Harold Manning

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German neo-Nazi buried in grave of Jewish music scholar: ‘Terrible mistake’

German neo-Nazi buried in grave of Jewish music scholar: 'Terrible mistake'

Things went wrong in a cemetery southwest of the German capital Berlin, which is run by a Protestant church. 48-year-old neo-Nazi Henry Hafenmayer was buried there last Friday, writes The Guardian. It happened exactly where the Jewish singer and music scientist Max Friedländer, who died in Berlin in 1934, was laid to rest. Emptied tomb Friedländer’s grave had already been …

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Endangered 2-headed turtle born: ‘The two 3 legs’ | Abroad

Endangered 2-headed turtle born: 'The two 3 legs' |  Abroad

The Washington Post, among others, writes extensively about the animal, the size of a chicken nugget. “When this one was introduced – wow, we fell head over heels,” said Katrina Bergman, director of the New England Wildlife Centers on Cape Cod. The animal was brought in by environmentalists. They have a breeding program with the endangered diamondback turtle. Two intestinal …

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Wanted: guardian of refuge in the Alps at 3450 meters | Job

Wanted: guardian of refuge in the Alps at 3450 meters |  Job

The French Alpinism Association FFCAM is looking for someone to guard the Refuge de l’Aigle hut next spring. The cabin does not have access to running water or wifi at an altitude of 3450 meters, but the view is breathtaking. The Refuge de l’Aigle overlooks from the top of the Rocher de l’Aigle over the Meije, a mountain to the …

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Lego “gender neutral” now focuses toys on boys and girls

Lego "gender neutral" now focuses toys on boys and girls

Lego commissioned a study showing that 71% of boys are afraid of being teased when playing with toys associated with girls. This fear is often shared by their parents. But conversely, so when girls play with toys associated with boys, it is much less the case. “It is also because a behavior which is confused with the masculine in the …

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American gets too close to the bear, almost gets attacked and gets jail time | Abroad

American gets too close to the bear, almost gets attacked and gets jail time |  Abroad

VIDEOAmerican Samantha Dehring, 25, was jailed for getting too close to a bear in Yellowstone National Park, after which the animal threatened to attack her. Forest police have launched a manhunt for the woman after video of the incident went viral. Wouter pair October 11, 2021 Last update: 11:21 Samantha Dehring was convicted of intentionally approaching and photographing a wild …

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American spends three days in a tree to avoid the police | Abroad

American spends three days in a tree to avoid the police |  Abroad

Once officers got to the house, the man escaped by climbing the tree. He had filed a complaint against the NYPD in 2013 and feared they would attack him. Thomas sat down on a branch about 10 meters high. The police tried everything to get him out: a drone, loud music and even negotiators came to the scene. But nothing …

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Tens of thousands of Poles join pro-EU protest

Tens of thousands of Poles join pro-EU protest

Tens of thousands of Poles joined a demonstration on Sunday for the European Union and against the policies of the current government. In Warsaw, according to a spokesperson for the city council, eighty to one hundred thousand people gathered at the royal castle in the old town, Polish media report. Government supporters questioned these turnout figures. Protesters opposed the ruling …

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Climate protest in Brussels, demonstrators march through the city

Climate protest in Brussels, demonstrators march through the city

Protesters march for the climate in central Brussels. It is an initiative of more than eighty organizations that have united in the Climate Coalition. They want politicians to do more to mitigate the effects of climate change. Police in the Belgian capital estimate the number of participants at around 25,000, broadcaster reports GARDEN. Organizers estimate that there are 70,000 demonstrators …

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President of Taiwan: we will not bow to China

President of Taiwan: we will not bow to China

Taiwan will not be forced to bow to China, Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen said in response to the speech by Chinese President Xi Jinping. Ing-wen says that the path China has mapped out for the country does not offer freedom and democracy. Today is a national holiday in Taiwan to celebrate the founding of the country in 1949. “We hope …

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