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Total 100 articles, created at 2016-06-27 18:01 1 The Latest: Polish officials concerned by xenophobia in UK

(2.02/3) LONDON (AP) — The Latest on Britain's historic vote to leave the European Union (all times local): 1:10 p.m. Polish authorities are expressing concern over i... 2016-06-27 12:23 16KB www.dailymail.co.uk 2 Who is in Jeremy Corbyn's new shadow cabinet? Corbyn's supporters loved his principles. But he ditched them in the EU (1.30/3) campaign Folllowing the resignation of over a dozen MPs, Jeremy Corbyn has begun appointing a new front bench. 2016-06-27 14:13 10KB www.newstatesman.com 3 India formally joins Missile Technology Control Regime

(1.16/3) In a diplomatic success, India on Monday became a full member of the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR), three days after it failed to join the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) following China's opposition 2016-06-27 13:09 1KB www.mid-day.com 4 David Cameron resigns as Britain backs Brexit After a defeat in the EU referendum, the Prime Minister is standing (1.05/3) down. 2016-06-27 14:13 3KB www.newstatesman.com 5 Gay Pride Month 2016 Photos Photos of Pride Month celebrations. 2016-06-27 14:14 596Bytes (1.04/3) abcnews.go.com

6 English Conversation Questions / Debates 14,020 discussion and conversation questions for speaking practice. 701 FREE ESL lesson plans, handouts, worksheets and (1.04/3) downloads. Controversial and mainstream topics. 2016-06-27 13:14 826Bytes www.esldiscussions.com 7 Singapore Airlines Flight Catches Fire Video A Singapore Airlines plane bound for Milan caught fire while (1.02/3) making an emergency landing at Singapore's Changi Airport early Monday morning. 2016-06-27 14:41 1KB abcnews.go.com

8 Israel and Turkey end rift over Gaza flotilla killings (1.02/3) Israel and Turkey normalise relations, ending a six-year rift over the killing by Israeli troops of 10 Turkish activists on a Gaza-bound ship. 2016-06-27 14:13 3KB www.bbc.co.uk 9 Spanish election: PP wins most seats but deadlock remains (1.02/3) The conservative People's Party of PM Mariano Rajoy wins most seats in Spain's election but is again short of a majority. 2016-06-27 14:13 4KB www.bbc.co.uk 10 Tom Watson tells Jeremy Corbyn he faces leadership challenge (1.02/3) Deputy Labour leader Tom Watson tells Jeremy Corbyn he has "no authority" among Labour MPs and warns him he faces a leadership challenge. 2016-06-27 13:15 3KB www.bbc.co.uk 11 Several players may follow Messi into international retirement: Sergio Aguero

(1.00/3) Argentina star Lionel Messi may not be the only player to decide on international retirement after their Copa America heartbreak, according to compatriot and ace striker Sergio Aguero 2016-06-27 16:01 2KB www.mid-day.com 12 Commons confidential: Boris's blond Brexit ambition Jeremy Corbyn vows not to resign. What next for Labour? (0.20/3) Boris Johnson adopting Brexit for his Tory leadership bid extended to the self-anointed premier-in-waiting holding out an olive branch in unusual directions. 2016-06-27 14:13 9KB www.newstatesman.com 13 What The Archers doesn’t tell you about EU food “Minoan pendant”: a new poem by Mark Granier (0.04/3) We import 27 per cent of our food from the EU and 19 per cent from outside it. What would Brexit mean for our Brie? 2016-06-27 14:13 5KB www.newstatesman.com 14 A new BBC program allows us to watch couples undertake mediation Remainder is a study of repetition - but a fresh study of (0.03/3) repetition Mr v Mrs: Call the Mediator is a rather astonishing series - and it's up to the viewer to provide judgement. 2016-06-27 14:13 9KB www.newstatesman.com

15 How do EU people in the UK feel about Brexit?

(0.03/3) The UK will soon be leaving the EU. How do immigrants in Britain feel it will affect them? 2016-06-27 14:13 4KB www.bbc.co.uk 16 Of the People Americans share their hopes, fears and frustrations in interviews from the campaign trail. 2016-06-27 18:00 1KB www.nytimes.com 17 Aquino sisters invited to Leni’s oath-taking but… THE presidential sisters have been invited to Leni Robredo’s oath- taking as Vice President on June 30. They, however, cannot come as they were invited also at the turnover rites President Benigno 2016-06-27 18:00 2KB newsinfo.inquirer.net 18 Pagasa: Thunderstorm over Metro Manila, nearby provinces A thunderstorm is affecting Metro Manila and nearby provinces, the state weather bureau said Monday evening. In a thunderstorm advisory issued at 6:21 p.m., Pagasa said that a thunderstorm is 2016-06-27 18:00 1KB newsinfo.inquirer.net 19 Aquino signs Centenarians law, NBI reorganization act President Benigno Aquino III has signed into law a measure granting additional benefits for centenarians, more than three years after he vetoed an earlier version of the bill, Malacañang 2016-06-27 18:00 2KB newsinfo.inquirer.net 20 Mother of ex-Isabela governor Padaca dies at 81 CITY OF CAUAYAN, Isabela -- The 81-year-old mother of former Isabela governor Maria Gracia Cielo Padaca passed away at 3 p.m. on Sunday (June 26). Amelia Magno-Padaca, 81, a retired 2016-06-27 18:00 1KB newsinfo.inquirer.net 21 Death threats prompt tighter security at Robredo inauguration THE camp of Vice President-elect Leni Robredo will beef up the security at her inauguration on June 30 following alleged death threats against her. Robredo’s spokesperson Georgina Hernandez 2016-06-27 18:00 2KB newsinfo.inquirer.net 22 Phoenix improves to 5-0, crushes Topstar Phoenix showed no mercy with a 49-point demolition of Topstar ZC Mindanao, 126-77, for its fifth straight win Monday in the 2016 PBA D-League Foundation Cup at Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig. Mike 2016-06-27 18:00 2KB sports.inquirer.net 23 Travelers can now use spare foreign money on Viber Out Travelers around the world can now use their leftover foreign money to get more credit on their Viber Out accounts as a result of the partnership between Viber and TravelersBox. Viber Out allows 2016-06-27 18:00 2KB technology.inquirer.net 24 WATCH: Simple robot lets pets ‘pet’ their owners With this invention, enthusiastic pet owners can experience being physically "caressed" by their dear pets. A YouTube video featuring "Robot People/Pet Affectionator," a 2016-06-27 18:00 1KB technology.inquirer.net 25 Haryana gang-rape victim demands Rs 10 crore from Salman Khan A young woman who was gang-raped by 10 men in Haryana has sent a legal notice to actor Salman Khan asking him to apologise over his rape remark. She has sought Rs 10 crore in damages from Salman for belittling rape victims 2016-06-27 17:36 1KB www.mid- day.com 26 Watch video: 'Cheeky' Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah gets a kiss from a woman Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's was visibly embarrassed when a girl gave a peck on his cheek at a public meeting in Bengaluru 2016-06-27 16:52 1KB www.mid-day.com 27 Argentina women win record seventh Champions Trophy title The Argentina women's team has claimed a record seventh Champions Trophy title with a 2-1 win over reigning World and Olympic champions, The Netherlands, in the final at the Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre here 2016-06-27 15:57 2KB www.mid- day.com 28 Pomp, splendour mark a royal wedding at Mysuru Pomp and splendour marked the royal wedding of the Wodeyar dynasty's titular king Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja with Rajasthani princess Trishika Kumari Singh at Amba Vilas Palace in Mysuru on Monday 2016-06-27 15:53 3KB www.mid-day.com 29 Int'l referee Angela Naik to officiate at Korea Taekwondo Open Goa-based international referee Angela Naik has been invited to officiate in the upcoming Korea Taekwondo Open and Jeonju International Taekwondo Open, an official release said 2016-06-27 15:42 1KB www.mid-day.com 30 Municipality near Paris passes motion declaring boycott of Israeli settlement goods The motion follows a string of convictions against promoters of the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions, or BDS, movement against Israel in France. 2016-06-27 15:27 2KB www.jpost.com 31 BJP spreading falsehood, rumours: Shiv Sena In a vitriolic attack on the BJP, Shiv Sena charged that the senior ally's politics was based on 'spreading falsehood and rumours' and that from Delhi to Maharashtra it was trying to stifle the voice of those who speak the truth 2016-06-27 15:21 2KB www.mid-day.com 32 US eyes Israeli short-range missile interceptor for Europe defense Visiting Israel, Maj.-Gen. Glenn Bramhall says he sees new need to complement his corps' mid-range Patriot and THAAD interceptors with a thrifty system for less powerful missile threats. 2016-06-27 15:19 3KB www.jpost.com 33 Rivlin to Ban Ki-Moon: Relieve pain of families of missing Israelis in Hamas captivity President welcomes UN chief, who says that "fifty years of occupation has had a devastating impact on Palestinian lives. " 2016-06-27 15:07 3KB www.jpost.com 34 Missing IDF soldiers' families in Knesset to lobby against Turkey deal The families said the agreement abandons their sons, because it does not include forcing Hamas to return the bodies. 2016-06-27 14:59 1KB www.jpost.com 35 Thane: Boy dies during trekking as stone falls on his head A 16-year-old boy from Kopar in Dombivli succumbed to his injuries on Saturday after a stone from the hills of Neral fell on his head. He, along with his brother and four other friends, went for trekking to Neral hills near Karjat 2016-06-27 14:49 1KB www.mid- day.com

36 Aziz Ansari: Donald Trump's rise 'makes me afraid for my family' Comedian and actor Aziz Ansari on Friday accused Donald Trump of creating a dangerous environment for American Muslims with "vitriolic and hate-filled" rhetoric 2016-06-27 14:40 2KB rss.cnn.com 37 The American Spectator And now for a few more words about the Brexit. First, the media are roaring about Britain leaving the EU as if it... 2016-06-27 14:16 3KB spectator.org 38 Dems’ Selective Outrage About Lenient Sentences Los Angeles Assistant District Attorney Michele Hanisee was gobsmacked when California lawmakers raged against the light sentence meted out to a former Stanford student convicted... 2016-06-27 14:16 4KB spectator.org 39 Florida’s New Lineup Card Word has doubtless reached most of you that Florida U. S... 2016-06-27 14:16 6KB spectator.org 40 Promises, Promises and the Knowing Voter The only thing likely to match this election’s negativity will be voters’ cynicism. This is already clear from both candidates’ highly negative public approval... 2016-06-27 14:16 5KB spectator.org 41 Brexit of Champions (Part Deux) The importance of last week’s “Brexit” vote cannot be diminished, even by those on our side of the Atlantic who insist on seeing only... 2016-06-27 14:16 6KB spectator.org 42 The Hissy Fit Over Britain’s Departure From the EU Pass the smelling salts. The beautiful Europa is having a fainting fit... 2016-06-27 14:16 5KB spectator.org 43 Tampa Bay Rays Lose Ten in a Row After being swept in a doubleheader by the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday, the Tampa Bay Rays have now lost 10 games in a row... 2016-06-27 14:16 1KB spectator.org 44 ‘Minister, Forgive Them, For They Know Not What They Do’ In a shocking repudiation of their own political establishment and the European elites, 51.9 per cent of the British voting electorate decided on... 2016-06-27 14:16 4KB spectator.org

45 404. Page Not Found Unfortunately, this page does not exist. Please check your URL. 2016-06-27 14:15 978Bytes www.bloomberg.com 46 Charlotte-bound flight evacuated in London American Airlines Flight 731 was evacuated at London's Heathrow Airport after smoke filled the cabin. 2016-06-27 14:15 2KB www.charlotteobserver.com 47 Refugee life, as seen by children fleeing war Imagine watching as violence and bloodshed took over your country, leaving you with little option but to flee. 2016-06-27 14:36 9KB rss.cnn.com 48 Brexit results so far: how Britain is voting in the EU referendum EU referendum results as they happen - when it comes to Brexit, it's all about seeing what happens in Sunderland. 2016-06-27 14:13 2KB www.newstatesman.com 49 Kenya pupils burn dormitories 'over Euro match ban' Kenyan authorities are investigating if pupils who set fire to their dormitories did so after being told they could not watch a Euro 2016 TV match. 2016-06-27 14:13 1KB www.bbc.co.uk 50 India Bihar 'exam topper' sent to jail for cheating A "top student" in India's Bihar state, 17-year-old Ruby Rai, is arrested after a panel of examiners retesting her cancelled her original results. 2016-06-27 14:13 2KB www.bbc.co.uk 51 Fun's in the fringe at Australia's 'dreary' election The leaders of Australia's major parties may be "boring", but there is still action to be found on the fringes of the country's election campaign. 2016-06-27 14:13 5KB www.bbc.co.uk 52 Campaign 2016 - The Washington Post Donald Trump launched a 10-part video series June 26, outlining what he calls “legendary lies” told by democratic opponent Hillary Clinton. In the first video Trump focuses on Clinton’s reaction to the attacks against two U. S. compounds in Benghazi. 2016-06-27 14:29 979Bytes www.washingtonpost.com 53 The 5 best and worst U. S. cities to retire Looking for a good place to retire? Consider weather, cost of living, culture and health care 2016-06-27 14:14 7KB www.cbsnews.com 54 Try before you buy: 10 tiny homes to rent on vacation Give the tiny-home lifestyle a trial run with these vacation rentals before cleaning out your closet and buying a small abode 2016-06-27 14:14 5KB www.cbsnews.com 55 You guide to Fourth of July fireworks in Las Vegas 2016 Strip-side and suburban spectaculars, community events and more. 2016-06-27 13:16 5KB lasvegasweekly.com 56 Foreigners kidnapped in Nigeria released: Company Five foreign construction workers kidnapped last week with two Nigerian colleagues after their vehicle was attacked and driver killed have been released, officials said... 2016-06-27 14:13 2KB www.digitaljournal.com 57 Queen to meet first and deputy first ministers during two-day Northern Ireland visit The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh will meet the first and deputy first ministers later on Monday during a two-day visit to Northern Ireland. 2016-06-27 13:15 1KB www.bbc.co.uk 58 Osborne: UK economy in a position of strength Chancellor George Osborne says the UK is in "a position of strength" and indicates there will be no immediate emergency Budget after the Brexit vote. 2016-06-27 13:15 4KB www.bbc.co.uk 59 UK suffers leadership gap in risky times A leadership gap has opened up at a dangerous time for the UK, says Nick Robinson. 2016-06-27 13:15 5KB www.bbc.co.uk 60 Standoff ends with arrest and injury A four hour standoff ended when police arrested a man accused of holding his little sister hostage and injuring his stepfather. 2016-06-27 14:23 948Bytes www.ajc.com

61 Family, friends remember Jamal Shabazz at York memorial Friends and family held a memorial service Saturday for former barber Jamal Shabazz, who was found dead in Chester in mid-May. Shabazz's mother Karen Shabazz has started a scholarship fund in his name for future barbers. Shabazz's brother Abdul Shabazz cut hair for the... 2016-06-27 14:13 2KB www.heraldonline.com 62 First voyage through expanded Panama canal A Chinese container ship has become the first vessel to sail into the newly expanded Panama Canal. 2016-06-27 14:13 1KB www.bbc.co.uk 63 Exclusive documentary: Around the world with Jeremy Scott The fashion calendar is grueling, especially for the creative director of not one, but two global brands. 2016-06-27 14:19 2KB rss.cnn.com 64 Chasing 'El Chapo': Prison breaks, hideaways and life on the lam Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman's name conjurs up one phrase for an investigator who spent his career trying to catch him: "Evil genius. " 2016-06-27 14:10 11KB rss.cnn.com 65 Watch Video: Lucky escape for Panaji mayor as boat capsizes Panaji Mayor Surendra Furtado, two journalists and four others had a lucky escape when the weed-removal mechanism outfitted boat they were in capsized in a creek 2016-06-27 13:56 1KB www.mid- day.com 66 African nations at UNHRC call on Israel to 'end the occupation' now The Palestinian people have a right “to self-determination and to a State on the basis of the borders of June 4, 1967, with east Jerusalem as its capital,” says African Group. 2016-06-27 13:49 5KB www.jpost.com 67 Albino rap duo fights stigma with music Two albino brothers from Cameroon are using rap music to change attitudes towards albinos around Africa. 2016-06-27 13:47 4KB rss.cnn.com

68 Jozi Cats: Africa's first gay rugby team Queen. Fairy. Pansy. Pillow Biter. Africa's first gay rugby team, Jozi Cats, redefines these homophobic insults in a provocative marketing campaign. 2016-06-27 13:42 6KB rss.cnn.com 69 Euro 2016: The group stages are over but Euro 2016 is just getting started; journalists, presenters and former players select their team of the tournament so far 2016-06-27 13:30 8KB rss.cnn.com 70 Fleeing Falluja: What future for Iraq's 'tormented' refugees? By the end of 2015, Iraq's conflicts had driven 4.4 million people from their homes. So many have lost everything and have no home to return to. 2016-06-27 13:30 5KB rss.cnn.com 71 The giraffe and the poacher and me: why wildlife documentaries are putting people in the frame Remainder is a study of repetition - but a fresh study of repetition Natural history documentaries have traditionally avoided knotty conservation issues. But they are changing. 2016-06-27 14:13 9KB www.newstatesman.com 72 Prince's guitar and a lock of Bowie's hair fetch $150,000 at US auction An electric guitar owned by Prince and a lock of David Bowie's hair sell in the US for a total of more than $150,000 (£110,000). 2016-06-27 01:11 1KB www.bbc.co.uk 73 Breaking News English Lesson English News Lessons: Free 26-Page lesson plan / 2-page mini- lesson - Brexit - Handouts, online activities, speed reading, dictation, mp3... current events. 2016-06-27 13:14 1KB www.breakingnewsenglish.com 74 Heavily pregnant woman robbed in street after going into labour A heavily pregnant woman was robbed on a north London street on Sunday morning while calling her husband to tell him she had just gone into labour. 2016-06-27 13:23 2KB www.telegraph.co.uk 75 Rollercoaster crash teenager thought she was going to die when ride derailed at M&D's amusement park A teenager injured when a theme park rollercoaster crashed 20ft off its tracks has said she thought she was going to die. 2016-06-27 13:22 4KB www.telegraph.co.uk 76 Sadiq Khan asks police to be on alert for rise in post-referendum hate crimes Britain's largest police force has been placed on heightened alert for any rise in hate crime following the referendum result. Mayor of London Sadiq Khan sai... 2016-06-27 12:20 4KB www.dailymail.co.uk 77 100 years later, scarred landscape from Battle of the Somme THIEPVAL, France (AP) — A 100-year-old trench, its edges now smoothed over by verdant overgrowth, snakes through a French meadow. Craters carved by bombs in... 2016-06-27 12:19 2KB www.dailymail.co.uk 78 Ban tells Israelis, Palestinians: 'stand firm against violence' UN chief Ban Ki-moon on Monday urged Israelis and Palestinians not to allow extremists on either side to fan violence, as he arrived as part of a Middle East... 2016-06-27 12:17 2KB www.dailymail.co.uk 79 Russia c.bank to raise reserve requirements for banks from Aug 1 MOSCOW, June 27 (Reuters) - Russia's central bank said on Monday it would raise reserve requirements for banks' liabilities in roubles and foreign currency b... 2016-06-27 12:16 1KB www.dailymail.co.uk 80 Scottish govt seeks wide parliamentary backing on drive to protect EU links EDINBURGH, June 27 (Reuters) - Scotland's devolved government said it will seek the widest possible backing in the Scottish parliament to keep its ties with... 2016-06-27 12:16 1KB www.dailymail.co.uk 81 UK's Cameron tells ministers it's business as usual, readies for Brexit LONDON, June 27 (Reuters) - Prime Minister David Cameron urged his top ministers to get on with business on Monday and has set up a new unit to help lay the... 2016-06-27 12:16 1KB www.dailymail.co.uk 82 Draw or discard? Recruiters use mahjong to find prospects TOKYO, June 27 (Reuters) - Fifty Japanese graduates opted to gamble with their job prospects at a mahjong tournament set up by recruiters looking for a diffe... 2016-06-27 12:16 1KB www.dailymail.co.uk

