Month: July 2021

Categories EU

Passenger disruptions at Paris airports expected as workers from three French unions strike over new contract terms

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People traveling through two of Paris’ main airports have been warned to expect “possible delays” after three French trade unions announced workers would strike over a controversial new contract plan. … Read More >Passenger disruptions at Paris airports expected as workers from three French unions strike over new contract terms

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Over 180 unmarked graves found at former Catholic school in Canada, indigenous group says, in third such find

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A Canadian indigenous group has said 182 unmarked graves have been discovered in the South Interior of the province of British Columbia, the third such discovery in the past two months near former Catholic schools. … Read More >Over 180 unmarked graves found at former Catholic school in Canada, indigenous group says, in third such find

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Ongoing colonialism’: Indigenous groups call to ‘Cancel Canada Day’ in light of mass grave discoveries, but not everyone agrees

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Ahead of Canada’s annual celebration of nationhood on July 1, calls by indigenous groups for a day of reflection instead – after the recent discovery of the graves of nearly 1,000 indigenous children – have drawn mixed reactions. … Read More >Ongoing colonialism’: Indigenous groups call to ‘Cancel Canada Day’ in light of mass grave discoveries, but not everyone agrees

Categories EU

Swiss govt announces bid for 36 F-35A fighter jets and Patriot missiles from US despite political pushback at home

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The Swiss government has said it wants to buy 36 F-35A fighter jets from American manufacturer Lockheed Martin, a decision critics have said is too expensive for Switzerland and makes it overly reliant on the US. … Read More >Swiss govt announces bid for 36 F-35A fighter jets and Patriot missiles from US despite political pushback at home

Categories Middle East

Palestinian kids’ book author accused of anti-Semitism after complaints cost black Jewish diversity chief her job

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A statement condemning anti-Semitism, which was released by a children’s book non-profit, triggered a conflict that ultimately cost its inclusivity officer her job. Now some say the organization caved in to Jew-hating bigots. … Read More >Palestinian kids’ book author accused of anti-Semitism after complaints cost black Jewish diversity chief her job

Categories EU

Proportion of Germans jabbed with first Covid vaccine dose on par with Americans, German health minister says

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Germany’s vaccination campaign has caught such momentum that the proportion of the German population receiving their first dose of a Covid vaccine is now on a similar level as the US, despite the country’s initial slow roll-out. … Read More >Proportion of Germans jabbed with first Covid vaccine dose on par with Americans, German health minister says