Japanese police found the remains of at least five people inside a wooden boat with Korean writing on its side after it washed ashore on the coast of one of Japan’s outlying islands.Officials said the … [Read more...] about Japan police find human remains in ‘ghost boat’ suspected from North Korea
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Netherlands to drop ‘Holland’ nickname from tourism promotions in New Year rebrand: report
The Netherlands is set to drop its long-used alternative moniker of “Holland” as it seeks to re-brand itself in the New Year.Starting January, the Dutch government will officially drop the … [Read more...] about Netherlands to drop ‘Holland’ nickname from tourism promotions in New Year rebrand: report
Miami Heat’s Chris Silva breaks down after seeing mom for first time in years
Miami Heat forward Chris Silva received his most memorable Christmas gift two days late.The Heat surprised Silva by reuniting him with his mother whom he hadn't seen in several years. They tearfully … [Read more...] about Miami Heat’s Chris Silva breaks down after seeing mom for first time in years
British lawyer claims he killed fox with baseball bat while wearing wife’s kimono, sparks backlash, investigation
A prominent lawyer in London has sparked viral fame – and an investigation – after he tweeted on December 26th that he had killed a fox with a baseball bat while wearing a kimono.Jolyon Maugham, who … [Read more...] about British lawyer claims he killed fox with baseball bat while wearing wife’s kimono, sparks backlash, investigation
Missouri woman’s plan to pay property taxes in nickels foiled
A Missouri woman wanted to protest the increase in her property taxes and hatched a plan to pay her bill in nickels.However, the plan went up in smoke this week when local officials said they wouldn’t … [Read more...] about Missouri woman’s plan to pay property taxes in nickels foiled
Notre Dame has ‘50% chance’ of being saved, restoration work won’t begin until 2021: rector
Notre Dame Cathedral's rector says the faithful might need to get used to not attending services for a long time -- or ever again -- after it was unable to host traditional Christmas services for the … [Read more...] about Notre Dame has ‘50% chance’ of being saved, restoration work won’t begin until 2021: rector
Misty Copeland calls out Russia’s Bolshoi for use of ‘blackface,’ theater dismisses criticism
The world-famous Bolshoi Theatre in Russia dismissed criticism raised by American ballet dancer Misty Copeland about its use of performers in blackface.Copeland, who made history as the first black … [Read more...] about Misty Copeland calls out Russia’s Bolshoi for use of ‘blackface,’ theater dismisses criticism
UK Brexit envoy in DC quits, slams government for ‘half truths’ days before election
The woman in charge of promoting the divorce between the United Kingdom and the European Union in Washington has quit from her post because she no longer wants to “peddle half-truths on behalf of a … [Read more...] about UK Brexit envoy in DC quits, slams government for ‘half truths’ days before election
Germany’s Angela Merkel visits Auschwitz for first time amid rising anti-Semitism
German Chancellor Angela Merkel visited the former Nazi death camp Auschwitz-Birkenau on Friday, marking her first-ever visit to the notorious site in her 14 years as Germany’s leader.Merkel, … [Read more...] about Germany’s Angela Merkel visits Auschwitz for first time amid rising anti-Semitism
