CNN — Police carried out raids on gay venues in Russia late Friday, two online Russian news outlets reported, one day after the country’s top court ruled to ban the “international LGBTQ movement” and labelled it an extremist organization. Thursday’s landmark ruling by the Supreme Court sent a fresh shiver of fear through Russia’s LGBTQ community,...
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Buzz Brass salutes Christmas
Over the course of 22 years, Buzz Brass has received critical acclaim and attracted more than 350,000 music fans across North America, Europe and China. Just in time for the holidays the Montreal-based quintet is making a first-time appearance at the Arden Theatre in a special concert titled Christmas with Buzz Brass on Tuesday, Dec. 5. ...
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Tens of thousands march for climate in Brussels – Times of India
BRUSSELS: Tens of thousands of protesters marched in Brussels on Sunday to demand urgent action against climate change as world leaders gathered for crunch COP28 talks in the United Arab Emirates.“No to climate change, yes to system change” and “We want a liveable and healthy planet” were among the slogans on posters and placards.The crowd...
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Glass Tiger gets into holiday spirit for Victoria show Monday
Glass Tiger will perform Monday at the McPherson Playhouse in Victoria. GLASS TIGER Where: McPherson Playhouse, 3 Centennial Sq. When: Monday, Dec. 4, 8 p.m. Tickets: $42.50-$105.75 from the Royal McPherson box office (250-386-6121) or rmts.bc.ca When most people think of seasonal fare, holiday hitmakers Peggy Lee, José Feliciano, and Bing Crosby immediately come to...
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Varun Tej, Lavanya Tripathi head to Europe for honeymoon: Know details of their first vacation after marriage
Varun Tej Konidela and Lavanya Tripathi have taken a break from work and have left for their first vacation post their wedding in November. “Travel on!” wrote Varun and Lavanya, sharing a picture of themselves heading on their honeymoon. Dressed in casuals with their sunglasses on, the couple was all smiles in the picture which...
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Attacks in France in recent years
[1/3]A photograph taken on October 16, 2023 shows a commemorative plaque for slain teacher Samuel Paty (portrait) near the Bois d’Aulne school in Conflans-Sainte-Honorine, outside Paris. France was set to hold tribute ceremonies for Samuel Paty, the history-geography teacher who was beheaded on… Acquire Licensing Rights Read more PARIS, Dec 2 (Reuters) – An assailant...
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Dallas Arboretum’s new president and CEO arrives during ‘Holiday at the Arboretum’
When Sabina Carr arrived at the Dallas Arboretum to start her work as president and CEO in November, the botanical garden was glittering with more than a million lights and filled with holiday cheer. It’s a beautiful way to mark Carr’s return to Dallas. Carr’s family is from Dallas, and she is an alumna of...
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Europe’s pretty fairytale city that’s one of the best places to visit for NYE
A fairytale city in Europe is catching people’s attention after it was recommended as one of the best places to visit for New Year’s Eve. The German city is usually best-known for its quirky festival and dominant football club. But travellers have urged New Year’s revellers to rethink its reputation with the popular celebration just...
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‘Bomber boys’ inspire TV series. Historian will discuss the air war at WW2 Museum
Military historian Donald L. Miller has been intertwined with The National World War II Museum since it opened in 2000. He has served on a museum advisory board, helped plan the international conferences on World War II and appeared at every conference as either a speaker or moderator. Miller is author of the best-selling book,...
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ITA Airways joins the campaign of the international organization Humane Society International/Europe and introduces a ban on transporting hunting trophies on its flights, both as cargo and as passenger baggage
HSI ROME—The leading Italian airline, ITA Airways, proudly announces its support of the campaign #NotInMyWorld of the global animal protection charity Humane Society International/Europe. The airline has adopted a new corporate policy that prohibits the transportation of hunting trophies on all company flights, both as cargo and as passenger baggage. This stands as a significant...
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Al-Hilal name CFG’s Esteve Calzada as CEO, plus more – SportsPro
Saudi Arabian soccer giants Al-Hilal have appointed Esteve Calzada as their new chief executive. Calzada will take up his new position at the Saudi Pro League club at the start of 2024, arriving from City Football Group (CFG), the owner of Premier League champions Manchester City, where he served as chief commercial officer. Calzada, whose...
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Ted Baker operator secures funding to boost growth
No Ordinary Designer Label Limited (NODL), part of the AARC Group – the retail and ecommerce operator in the UK and Europe of fashion brand Ted Baker – has been provided with a long term secured asset-based facility by specialist asset-based lender, Secure Trust Bank Commercial Finance (STB CF), it announced today (1 December). The...