83 Southampton's Mane undergoes medical at Liverpool LONDON, June 27 (Reuters) - Southampton's Senegalese forward Sadio Mane underwent a medical at Liverpool on Monday after the clubs agreed a 30 million pounds... 2016-06-27 12:16 1KB www.dailymail.co.uk 84 Businesses warning of severe implications following Brexit vote Businesses have begun reacting to Britain's decision to pull out of the European Union, with several warning of severe implications. Estate agent Foxtons iss... 2016-06-27 12:15 2KB www.dailymail.co.uk 85 Shares temporarily suspended amid major FTSE losses Britain's Brexit vote has dealt a hammer blow to heavyweight financial stocks, with some shares being temporarily suspended as the losses stack up. The FTSE... 2016-06-27 12:15 3KB www.dailymail.co.uk 86 Birth anniversary special: Interesting facts about Helen Keller American author and activist Helen Adam Keller is an inspirational figure. On her birth anniversary, we bring interesting facts of the great personality 2016-06-27 13:14 3KB www.mid-day.com 87 'What Winter?' Beau Ryan strips down to his budgie smugglers as he poses on the beach braving the chilly temperatures on Sydney's coldest day in 20 years Beau Ryan braved the chilly temperatures as he poses on the beach on Monday, wearing just a pair of blue budgie smugglers on what was Sydney's coldest day in 20 years. 2016-06-27 12:13 2KB www.dailymail.co.uk 88 Princess Beatrice dives off yacht in Monaco in skimpy bikini While the UK shivers through unseasonal summer weather, Princess Beatrice, 27, has been cooling off in the sea in Monaco as she enjoys a sunshine break with her boyfriend Dave Clark. 2016-06-27 12:12 5KB www.dailymail.co.uk

89 Viewers face TV dilemma tonight as England's Euro 2016 game against Iceland is on at the SAME time as the Game of Thrones finale People across the UK have taken to Twitter to express their frustration at having to choose between watching England (pictured going for a stroll in Nice today) or the Game of Thrones finale. 2016-06-27 12:12 3KB www.dailymail.co.uk 90 10-year-old boy injured after minor girl forces him into having sex with her In a bizarre case reported from a Kanpur village, a 10-year-old boy was hospitalised after a minor girl tried to force him into having sex with her 2016-06-27 13:11 1KB www.mid-day.com 91 On the trail of Frankenstein in Switzerland and Germany Frankenstein is a growing tourist attraction in Geneva, where Mary Shelley created the legend of Frankenstein's monster 200 years ago. 2016-06-27 13:11 6KB edition.cnn.com 92 Iceland's stars include a film-maker and 'Thor'... Sportsmail's guide to their line-up ahead of England Euro 2016 knockout tie Iceland, the smallest nation at Euro 2016, take on England on Monday evening looking to progress to the quarter-finals in their first ever major international tournament. 2016-06-27 12:09 5KB www.dailymail.co.uk 93 Hundreds march in Cairo, protest cancelled high school exams CAIRO (AP) — Hundreds of Egyptian students are marching in front of the Education Ministry in Cairo over the cancellation of some high school exams. Monday's... 2016-06-27 12:08 1KB www.dailymail.co.uk 94 Police: Man lying in road in South Carolina struck, killed JAMESTOWN, S. C. (AP) — The South Carolina Highway Patrol says it's investigating after a man who was lying in a road was struck and killed over the weekend. ... 2016-06-27 12:07 1KB www.dailymail.co.uk 95 MasterChef Australia judge Matt Preston spills prawn cocktail ice-cream down his jacket MasterChef Australia judge Matt Preston got carried away when tasting the savoury dessert and his spillage was soon spotted by his eagle-eyed fellow judge Gary Mehigan. 2016-06-27 12:05 5KB www.dailymail.co.uk

96 England squad take a stroll in the Nice sunshine as Roy Hodgson's side prepare for Euro 2016 last-16 clash with Iceland Roy Hodgson and his squad take on the Scandinavian minnows at the city's Allianz Riviera on Monday evening, with a last eight place at stake, but took time out to relax ahead of the game. 2016-06-27 12:05 2KB www.dailymail.co.uk 97 Novak Djokovic: Wimbledon remains wide open Novak Djokovic has declared Wimbledon "pretty much an open field" despite his near-absolute dominance of men's tennis over the last 12 months. As holder of a... 2016-06-27 12:04 3KB www.dailymail.co.uk 98 Fil and Joe miss out on the House Rules Grand Final after disastrous DIY Jenga set and 'sawmill' cupboard doors failed to impress judges Melbourne couple Fil and Joe were sent packing during Monday night’s semi-final of House Rules, pitting Claire and Hagan against top-scoring Luke and Cody in next Sunday’s grand finale. 2016-06-27 12:04 4KB www.dailymail.co.uk 99 Egypt lawyers claim government meddling in case over islands CAIRO (AP) — Egyptian lawyers opposed to the government's decision to hand over two Red Sea islands to Saudi Arabia are accusing authorities of meddling in c... 2016-06-27 12:03 3KB www.dailymail.co.uk 100 Gianfranco Zola out as coach of Qatari club Al-Arabi DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Former Italy player Gianfranco Zola has been replaced as coach of Qatari club Al-Arabi after one season. Al-Arabi says on its website that... 2016-06-27 12:03 1KB www.dailymail.co.uk Articles

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1 The Latest: Polish officials concerned by xenophobia in UK (2.02/3) LONDON (AP) — The Latest on Britain's historic vote to leave the European Union (all times local): 1:10 p.m. Polish authorities are expressing concern over incidents of xenophobia directed at Poles and other foreigners in Britain following the British vote to leave the European Union. The Polish ambassador in London, Witold Sobkow, said on Monday that his embassy is in contact with British police as they investigate the incidents. In one reported case, offensive graffiti telling Poles to go home in vulgar terms was sprayed on the front of a Polish cultural center in London. Sobkow said: "We are shocked and deeply concerned by the recent incidents of xenophobic abuse directed against the Polish community and other U. K. residents of migrant heritage. " ___ 12:45 p.m. The number of senior leaders resigning form opposition Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn's inner circle over his lackluster efforts to prevent a Brexit has grown ever larger. Unlike Prime Minister David Cameron of the Conservatives, leader of the failed 'remain' side in the British vote on EU membership, Corbyn has refused to resign. But top Labour officials are resigning in droves, fearful that the party could be seriously hurt if Corbyn leads them into an early election that may be called. Angela Eagle, the party's spokeswoman on Business Innovation and Skills, has opted to resign from the senior party position in light of Britain's vote to leave the EU. She is the most senior member of his team to resign. Eagle says the party needs a leader "who can unite rather than divide the Labour Party. " Over 20 members of Corbyn's "shadow Cabinet" — experts in specific topics like health care or the economy — have resigned to protest his leadership. ___ 12:30 p.m. French and German foreign ministers are calling for "a strong Europe," listing ambitious long-term proposals following Britain's decision to leave the EU. Jean-Marc Ayrault and Frank-Walter Steinmeier pointed out some priorities for Europe in a document obtained Monday by The Associated Press: a common security agenda, fighting terrorism and integrated asylum and refugee policies. They acknowledge there are "different levels of ambitions" among the European countries but say France and Germany are responsible for better cohesion and solidarity. They suggest things like creating a European prosecutor for terrorism and organized crime as well as having international coast guard and border guard units. They also propose working on a common immigration law for Europe. Ayrault stressed Monday that the British vote to leave the EU "could help Europeans become aware that Europe needs to come closer together. " ___ 12:05 p.m. The pound has dropped to a new 31-year low, trading below $1.32 for the first time since 1985. By midday in London it was at $1.3216. The drop reflects investors' concerns about the economic impact of Britain's departure from the European Union. It also shows they are expecting the Bank of England to cut interest rates in coming months as the economy suffers. The Bank of England had until recent weeks been expected to consider raising interest rates this year, but analysts say it is now more likely to cut them by a quarter point before the end of the year. Lower rates tend to weaken a currency. Investors also fled to the perceived safety of bonds. The yield on the 10-year British government bond fell below 1 percent for the first time ever to hit a record low of 0.96 percent. The yield drops as the price of a bond rises. ___ 12:00 p.m. The top U. S. diplomat and NATO's boss say the military alliance is even more important now as a result of Britain's decision to leave the European Union. U. S. Secretary of State John Kerry says he expects "an even stronger NATO going forward" as a result. He says the alliance brings clarity at a time of uncertainty in Europe. And NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said Britain's vote to pull out of the EU makes NATO more important now for defense and security coordination among European allies. Meeting Monday at NATO headquarters, Kerry and Stoltenberg said NATO was on track for its July 8- 9 summit in Warsaw. Kerry will later meet EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini. He then travels to London to meet British Prime Minister David Cameron and Foreign Minister Philip Hammond. ___ 11:45 a.m. Though Britain has voted to leave the European Union, the nearly 1,000 British nationals who work for the bloc's executive body won't have to quit their jobs if they don't want to. EU Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker wrote in an internal memo circulated to the executive's staff that according to regulations, they are "union officials" and work for Europe. He wrote: "You left your national 'hats' at the door when you joined this institution and that door is not closing on you now. " The memo was distributed to Commission personnel after the results of Thursday's British referendum on EU membership became known. It was obtained by The Associated Press on Monday. According to the British Permanent Representation to the EU, 980 British nationals work for the Commission, accounting for 4.2 percent of the total. Britons are also employed by the EU's External Action Service, Council and Parliament. ___ 11:10 a.m. Italian Premier Matteo Renzi says Brussels can't afford to spend a "year on procedures" for Britain's exit from the European Union. Briefing the Senate Monday, Renzi noted the EU "spent a year on negotiations" aimed at satisfying Britain ahead of last week's referendum. The premier will huddle later in Berlin with German Chancellor Angela Merkel, French President Francois Hollande and the EU president on the crisis. The EU summit this week on Britain's departure "won't be the last" in Renzi's view. But he says those meetings must concentrate on "the relaunching of Europe, not just procedures. " Renzi says "pluck, lucidity and intelligence" is needed by European leaders, adding now's not the time for improvisation. His advice to the EU? "Deal more with social issues and less with bureaucratic issues. " ___ 11:00 a.m. The implications of Britain's departure from the European Union have started to bite on British businesses. Real estate agent Foxtons has issued a profit warning, expressing concern that an upturn anticipated in the second half of the year is "now unlikely to materialize. " The parent company of British Airways, IAG, warned on Friday that profits would take a hit this year. Budget airline easyJet also warned on profit, saying it anticipates economic and consumer uncertainty this summer. The profit warnings come amid fears that thousands of jobs could be lost in London's financial heartland. JP Morgan, HSBC and Goldman Sachs all said prior to the vote that thousands of jobs could be moved to the continent in the event of a British exit from the EU, or Brexit. ___ 10:50 a.m. Trading in shares of two big British banks has been temporarily suspended amid volatility in the markets following the country's decision to leave the European Union. The London Stock Exchange says trading the Royal Bank of Scotland and Barclays was suspended when they briefly moved out of the trading range of 8 percent — an automatic action. RBS is down 14.6 percent to 175.55 pence ($2.4). Barclays is down 10 percent to 137.55 pence. Trading resumed after five minutes. Other British stocks are also experiencing sharp volatility in the aftermath of the vote. They include airline EasyJet, home builder Taylor Wimpey and insurer Legal & General. ___ 10:45 a.m. German Chancellor Angela Merkel's spokesman says there can't be informal talks on the conditions for Britain leaving the European Union before London has filed formal notice of its intention to quit the bloc. Only Britain can invoke Article 50 of the EU treaty, which triggers the formal process by which the country would leave the union. Departing Prime Minister David Cameron has signaled that that could take several months, while many European leaders want it to come immediately. Merkel spokesman Steffen Seibert said Monday that "if the government needs a reasonable amount of time to do that, we respect that," but the uncertainty cannot continue forever. Seibert said: "One thing is clear: before Great Britain has sent this notification, there will be no informal preliminary talks about the exit modalities. " ___ 10:30 a.m. The foreign minister of the Czech Republic says that a "fast and hasty integration" of the remaining 27 members of the European Union would be a "bad response" to Britain's decision to leave the EU. Foreign Minister Lubomir Zaoralek said Monday that doing nothing would also be bad, but that popular support was needed for further integration and new EU policies. Zaoralek spoke after a meeting in Prague with his colleagues from Poland, Hungary, Slovakia, Germany and France. Zaoralek said that "I hope we will be able to try and start persuading the people in Europe that the EU is a project that can appeal to them, that can solve the issues they are facing in a practical way. " Another meeting of foreign ministers of non- founding members of the EU is scheduled to take place in Warsaw later Monday. ___ 10:10 a.m. Former London Mayor Boris Johnson says there is no great rush to leave the European Union as he praised Treasury chief George Osborne's efforts to calm gyrating financial markets. Johnson, one of the most prominent campaigners behind the vote to have Britain leave the EU, also praised Osborne's decision to forgo an emergency austerity budget. Osborne had said such budget would be necessary during the campaign, which was nicknamed "Project Fear" because of its dire predictions on the fate of the nation in the event of a British exit from the EU, or Brexit. Johnson told reporters Monday: "It's clear now the Project Fear is over," and that he was reassured by Osborne's words. ___ 9:30 a.m. Several more members of Britain's opposition Labour Party have resigned from party posts, calling on leader Jeremy Corbyn to quit. Half a dozen lawmakers who serve as spokespeople on key issues quit Monday morning. They follow 11 members of Corbyn's shadow cabinet — the opposition party's mirror government — who resigned Sunday after Corbyn fired Labour foreign affairs spokesman Hilary Benn for allegedly plotting against him. Corbyn says he will not resign, and has appointed lawmakers loyal to him to fill the vacated posts. He insists he will run in any new leadership contest, and says he has the support of the party's grassroots. Many Labour lawmakers accuse Corbyn of running a lukewarm campaign in support of remaining in the EU. They also fear the left-winger cannot win a general election, which could come well before the scheduled date of 2020. Conservative Prime Minister David Cameron has said he will step down by October, and a new prime minister may call an early election to solidify a mandate before negotiating Britain's EU exit. ___ 9:10 a.m. Germany's defense minister says she doesn't expect Britain to rejoin the European Union in her lifetime. A majority of older British voters favored leaving the EU in Thursday's referendum, while most younger voters wanted to stay in. Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyen, who is 57, told Germany's ARD television Sunday night: "Great Britain will not re-enter the European Union in my lifetime, but perhaps our children or grandchildren will be smart enough to restore the strength of Europe. " Von der Leyen also added her voice to calls for Britain to clarify its intentions and trigger the negotiating process quickly. Departing Prime Minister David Cameron has signaled that he wants to wait several months to begin the country's exit from the 28- nation bloc. Asked to define quickly, she said: "I can't define that in days or weeks. That is not in my hands. But the idea of 'months' takes some getting used to for us — it is actually not acceptable. " ___ 8:50 a.m. A leading business group says 20 percent of its members plan to move some of their operations outside of the U. K. in light of the country's decision to leave the European Union. The Institute of Directors said Monday that a survey of its 1,000 members showed that three out of four believe that Britain's exit from the EU, or Brexit, will be bad for business. Simon Walker, the director- general of the group, says that while businesses will be busy working out how they are going to adapt, "we can't sugar-coat this, many of our members are feeling anxious. " The group says over a third of its members say that the vote result will prompt them to cut investment in their businesses. ___ 8:35 a.m. Germany's EU commissioner is urging Britain to clarify its intentions after voters chose to leave the European Union, and says he can't imagine the government backing off that decision. Departing Prime Minister David Cameron has signaled that he wants to wait several months to begin the country's exit from the 28-nation bloc. Many European leaders want it to start immediately. Commissioner Guenther Oettinger told Deutschlandfunk radio Monday that Britain's governing Conservative Party needs to figure out what to do. He said: "With every day of uncertainty, investors in the whole world will be discouraged from investing in Great Britain or from believing in Europe. " Oettinger said the referendum "has great authority, however much it annoys one. " He added that he "can't imagine the British government putting that into question. " ___ 8:30 a.m. The French finance minister is insisting that Britain pull itself out of the EU as soon as possible and is dismissing speculation that a British exit, or Brexit, may never actually come to pass. Michel Sapin said on France-2 television Monday there is "no difference" between France and Germany on the timetable for a withdrawal, though French officials appear in a particular hurry to close this difficult chapter in post-war European unity. "Should Britain go quickly? Yes. France, like Germany, thinks that Britain voted, Britain voted for Brexit, and the Brexit should be put in place starting now," Sapin said. He said European authorities should not allow Britain to stay in an "indefinite, we'll see later" mindset but must force the British to accept the consequences of last week's historic vote. The British exit is priority No. 1 as French President Francois Hollande and German Chancellor Angela Merkel meet later Monday in Berlin with EU President Donald Tusk and Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi, ahead of an EU-wide summit Tuesday and Wednesday. ___ 8:10 a.m. British and European stock markets fell again on Monday amid the uncertainty over what the U. K.'s vote to leave the European Union might lead to. The FTSE 100 benchmark in London was down about 1 percent at 6,090 while Germany's DAX was 0.5 percent lower at 9,509. One of the reasons the FTSE 100 has not dropped more since Friday, when it closed only 3.2 percent lower, is that many of its listed companies earn money in foreign countries, and the pound's sharp drop will translate into higher profits when that money is brought back to the U. K. The pound's drop also makes those shares cheaper for investors outside Britain. The pound continued to suffer the most losses in the markets, dropping another 1.6 percent against the dollar on Monday, to $1.3462. Since early Friday it has dropped to levels last seen in 1985. Stockholm's stock exchange, which was closed for a holiday on Friday, when the vote's result caused heavy losses on global markets, dropped by 6 percent on Monday. ___ 7:30 a.m. Treasury chief George Osborne has sought to calm nerves in the markets, as investors worry about the consequences of Britain leaving the European Union. In his first public appearance since the vote to leave the bloc Thursday, Osborne tried to reassure markets shaken by the result, saying "our economy is about as strong as it could be to face this challenge. " Yet, he acknowledged it would not be plain sailing in the days ahead. The pound fell in Asian markets amid fears of the consequences of the vote. Political turmoil has roiled the country, as the leaders grappled with the question of how precisely the country would separate Britain from the other 27 nations in the bloc. Germany, Britain and France will be meeting to discuss the decision.

