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Trump's sexist remark turns Republican party against him
Organizers of a Republican event withdrew frontrunner Donald Trump's invitation on August 8 after he suggested that a presidential debate moderator was tough on him because she was menstruating.
5 Killed 37 injured by ISIS rockets in Syria
Syrian State news agency SANA reported that 5 people were killed and 37 injured in Damascus when rockets hit the capita of Syria. The rockets were launched from ISIS-controlled areas, while the Syrian Human Rights Watch confirmed the deaths.
Nagasaki marks 70th anniversary of atomic bombing
Japan on August 9 marked the 70th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki that claimed more than 74,000 lives almost instantly, in one of the final chapters of World War II.
Singapore marks 50th birthday with grand parade
Singapore will mark 50 years since independence on August 9 with nationwide celebrations including a huge military parade and firework display that will also pay tribute to former founding leader Lee Kuan Yew.
God Dionysus in charge of Greek finances for thousands of years! (hilarious SNL video!)
The Greek Gods have been summoned by Zeus to Mount Olympus to find a solution to the Greek economic crisis. After they try to figure out who the God of ‘Finance’ is, it is revealed that Dionysus, God of orgies and partying has been in charge of finances for thousands of years….
FAZ: Bailout plan to be ratified by Friday, August 14
German newspaper Frankfurter Allgemeine Sonntagszeitung (FAZ) reports that a deal between Greece and the Quartet for the new 86bln Euro bailout plan is possible by next Friday, August 14. The reports notes on the ‘excellent cooperation’ between the creditors and the Greek negotiating team during talks.
Greek team and Quartet agree on some points in marathon meeting
After a marathon meeting between the Greek negotiating team and its EU creditors,which lasted for 6 and a half hours and ended after midnight, a list of prior actions to be included in the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was reportedly agreed upon.
Some of the most beautiful movie shots (pics)
Cinematography is as integral a part of making a film as directing or acting is. Those jaw-dropping shots that we see on the big screen are composed by the cinematographers in tandem with the directors. It is an art in its own right. Here are some of the most iconic compositions from movies.
Turkish newlyweds feed 4,000 Syrian refugees on their wedding! (video)
This has to be one of the most heartwarming examples of humanity and compassion. Turkish newlyweds Fethullah Uzumcuoglu and Esra Polat invited 4,000 Syrian refugees to participate in their wedding celebrations by offering them food.
Greece 3rd in the World in water Polo!
Greece’s national men’s water polo team won bronze in the 2015 Kazan water polo world championships after beating the Italian national team 11-9 on penalties. The regular match time score was 7-7.
Can’t you see the signs, idiot? Five indications of verbal abuse
Today we’ll talk about a form of emotional abuse (or psychological violence) that leaves behind invisible wounds that are just as traumatic as bodily harm.
What are signs of emotional abuse and what type of behavior shows that it is taking place.
Travelers beware! Scams of a reputable Greek travel agency…
Travel agents, even large and reputable ones, sometimes add fine print to their contracts that can be confusing and misleading for travelers. An expensive program for an enticing overseas trip given to a customer may at any time be changed into something that the traveler did not bargain on buying.
Turkey launches probe into footage of alleged police brutality
The Prime Minister's Office has announced that it launched a probe after a video was shared on social media on Aug. 8, allegedly showing a policeman insulting handcuffed workers lying on the ground, reportedly at a construction site in the southeastern province of Hakkari.
Bosphorus narrowing with road constructions
The Bosphorus has become eight meters narrower with the latest land reclamation project.
The latest road construction in Istanbul's Emirgan neighhorhood filled 5,600-square-meter of sea with concrete.
The Varoufakis Collection… How the ex FinMin became Che! (See products)
Australian company Redbubble has created the “I love Yanis Varoufakis” collection for all those who could use a little more Yanis with a little less ‘n’ in their lives…