Everything you want to know about pigs in medieval Europe. It ranges from how they were farmed in the countryside and city to how they were depicted in literature and art - and of course, how they ended up on people's dinner plates.
Vice President Kamala Harris met with Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to talk about the war in Gaza. The conversation Thursday came days after she launched her White House campaign, forcing Harris to confront one of the most divisive issues within the Democratic Party. Harris did not deviate from President Joe Biden's approach to the conflict, but she placed a heavier emphasis on alleviating Palestinian suffering. In a separate statement, Harris criticized protesters who ripped down American... Читать дальше...
Israeli diplomats were surprised when the vice president followed her meeting with Netanyahu by telling reporters about 'the terrible humanitarian crisis in Gaza'
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FIIs sold stakes in nine Adani stocks, capitalizing on a price rebound during the June quarter, while LIC increased its investments in Adani Energy and Adani Enterprises. Mutual funds and retail investors demonstrated varied preferences across Adani stocks. Adani Ports emerged as a top performer in 2023 after recovering Hindenburg-era losses, showcasing strong financial health and reduced debt levels.
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Whoever invented this flat travel water bottle is a certified genius.
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Photographer: Louise van der Meulen Summary Authors: Louise van der Meulen; Jim Foster Shown above is the breathtaking Berlin Falls (Berlyn Falls) in northeastern South Africa. These falls are on the Sabie River and stand approximately ft 260 ft (80...
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech on Wednesday to Congress highlighted US partisan divisions on his conduct of the war against the Hamas terror group, and some of his differences with President Joe Biden on how best to secure Israel’s future. VOA’s Michael Lipin looks at how Netanyahu’s address and Biden’s decision last weekend not to run for reelection may affect US policy on the Israel-Hamas war in the coming months.
On Wednesday July 24, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke to a joint session of Congress. As he was speaking, the war in Gaza was continuing, with more than 39,145 Palestinian killed at the time of writing this piece, 89,800 injured, with 70 percent of all casualties being children, women, and old men. 129 people … Continue reading "US Gives a War Criminal the Honor of Speaking to Congress"
Читать дальше...The Boston Celtics might’ve retained all of their key pieces from last season’s championship-winning roster, however, others in the Eastern Conference, too, got busy this offseason, including the Philadelphia 76ers. Philadelphia signed eight-time All-Star Paul George to a four-year, $211 million contract in free agency and retained guard Tyrese Maxey on a five-year, $203 million […]
As Paris buzzes with preparations for today's opening ceremony of the Summer Olympic Games, there's palpable excitement in the air. However, Parisians seem to have mixed feelings about hosting the 2024 Olympics, with murmurs of protests adding an element of tension.
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