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2 2 Who is in Jeremy Corbyn's new shadow cabinet? Corbyn's supporters loved his principles. But he ditched them in the EU campaign (1.30/3) Following an attempted coup over the weekend, Jeremy Corbyn has begun forming his new shadow cabinet, appointing MPs to replace the numerous front bench resignations that have taken place over the last 24 hours. The cabinet is notable for containing a relatively large proportion of MPs from the 2015 intake, many of whom were also among the 36 MPs who nominated Corbyn as a leadership candidate last year. Emily Thornberry Shadow Foreign Secretary Thornberry, a former human rights barrister, served under Ed Miliband as shadow attorney general until she resigned in 2014 following a “snobbish” tweet about an England flag sent on the day of the Rochester by-election. The MP for Islington South since 2005, she returned to the shadow cabinet in 2010 as Jeremy Corbyn’s shadow employment minister, and then helped him out of a difficult position by accepting the position of shadow defence secretary in the January 2016 reshuffle after a spat between her predecessor, Angela Eagle, and Ken Livingstone. Diane Abbott Shadow Health Secretary Diane Abbott, known for her forthright interventions on a wide variety of subjects as well as her zany appearances on the This Week sofa with Michael Portillo, has held a health brief before – she was shadow minister for public health under Ed Miliband (although she was sacked in 2013 , saying “Ed wanted more message discipline”). A long-time ally of Corbyn’s – they had a brief relationship in the 1970s – she nominated him for the leadership and accepted the post of shadow international development secretary upon his victory in September 2015. Pat Glass Shadow Education Secretary Pat Glass, a former Labour councillor in the north-east, was elected to parliament for North West Durham in 2010. She was initially appointed shadow education minister in September 2015 when Jeremy Corbyn first formed his shadow cabinet, and was then reshuffled to shadow Europe in January 2016. She now returns to her old brief. Andy McDonald Shadow Transport Secretary McDonald entered parliament in 2012 after the by-election following Stuart Bell’s death. He served Emily Thornbery as PPS from 2013, and then joined the shadow cabinet in January 2016 to replace Jonathan Reynolds as shadow minister for rail (Reynolds resigned in protest after Corbyn sacked Pat McFadden). Clive Lewis Shadow Defence Secretary Clive Lewis is part of the 2015 intake, and has been a vocal supporter of Jeremy Corbyn. He was appointed shadow energy minister in September 2015, and has been staunch in his opposition to Trident renewal. He has military experience , having done a three-month combat tour of Afghanistan in 2009. Rebecca Long-Bailey Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury Rebecca Long-Bailey is MP for Salford and Eccles elected in 2015. She previously worked as a solicitor, and was given the backing of Unite and Salford’s elected mayor Ian Stewart when she decided to run for parliament. Long-Bailey was one of the MPs who nominated Corbyn for the leadership in 2015. After winning the leadership, Corbyn used her to replace Hilary Benn on Labour’s NEC. Kate Osamor Shadow International Development Secretary Kate Osamor is the MP for Edmonton, also elected in 2015. She is Labour Co-operative politician, and was previously a GP practice manager. Osamor also nominated Corbyn for leader. In January, she was made Shadow Minister for Women and Equalities. Read a profile with Osamor from last year. Rachael Maskell Shadow Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Secretary Rachael Maskell is the MP for York Central, elected in 2015. Before becoming an MP, she was a care-worker and physiotherapist in the NHS. She is committed to improving mental health services and has served on the Health Select Committee since July. Until recently, she worked on the Shadow Defence Team under Maria Eagle. Cat Smith Shadow Voter Engagement and Youth Affairs Cat Smith has been the MP for Lancaster and Fleetwood since 2015. Prfeviously Shadow Minister for Women, Smith worked for Corbyn before entering parliament, and was one of the 36 MPs to nominate him for the leadership in 2016. Lancashire Constabulary are currently investigating allegations that Smith breached spending limits on election campaigning. Dave Anderson Shadow Northern Ireland Secretary Dave Anderson has been the MP for Blaydon since 2005. He worked as a miner until 1989 and then subsequently as a care worker, during which time he was also an activist in UNISON. He has been a member of the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee since 2005, with a longstanding interest in the Peace Process. In early 2015, Anderson was one of the signatories of an open letter to then leader Ed Miliband calling on Labour to oppose authority and renationalise the railways. “A good and decent man but he is not a leader. That is the problem.” This was just-sacked Hilary Benn’s verdict on Jeremy Corbyn, and he’s two- thirds right. Corbyn is not a leader, and if that wasn’t obvious before the referendum campaign, it should be now. If the Vice documentary didn’t convince you that Corbyn is a man who cannot lead – marked by both insubstantiality and intransigence, both appalling presentation and mortal vanity – then surely his botched efforts for Remain must have. But so what. Even Corbyn’s greatest supporters don’t rate him as a statesman. They like him because he believes in something. Not just something (after all, Farage believes in something: he believes in a bleached white endless village fete with rifle-toting freemen at the gates) but the right things. Socialist things. Non-Blairite things. The things they believe in. And the one thing that the EU referendum campaign should absolutely put the lie to is any image of Corbyn as a politician of principle – or one who shares his party’s values. He never supported Remain. He never wanted Remain to win, and every gutless performance showed that. Watching his big centrepiece speech, anyone not explicitly informed that Labour was pro-Remain would have come away with the impression that the EU was a corrupt conglomerate that we’re better off out of. He dedicated more time to attacking the institution he was supposed to be defending, than he did to taking apart his ostensive opposition. And that’s because Leave weren’t his opposition, not really. He has long wanted out of the EU, and he got out. It is neither good nor decent to lead a bad campaign for a cause you don’t believe in. I don’t think a more committed Corbyn could have swung it for Remain – Labour voters were firmly for Remain, despite his feeble efforts – but giving a serious, passionate account of what what the EU has done for us would at least have established some opposition to the Ukip/Tory carve- up of the nation. Now, there is nothing. No sound, no fury and no party to speak for the half the nation that didn’t want out, or the stragglers who are belatedly realising what out is going to mean. At a vigil for Jo Cox last Saturday, a Corbyn supporter told me that she hoped the Labour party would now unify behind its leader. It was a noble sentiment, but an entirely misplaced one when the person we are supposed to get behind was busily undermining the cause his members were working for. Corbyn supporters should know this: he has failed you, and will continue to fail you as long as he is party leader. The longer he stays in office, the further Labour drifts from ever being able to exercise power. The further Labour drifts from power, the more utterly hopeless the prospects for all the things you hoped he would accomplish. He will never end austerity. He will never speak to the nation’s disenfranchised. He will achieve nothing beyond grinding Labour ever further into smallness and irrelevance. Corbyn does not care about winning, because he does not understand the consequences of losing. That was true of the referendum, and it’s true of his attitude to politics in general. Corbyn isn’t an alternative to right-wing hegemony, he’s a relic – happy to sit in a glass case like a saint’s dead and holy hand, transported from one rapturous crowd of true believers to another, but somehow never able to pull off the miracles he’s credited with. If you believe the Labour party needs to be more than a rest home for embittered idealists – if you believe the working class must have a political party – if you believe that the job of opposing the government cannot be left to Ukip – if you believe that Britain is better than racism and insularity, and will vote against those vicious principles when given a reason to; if you believe any of those things, then Corbyn must go. Not just because he’s ineffectual, but because he’s untrustworthy too. Some politicians can get away with being liars. There is a kind of anti- politics that is its own exemplum, whose representatives tell voters that all politicians are on the make, and then prove it by being on the make themselves and posing as the only honest apples in the whole bad barrel. That’s good enough for the right-wing populists who will take us out of Europe but it is not, it never has been, what the Labour Party is. Labour needs better than Corbyn, and the country that needs Labour must not be failed again.

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3 India formally joins Missile Technology Control Regime (1.16/3) New Delhi: In a diplomatic success, India on Monday became a full member of the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR), three days after it failed to join the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) following China's opposition. "India has joined the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) this morning. The MTCR Point of Contact in Paris has conveyed the decision regarding IndiaÂ’s accession to the regime through the Embassy of France in New Delhi as well as the Embassies of The Netherlands and Luxembourg," the Ministry of External Affairs said. India became the 35th member of the MTCR, of which China awaits membership. India first applied for the membership in 2008 and China in 2004. "India would like to thank each of the 34 MTCR Partners for their support for the membership," the MEA added.

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4 David Cameron resigns as Britain backs Brexit (1.05/3) David Cameron has announced his resignation. Following a defeat for his side in the EU referendum, which he called, he will stand down. After soothing global markets and investors that "Britain's economy is fundamentally strong", and reassuring EU citizens residing in Britain, and Brits living in Europe, that there will be "no immediate change" in their circumstances, he said: "The British people have voted to leave the European Union, and their will must be respected . .. The will of the British people is an instruction that must be delivered. . . "We must now prepare for a negotiation with the European Union. This will need to involve the full engagement of the Scottish, Welsh and Northern Ireland governments to ensure that the interests of all parts of our United Kingdom are protected and advanced. But above all, t his will require strong, determined, and committed leadership. "I am very proud and honoured to have been Prime Minister of this country for six years. I believe we've made great steps, with more people in work than ever before in our history, with reforms to welfare and education, increasing people's life chances, building a bigger and stronger society. Keeping our promises to the poorest people in the world, and enabling those who love each other to get married, whatever their sexuality. But above all, restoring Britain's economic strength. . . "I made the pledge to renegotiate Britain's position in the European Union, and to hold a referendum on our membership, and have carried those things out. I fought this campaign in the only way I know how, which is to say directly and passionately what I think and feel, head and heart and soul. I held nothing back. "I was absolutely clear about my belief that Britain is stronger, safer and better off inside the European Union. And I made clear the referendum was about this and this alone, not the future of any single politician, including myself. But the British people have made a very clear decision to take a different path, and, as such, I think the country requires fresh leadership to take it in this direction. "I will do everthing I can as prime minister to steady the ship over the coming weeks and months. But I do not think it would be right for me to try to be the captain that steers our country to its next destination. "This is not a decision I have taken lightly. But I do believe it’s in the national interest to have a period of stability and then the new leadership required. "There is no need for a precise timetable today. But in my view we should aim to have a new Prime Minister in place by the start of the Conservative party conference in October. " This means that Cameron will be leaving it to the new Prime Minister to trigger Article 50 and begin the process of the UK leaving the EU. Bitter backlash post EU referendum bbc.co.uk

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7 Singapore Airlines Flight Catches Fire Video (1.02/3) Breaking overnight a frightening situation on a packed jetliner the entire wing of the Singapore Airlines Boeing triple seven. Was engulfed in flames the plane left Singapore on a flight to Italy but turned around shortly after because of a warning about oil in an engine. When it landed you see there the wing bursting into flames. The 241 people on board left the plane on a mobile set of stairs. No one was injured the damage to the wing was fairly extensive an investigation is already under way there. This transcript has been automatically generated and may not be 100% accurate.

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8 Israel and Turkey end rift over Gaza flotilla killings (1.02/3) Israel and Turkey have normalised relations, ending a six-year rift over the killing by Israeli troops of 10 Turkish activists on a Gaza- bound ship. Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim said a deal reached on Sunday would see Israel pay $20m (£15m) in compensation. It will also allow Turkey to send aid to Gaza and carry out infrastructure projects in the Palestinian territory. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the agreement would help bring "stability" to the Middle East. Turkey was once Israel's closest ally in the region, and the two countries share many strategic interests. The Turkish and Israeli prime ministers announced the deal to restore diplomatic ties at simultaneous news conferences in Ankara and Rome. Mr Yildirim said the two countries would appoint ambassadors as soon as possible after the agreement is signed on Tuesday. He also revealed that the first delivery of Turkish aid to Gaza was imminent. "Our first ship loaded with over 10,000 tonnes of humanitarian aid will leave for the Israeli port of Ashdod on Friday," he added. Mr Yildirim stated that the deal "largely" lifted Israel's naval blockade of Gaza, which is dominated by the militant Islamist movement Hamas. However, Mr Netanyahu stressed that the "defensive" measure remained in place. "This is a supreme security interest of ours," he said. "I was not willing to compromise it. " "This interest is essential to prevent the force build-up by Hamas and it remains as has been and is. " Israel maintains its blockade of Gaza to try to prevent weapons or materials reaching Palestinian militants, with whom it fought a devastating war in 2014, while allowing humanitarian aid into the territory. Palestinians say the policy is tantamount to collective punishment, and UN and aid officials have warned of deteriorating conditions in Gaza. The Turkish-owned ship Mavi Marmara was part of a flotilla attempting to breach the blockade when it was intercepted by Israeli commandos on 31 May 2010. Ten pro-Palestinian Turkish activists, one of them a dual American citizen, were killed and dozens wounded as clashes broke out after the commandos boarded the ship, descending on ropes from helicopters. The two sides have blamed each other for the violence. The activists said the commandos started shooting as soon as they hit the deck. Israeli said the commandos opened fire only after being attacked with clubs, knives and a gun which was taken from them. A UN inquiry was unable to determine at exactly which point the commandos used live rounds.

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9 Spanish election: PP wins most seats but deadlock remains (1.02/3) The conservative People's Party (PP) of acting Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy has won most seats in Spain's parliamentary election but is short of a majority. Spain's other main party, the Socialist PSOE, is in second place. The left-wing Unidos Podemos alliance and centre-right Ciudadanos are third and fourth. The vote has failed to break six months of political deadlock since December's inconclusive poll. But Mr Rajoy said he had a right to resume office. Mr Rajoy said he hoped political parties would reach a deal within a month. "It would be nonsense to lose time for several more months," he said. Official results give the PP 137 seats in the 350-seat parliament, up 15 from the 122 they won the December ballot. The PP now faces a similar challenge to form a government as after the December poll. It needs support from a number of other parties in order to achieve a voting majority. One figure from the second-place Socialist party has backed Mr Rajoy, saying he should be in government "as soon as possible". Guillermo Fernandez Vara, leader of the Extremadura region, said: "That's what voters have told us and that's what we have to do. " But the party's secretary, Cesar Luena, said the party would not support Mr Rajoy. "The PSOE wants to replace Rajoy," he said. The prospects of resolving the political stalemate do not look good. It was the failure of previous attempts to agree a coalition that sparked a re- run of the ballot in the first place, and Sunday's election resulted in no major changes. The PP won the election and even increased its support - but not by enough to govern alone. So once the celebrations stop, the wrangling over coalitions will begin and it will not be easy. The other surprise from Sunday's vote was that the left wing protest party Podemos did not soar in the polls. It is possible that voters were turned off more radical parties, after the UK voted for to leave the European Union - and shook Spain's fragile economy. Spain has endured six months of political paralysis. All parties are now under pressure to reach a compromise, form a coalition, and get back to the business of governing. The PSOE won 85 seats, confounding an earlier exit poll suggesting it would slip into third place, but still five fewer than in December. All the other parties lost votes or seats, or both. Unidos Podemos and Ciudadanos, both relative newcomers, won 71 and 32 seat respectively. Unidos Podemos was the worst-affected, losing more than a million votes and failing to meet expectations that it would become the country's main left-wing party. The Spanish election came days after the UK voted in a referendum to leave the EU. Mr Rajoy had sought to portray the election as a choice between economic stability and the uncertainty offered by Unidos Podemos ("Together We Can"), a coalition led by anti-austerity party Podemos that emerged just two years ago in protest against austerity measures demanded by Brussels. Podemos leader Pablo Iglesias has denied his party is Eurosceptic, telling the BBC he was "sad" at the outcome of Britain's referendum. "We hope for a different Europe, we will fight for a Europe with social rights as a reality and we are for Europe and the people in Europe. " December's election was a watershed for Spain, because the PP and the PSOE had previously alternated in power since the restoration of democracy in the 1970s. But after months of talks no party was able to form a coalition or minority government. Unidos Podemos and other left-wing groups argued that the PP, under Mr Rajoy, had been discredited because of austerity and the chronic unemployment that has plagued Spain since the 2008 financial crisis. The PP, however, says Spain's improved economic performance is proof that its policies have worked. Casting his vote on Sunday, Mr Rajoy urged Spaniards who "love and feel for their country" to make their voices heard. "Spain will be what the Spanish people want it to be, it will have the government and the members of parliament the people want," he said.

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10 10 Tom Watson tells Jeremy Corbyn he faces leadership challenge (1.02/3) Deputy Labour leader Tom Watson has told Jeremy Corbyn he has "no authority" among Labour MPs and warned him he faces a leadership challenge. The two men met after a spate of resignations from shadow cabinet. The Labour leader launched a fightback on Monday morning, unveiling a new top team after a fresh round of walkouts from shadow ministers. Mr Corbyn, who was elected in September in a landslide victory, is facing a vote of no confidence from Labour MPs. Mr Corbyn has pledged to stand in any new leadership election if there is a formal challenge to his position. Many of the party's MPs have been critical of Mr Corbyn's leadership since his election in September, when he won a landslide victory from Labour Party members and others allowed to vote. The victory came despite starting the contest as a rank outsider and only being included in the full vote thanks to some Labour MPs, who didn't back him, nominating him to "widen the debate". BBC political editor Laura Kuenssberg said Mr Watson did not tell Mr Corbyn directly to quit as leader, but warned him that he faced a leadership challenge - and that it was up to him to decide whether he should stay or go. Speaking after the meeting - which came amid an on-going revolt in the party over Mr Corbyn's leadership - a Labour source said Mr Corbyn was told by his deputy that "it looks like we are moving towards a leadership election". According to the source, Mr Watson said Mr Corbyn would have to decide whether he wanted to endure a "bruising" internal battle before the prospect of a "very tough general election". The talks between the two men were described as "civil" by a spokesman for the leader, but a senior Labour source said Mr Corbyn was left in no doubt he had lost the support of the Parliamentary Labour Party. The source said the final decision on Mr Corbyn's future was a matter for him. A spokesman for Mr Corbyn said the leader was "categorically not" told to quit by Mr Watson. Mr Corbyn has rejected calls from many of his MPs to resign, despite a fresh wave of resignations by shadow cabinet members and shadow ministers. And on Monday morning he announced a reshaped shadow cabinet to replace those that had walked out. The new line-up includes: The latest members of Mr Corbyn's team to resign include shadow business secretary Angela Eagle, shadow energy spokeswoman Lisa Nandy and shadow work and pensions secretary Owen Smith. It comes after 12 members of the shadow cabinet quit on Sunday, including shadow health secretary Heidi Alexander, shadow education secretary Lucy Powell and shadow Commons leader Chris Bryant. The walkouts - in a bid to oust Mr Corbyn - came after the sacking at the weekend of shadow foreign secretary Hilary Benn, who told Mr Corbyn he had lost confidence in his leadership. Meanwhile, Labour MPs will later consider a vote of no confidence in Mr Corbyn - and a secret ballot could be held on Tuesday.

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11 Several players may follow Messi into international retirement: Sergio Aguero (1.00/3) East Rutherford (New Jersey) : Argentina star Lionel Messi may not be the only player to decide on international retirement after their Copa America heartbreak, according to compatriot and ace striker Sergio Aguero. Argentina drew 0-0 with Chile in the final on Sunday before a missed penalty from Messi contributed to a 4-2 defeat in the shoot-out, after which the Barcelona star brought down the curtains on his international career. Lionel Messi. Pic/ AFP Aguero, who shared with Messi the pain of consecutive defeats in Copa America finals to Chile and the loss of the 2014 World Cup final to Germany, confirmed that the devastation of another near miss had many contemplating a similar move. "There are several players who are evaluating not continuing with the national team. This is the worst dressing-room I've ever been in, worse than the final in the World Cup in Brazil and the other Copa America," Aguero was quoted as saying by goal.co on Sunday. Argentine goalkeeper Sergio Romero, however, believes that Messi may come down from his decision after the initial heartbreak of Sunday's defeat wears off. "I think he spoke in the heat of the moment because a beautiful opportunity escaped us. I can't imagine a national team without Messi. I think he'll reflect on it," Romero said. Argentina, the most successful nation at the Copa America with 14 titles, thus continue their 23-year wait to win a major tournament. Their last triumph was in 1993 when they won the Copa America title. The defeat was rendered even more poignant for Argentina fans as Messi announced his international retirement. The announcement brought down the curtains on a disappointing international career which started in 2005.

