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Can't take any more Rohingya refugees: Malaysia PM at ASEAN meet

Malaysia, which does not recognise refugee status, has recently turned away boats and detained hundreds of Rohingya. Malaysia can no longer take in Rohingya refugees from Myanmar, Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin has said, citing a struggling economy and dwindling resources as a result of the novel coronavirus pandemic. Muslim-majority Malaysia has long been a favoured […]

Jewish leader says linking Israel to George Floyd WAS anti-Semitic

Jewish leader says Maxine Peake’s claim linking Israel to death of George Floyd WAS anti-Semitic and blasts ‘pathetic’ Rebecca Long-Bailey for calling the outspoken actor ‘an absolute diamond’   President of the Board of Deputies of British Jews  said remark was anti-Semitic  Marie van der Zyl added that Rebecca Long Bailey’s response was ‘pathetic’ Maxine […]

Some men admit to holding on to battered underwear for over 20 YEARS

MEN are pants when it comes to buying undies — as some blokes only get new ones every five years. And some hang on to the same battered old briefs for more than 20 years. Even when they do opt for a new pair, they get partners or parents to buy them for birthday or […]

Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner may not be charged

Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner may not be charged despite ‘concrete evidence’ she is dead, German prosecutors say Christian Brueckner, 43, recently named as a prime suspect in disappearance   Prosecutor Hans Christian Wolters claimed authorities had ‘concrete evidence’ He has now confessed the investigation ‘may not lead to a charge for murder’ Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner […]

Rayshard Brooks’ ‘girlfriend’ out on bond in Wendy’s arson case

The Atlanta woman charged with arson for allegedly torching a Wendy’s fast-food restaurant after the police shooting death of Rayshard Brooks was released on a $10,000 bond Thursday. Natalie White, who has been identified as Brooks’ girlfriend, made bail just one day after she was arraigned on first-degree arson charges in the June 13 fire […]

Glastonbury founder Michael Eavis warns festival could go BANKRUPT

Glastonbury founder Michael Eavis warns festival could go BANKRUPT if it is not staged in 2021 because of coronavirus Sir Paul McCartney, Taylor Swift and Kendrick Lamar had been due to headline Glastonbury organisers announced in March that the event would be cancelled Michael Eavis has said that he doesn’t think they could ‘wait for […]

McConnell calls protesters who vandalized statues ‘historically illiterate’

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Thursday denounced protesters who vandalize statues as “common criminals” and “historically illiterate.” The Kentucky Republican weighed in as President Trump prepares an executive order to deter monument destruction and warns participants they face 10 years in prison. “Americans have been ordered to rethink and relearn our nation’s history by […]