Germany at the Allianz Arena in Munich on Tuesday evening. These are the winners of the 2018 World Cup, France, against the winners of the 2014 World Cup, Germany. Here’s how to look at France vs. Germany …
Read More »Germany gave my family reparations. Palestinians deserve the same from Israel.
I am a first generation American. My Jewish parents fled Germany as the horrors of the Holocaust unfolded. They left behind family members who perished in camps and were killed as they fled their homes as they were hunted down and shot by the Nazis. My great-grandfather, my grandfather and …
Read More »US, Japan leave G7 stuck on coal – POLITICO
FALMOUTH, England – At a world summit to showcase their efforts to save the climate, the leaders of the planet’s richest and most advanced countries got stuck on the rock that fueled the 19th century. Days of negotiations at the G7 leaders’ summit in Cornwall failed to set a deadline …
Read More »Emirates news agency – Sheikh Zayed Book Award invites participants to 16th edition
ABU DHABI, June 13, 2021 (WAM) – Writers and editors are invited to submit their nominations for next year’s Sheikh Zayed Book Award (SZBA). The submission period for the 16th edition of the SZBA will run from June to October 1, 2021. The announcement follows the success of the 15th …
Read More »To counter China’s belt and road, Biden tries to unite the G7
PLYMOUTH, England – President Biden on Saturday urged European countries and Japan to counter China’s growing economic and security influence by offering developing countries hundreds of billions in funding as an alternative to relying on Beijing for further roads, railways, ports and communication networks. It was the first time that …
Read More »York High School names top 2021 graduates
York High School has named its top students for the class of 2021. Here is an alphabetical list of those students: Meg bachelder Margaret Therese (Meg) Bachelder is the daughter of Amy Ryan and Richard Bachelder and the twin sister of William Bachelder. Meg served the 2021 class as president …
Read More »Clarkson’s Farm: Sheep Bring Amazon’s King of Touring Back to Earth in Big New Show
SEE AGAIN: Jeremy Clarkson is back and there is no test track or star in a reasonably priced car in sight. Instead of touring extensively around the world, he’s decidedly homebound in his latest eight-part series. Clarkson’s farm (which starts streaming on Amazon Prime Video today). However, as he has …
Read More »Birgitta Olson from Wellfleet, professor of German and literature
Birgitta V. Olson of Wellfleet, (formerly) employed by the Town of Wellfleet, passed away on April 30, 2021 in Wellfleet, MA. She was predeceased by her husband Anders and daughter Margret in 1956 and 1957. Born October 8, 1930 in Naugatuck, Connecticut, Ms. Olson graduated from Vassar College in 1952 …
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