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12 Commons confidential: Boris's blond Brexit ambition Jeremy Corbyn vows not to resign. What next for Labour? (0.20/3) Boris Johnson adopting Brexit for his Tory leadership bid extended to the self- anointed premier-in-waiting, supremely confident of referendum victory, holding out an olive branch in unusual directions. Bumping into Unite’s “Red Len” McCluskey, a favourite Tory bogeyman, Brother Boris pleaded with Comrade Len to accept: “I’m not anti-trade union, I’m a One-Nation Tory.” Comrade Len’s scepticism, rooted in Johnson having refused to meet trade unions in his eight years as London mayor and then, as a Tory MP, voting to shackle organised labour, resulted in the Downing Street aspirant agreeing to beer and sandwiches. “Give me a ring on 24 June to arrange our meeting,” was Johnson’s parting bark. I suspect any call depends on the result, Brother Boris. David Cameron suffered a series of indignities during a bruising campaign, though perhaps none greater than in Henley, coincidentally Johnson’s old Oxfordshire stamping ground. My local snout muttered that a town hall-style gathering with the Prime Minister was moved to a smaller space when it was noted that even a busload of Remainers driven down from Oxford would fail to fill the venue that had been booked. Win or lose, the walls are closing in on Dave. Ukip’s venomous Nigel Farage, the Leave campaign’s embarrassing uncle and self-designated victim, shopped himself playing the race card with the odious “Breaking Point” refugee poster, but was the Little Englander a hidden hand behind inflammatory newspaper coverage? A Man of Kent, flogging film of a boat supposedly used to smuggle migrants from outside the European Union across the Channel, informed reporters: “I must consult my legal adviser Nigel Farage on what to do.” Joking or not, and Farage isn’t legally qualified, the images were splashed as another anti-EU scare story across the front of the Brexit Sun . Droopy Zac Goldsmith’s long sulk since he lost the London election with dishonour has a way to go to rival Ted Heath’s 30-year mope, but whispers now grow louder in parliament that he might walk away from politics in the summer. If he gets in touch, I’d be happy to report otherwise. Momentum, Labour’s self-preening lefty movement, is both overhyped and unfairly run down. The North Tyneside cell loses friends and makes enemies. Declaring on Facebook that party MPs who support Brexit are “despicable and traitorous” was unwise above a mugshot of Dennis Skinner, if not John Mann, who was alongside Skinner. The glorious Beast of Bolsover is a darling of the Labour Party and parliament’s most principled member. Jo Cox was as decent an MP as you could ever hope to encounter. RIP. Kevin Maguire is the associate editor (politics) of the Daily Mirror Throughout Sunday as the shadow cabinet resignations mounted up (reaching 11 by the evening), Jeremy Corbyn's allies insisted that he was unfazed. "He's not wavering," one told me, adding that Corbyn would seek to form a new frontbench. At 21:54pm, the Labour leader released a statement confirming as much. "I regret there have been resignations today from my shadow cabinet," Corbyn said. "But I am not going to betray the trust of those who voted for me - or the millions of supporters across the country who need Labour to represent them. " Corbyn added that "those who want to change Labour's leadership" would "have to stand in a democratic election, in which I will be a candidate". The shadow cabinet, he said, would be reshaped "over the next 24 hours" ("On past experience, 24 hours to pick a shadow cabinet is ambitious," a Labour source quipped in reference to January's marathon reshuffle). Any hope that Corbyn would retreat without a fight has been dispelled. Tom Watson will meet him tomorrow morning to "discuss the way forward", a statement regarded as "ominous" by some of the leader's allies. Labour's deputy failed to back Corbyn's leadeership and warned of the need to be "ready to form a government" following an early election. But even if Watson calls on the leader to resign (which insiders say is far from guaranteed), few believe he will do so. Corbyn retains the support of his closest allies, John McDonnell, Diane Abbott and Jon Trickett, and has been backed by shadow defence secretary Emily Thornberry and Andy Burnham ("Those who put personal ambition before the party won't be forgiven or forgotten," a senior MP declared of the Manchester mayoral contender). He will look to repopulate the shadow cabinet with supporters from the 2015 intake, such as Clive Lewis, Richard Burgon, Cat Smith and Rebecca Long-Bailey. The Parliamentary Labour Party will meet on Monday at 6pm and discuss a motion of no confidence against Corbyn, tabled by veteran MPs Margaret Hodge and Ann Coffey. This will likely be followed by a secret ballot on Tuesday between 9am and 5pm. The rebels are confident of winning a majority (though dismiss reports that as many as 80 per cent will oppose Corbyn). But the Labour leader is still unlikely to resign at this juncture. Having entered office with the backing of just 15 MPs (now 14 following the death of Michael Meacher), he is untroubled by losing support that he never truly had. "He's an oddity. Very gentle but very robust," an ally told me. At this point, Corbyn's opponents would be forced to launch a direct leadership challenge, most likely in the form of a "stalking horse". John Spellar , a veteran of Labour's 1980s strife, Hodge and Barry Sheerman have been touted for the role. A matter of fierce dispute on Sunday was whether Corbyn would automatically make the ballot if challenged. Labour's lawyers have told the party that he would not, forcing him to win 50 MP/MEP nominations to stand again (a hurdle he would struggle to clear). But Corbyn's allies counter that their own legal advice suggests the reverse. "It could get very messy and end up in the courts," one senior rebel lamented. Some take the view that natural justice demands Corbyn is included on the ballot, the view expressed by Tony Blair to MPs. In a new leadership contest, Watson and/or Angela Eagle are regarded as the likeliest challengers, though there is still no agreed alternative. Many argue that the party needs a "Michael Howard figure" to achieve party unity and limit the damge at an early election. He or she would then by succeeded by a younger figure (a "Cameron") such as Chuka Umunna, Dan Jarvis or Lisa Nandy. But a Labour source told me of the potential contest: "Don't rule out Yvette. The only grown-up candidate and I believe she wants it". He emphasised the need to look beyond the task of "unifying the party" and towards the forthcoming Brexit negotiations. Cooper, an experienced economist, was best-qualified to lead at a moment of "national crisis", the source suggested. Watson, he added, wanted "the leadership handed to him on a plate" with backing from grandees across the party. John McTernan, Blair's former political director, said that he would be "very happy" to have the Brownite as leader. Despite Watson's leading role in the coup against Blair in 2006, many from Labour's right believe that he is best placed to defeat Corbyn and unite the party. Some point to Eagle's fourth-place finish in Labour's deputy leadership election as evidence of her limited appeal. McDonnell, Corbyn's closest ally, who MPs have long believed retains leadership ambitions, insisted on Sunday that he would "never stand". Most believe that the shadow chancellor, a more abrasive character than Corbyn, would struggle to achieve the requisite 37 MP/MEP nominations. The Labour leader's allies remain confident that he would win majority support from members if challenged. Rebels speak of an "unmistakable shift" in opinion since Brexit but concede that this may prove insufficient. They are prepared to mount repeated challenges to Corbyn if necessary in order to "wear him down". But an early general election, which Boris Johnson is expected to trigger if elected Conservative leader, could deny them the chance. As the PLP assembles in Committee Room 14 at 6pm, the activist group Momentum will assemble in Parliament Square for a #KeepCorbyn protest. It is a fitting symbol of a party fatally torn between its members and its MPs. Unless the two can somehow be aligned, Labour will remain united in name only.

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13 What The Archers doesn’t tell you about EU food “Minoan pendant”: a new poem by Mark Granier (0.04/3) Even the hungriest politico is unlikely to have much of an appetite for the referendum after four months of slowly stewed debate, which has been enlivened only by the occasional, somewhat spicy personal attack. But although we have heard quite a bit about the likely impact of Brexit on our farmers, with the subject even intruding on the otherworldly idyll of The Archers , discussion of the effects on the food industry as a whole doesn’t seem to have got much further than a plaintive cry: “Won’t someone think of the cheeses?!” Yet the British Retail Consortium believes that leaving the EU could have more significant consequences for our food producers than for any other part of the retail sector – and it’s not just about the Brie. We import 27 per cent of our food from the EU and 19 per cent from outside it; to carry on doing so after Brexit would require new trade agreements, not only with the EU but with many other countries. Britain hasn’t negotiated its own deals of this kind since 1969. Those in the industry – 60 per cent of whom believe that Brexit will be bad for business, according to a recent survey – worry about the cost of importing ingredients. The former Tesco CEO Terry Leahy claims that the supply chain will be “dislocated” by a Leave vote. Another area of concern is Britain’s access to export markets and labour, something that seems to have passed Adam by in The Archers. A man who employs seasonal workers from eastern Europe to pick his soft fruit should be more concerned about who might be harvesting next year’s crop if things go his way. Instead, Adam’s argument in favour of getting out of the EU references those familiar Brexit bugbears: red tape and bureaucracy. There is no denying that the European project has not been straightforwardly positive for food producers such as this fictional farmer. The surplus scandals of the 1980s haven’t melted away as neatly as the notorious “butter mountain”, and the inequities of the Common Agricultural and Fisheries Policies are evident to anyone who has ever been stuck behind a fleet of huge, shiny combines on a rural French road, or had anything to do with the British fishing industry. Yet reform is ongoing and Tim Lang and Victoria Schoen, the authors of a briefing paper on the likely impact of Brexit on our food chain, believe that there’s a good case “for further improvement rather than abandonment”. Although the EU imposes thousands of regulations on its members, including many that relate to our food system, the infamous ban on overly curvy cucumbers was repealed in 2008 following pressure from member states including Britain, and the analyst Kate Trollope describes the current Brussels administration as having “a positive aversion” to new food legislation. Indeed, it is only reluctantly considering imposing limits on industrial trans fats in foods, even though they are banned in the US and in several EU member states. Does the UK food and farming industry want to lay itself open to claims from the Continent that our produce does not live up to EU standards? Then there is the prominence the EU has given to regional specialities such as Herefordshire cider, Welsh lamb and Arbroath smokies, not only by protecting them from imitations but also by promoting them to the world. As Bee Wilson wrote recently, “It was the EU who reminded us how special our food could be when we had almost lost faith in it ourselves.” If Britain wakes up on 24 June as an ex-member of the EU, we’ll still be able to wash down our croissants with a glass of champagne, celebratory or otherwise, and we’ll still have our French cheeses and Italian wines – but who knows what else will be on the menu, further down the line? Yes – I press my nose to the pleasantly warm glass – it’s a copy of one I saw cased in the cool museum – gold beaten to honey, a grainy oval dollop, flanked by two slim symmetrical bees – garland for a civilisation’s rise and collapse, eye-dropped five thousand years: a flash of evening sun on a windscreen or wing mirror – Heraklion’s scooter-life buzzing and humming – as I step in to browse, become mesmerised by the warm dark eyes of the woman who gives her spiel and moves softly and with such grace, that, after leaving, I hesitate a moment on the pavement then re-enter with a question I know not to ask, but ask anyway, to hear her voice soften even more as she smiles and shakes her hair – no. Mark Granier is an Irish poet and photographer. He is the author of four collections of poetry, most recently Haunt (Salmon). What Barbra Streisand tells us about the modern day diva “Minoan pendant”: a new poem by Mark Granier newstatesman.com

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14 A new BBC program allows us to watch couples undertake mediation Remainder is a study of repetition - but a fresh study of repetition (0.03/3) Somewhere in Epsom, Surrey, a separated couple, Sue and Peter, are trying with the help of a family mediator to sort out their financial situation. It’s a complicated business. Long ago, when she was in her twenties, Sue lived with a man called Bernard, a partner in the accountancy firm where she worked as a clerk. Bernard, though, was 25 years her senior, and because he already had three children the relationship seemed to have no future. Sue wanted a family of her own, and so she left him for his colleague Peter, whom she married in 1982. In 2015, however, she fell out of love with Peter. One morning in January, she cleaned the house, made a casserole for him and the two of her three adult sons still living at home, and scarpered back to Bernard. You wouldn’t call Bernard a Svengali. He is soon to be 80; his major pleasures in life appear to be golf and mah-jong. But he does play a role in all this. Every offer Peter makes, Sue takes home to Bernard, who then goes through the small print. If he sounds gleeful at what he regards as Peter’s pitiful idea of a settlement, she seems not to notice. But then, Sue, a housewife, seems not to notice anything much, least of all that the well-off Bernard insists he can’t keep her, financially speaking – never mind that, come lunchtime, it’s she who’s there in his well-appointed kitchen, dutifully dotting Worcestershire sauce on molten slices of Cheddar. Is Bernard taking his revenge on Peter for having nicked the woman he loved all those years ago? Or does he genuinely care only on grounds of fairness that everything is split 50:50? You decide! I’m not joking: you really do. The BBC’s rather astonishing three-part series Mr v Mrs: Call the Mediator (Tuesdays, 9pm) offers no judgement in the matter of Peter and Sue, or any of the other couples it features. In this, it reflects the mediators, whose sanguine exteriors I find quite disturbing. “You’ve had some intimacy, yes?” said Judith, a mediator working in King’s Cross, as a woman called Nichola complained that her ex, Martin, had broken into her flat and begged her for sex, an act that required her to have a “full health check” afterwards (post-coitus, she discovered he had joined an internet dating site). Nichola didn’t answer the question, choosing instead to stare at Judith’s earrings (dangly earrings appear to be a requirement for jobs with the Family Mediation service). Meanwhile, Martin walked out, fed up of Nichola’s “snidey remarks”. Another woman, Victoria, had agreed to mediation only if she and her ex-husband could sit in separate rooms; their mediator, Irene, had to shuttle between them every 15 minutes. How the mediators keep their mouth shut when people are behaving like this, I have no idea. To the long list of jobs I can never do, I must add another. Everything about this documentary series is eye-popping, though that doesn’t mean I’ve much appetite for it. Some people descend into snarling madness when they split up; their hurt, to which they cling as if to a soft toy, makes rational thought all but impossible, and it is horrible to see. I was mildly surprised that National Family Mediation allowed the BBC access, but I suppose they’re only hoping to encourage more people to sign up, the better to avoid expensive court battles. What is far more astonishing is that these couples were willing to be filmed as they yelled and cried and exposed their most intimate flaws and secrets. Why did they do it? Jason, who sends his ex-wife “helpful” web links mansplaining how a child’s teeth should be cleaned; Nichola, who won’t even talk to her husband when he delivers their small sons back to her (they must run in the dark from his car to the stairwell of her flat); Sue, whose mediation, thanks to Bernard, drags on for three months before she accepts Peter’s offer: I can’t think that any of them is a bad or cruel person. In their misery, however, they seem so. Lots of us have been there. But when things improve, we get to look back in horror, to gaze wonderingly at the sickness that then took hold. For these couples, it’s all preserved for posterity: the meanness, the futility, the mind- turning hate. The video artist Omer Fast specialises in reconstructions with a twist. One of his art pieces, featuring interviews with Polish extras from Schindler’s List , demonstrated how history and memory can be overwritten by film, while another imagined a grieving couple who hire actors to play their dead son. His knack for destabilising truth and authenticity make him the perfect director for the psychological thriller Remainder. The film itself is a facsimile of sorts, having been adapted by Fast from the 2005 novel by Tom McCarthy, though the director has fashioned a dazzling new ending that lends the tale some topspin. Given Fast’s preoccupation with mirror images, it must have given him a little buzz to cast as McCarthy’s hero Tom yet another Tom – the posh, pale string bean Tom Sturridge, who looks haunted enough to spook a ghost. It’s only right that Remainder , as a study of how human beings find meaning through repetition and duplication, should wear its influences plainly. There’s a touch of Memento to this story of a young man whose memory is almost completely wiped after he is struck by machinery falling from the sky. He plugs the gaps by using his multimillion-pound payout to fund the meticulous restaging of his tattered memories – a throwback to Synecdoche, New York , in which a theatre director mounts a scale version of his own life, casting actors to play himself and everyone he knows. The first 20 minutes of Remainder are ponderous, but once Tom begins to snap out of his daze the film wakes up, too. He hires a fixer, Naz (Arsher Ali), to help realise his berserk plan of reconstructing a particular block of flats in south London and its attendant details. Everything has to be just so, from the cats on a neighbouring rooftop to the smell (fried liver) and sounds (Chopin) drifting up the stairs. Through these details, he hopes to rediscover his lost identity. Fast’s spick-and-span visual style uses images that could have come from an estate agent’s brochure to underline the film’s satirical points about gentrification, while also finding room for artfully blurred areas within the frame that hint at unreachable memories. Violence keeps creeping in, administered by everything from Tasers to paper clips, until the very reconstructions become irrevocably bloody. For all its sophistication, Remainder never stops being fun, its combination of arch wit and formalist neatness suggesting an urban Peter Greenaway. Sturridge gives a performance of delicate comic control as a man who becomes the director of his own life in order to understand it. As Tom auditions people to play his neighbours, specifying exactly when they should put out the rubbish and even what they should be thinking about, you feel that the great perfectionist Stanley Kubrick must be smiling down on him and saying: “Attaboy.” Kubrick’s imprimatur was highly prized, so it is no small matter that he expressed admiration for Julio Medem’s creepy 1993 mystery, The Red Squirrel. The only mystery about Medem’s new film, Ma Ma , is how a once- fascinating director could have made something so devoid of fibre or personality. This star vehicle for Penélope Cruz exposes her physically in the first scene, in which she undergoes a mammogram, but never scratches her blandly beneficent veneer. As Magda, a single mother diagnosed with breast cancer, she suffers nobly and even cracks jokes on the operating table. Nothing is more boring in a character than perfection. The attention lavished on her leaves the rest of Ma Ma looking undernourished. Parts of the script appear to be unfinished. Magda finds love with a soccer scout who has no trouble getting over the wife and child he lost in an accident; a mere week after they’ve perished, he’s sunning himself on holiday. By the time Magda’s doctor pops up on the sand to carry her into the sea for an impromptu examination (well, it’s certainly one way to reduce hospital waiting times) any pretence of realism has been sacrificed. In its place are New Age dream sequences and a depiction of terminal illness that makes Beaches look like a documentary.

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15 How do EU people in the UK feel about Brexit? (0.03/3) One of the most visible signs of Britain's membership of the EU in recent years has been the Polski Sklep. Polish grocery stores have popped up on the High Streets of most big towns, responding to the growing population of Eastern Europeans in the UK. Pod Orlem, in Cambridge, is one of them. Inside the shop, the shelves are packed with expat favourites like Goralki chocolate wafers, Winiary pasta sauces and spicy ketchups. Two Polish football shirts are pinned high in the window in honour of Euro 2016. The staff and customers smile and chat as if it's a normal Friday. But it's soon apparent that hurt and anger lie close beneath the surface as a result of Britain's decision to leave Europe. It's never been suggested that people already in the UK would have to leave but there is a measure of fear nonetheless. "I feel really bitter and emotional about it," says Iwona Erikson, cradling her baby daughter in one arm. "I couldn't believe my eyes. I thought - 50% of the people here are racist. They have decided: 'We don't want foreigners here.' I had never felt discriminated against until now. "But I've lived here for eight years - for my whole adult life. It's been my home. "I wouldn't have met my husband without the EU, because we met through the Erasmus programme. My daughter is an EU baby! " Erikson, who works in digital marketing, received an email from her chief executive trying to reassure staff. "I work for an international education provider so we will be affected. My colleague was crying today. She said she didn't want to be forced to go back to Poland. " Erikson, who is married to a British-Australian, said the referendum has prompted the couple to start planning a move to Australia. "The right-wing nationalist parties are getting stronger in Britain, in France and Poland. I fear that this could be the end of peace in Europe. "My big concern on moving is that all my savings here are in pounds and they have lost their value. " Sylwia Sawska, serving customers behind a counter piled high with long pork sausages and cheeses, is also worried. "People are so nice here, nicer than in Poland, so I'm very surprised they voted to leave," she says. While the East of England voted to leave, Cambridge bucked the trend by voting overwhelmingly to stay. "I was proud of that. It's a beautiful city - small and friendly. " Sawska, 20, has been working in the shop for five months. She moved from Poland with her parents and younger brother six months ago. "My mother cleans houses and my stepfather and brother work in building," she says. "We felt welcome here and the pay is good. I can earn £7 an hour, while in Poland I would earn £1.50 an hour. "I planned to stay here for 10 or 15 years but now I don't know what we will do. "If we must go home we will have to start from scratch again. " While around three-quarters of customers at Pod Orlem are Polish, the rest are a mix of Russians, other Eastern Europeans and Britons. Ksenia Drozdova is Estonian. She is a freelance translator and pops in to the shop to buy groceries that remind her of home. "I came to Britain exactly seven years ago. My mother was over here working and I came first for a summer job. " Drozdova is worried about the implications the referendum will have, although she is more sympathetic to those who voted to leave. "I'm not sure how it's going to affect me and that's what worries me most. "My partner and daughter Emilia are British, but I'm still on an Estonian passport. "I understand that some people voted to leave so more money could be spent on Britain and perhaps to cut down on benefits of migrants. In that sense maybe it's for the best. "I just hope Europeans who work and live in Britain will be able to stay. " Another Sylwia, an accountant who has lived in the UK for 12 years, has a similar attitude. "I understand some English people are OK with the foreign people who are here now but they don't want any more. I think that's why they voted out. "But my boyfriend is English and he voted out so I'm quite angry with him about it. "I had planned to settle here but now I don't know. I think the economy will be in trouble and I'm now worried for my future. " With that she takes her shopping bags and passes through the chain door curtain, like so many others, uncertain of what her future holds.

