Paris (AFP) – The legendary Iranian-born photographer Abbas, who covered wars and revolutions across the world during a glittering career behind the lens, died Wednesday in Paris, his Magnum photo agency said. Abbas, who was 74, joined Magnum in 1981 and covered conflicts and unrest in Bangladesh, Vietnam, the Middle East, Iran, Chile and Cuba […]
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Heavy security as Philippines closes Boracay to tourists
Boracay (Philippines) (AFP) – The Philippines shuttered its most famous holiday island Boracay to tourists on Thursday for a six-month clean-up, which the government has imposed with a muscular show of its security forces. Coast guard boats were on patrol and assault rifle-wielding police were posted at entry points to the once-pristine island that has […]
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Advice from children…
Never trust a dog to watch your food. – Patrick, age 10When your dad is mad and asks you, ‘Do I look stupid?’ don’t answer him. – Michael, 14Never tell your mom her diet’s not working. – Michael, 14Stay away from prunes. – Randy, 9Never pee on an electric fence. – Robert, 13Don’t squat with […]
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Aries (Mar.21 – Apr.19) Sex and romance are top priority for you today, Aries. You’re looking especially beautiful, you’re feeling especially sensual, and you could well attract admiring looks from strangers. You might want to indulge in some new clothes or perhaps new cologne. This is definitely the perfect day to schedule an intimate evening […]
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You Matter!
We don’t see the world as it is, we see it as we are.” Anais Nin A friend asked, “Why is it that many of us don’t read a memo that comes down the pike?” Perhaps it is because we are oral people. We’d rather talk about it then read about it. Or we just […]
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UK pushes into the Pacific to counter China
LONDON, 23 APRIL 2018 (SMH) — The United Kingdom is vowing to expand its role in the Pacific in a push for “free speech and democracy” alongside other Commonwealth nations at a time of growing concern over China’s influence in the region. The ambitions not only include new diplomatic posts and aid funding but the […]