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16 Of the People Mayor Shirley Franklin started a program in the city of Atlanta in which every single student who graduated from a public school, she’d find a way to pay for their first year of college. And, after hearing my story, she took an interest in me. She gave me a job in her office and she helped me get into college. Summer came, and I didn’t go to work because I didn’t have a suit. I got a call saying, “You need to get to work,” and she had someone take me suit shopping. They took me and bought me like five different suits and said, “This is how you invest in your kids.” I’m the first person in my family to graduate from college. That is the kind of local politics I grew to love in Atlanta. National politics is more messy. But I have hope that is going to change. Photograph by Ryan Stone for The New York Times 2016-06-27 18:00 The New www.nytimes.com

17 Aquino sisters invited to Leni’s oath-taking but… THE presidential sisters have been invited to Leni Robredo’s oath-taking as Vice President on June 30. They, however, cannot come as they were invited also at the turnover rites President Benigno Aquino III will attend on the same day. Robredo’s camp also said that they have invited her running mate, defeated presidential candidate Mar Roxas, and his family to attend the short and simple inauguration at the Quezon City Reception House, the new office of the Vice President, in New Manila. “Baka kasama nila ang kanilang kapatid kasi si President Aquino ay nandoon sa inagurasyon ni President-elect Duterte, mayroon silang turn over at pagkatapos noon ay may sarili na silang schedule. At siguro mas kailangan nilang samahan iyong kanilang kapatid na babalik na sa pribadong buhay,” Georgina Hernandez, Robredo’s spokesperson, said in a press briefing at a Quezon City restaurant on Monday. The Aquino sisters – Ballsy Aquino-Cruz, Pinky Aquino-Abelleda, Viel Aquino-Dee and Kris Aquino – supported and campaigned for Robredo. Actress and TV host Kris Aquino was also Robredo’s top contributor, donating P31.8 million to the former Camarines Sur lawmaker’s campaign kitty. Although President Aquino would not be able to make it to Robredo’s inauguration, Hernandez said they invited him to attend the thanksgiving party at the QC Memorial Circle in the afternoon of June 30. Hernandez said they also expect the celebrities and personalities who supported Robredo to join them and entertain the supporters at the party./ ac/rga

2016-06-27 18:00 Julliane Love newsinfo.inquirer.net

18 18 Pagasa: Thunderstorm over Metro Manila, nearby provinces A thunderstorm is affecting Metro Manila and nearby provinces, the state weather bureau said Monday evening. In a thunderstorm advisory issued at 6:21 p.m., Pagasa said that a thunderstorm is affecting Taguig, Makati, Parañaque, Las Piñas and Muntinlupa cities in the National Capital Region; Naic, Tanza and Ternate in Cavite; and General Nakar and Infanta in Quezon. The thunderstorm in the said areas may persist for one to two hours. In its 24-hour public weather forecast for Tuesday, the state weather bureau said that an intertropical convergence zone will affect Mindanao and Palawan. The ITCZ will bring cloudy skies with light to moderate rains. Thunderstorms will be experienced over the Bicol Region, Eastern and Western Visayas, Zamboanga Peninsula, Occidental Mindoro, and Palawan. Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers will be experienced by residents of Metro Manila and the rest of the country. The low pressure area, which was previously known as tropical depression “Ambo,” was last located at 148 kilometers west of Vigan, Ilocos Sur. AJH/JE/rga

2016-06-27 18:00 INQUIRER.net newsinfo.inquirer.net

19 Aquino signs Centenarians law, NBI reorganization act President Benigno Aquino III has signed into law a measure granting additional benefits for centenarians, more than three years after he vetoed an earlier version of the bill, Malacañang said Monday. Communications Secretary Herminio Coloma Jr., citing the Presidential Legislative Liaison Office, said the President signed Republic Act no. 10868 or the Centenarians Act of 2016 last June 23, along with the following measures: R. A. 10865 — Mayor Hilarion A. Ramiro, Sr. Medical Center Act; R. A. 10866 — Batanes Responsible Tourism Act; R. A. 10867 — National Bureau of Investigation Reorganization and Modernization Act. “(The) Centenarians Act as enacted does not carry the provision about 75 percent VAT (value-added tax) exemption which was the objectionable feature of the enrolled bill when it was first submitted to the President and vetoed in the 15th Congress,” Coloma said. Aquino in 2013 vetoed the said measure for being “excessive and unreasonable” because of the 75-percent discount on goods and services for Filipinos aged 100 years old and up. READ: Centenarian Act vetoed for being ‘oppressive’ Malacañang has yet to release a copy of the new law but the version approved by Senate included the following benefits: P100,000 in cash and a letter of felicitation from the President. READ: Senate OKs bill granting incentives to centenarians Meanwhile, Coloma said the NBI Reorganization Act “is (a) product of inter- agency consensus building; it was in fact a SONA-enunciated initiative.” The measure is supposed to help the NBI modernize through the purchase of state-of-the-art equipment and laboratories, as well as training of its personnel. JE/rga

2016-06-27 18:00 Kristine Angeli newsinfo.inquirer.net

20 Mother of ex-Isabela governor Padaca dies at 81 CITY OF CAUAYAN, Isabela — The 81-year-old mother of former Isabela governor Maria Gracia Cielo Padaca passed away at 3 p.m. on Sunday (June 26). Amelia Magno-Padaca, 81, a retired home economics teacher, had been in a coma at a hospital where she was confined for days after slipping inside their bathroom, her children said. Carlos Bernardo Padaca, Amelia’s son, told reporters here that his mother had been strong and bubbly before the accident. Amelia’s remains lie in state at the Carbonel Funeral Homes. SFM

2016-06-27 18:00 Villamor Visaya newsinfo.inquirer.net

21 Death threats prompt tighter security at Robredo inauguration THE camp of Vice President-elect Leni Robredo will beef up the security at her inauguration on June 30 following alleged death threats against her. Robredo’s spokesperson Georgina Hernandez on Monday confirmed that the new VP had been getting death threats, mostly coming from social media, since she won the elections last May 9. Hernandez, however, declined to give details as to who were sending threats to Robredo. “There are measures that we take with regard to that matter and those are for our security team to handle,” she added. On June 19, Facebook user Edward Guillermo posted on an anti-President Aquino page a photo of a man brandishing a bolo as if he were beheading Robredo. Guillermo posted the picture on the page “Cruelty of Noynoy “Abnoy” Aquino and his Government” with the caption “Ganito ang gagawin kay Aling Robredo… Tutol ba?” Also on May 24, a certain Michael A. Casten posted a comment on Facebook with a photo of Robredo in the crosshairs of a gun. Casten wrote: “Huwag niyo na ipilit na paupuin ’yan VP ng mga Yellow Zombies niyp. Mamatay lang ’yan sa pwesto niya. Kawawa lang pamilya niyan. Subukan pa niya sumakay ng bus ngayon papuntang Bicol tiyak matotodas lang ’yan sa kalsada at mapagbibintangan na naman na si Marcos ang may gawa.” Hernandez said Robredo’s security team was investigating the threats. /ac/rga

2016-06-27 18:00 Julliane Love newsinfo.inquirer.net

22 Phoenix improves to 5-0, crushes Topstar Phoenix showed no mercy with a 49-point demolition of Topstar ZC Mindanao, 126- 77, for its fifth straight win Monday in the 2016 PBA D- League Foundation Cup at Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig. Mike Tolomia caught fire in the second period, unloading 11 of his 25 points to put the Accelerators up, 56-40, at halftime. The ballooned to as high as 53, 124-71. Tolomia almost recorded a triple-double with nine assists and eight rebounds. Phoenix remained unscathed after five games as it survived the absence of Mac Belo, who served a one-game suspension following his ejection in the Accelerators’ last game against Blustar Detergent. Ed Daquioag added 17 markers, five boards, and four dimes, Gryann Mendoza went 3-of-7 from threes to finish with 15 points, and Yutien Andrada got 12 markers and six rebounds in the rout. Idle for the last 10 days, coach Eric Gonzales is finally seeing signs of the old Phoenix squad which took the title last conference. “When we had a three day break after going 4-0, I told the players that I want to see the original Phoenix squad last conference. After that break, nagulat ako sa pinakita nila. It gave me confidence na pag ganyan ang ipakita ninyo, kahit sino ang iharap sa atin, magpo-profit tayo dahil grabe ang hard work nila sa practice,” he said. “It’s not the offense. It’s the defense dahil doon nagsisimula ang lahat para sa amin.” Gino Jumao-as led Topstar ZC Mindanao (0-5) with 12 points. The scores: PHOENIX 126 – Tolomia 25, Daquioag 17, Mendoza 15, Andrada 12, Pogoy 11, Batino 10, Tamsi 10, Inigo 7, Knuttel 7, Escoto 6, Jamito 6. TOPSTAR ZC MINDANAO 77 – Jumao-as 12, Ferrer 9, Argamino 8, Rono 8, Garcia 7, Cawaling 6, Dadjilul 6, Ongteco 6, Cabrera 5, Rivera 5, Sarangay 5, Acosta 0, Ignacio 0. Quarters: 23-17, 56-40, 88-53, 126-77

2016-06-27 18:00 Randolph B sports.inquirer.net

23 Travelers can now use spare foreign money on Viber Out Travelers around the world can now use their leftover foreign money to get more credit on their Viber Out accounts as a result of the partnership between Viber and TravelersBox. Viber Out allows users to call mobiles and landlines worldwide at low rates. TravelersBox kiosks allow travelers to turn their spare foreign coins into digital money and can be stored on eWallets and online accounts such as Viber, PayPal, iTunes and Google Play. TravelersBox CEO Tomer Zussman said that forging a partnership with Viber is “natural” for them. “TravelersBox essence rooted in our partners’ values. With our technology, money that was worthless due to currency differences, become valuable again. One of our top missions is to find the right partners to give travelers the most out of their leftover currency. Viber, which allows people to call any phone number at low rates, is a natural partner for us,” Zussman said. Meanwhile, Viber’s FinTech Lead Robi Kopel said that the company is very happy to be working with TravelersBox. “Our goal at Viber is to connect users all over the world. We’re very happy to be working with TravelersBox to offer a way for travelers to convert their leftover currency to Viber Out credit to contact loved ones,” Kopel said. There are 75 TravelersBox kiosks in eight countries, two of which can be found in the country: one at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia) Terminal 1 and another at Naia Terminal 3. AJH/RAM RELATED STORY ‘Viber Out’ comes to Windows Phone 8

2016-06-27 18:00 technology.inquirer.net

24 WATCH: Simple robot lets pets ‘pet’ their owners With this invention, enthusiastic pet owners can experience being physically “caressed” by their dear pets. A YouTube video featuring “Robot People/Pet Affectionator,” a machine with the ability to “pet” people, is on its way into becoming a viral video after several blogs featured the invention. In the video, uploaded by James Cochrane, of Canada, he pushes a button that lets a wooden stick and potholder “pet” the dog and feed it with dog treats. After the dog finishes his snack, it will press the other button to “pet” the pet owner. “These days people are more connected than ever. However, we are experiencing less and less physical interaction with each other. One day while giving my dog T-Bone a scratch behind the ears I came up with this silly idea. A robot which can give your dog a pat on the head and then, reward him with a tasty treat and best of all the dog can also reciprocate the same attention,” Cochrane wrote in the caption. Social media users lauded the inventor for his hilarious yet useful prototype. Gianna Francesca Catolico

2016-06-27 18:00 INQUIRER.net technology.inquirer.net

25 25 Haryana gang-rape victim demands Rs 10 crore from Salman Khan Chandigarh: A young woman who was gang-raped by 10 men in Haryana has sent a legal notice to actor Salman Khan asking him to apologise over his rape remark. She has sought Rs 10 crore in damages from Salman for belittling rape victims. The gang-rape victim, from Hisar district, sent the notice to the Bollywood superstar at his Galaxy Apartments address in Mumbai's upscale Bandra area on Saturday. The notice was sent through her counsel. The victim pointed out that Salman Khan had tried to joke about the plight of rape victims by comparing a tough action sequence to the status of a gang- raped woman. The victim was kidnapped by 10 people and gang-raped in Hisar four years ago. The court sentenced the assaulters to life imprisonment. The victim is seeking death penalty for the accused. The father of the rape victim committed suicide following the incident. Asked how he felt doing the strenuous shooting of "Sultan", where he plays a wrestler, Salman responded that he "felt like a raped woman... he could barely stand straight after the shoot". The statement invited sharp rebuke on social media. His father and writer Salim Khan apologised on behalf of his son and admitted the statement was in bad taste. A case was registered in Kanpur and Lucknow courts on Thursday against the actor.

2016-06-27 17:36 By IANS www.mid-day.com

26 Watch video: 'Cheeky' Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah gets a kiss from a woman Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's was visibly embarrassed when a girl gave a peck on his cheek at a public meeting in Bengaluru. Watch video here : The incident happened at a programme to felicitate newly elected members of zilla panchayats and taluk panchayats, organised by the Karnataka Pradesha Kuruba Sangha at palace grounds in Bengaluru. The woman in question is Girija Srinivas, who is Tarikere Taluk Panchayat member from Amruthapura in Chikmagalur district. Standing next to Chief Minister for a group photo, she was overwhelmed and in that moment of joy gave a peck on his cheek and walked away. Siddaramaiah, though visibly embarrassed by the incident, wiped his cheek with a big smile. Speaking to a TV channel, the woman said she was happy that the Chief Minister was also a Kuruba, and called him a 'lion of the community'. "I was overjoyed by the fact that I was standing next to him. My family and I have always called him 'Appaji'(father). " Siddaramaiah also downplayed the incident saying, 'that the girl is like my daughter.' She also clarified that placing a peck on Siddaramaiah's cheek was not pre-planned. Srinivas hails from Varuna in Mysuru district which is Siddaramaiah's assembly constituency.

2016-06-27 16:52 By mid www.mid-day.com

27 Argentina women win record seventh Champions Trophy title London: The Argentina women's team has claimed a record seventh Champions Trophy title with a 2-1 win over reigning World and Olympic champions, The Netherlands, in the final at the Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre here. First quarter goals from Martina Cavallero and Noel Barrionuevo yesterday gave Las Leonas a 2-0 lead to stun the top-ranked Dutch, who were missing team captain and talisman Maartje Paumen through injury. The Netherlands hit back with a high quality penalty corner flick from Eva de Goede just after half time, but Argentina held on to win their third successive Champions Trophy title. "We didn't play our best yesterday but we were playing for nothing and it is always different for us in a final," said Argentina captain Carla Rebecchi, who as well as finishing the competition as top scorer with seven goals was also named as the competition¿s best player. As well as Rebecchi¿s individual awards double, Netherlands shot-stopper Joyce Sombroek was named as best goalkeeper while Rebecchi's 21- year-old team-mate Maria Granatto was named as the best junior player. In the bronze medal game, USA battled to a shootout victory over Australia, giving the team a first Champions Trophy medal since wining bronze at the 1995 event in Mar del Plata, Argentina. The Americans, ranked world number seven, bounced back from 2-0 down to level at 2-2, thanks to a double from Katie Bam before their keeper Jackie Briggs kept a clean sheet against third-ranked Australia.

2016-06-27 15:57 By PTI www.mid-day.com

28 Pomp, splendour mark a royal wedding at Mysuru Mysuru (Karnataka): Pomp and splendour marked the royal wedding of the Wodeyar dynasty's titular king Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja with Rajasthani princess Trishika Kumari Singh at Amba Vilas Palace in Mysuru on Monday. Maharaja of Mysore Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar attends pre-marriage rituals in Mysore. Pic/PTI "Yaduveer tied the nuptial knot with Trishika in the traditional South Indian style during the auspicious time (9-10 a.m.) at the 'akalyana mantap' (wedding canopy) in the Durbar Hall," said palace official M. Lakshminarayana. Sporting the royal crown and clad in a cream 'bandhgala', Yaduveer, 23, and bride Trishika, 22, in a red silk sari, exchanged jasmine garlands and poured handful of rice over each other's head, signifying life-long prosperity and peace for the couple. The tying of the 'mangalsutra', the sacred necklace, was preceded by various rituals and followed by the couple taking seven rounds around the holy fire. The young princess was escorted to the mantap by her parents -- Maharaj Kumar Harshavardhan Singh and Rajkumari Maheshri Kumari of the erstwhile princely state of Dungarpur in Rajasthan. As per the Wodeyar's dynastic traditions, the elaborate wedding ceremony began with invocations to the royal family deity Hindu Goddess Chamundeshwari and worship of its raj-guru Abhinava Vagheesha Brahmatantra Swatantra swami of Parakala mutt amid chanting of Vedic hymns and Carnatic music. Besides mother-queen Pramoda Devi, who adopted Yaduveer, and three sisters of her late husband and last scion Srikanttadatta Narasimharja Wodeyar, family members and relatives of the groom and bride were present in the Durbar Hall along with about 500 guests and special invitees. Yaduveer was adopted on February 23, 2015, and crowned as the 27th titular Maharaja on May 28, 2015. He is the grandson of princess Gayathri Devi, eldest sister of Srikantadatta and eldest daughter of the last reigning Maharaja Jayachamarajendra Wodeyar. An arts graduate from the Massachusetts University in Boston, US, Yaduveer was engaged to Trishika on his return from the US last year. The newlyweds will sit on a decorated swing in the Durbar Hall between 7.30-8.30 p.m. on Monday for a private reception being hosted for about 50 royal families from across the country, Wodeyar's relatives and VIPs. About 2,000 special invitees from the state and across the country have also been invited for the grand reception on June 28 night in the Durbar Hall. "The couple will go on a procession on June 29 in a decorated motorcade within the palace precincts for public viewing," the official added. The majestic palace in the heart of the state's cultural and historic capital, about 150 km from Bengaluru, has been decked up and illuminated for the grand event, four decades after Srikantadatta married Pramoda in 1976 in its Durbar Hall.

2016-06-27 15:53 By IANS www.mid-day.com

29 Int'l referee Angela Naik to officiate at Korea Taekwondo Open Panaji: Goa-based international referee Angela Naik has been invited to officiate in the upcoming Korea Taekwondo Open and Jeonju International Taekwondo Open, an official release said. Naik, who was awarded the best international referee at Qatar Taekwondo Open Championship, 2016, has several distinctions to her credit. Korea Taekwondo Open would be held at Gyeongju from June 30-July 5. Jeonju International Taekwondo Open would be held from July 8-12.

2016-06-27 15:42 By PTI www.mid-day.com

30 Municipality near Paris passes motion declaring boycott of Israeli settlement goods PARIS — A municipality near the French capital passed a motion declaring a boycott of Israeli settlement goods and vowing further research and labeling on other products from the Jewish state. The council of Bondy, located north of Paris, whose mayor, Sylvine Thomassin, belongs to French President Francois Hollande’s Socialist Party, passed the resolution with only five objections last week on June 23, the news website Rezo Citoyen reported on Saturday. “The Municipal Council of Bondy decided to no longer buy products from Israeli settlements,” read the motion, which had only five objections. It also called for the application of European Commission regulations introduced in November, that require separate labeling for all settlement goods entering the European Union. The regulations so far are only enforced in Belgium, Britain and Denmark. As long as the regulations are not applied in France, Bondy’s municipal council will “research prior to purchase the origin of products not clearly indicated.” The motion follows a string of convictions against promoters of the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions, or BDS, movement against Israel in France, where their actions violate anti-discrimination laws prohibiting the singling out of nations, national groups or their products. Other recent court rulings in France have nullified pro-Palestinian motions and gestures by French municipalities, declaring their involvement in international issues beyond their legal purview. The motion expresses opposition to these rulings. “It is a legitimate civil right to be able to accept or refuse to buy merchandise according to its origin,” the motion states. “And it is a local collective entity’s duty to verify the traceability of services and products it offers its population.” Bondy is unusual among French municipalities engaged in pro-Palestinian lobbying because it has a Socialist mayor. Elsewhere, such actions are led by Communist-controlled municipalities.

2016-06-27 15:27 www.jpost.com

31 BJP spreading falsehood, rumours: Shiv Sena In a vitriolic attack on the BJP, Shiv Sena on Monday charged that the senior ally's politics was based on 'spreading falsehood and rumours' and that from Delhi to Maharashtra it was trying to stifle the voice of those who speak the truth. Also, in a sharp retort to a local BJP leader's reported warning of burning copies of its mouthpiece 'Saamana', Sena said doing such a thing would be like setting ablaze the RSS's ideology and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's basic ideals. "Politics has become murky. Everybody has the right to criticise, but the voices of those trying to speak the truth are being stifled right from Delhi to Maharashtra. This is an example of politics going into the head," an editorial in 'Saamana' said. Sena cadres had last week burnt effigies of BJP state spokesperson Madhav Bhandari over his article in party publication 'Manogat' in which he had dared Uddhav Thackeray's outfit to walk out of the alliance. Later, BJP Mumbai unit president Ashish Shelar, without naming Shiv Sena or its mouthpiece, reportedly said that his party too has democratic rights to protest against the attempts to malign the image of their leaders and BJP cadres too can resort to burning of newspaper. Saamana, without naming Shelar, said those who are trying to challenge the Sena are in a way burning their own clothes. "These are people who create a bazaar of rumours and sell dreams there. It is a crime to spread rumours. But their (BJP's) politics is based on spreading falsehood and rumours... If they talk of burning Saamana, they should remember it is like burning the idea of Hindutva and the RSS's ideology along with PM Modi's basic ideas," it said. If such tirades against the Sena continue, the party will seek building of at least 5-10 mental hospitals in every smart city developed by Modi, the editorial added.

2016-06-27 15:21 By PTI www.mid-day.com

32 US eyes Israeli short-range missile interceptor for Europe defense The United States has tested the short-range interceptor missile used by Israel's Iron Dome system with a view to incorporating it or a future American counterpart in European-based air defenses against Russia, a US Army general said on Monday. Developed with funding help from Washington, Iron Dome has had a 90 percent shoot- down rate against Palestinian rockets, Israeli and US officials say. But the system's $50 million unit price and limited reach have dampened its export appeal. Visiting Israel, Major-General Glenn Bramhall of the US Army's Air and Missile Defense Command said he saw a new need to complement his corps' mid-range Patriot and THAAD interceptors with a thrifty system for less powerful missile threats. To that end, he said, US assessors have test-launched Iron Dome's interceptor missile, "Tamir," which is jointly manufactured by Massachusetts firm Raytheon Co. and Israel's state-owned Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. "With all that is happening in Europe, especially the fact that Russia has really awakened itself and has really decided to rebuild its military and is really posing a threat, we are looking at how we can do the multi-tiered defense," Bramhall told Reuters at a conference hosted by the Israeli security organization iHLS. "We are looking at multiple solutions to actually create a third tier that is missing. Patriot and THAAD are great systems that do what they were designed to do. But I don't think we would want to waste a Patriot or a THAAD missile on something that can be affected by something that's lower cost and is actually designed for that job itself. " "I think we are looking at something that is similar to Iron Dome. We have looked at the Tamir as a possible missile," he added, raising the prospect of the Israeli-designed missiles being used with the US Army's Multi Mission Launcher platform. Bramhall anticipated that the short-range system chosen would be deployed "probably within two or three years. " Rafael puts the Tamir unit cost at around $100,000, a price tag Bramhall said he believed was "within an acceptable range. " US Army purchases of Tamir would buoy Israeli defense industries unsure of whether they can bank on Washington's largess in the future. In talks on a new long-term defense aid package to Israel, the White House wants to cut the amount of grant money the Israelis can spend on their own products. Bramhall was due to inspect an Iron Dome unit in Israel on Tuesday. A Rafael vice president, Yosi Druker, was circumspect about whether the US Army should be lobbied to buy Tamirs rather than await a comparable American interceptor missile. "It would be right for us at Rafael, and for every Israeli citizen, to support whatever the Americans decide on," Druker told Reuters. Iron Dome was initially billed as providing city-sized coverage against rockets or mortar shells with ranges of between 5 km (3 miles) and 70 km (42 miles). System upgrades extended that reach to up to 150 km (95 miles), Israeli experts say.

2016-06-27 15:19 www.jpost.com

33 Rivlin to Ban Ki-Moon: Relieve pain of families of missing Israelis in Hamas captivity In welcoming United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon on his 11th and final visit to Israel in his present capacity, President Reuven Rivlin on Monday pleaded with Ban to do his utmost to relieve the pain of the families of soldiers Hadar Goldin and Oron Shaul, pronounced dead by the IDF, but without proof to the contrary, believed by their parents and siblings to be prisoners of war missing in action. Rivlin also included the families of two Israeli citizens “both suffering poor mental health, - one Muslim, one Jewish.” Hamas still refuses to provide information on the two soldiers – even to the Red Cross, said Rivlin. Turning to developments in the region, Rivlin said that there is closer cooperation between Israel and her neighbors, and that he believes that there is a regional desire to bring an end to the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians. He also welcomed the chance for Israel to renew relations with Turkey. “We have a long history of cooperation, and I believe we have a promising future of cooperation. I understand the many Israelis that disagree or feel hurt by the agreement, but our elected leaders have the responsibility to act in the country's best interest. There are no shortcuts in the Middle East. Hatred spreads much faster than hope, and the only way to move forward is direct negotiations. Rivlin thanked Ban for his dedication to the region and peoples around the world and told him that he would always be welcome “as a friend of Israel, who knows the importance of a strong Israel.” Ban said that he wanted to used this opportunity to meet with leaders both in Israel and Palestine and to discuss the way forward. Earlier in the day, he said, he had met with innovators at Tel Aviv University who are working to build a better tomorrow. In Ban’s perception, a better tomorrow “means a future free of stabbings, shootings and bombings which do not achieve anything because violence is never a solution. Such acts are precisely designed to breed fear and uncertainty,” said Ban. “They eat away at trust and hope, drive Palestinians and Israelis further apart and strip away a sense of empathy for one another.” He was equally clear that “fifty years of occupation has had a devastating impact on Palestinian lives, undermining the belief in a peaceful resolution to this conflict.” He also emphasized that it has not brought security to the Israelis. Ban reiterated that the only viable solution to the conflict is a two state solution, and pledged that efforts toward this goal would be supported by the United Nations In their public statements, neither Rivlin nor Ban related to the fact that Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas had rejected the European initiative for Abbas to meet with Rivlin last week when both were in Belgium at the same time, whereas Rivlin had expressed a willingness to meet with Abbas at any place and at any time.

2016-06-27 15:07 GREER FAY www.jpost.com

34 Missing IDF soldiers' families in Knesset to lobby against Turkey deal The families of Oron Shaul and Hadar Goldin, IDF soldiers killed in 2014's Operation Protective Edge whose bodies have since been held by Hamas, visited the Knesset Monday to advocate against the government's agreement with Turkey. The families said the agreement abandons their sons, because it does not include forcing Hamas to return the bodies. "Netanyahu's declarations are empty," they said. "He is acting against his promises to us from recent days and is bringing the People of Israel and us a bad, problematic agreement, that ignores the pain of the families and the fate of Israeli heroes. " In a joint statement, the families said "we don't need empathy from elected officials; we need them to vote against this bad deal and condition any deal on returning the bodies within a set time. " Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein met with the families, vowing to talk to the prime minister and do all he can to add the return of the bodies to the agreement. "The Knesset in general is united on this topic and I hope that in the coming days we will get a more optimistic picture than the one that has been drawn," Edelstein added.

2016-06-27 14:59 LAHAV HARKOV www.jpost.com

35 Thane: Boy dies during trekking as stone falls on his head A 16-year-old boy from Kopar in Dombivli succumbed to his injuries on Saturday after a stone from the hills of Neral fell on his head. He, along with his brother and four other friends, went for trekking to Neral hills near Karjat. The deceased Harshad Bhole, 16, a resident of Kopar near Dombivli was a standard 12th student of Mulund-based college. Bhole has secured 80 percent in SSC and wanted to make in career in mimicry. He was also a guitar player. Bhole, along with his elder brother Pranay and four other friends, went to Peb (Vikatgad) Fort hills in Neral near Karjat for trekking as monsoon has started. “Both brothers are fond of trekking and usually go for trekking every year. On Saturday, around 11 am, they were climbing the hills, when a stone fell on Bhole’s head, injuring him," said a close relative. Harshad brother Pranay, along with the four friends, picked him up and started running to reach the hospital nearby. “After a distance, a few villagers too joined them. Pranay also called the emergency 100 number but didn’t get any response or any auto-rickshaw to reach the hospital in the golden hours. At around 3 pm, they reached a civic hospital in Neral. But, the doctor declared him dead as he succumbed to his injuries caused by heavy bleeding and head injuries," added the relative.

2016-06-27 14:49 By A www.mid-day.com

36 Aziz Ansari: Donald Trump's rise 'makes me afraid for my family' "It's visceral, and scary, and it affects how people live, work and pray," Ansari wrote in a New York Times op-ed. "It makes me afraid for my family. " The "Master of None" star joins a vocal chorus of celebrities and entertainers to go public with their concerns about a Trump presidency. Fellow comics Louis C. K. and John Oliver have been relentless critics of the presumptive Republican nominee, skewering him online and on television. Ansari, the son of Muslim immigrants, wrote that the current political climate creates "a strange feeling that you must almost prove yourself worthy of feeling sad and scared like everyone else" after a terrorist attack like the one in Orlando. Trump's remarks that Muslim Americans should do more to police their own communities, Anzari wrote, implied "that millions of innocent people are somehow complicit in awful attacks. Not only is this wrongheaded; but it also does nothing to address the real problems posed by terrorist attacks. " In a June 13 speech in New Hampshire, his first after the Orlando nightclub massacre, Trump largely pinned the responsibility for the December San Bernardino terror attack on the killers' Muslim neighbors. "They didn't turn them in," Trump said, "and we had death and destruction. " In his op-ed, Ansari dismissed those suggestions, cheekily arguing that, by Trump's logic, "after the huge financial crisis of 2007-08, the best way to protect the American economy would have been to ban white males. "

2016-06-27 14:40 Gregory Krieg rss.cnn.com

37 The American Spectator And now for a few more words about the Brexit. First, the media are roaring about Britain leaving the EU as if it were a coup by a group of thieves who broke into Westminster at 2 in the morning and stole the UK. They’re talking about it as if it were a crime of some kind. But very far from it. There was a democratic referendum on the issue. There has been months of campaigning out in the open. The newspapers, TV, and Internet of the UK were filled with little else. The people of the UK voted for the Brexit. They didn’t have the EU stolen from them. This Exit was what the voters wanted. That anger we are now seeing in the press is usually the way the U. S. media handles any election that goes the opposite way from what the media wants. So it is with the Brexit. If it goes against the wishes of the beautiful people, it has to be a sin of some kind. Second, the discussions about the economic fallout from the Brexit seem to assume that the UK will somehow vanish off the earth and become set in some kind of orbit around the earth too far away to do anything meaningful on earth. Far from it. Britain will still be one of the most powerful economies in the world. Whatever Britain exported before, it can still export. The EU will not put up a punitive wall against UK exports for two big reasons: They need the cars and the woolens and whatever else they have been buying, and they’ll still need them in a month or in six months; second, Italy and France and Spain will not want to put up high tariffs against the UK because they don’t want the UK putting up high tariffs against them. That’s why we got the bloc in the first place and it’s why Europe and the world generally will remain a low tariff environment. Three (or third), the media have rightly noted that London is a major financial hub. The media and some politicians believe that any powerful financial center must be in the EU. But why? The main assets of any financial magnet go up and down in the elevators every night. They are intelligent, daring, hard-working people, men and women, who know their finance and have access to capital. Those people are operating right now in New York City, Tokyo, Hong Kong, and Shanghai. There is no reason at all to suppose that any financial center must be in the EU. London was an enormously important financial center before the EU was dreamed of. There is no reason at all why that should change. Trading blocs of free nations have no barriers of any scale to the movement of capital or traders or lawyers. There is no reason to suppose this will change if Britain is not part of the bloc. Fourth, there is great anxiety that other nations will also want to leave the EU. After all, they, too, are sick and tired of the violence of some (by no means all) of the immigrants Brussels has welcomed into Europe. They, too, are angry at Brussels micromanagement. If the people of those countries want to leave, it’s not democracy if they are not allowed to do so. The main thing, though, is that the people of Britain voted fair and square to leave. There is no reason at all to suppose that trade between the UK and the EU and the USA will stop or even slow down. There’s no reason to think that Canary Wharf will become a giant Wal-Mart. Traders love to get people riled up. So do journalists. Bear it in mind.

2016-06-27 14:16 Ben Stein spectator.org

38 Dems’ Selective Outrage About Lenient Sentences Los Angeles Assistant District Attorney Michele Hanisee was gobsmacked when California lawmakers raged against the light sentence meted out to a former Stanford student convicted of sexually assaulting a woman while she was passed out behind a campus trash bin. Superior Court Judge Aaron Persky sentenced Brock Turner, 20, to six months in jail — he’s likely to serve a mere three months — as well as three years of probation and a lifetime on the sex offender registry. Outraged at this headline-grabbing punishment, 16 Democratic Assembly members and senators wrote to Santa Clara District Attorney Jeff Rosen urging him to appeal the sentence, which they described as a “slap on the wrist.” And 15 of those lawmakers also asked the California Commission on Judicial Performance to review Perksy’s ruling for possible “improper misconduct.” Turner, they wrote, “is an upper middle class, white student-athlete who was privileged enough to earn both admission and an athletic scholarship to a highly selective university, just as Judge Persky himself did.” Hanisee considered the lawmaker letters to be “really empty publicity seeking gestures.” She did a pronounced eye roll when she saw Assembly member Shirley Weber, D-San Diego, among the signatories. Readers of this column may recall Weber as the author of a bill that would allow felons to vote in county jail. AB 2466, which passed in the Assembly, would allow future Brock Turners to vote from county jails. Oddly, and yet predictably, all but one Assembly member who signed the anti-judge letters on the Turner sentence — the exception is Assemblyman Mike Gatto, D-Los Angeles — voted to allow felons to vote in jail. Hanisee had her eye on another crazy soft-on-crime bill that Weber introduced. AB 2590, also known as the Restorative Justice Act, would amend existing law to stipulate that the purpose of sentencing is no longer punishment, but “public safety achieved through accountability, rehabilitation, and restorative justice.” Under AB 2590, Hanisee wrote in a newsletter for California’s Assistant District Attorneys Association, “judges would have the ability to impose ‘community-based punishment’ for all criminal defendants — including those convicted of sex offenses.” The means more sentences like Brock Turner’s. “Accountability includes traditional forms of punishment, including prison or jail time,” responded Joe Kocurek of Weber’s office. “It means actions have consequences. It applies to other approaches to dealing with criminal behavior as well.” Alternative approaches would not be used “without the consent and participation of the victims or their families.” The Stanford victim, Santa Clara Assistant District Attorney Jay Boyarsky told me, “gave the world a gift.” He compared her statement about watching the man who abused her get a light sentence (because he too had been drinking) with Martin Luther King’s letter from a Birmingham jail. That letter hit a chord with women who have seen predators scope out easy victims, then plead intoxication as a mitigating factor. The victim appears to have enjoyed many of the same privileges as her assailant. As a result, perhaps, she was so eloquent that anyone who read her statement felt a wrenching in the gut at the injustice of what she endured. If the assault had not happened on a college campus, if the victim had not protested with forceful words, and a judge meted out a light sentence, this story would not be news; it would be an example of the community-based punishment Weber and Sacramento Democrats want to expand. Since Jerry Brown became governor (again) in 2010, he has worked with the Legislature to peel back tough-on-crime laws. He doesn’t use soft-on- crime language, he talks about reasonable punishment for violent offenders and paring back the high cost of incarceration. It sounds great, but when the state passes laws that reduce penalties, there are more short-timers — and many of them are not first-time offenders. There’s this whole movement against tough sentences, noted Criminal Justice Legal Foundation Legal Director Kent Scheidegger. Brock Turner is what happens when you give judges “unlimited discretion to go lenient.”

2016-06-27 14:16 Debra J spectator.org

39 Florida’s New Lineup Card Word has doubtless reached most of you that Florida U. S. Senator Marco Rubio has decided to run for re-election to his Senate seat. This has caused all the candidates in the Republican Senate primary race to bail out, save Carlos Beruff, a Manatee County (Bradenton) builder who has never held elective office and is running as Trump lite. (There seems to be a bumper crop of “non-politicians” this cycle seeking political offices, which if they win said offices, would make them politicians.) Former Senate seekers Ron DeSantis and David Jolly are both now running for re-election to their U. S. House seats, conservative DeSantis in Jacksonville, moderate-to-liberal Jolly in St. Petersburg. Both of these congressional districts have been made more Democratic in the latest redrawing of district lines, but both men are strong candidates with some cross-party appeal. Jolly has the added advantage of running against the lighter-than-air Charlie Crist (yes, that Charlie Crist, the perennial political recidivist). Orlando area businessman and former member of Army Special Forces Todd Wilcox dropped out of the race and endorsed Rubio, as has Rubio’s friend and current Florida lieutenant governor, Carlos Lopez- Cantera. Rubio is probably the favorite in the race now, both in the primary and in the general. Beruff is not well known, though he has made a packet building homes and is not reluctant to spend his own money in the millions on TV ads, which are every bit as subtle and nuanced as those of his favorite presidential candidate. The Two Democrats seeking the Senate show every indication of being weak candidates. But even with these advantages it will hardly be a walk for the incumbent. Rubio has name recognition and a solid record in the Senate. But in this throw-the-bums-out year, these are not the advantages they normally would be. His opponents will use Rubio’s remarks about how much he didn’t like the Senate, the many times he said he would be a private citizen in January, and his many missed votes while running for President against him. He will also be dinged in the primary race for his 2013 vote for the We-Don’t-Need- No-Stinking-Borders Act put up by the Senate’s Gang of Eight (aka Jeff and the other seven flakes), even though Rubio long ago moved away from his 2013 position on immigration. Finally, in the disadvantage Rubio column, there’s the melancholy fact, melancholy at least for conservatives, that the not-so-long-ago red Florida is now bright purple, tending ever so slowly to blue. It’s turning blueish mostly thanks to the influence of the growing number of registered GenX and millennial voters. About half of Florida voters are now under 50, which many readers will find counterintuitive. There’s more in Florida now than heat, humidity, and varicose veins. Most who follow such matters thought Rubio would stick to his pledge not to run for the Senate again. They saw him spending some time in the private sector, making money and burnishing his non-Senate presidential résumé for another run at 1600 in 2020 or 2024. But Rubio got a lot of pressure from national Republicans to run for re-election to the Senate, because they feared, with good reason, that the Republican field of Senate candidates sans Rubio was weak. Democrats need only net four Senate seats to take control of the body that confirms or rejects federal judges. Thus the more- than-usual importance of holding on to the Florida Senate seat. If Mz Hillary is at 1600 after January, “the Senate is where we stop her,” Rubio said. And if it’s the Donald, “we’ve got to hold him accountable too.” In 2010, Rubio was barely known outside of his Florida Statehouse district, but managed to defeat a sitting Florida Governor, the aforementioned Crist, for the Senate seat he now holds. It was almost impossible during that campaign to read a sentence in a Florida newspaper containing the words Marco Rubio that did not also contain the words tea party. Rubio was styled the candidate of the tea party, then at the peak of its influence, though his appeal was far broader. No one wins a U. S. Senate seat by 20 points, as Rubio did, with only the tea party in his corner. Now the tea party has practically dropped from view and Rubio is considered, fairly or not, an establishment candidate. This in a year when the word establishment (a vague concept at best) is a bigger political liability than it has ever been. Candidate Beruff, who like Rubio is the son of Cuban immigrants, has already spent more than $3 million on TV ads. Their uncomplicated message is that all political incumbents are incompetent, self-serving lowlifes, whereas he, Beruff, an outsider, is competent and pure and will clean out the stables in Washington if elected. This is hardly a new political message, but one that resonates this year more than in previous election cycles. In a Republican primary this year, this message, in a state where Donald Trump ran off with the presidential primary by 22 points over the second- place finisher (which wasn’t even Rubio — who came in third), this message may be enough. We’ll know August 30, primary day. If Beruff carries primary day as the sub-tropical Trump, Rubio’s political career, so promising so recently, would be in a parlous state, in need of a major re-set to continue. Beruff would likely have a tougher time in the general than Rubio, who is articulate, can talk knowledgeably on many subjects of national concern, and can turn on the charm when he wants to. He even has a sense of humor. The campaigning Beruff, on the other hand, is a blunt instrument. His message has yet to expand beyond claiming that everyone currently in public office is a villain. In his ads, he has all the screen appeal of a migraine. In a normal political year a candidate like Beruff could be dismissed. But 2016 is anything but a normal political year. It could in fact be the Year of the Migraine.

2016-06-27 14:16 Larry Thornberry spectator.org

40 Promises, Promises and the Knowing Voter The only thing likely to match this election’s negativity will be voters’ cynicism. This is already clear from both candidates’ highly negative public approval ratings and voters’ belief that neither will keep promises. The upshot of voters’ detachment from the candidates is that they may well find it is mutual, once the next president takes office. Earlier this month, the Washington Post headlined a story “Many Trump supporters don’t believe his wildest promises — and they don’t care.” Shockingly, no mention was made of the public’s disbelief in Clinton’s veracity and what that might mean. Voters not believing politicians is not news… except, apparently, to the news media. For the American public at large, George Washington — to whom “I cannot tell a lie” is popularly attributed — was probably America’s last thoroughly believable presidential candidate. The rest of them fall short in varying degrees of Washington’s mark. This year’s pair is falling particularly short of Washington’s standard. A recent Rasmussen poll (released June 1, of 1,000 likely voters, MOE +/- 3%) found that 30% of respondents thought Trump more honest than most other politicians. Only 15% found Clinton to be so. Yet by wide margins, both Trump (45%) and Clinton (46%) were found to be less honest than most other politicians. “Most other politicians” is a low bar, but both easily passed beneath it. What it shows is that voters are willing to accept something less — if not simply less. What presidential voters are looking for — especially in this election — are the candidates’ policy directions. In America’s two-party system, there is generally a decided difference in the candidates’ approaches. So while the media may hang on the words of every promise, voters only need to discern their preferred of two directions. In a decision bound by limited choices and their own predilections, voters do not need much information to reach their conclusions. Further, voters are well aware of the additional limits imposed on a president’s campaign promises once he’s been elected. Washington’s political gridlock — almost uninterrupted for decades now — is the most obvious brake that reality puts on a president’s former promises. However, campaign promises’ limitations go well beyond political stalemate. Foreign and domestic events and the economy all can derail a president’s promised agenda. Overlay this on America’s constitutional system, which was designed to thwart rapid change, and it is little wonder campaigning promises are so often governing casualties. Voters may not always articulate this realization, but they tend to act on it. Once they have discerned a candidate’s directional intent, they have the information they need. Both Trump and Sanders have capitalized on this in 2016. Establishment candidates, most notably on the Republican side, had campaigns awash in policy papers, but bereft of energized supporters. Instead, voter interest and energy flowed to those candidates giving the best directional cues. The final factor shaping voters’ limited attention to campaign promises is that their general election choice was frequently not their preferred one. This year, both nominees struggled for months to reach majorities within their own parties. Each party represents roughly just a third of the electorate. This means the nominees have gone through a long process of accumulating support from those not originally supporting them and now must do so among the remaining one-third of the electorate. Here, the 2016 campaign is not dissimilar from others. The result of such a prolonged and painstaking process is that the winning campaign assembles a coalition largely comprised of voters who were never invested in the particular candidate — never taking he nominee’s promises at face value — and now satisfying themselves with second- or third-best choices offering the more appealing directional cues. What separates this election from past ones are both nominees’ high negatives, which is making voters’ reliance on directional cues even more pronounced. According to further Rasmussen polling (released 6/17), Clinton’s favorability rating is just 38%, while Trump’s is 37%. Voters’ high negative rating and lack of faith in the candidates’ promises leave the electorate with little choice but to be almost entirely focused on what policy directions the candidates will likely follow if elected — not the specifics of their policy promises. However, just as voters are less attached to the candidates’ promises than usual, so too either candidate will be less moored to them once in office. If the promises did not deliver the voters, then the winner will feel less compelled to deliver on the promises. While this will give the eventual president more flexibility, it will also mean the next president can be less accountable. So if cynicism is currently high when it comes to the presidential contenders, it could quickly become even higher when it comes to the next president.

2016-06-27 14:16 J.T spectator.org

41 41 Brexit of Champions (Part Deux) The importance of last week’s “Brexit” vote cannot be diminished, even by those on our side of the Atlantic who insist on seeing only its possible effects on our November presidential election. In defining the importance of Brexit, the reactions within the EU are a good place to start. Brit PM David Cameron, having staked everything on his campaign to remain in the EU, has said he’ll resign in October. Cameron wants the UK to wait until a new leader is chosen to begin the formal process of getting out of the EU under Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty, the EU’s primary treaty. The first members of the EU — France, Germany, Luxembourg, Belgium, Italy, and the Netherlands — reacted in panic. They fear, quite rightly, that the Brexit vote presages other nations’ exits from the EU. They insist that the Brits immediately invoke Article 50 to start the clock on its two-year deadline for any nation exiting the EU to negotiate its way out. The 27 remaining EU nations will want to penalize Britain for its exit. Only Germany’s Angela Merkel has said the split from Britain needn’t be nasty. But she won’t be able to control the others. The EU’s primary members will, as the negotiations roll out, insist on imposing tariffs and other trade restrictions on the UK. That they want to penalize the second-largest economy will affect them all negatively (as Merkel realizes). But the EU “powers” will make it as costly as they can, in economic and political terms. They will try to insist on some form of open border agreement and with it some version of the EU’s human rights laws. That will make it enormously difficult for the UK to succeed in its exit negotiations. Or will it? Now that the UK Parliament is in control of the matter, it can do several things that will unwind the UK from the EU. It should begin immediately and proceed deliberately. For example, the EU’s laws are integrated into those of the UK. The UK Parliament can, and must, repeal the European Communities Act which makes EU law part of the UK’s law. But the ECA is incorporated into the devolution statutes of Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Wales. To repeal the ECA will require consent of those parts of the UK. Scotland’s first minister, Nicola Sturgeon, has already said that Scotland will veto Brexit, and this is the way it will try to do so. Scotland may hold another devolution referendum itself, and there’s every reason to believe it could succeed. Northern Ireland could be next. In short, the UK itself could dissolve. I’m betting it won’t because — with the exception of Northern Ireland which could join with the Irish Republic to its south — none of the UK’s other component nations could possibly survive independently. As independent as some Scots want to be, they couldn’t even support their socialized, government-paid health system without it being propped up by the Brits. They wouldn’t want the anti-democratic EU governing them any more than the Brits do. The issues they would face are exactly the same as those that drove the Brits to vote for Brexit. David Cameron broke his pick trying to persuade voters that Britain should remain in the EU. His campaign predicted everything from massive job losses to war resulting from a pro-Brexit vote. His political coalition consisted of virtually every expert you can think of from every field. As Fraser Nelson wrote in the Wall Street Journal, Cameron rounded up every manner of politician, labor leader, movie star, spy chief, financial authority and historian — as well as President Obama — to campaign for “remain,” and it was all for naught. Why? Immigration was clearly the biggest issue that caused the Brits to vote to get out of the EU. Immigration from EU nations — Romania, Poland, and others — has probably brought a million immigrants to the UK over the past decade. Brit voters saw the flood of refugees coming from terrorist- dominated nations in the Middle East into EU nations and wanted no part of that. Second, they also wanted no part of the undemocratic way the EU imposed its will on the UK in virtually every area. The nameless, faceless EU bureaucrats, EU courts, and EU parliament members regulated everything in British life from the power of hairdryers to Britain’s ability to deport suspected or known terrorists. As I wrote in February, in 2012 the Telegraph newspaper reported that the EU Court of Human Rights blocked 900 deportations of terrorists from the UK. And it wasn’t just the “shadowy elite” of the EU courts and bureaucracy. It was also the showy elite of high-paid EU parliament members, flaunting their status. Pro-Brexit voters were simply fed up — as they are here and in many other nations — with governments that don’t answer to the people they govern. That populism has taken root not only here and in the UK, but also in many EU nations. The EU will fall apart entirely and it will take about a decade to do so. It simply can’t go on supporting the Greek and Italian economic disasters. We should be ready to engage in trade agreements with any nation that quits the EU and do so quickly if it’s in our national interest. It will be, almost without exception. The effects of Brexit will ripple around the world. Before the vote, Obama said that the UK should go to the back of the line for a new trade agreement with the U. S. That’s precisely the opposite of what should happen, but it will in the remainder of Obama’s term and for the next four years if Hillary becomes president. Donald Trump can capitalize on the Brexit vote, and he should in several ways. He should announce that a new trade agreement with the UK will be accomplished in his first one hundred days. That would send a powerful message to the UK, reversing Obama’s rejection of its friendship. If, as he says, Trump really wants to reject and shake up the global elite, he could also say that he will reexamine our United Nations membership. Trump always puts things in a business context, speaking about how much return we get for our investments. The UN is an enormously expensive toy of the globalist elite. The U. S. pays about $8 billion each year in dues and “voluntary” payments to UN organizations and gets nothing in return. Why, he should ask, do we pay so much and get so little? At least cutting our payments to the UN by 50 or 75 percent would be enough to get the UN’s attention and assert our own independence. Unless Trump does these things, the significance of the Brexit vote will be very small in the November election.

2016-06-27 14:16 Jed Babbin spectator.org

42 The Hissy Fit Over Britain’s Departure From the EU Pass the smelling salts. The beautiful Europa is having a fainting fit. Not the first time this has happened. One day many, many years ago, Zeus, the greatest of the gods, saw her innocently picking flowers in a field. Consumed with lust, he transformed himself into a white bull and swept her off her feet. Or, rather, he appeared so gentle and beautiful that she patted him on the flanks and climbed up on his back. Then off he charged — plunging into the sea and swimming all the way from a place in Asia to Crete, on the edge of European continent. In paintings of Europa on the back of the bull, she wears a look of surprise and exultation. She had three children in Crete fathered by Zeus. Now she is confronted with another bull — John Bull, returning to form with all of his old assertiveness — who, like Zeus, threatens to destroy any hope she might have of living a life of quiet domesticity. However, this is a wholly different kind of disturbance. In voting to exit the European Union, Britain has come not to woo or to ravish Europa, but to dump the poor old thing on her head. Reacting with understandable testiness, she has told John Bull to pack his bags and get out — the quicker the better. In no uncertain terms, she has also told him that she never cared much for his love-making anyway. As she said (or, speaking for her, as Jean-Claude Juncker, president of the European Commission, said on German television): Actually, there are several good reasons for postponing formal notification of plans to leave the EU until October. First, Britain and all of Europe pretty much shut down in July and August. That leaves only a few weeks for the Conservative Party to select a new leader and prime minister to replace David Cameron, who was shot down in flames in supporting the Remain cause, with someone else more in tune with the wishes of the solid majority of Britons who voted to leave. It will also give the new leader a chance to explain his approach on Europe and other matters to the party and the nation prior to entering into formal discussion of the terms of Britain’s parting from the EU. Will Britain be faced with a daunting task in negotiating new trade deals with the EU and other countries or regions around the world? In the taunting words of Barack Obama when he visited Britain in April, will it be forced to “go to the back of the queue” in negotiating access to the U. S. market, despite being the biggest foreign investor in the U. S.? Patrick Minford, one of the leading UK economists supporting Brexit and a close adviser to the late Margaret Thatcher during her eleven years as British prime minister, dismisses such concerns as entirely baseless. “You don’t need a trade deal to trade,” he points out. Right now, the U. S., China, and Japan all trade with the EU under ordinary World Trade Organization rules. Britain can do the same. Or it can do whatever the new leadership and the British people want to do. Having repositioned itself as a sovereign nation — free from an obligation to follow the rules set by the EU for member states — Britain can go its own way. For instance, if it follows Minford’s advice, it will abolish all tariffs on agricultural goods and greatly reduce them on manufactured goods as well. In the EU, the average tariff on agricultural goods is a whopping 20 percent. To give U. S. farmers and other producers tariff-free access to Britain, the world’s fifth largest economy, would immediately have the stimulative effect of lowering the price of food and other consumer goods — leaving more money in people’s pockets to make other purchases. Many U. S. pundits have likened the Brexit campaign to Donald Trump’s presidential run — with both being fueled by populism, the desire to exert greater control over immigration, and the sudden release of a long, slow build-up of anger at the existing political and intellectual establishment. Fraser Nelson, the editor of The Spectator, England’s oldest continuously published magazine, rejects this view. Writing in the Wall Street Journal this weekend, he asserted: The biggest fear in Europe is that Britain may succeed all too well on its own — encouraging others to leave and exposing the hollowness of the whole concept of a “United States of Europe” — with distant bureaucrats in Brussels presuming to dictate everything from monetary and economic policies to telling member nations the welfare benefits that they must extend to newly arrived immigrants. Britain hasn’t and won’t abandon Europe. London has more people from other European countries living and working in it than any other European capital… and all of the Brits I know love to travel in France, Spain, Germany, and other European countries. Now it’s the EU’s turn to do a radical makeover — if it wishes to stop other nations from fleeing in horror from its clammy embrace. Andrew B. Wilson, a senior writer at the Show-Me Institute, a free-market think tank in St. Louis, was Business Week’s London bureau chief during Margaret Thatcher’s first two terms in office.

2016-06-27 14:16 Andrew B spectator.org

43 Tampa Bay Rays Lose Ten in a Row After being swept in a doubleheader by the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday, the Tampa Bay Rays have now lost 10 games in a row. The Rays are now 12 1/2 games back of the O’s in the AL East. No doubt our Tampa/St. Pete based correspondent Larry Thornberry can’t be pleased. Nine of their ten losses have come against first place teams (the Orioles, Indians & Giants). Their offense has imploded with injuries to Steven Souza, Jr. and Steve Pearce. Until they scored six runs in the second game of the doubleheader against the O’s, the Rays had not scored more than four runs. In five of the ten losses, the Rays have scored one run or less. Evan Longoria, who is having an All-Star caliber season, now has virtually no protection in the lineup. The Rays have added outfielder Oswaldo Arcia from the Minnesota Twins, but even if their offense improves the pitching has been a major disappointment with the possible exception of Matt Andriese who is somehow 6-0 on the season. Chris Archer, seen by many as a Cy Young candidate, already has 10 losses which leads the AL. What makes things all the more frustrating for the Rays was that it appeared they had turned the corner. They won 9 of their first 13 games in June and were a game under.500 when the losing streak began on June 16th against the Seattle Mariners. As in politics, a week in baseball is a lifetime.

2016-06-27 14:16 Aaron Goldstein spectator.org

44 ‘Minister, Forgive Them, For They Know Not What They Do’ In a shocking repudiation of their own political establishment and the European elites, 51.9 per cent of the British voting electorate decided on June 23 to sever relations with the European Union. Immigration angst, unemployment, partial surrender of sovereignty to Brussels, and overwrought rules and regulations from the Continent have been cited among the causes of the Brexit movement. Prime Minister David Cameron who opposed the British exit has announced his resignation. The “Leave” votes outnumbered the “Remain” votes by nearly 1.3 million, a relatively small number of people to determine the course of global architecture having antecedents established by the Treaty of Rome in 1958 — and to fracture a union of twenty-eight countries. Those countries have a total population of over 500 million and collectively have second largest GDP in the world based on both purchasing power parity, and on a nominal basis by some estimates. With Scotland opting to remain in the EU by a margin of 62%, the obvious question is this: did the English public know what they were doing and did they know how severe the consequences could be for Britain and the world? The resentment of British and European elites and fear of a loss of control of Queen and country are understandable. But the proponents of Brexit made limited public effort to reform the European Union and lobby the court of world opinion to their cause. Instead, like angry children they stormed out of the room with a tapestry of legitimate grievances. Now, even some who voted “Leave” evidently have remorse. At this writing, over three million signatures have been obtained for a new referendum. The knock-on effects of this rash act are known unknowns but alarming indeed. First, anything that weakens Europe plays into the meaty hands of Russian strongman Vladimir Putin. As the Kremlin slyly rejoices, we should now expect more tactics of intimidation, leveraging of the energy supply, and subversion in the Baltic republics in the name of protecting ethnic Russian minorities there, particularly in Latvia and Estonia. A divided Europe, moreover, may increase resentment among the members of NATO. Britain is among the five of twenty-eight NATO nations that pay more than 2% of GDP for defense. Second, we have already seen the destruction of about $2 trillion in global equity markets. Many Britons, including those who voted “Leave,” are now seeing the grim reality in their savings and brokerage accounts. And this is just the beginning of the financial and economic fallout. Now a soloist, Britain will need to renegotiate various trade agreements, but without the backing of the European consortium for leverage. Direct investment in Britain will likely be on hold, as boards of directors assess a new level of cross-border risk and lower earnings in Britain and Europe due to the decline of sterling and the euro. The world’s fifth largest economy and member of the G7 will limp into world forums, as investors question the credibility of London as a global financial center. Third, secessionist movements will be emboldened. It is hard to believe that Scotland will not press for another referendum for independence. And elements in France, the Netherlands and Italy want a referendum. Finally, a likely consequence will be the isolation of Britain and resentment all over the world for its self-destructive and contagious act. How many tourists will want to see Whitehall and Westminster Abbey and buy a tee shirt that says, “I love Britain?” The Brexit vote is non-binding and subject to a potential act of Parliament, which is sovereign. Let us hope that the MPs will see the folly of this monstrous course adopted by a small majority and forgive them for their ill- informed thinking. With stiff upper lip, they should affirm EU membership but present their case to the world to reform the bureaucratic and patronizing ways of the Eurocrats in Brussels. The Brexit vote has demonstrated the vicious resentment of the Continent, and it may offer a new platform for timely reform. But it is nonetheless a badly misguided and destructive act of revenge. As Albert Einstein said, “Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I’m not sure about the universe.”

2016-06-27 14:16 Frank Schell spectator.org

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46 Charlotte-bound flight evacuated in London Dr. Marcus Plescia, director of the Mecklenburg County Health Department, discusses the results of water tests at the U. S. National Whitewater Center. Water samples from the U. S. National Whitewater Center have detected the waterborne amoeba suspected in the death of an Ohio teen who died after visiting the park. Two-time Olympic gold medalist Kirsty Coventry visited the Harris YMCA on Thursday. Before she could join a group of children on the outside waterslides, she was required to pass a swim test. Coventry, 32, trains with SwimMAC Team Elite in Charlotte and will represent Zimbabwe at the upcoming Summer Games in Rio. WBTV meteorologist Al Conklin with The Charlotte Observer weather forecast for June 24, 2016. Larrimore's artwork is made by lightly painting multiple layers of aluminum screen. WBTV meteorologist Al Conklin with The Charlotte Observer weather forecast for June 23, 2016. Sara Enos, founder of American Pit Bull Foundation, discusses some things potential pet adopters need to know before attending the Mega Adopt-a-thon this Saturday. Mecklenburg's health director on how concerned people should be about the amoeba and the whitewater center. Angel Hjarding, director of pollinator and wildlife habitat programs for the N. C. Wildlife Federation, is working with schools, neighborhoods and other organizations to build and preserve habitat for monarch and other butterflies across North Carolina. In April she and volunteers from TIAA built plant beds, a split rail fence and an outdoor classroom as part of her Butterfly Highway effort next to the Corvian Community School along the Mallard Creek Greenway. Naegleria fowleri, or "brain-eating amoeba", is an incredibly rare and deadly microorganism that can be found in warm freshwater.

2016-06-27 14:15 www.charlotteobserver.com

47 Refugee life, as seen by children fleeing war Imagine risking your life, traveling hundreds of miles, and throwing yourself on the mercy of strangers in a foreign land. Now imagine doing all that as a child, with no parents, no family to support you on the perilous journey. Dozens of teenagers in Greece's Diavata refugee camp don't need to use their imagination -- this is the life they've been living for weeks, months, even years. Ashraf Khalil Alhatem, 17, and his 15-year-old brother Hatem left their home in Deir Ezzor, Syria, at the urging of their parents, who stayed behind with the rest of the family. "They were worried about the military bombing everything, and we weren't able to continue our studies or live with any kind of safety," he explains. Ashraf says it took the pair two attempts just to cross into Turkey: "The Turkish army blocked us so we returned, but we tried again and thank God we got through. " The migrant crisis: In-depth coverage Perilous journey by sea After more than three weeks in Turkey, the brothers got onto a boat heading for Greece — but their journey was far from straightforward. "In the sea we stayed in the Straits of Turkey for three days, without food or any water at all," says Ashraf. "My brother has a problem with his heart so we were always worried about him. I didn't know what to do — it was a very difficult situation. " And things didn't get any easier when they finally landed on Greek shores. "I was jailed twice," says Ashraf. "And now we are living in tents. Really awful tents. My mood is very tired, and the situation is very difficult. But hopefully things will get better, God willing. " Ashraf and Hatem are two of the 30 or so unaccompanied minors -- all of them boys -- living in Diavata; girls are housed in a government-run shelter. More displaced now than after WWII: UNHCR Sleeping on benches In 2015, the European Union registered more than 88,000 child and teenage refugees traveling alone. Obada Khdier, 17, from Damascus, dreamed of studying to become a doctor, until the Syrian civil war interrupted his studies. He says he fled his home because "there was no way to live normally or in safety" in Syria. After arriving in Turkey, he went hungry and slept on park benches for a week before a passerby offered him a place to stay and helped him find a job. "In Turkey the life I had only allowed me to live and eat and drink, it didn't provide me with any sort of a future," he says, and after eight months he decided to move on "so I could have a future and carry on with my studies. " Like many others, the Khalil Alhatem brothers and Obada crossed into Greece by sea. Last year at least 856,000 people risked their lives to cross the Aegean on rickety boats and inflatable dinghies. Nothing to return to: Millions driven from Iraq Thrown in jail But once Obada arrived in Greece he found that his age, and the fact he had nobody with him, meant his way on was blocked. "I couldn't continue my travels because I was a minor — I needed to find a family that would sponsor me. " Obada found a family to travel with, but four days after arriving at a refugee camp, they left him behind. "I stayed in the camp for a month and half by myself, and [then] I went to the police and said, 'I am a minor and I am by myself here.' "The police arrested me and I stayed in jail for 15 days — the reasoning being that I am now the responsibility of the country because I am a minor. " Eventually, Obada was helped by a social worker from Arsis, an NGO which helps unaccompanied minor refugees. He now plans to travel on to Germany where, he says, "hopefully I will be able to realize my potential and fulfill my dreams. " Asia's worst refugee crisis 'could happen again' Borders closed Harth Mohammed, 16, ran away from his home in Mosul, Iraq, to escape ISIS. "I was looking to continue my studies and most importantly be somewhere safe away from war," he says. "All I want to do is be in a safe place and have peace of mind. " Ali Misbah Noori, 14, traveled to Europe from the Afghan capital, Kabul. He says he had no choice but to come alone because "my father had enough money to only send me. " "I started my journey first to Pakistan and then from there to Iran and then to Turkey and finally I arrived in Greece — my journey in total was around 70 days. "I am not comfortable here," he says. "I was planning to go to France, but as the borders got closed, now I am stuck in here. " In March this year, the European Union sealed the border between Greece and the Balkan states, and made a controversial deal with Turkey to take back refugees, saying the region is simply overwhelmed. That agreement has left some 57,000 people stranded in tented camps across Greece, according to the U. N. — they can't move forward into Europe, and refuse to return to Turkey, which is already home to close to three million refugees. The migrant crisis: In-depth coverage Life in limbo Sisters Riam, nine, Lina, six, and Dima Suleiyman, five, also got stuck in Greece when the border was closed, though they, at least, have their parents with them. "When we arrived to the border it was our turn to go through and then the border closed," says Ahmed (not his real name — the couple asked CNN not to reveal their identity, fearing relatives back home may be targeted). "In our face," adds Zinah (not her real name). "People before us can enter, but we cannot. I was standing before the border and they said the border is closed and now you have to back. It is very sad. " Two years after fleeing their home in Homs, the family is now living in limbo in the Lagkadiki Refugee Camp. With little to do and "no [real] school for the children here," Ahmed says he and Zinah are trying to teach the girls themselves, to fill the days: "We teach them Arabic and some English, and sometimes we draw some drawings. " Ahmed says he is trying to learn Greek, but that he knows it will be tough to find work in the country. "I speak English, I speak French and I am an electronic engineer, so I can help any community, any society -- I can integrate with them, [but] I know the Greeks here have economic crisis, so how can I have work for me when I am not Greek guy? " Still struggling in a safe place: War's refugees Skype calls for asylum The family is eager to move on: "This is no life," says Ahmed. "Without work, we spend our time sleeping and eating, sleeping and eating, it is boring. " But, Ahmed says, anything is better than life at home in Syria: "Sometimes when we are depressed, we wish we were staying in Turkey maybe. But we can't stay in Syria, because almost every second you may die. " To move on, though, both families and unaccompanied minors have to apply for asylum in Europe. To do this, each has to make a Skype call to the Greek authorities. The line is open for just an hour a day, and thousands are trying to get through at the same time. The Halle family from Aleppo has been calling for more than 60 days in a row — and they still haven't managed to speak to anyone. "I've been calling for two months and seven days," explains father-of-two Anas Halle, who came to Greece with his wife, sons and other relatives. "It's tough. I just dialed again. But... there is only that noise. " In the hour the line is open, they call the number over and over — 36 times today — with no luck. After escape from ISIS, Falluja's children suffer Daydreams of the future "Of course, it's a ploy," says Anas's wife Maryam, as their young son Lais whines in boredom beside her. "Is it even possible that they could answer the phone calls of so many thousands of people? " The Greek government says an in-person registration service will soon be set up in camps. Until then Skype -- and daydreams of the future -- are the only option. "It's not good here," says Lais, aged six. "I would like some toys. And some chocolate. Do you want to know where I want to go? " he asks. "Germany. " Ashraf Khalil Alhatem says he and his brother don't mind where they end up — as long as they are away from the war in their homeland. "I want the ability to continue my studies and have safety for me ... and to protect my brother and for him to continue his studies and for me to give him medicine. He has a problem in his heart and needs an operation. "It doesn't matter where I go — the most important thing is that its safe. " The migrant crisis: In-depth coverage

2016-06-27 14:36 Atika Shubert rss.cnn.com

48 Brexit results so far: how Britain is voting in the EU referendum After closing time for the Brexit polls at 10pm, the count has begun. With no Brexit exit poll , we won’t have any idea about the public’s answer to the referendum question until the results come out. There are a few key constituencies to look out for, such as Sunderland. The YouGov day-of-polling survey has Remain ahead, although that's not an exit poll and no one feels confident enough to call the result from it. We’ll update our referendum live blog with results as they come in - click here - we expect to have a good idea of the result by 3am, but it could be as late as 6am if the contest is tight. Follow us on Facebook or Twitter to get the result as soon as it happens. 00:00 Gibraltar and the Isles of Scilly to declare 00:30 Sunderland and Newcastle-upon-Tyne to declare 00:45 City of London to declare 01:00 Oldham and Darlington to declare 02:00 First Scottish results 03:30 Edinburgh and Cambridge to declare 06:00 Bristol to declare Read more: what to look out for as the EU referendum results comes in.

2016-06-27 14:13 Laurie Penny www.newstatesman.com

49 Kenya pupils burn dormitories 'over Euro match ban' Kenyan authorities are investigating if pupils who set fire to their school dormitories did so after being told they could not watch a Euro 2016 match on television. The trouble happened on Saturday night at a school in the west of the country, local media reports. It began with a few students throwing stones and shouting "our rights", school principal Andrew Otara said. It is the latest in a spate of arson incidents at Kenyan schools. The pupils at Itierio Boys Secondary School in Kisii were not allowed to stay up to watch the Euro 2016 match between Croatia and Portugal which kicked off at 22:00 local time (19:00 GMT), KTN television news reports . There were also complaints that the school had introduced new stricter discipline rules but the school has denied this. Students set fire to seven of the school dormitories and tried to damage property at the neighbouring girls school. Kisii County Governor James Ongwae wrote on his Facebook page on Saturday that "efforts by the disaster response teams and police to reach the place have been hampered by the unruly students". He later said that the students caused "millions and millions and millions" of Kenyan shillings-worth of damage, adding that the ringleaders would be punished. There has been fire damage at 20 schools in the area around Kisii in the last six months, Kenya's Standard newspaper reports.

2016-06-27 14:13 BBC News www.bbc.co.uk

50 India Bihar 'exam topper' sent to jail for cheating An Indian student has been sent to jail for cheating after she failed a retest. Ruby Rai, 17, ranked first in the Bihar state exams - but said in a video interview that her main subject political science was about cooking. After the video went viral, Ms Rai was made to re-sit her exams, and was arrested after she failed and had her original results cancelled. She was produced in court on Sunday where a magistrate sent her to jail until 8 July. The decision to send her to prison has been criticised given that she is a minor and should, therefore, be sent to a detention home for juveniles. The Hindu newspaper quoted Senior Superintendent of Police Manu Maharaj as saying that Ms Rai would have to "prove" that she was a minor. He did not specify how. One state minister told reporters that authorities needed to make the system accountable instead of punishing students. Meanwhile, arrest warrants have been issued for several other students who performed well in the exams, including Saurabh Shrestha who topped the science stream, but later could not say that H2O was water. The AFP news agency quoted police as saying that another 18 people had been arrested. Examiners who retested Ms Rai told reporters they were "shocked" by her performance. When asked to write an essay about the Indian poet Tulsidas, she only wrote "Tulsidas ji pranam (Salutations to Tulsidas)". Last year, parents of students in the state were photographed climbing school walls to pass on answers. The embarrassed state government had announced tough measures like fines and jail terms, intended to curb cheating this year. The markedly lower pass rate seen in the results announced last month was taken as an indication that the steps had worked. That is, of course, until the footage of Ms Rai's interview was aired.

2016-06-27 14:13 BBC News www.bbc.co.uk

51 Fun's in the fringe at Australia's 'dreary' election "Australians have to make a choice between a man who has been disappointing recently and a man who has been disappointing his entire life. " That's the scything view of TV comedy writer Scott Abbot of one of the longest election campaigns in Australian history. His men in grey are Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, a millionaire former merchant banker, and his Labor rival Bill Shorten, who came to international prominence as a trade unionist during the Beaconsfield mine disaster in Tasmania a decade ago. "It is very boring and dreary. Two months for an election [campaign] is a little bit indulgent from an Australian perspective given that most of our prime ministers don't seem to last that long ," Mr Abbot said in Sydney. "As a political comedian I have to say I am jealous when I see Donald Trump running around, or Boris Johnson, and I am sitting here trying to make jokes about company tax cuts and education spending. " The nuttiness, toxicity and charisma of Britain's EU referendum and the United States presidential campaign stand in contrast to a plodding campaign in Australia, a country where politics can be brutal. Three of the past four sitting prime ministers were ousted by their own party. But the run- up to the latest poll, on July 2, has been far from bloodthirsty. "I think the quirkiness has been the lack of quirkiness," explains Dr Rohan Miller, a senior lecturer at the University of Sydney Business School. He sees two major parties being deliberately vague and not wanting to make a mistake. "In Australian politics people lose elections. They don't necessarily win elections," he says. "This Australian election definitely lacks any passion at all. Both candidates are very similar and there is a lack of polarity. " This marathon joust for power has had its moments, but they have mostly come at the fringes. Pauline Hanson, Australia's most famous former fish- and-chip shop owner, is again running for office. Behind the wheel of a monster truck at Doomben Racecourse in Brisbane, the controversial flame-haired One Nation senate candidate, ever the self- publicist, crushed two clapped-out sedans that symbolised her feelings towards the two main parties. Then there was the maverick north Queensland MP Bob Katter's now- infamous smoking gun campaign advert , in which he appears to shoot dead two political rivals. Its release just days after the horror in Orlando prompted widespread condemnation, but rather than being chastened and apologetic, Mr Katter insisted that he would not bend "the knee to the politically correct brigade". To make his point he joined a busker in the city of Townsville to sing the Johnny Cash hit Don't Take Your Guns to Town. Dig a little deeper into what is happening beyond the stage managed offerings of Malcolm Turnbull and his "jobs and growth" mantra, and Bill Shorten and Labor's "100 positive policies", and what emerges has the potential to bring spark to this election, according to Dr Miller. "The big mover has been the Greens party. They really look like they are going to grab some seats. Similarly there seems to be a backlash against both [major] parties and that manifests in what seems to be the imminent election of splinter or minority groups like the [Nick] Xenophon party, who originally started off as an anti-gambling party," he says. In this election, dozens of parties are fielding hundreds of candidates. As ever, the ballot paper for the Senate that will greet voters in New South Wales is wider than the ballot booth. Malcolm Turnbull hopes voters will give him control of the Senate. It was the upper house's refusal to pass key government reforms that triggered an early poll and prompted Mr Turnbull to alter the way votes are cast for senators. But Dr Meredith Doig, the lead Senate candidate in Victoria for the Australian Sex Party, says the prime minister might not get what he wants. "It is fairly clear that he changed the Senate voting procedures in order to try to get rid of in his view the somewhat recalcitrant or less-than-corral-able people in the Senate," she says. "I think that could backfire. " Like most elections, this one will be won or lost on the economy and which side can be better trusted to chart a way to future prosperity as the China- fuelled mining boom fades. Education, health care and climate change are other essential ingredients, while immigration has been a divisive issue in previous polls. Both major parties support offshore processing for migrants who arrive by boat, and ABC election analyst Antony Green believes there are good reasons why. "Within the Australian population there is a significant proportion that do not like immigration, and those people get particularly motivated about boat arrivals. Boat arrivals are seen as losing control of the borders and the previous Labor government was savaged for being unable to stop the boats," he explains. As the eight-week campaign ambles into its final phase, comedian Scott Abbot is convinced voters will be relieved when it is finally over. "It is like a giant episode of Antiques Roadshow where you sit through the whole thing but people are really waiting for the final appraisal at the end," he says.

2016-06-27 14:13 BBC News www.bbc.co.uk

52 Campaign 2016 - The Washington Post - Donald Trump launched a 10-part video series June 26, outlining what he calls “legendary lies” told by democratic opponent Hillary Clinton. In the first video Trump focuses on Clinton’s reaction to the attacks against two U. S. compounds in Benghazi. ()

2016-06-27 14:29 The Washington www.washingtonpost.com

53 The 5 best and worst U. S. cities to retire Baby boomers are hitting their retirement stride, with about 10,000 of that generation turning 65 every day. As Americans near retirement age, many begin thinking about lifestyle changes, such as when they should scale back from work and whether they should retire to a warmer climate. Choosing a place to retire depends on issues ranging from weather to cost of living, as well as the tax burdens of specific states and cities. Since retirees live on fixed incomes, high taxes and costs can prove to be deal- breaker for some locations. According to a new survey of the best and worst cities to retire in the U. S. from Bankrate.com , the top destinations tend to share a few qualities, such as warm weather -- aside from one notable exception - - and a good quality of life. "It's normal for people to think about the 'wow' factor," said Jill Cornfield, an analyst at Bankrate. "The best places tend to have a constellation of things that make your life easier in retirement: the cost is affordable, the weather is pleasant, and there's access to good health care. " Of course, there are some issues that are impossible to track in a data- based survey, she said. Ties to family and friends are important, especially as one hits extreme old age and medical issues can become more pressing. In those years, it's often comforting and logistically important to have family or friends nearby to help. Older Americans actually move less frequently than younger workers, with many retirees preferring to remain where they have strong community ties . For those who are looking to make a change, read on to learn about the 5 best and worst cities to retire to. Scottsdale scores well on a number of factors, including cost of living and good weather. Residents of this wealthy suburb of Phoenix may enjoy Arizona's tax-friendly treatment of retirees, but there is a downside: real estate can be expensive. The median home price is about $414,000, according to Zillow. That's far above the median price for an existing U. S. home of about $240,000. On the upside, Scottsdale is known for its recreational facilities, from golf courses to hiking trails. This Florida city of about 53,000 is a favorite with retirees because of its location on the Gulf of Mexico along with a vibrant cultural life. The one-time winter home of the Ringling Brothers Circus, Sarasota today is known for its opera, theater, and art offerings. The city ranked high on the list partly because of its weather and well-being. Even better, Sarasota can provide an affordable lifestyle for retirees, with the median home value in the city standing at about $258,000, or just slightly more than the U. S. median of $240,000. The only town in a cold climate to rank among the top 5, West Des Moines made the grade because of its low cost of living, low crime, and excellent health care. The only negative -- at least for those who don't like snow -- is its weather. "It got very good scores on everything," Cornfield said. "It's a town of 60,000 and it has a Trader Joe's and Whole Foods. That's remarkable. The cost of living is very low, and the health care quality is off the hook. " The median home value in West Des Moines is $192,000, well below the U. S. median value of $240,000. A suburb of Nashville, Franklin is known for its historic downtown district and its music scene. The town has grown quickly during the last two decades, more than tripling its population to more than 70,000 today. The city scored well in most aspects, such as cost of living and cultural vitality, although Bankrate gave it the lowest score among the top 5 for walkability. The median home value in Franklin is about $400,000, which is higher than the median U. S. value of about $240,000. A suburb of Washington, D. C., Arlington has been called the "perfect urban/suburban middle ground" by Livability.com. While it's more expensive than the other towns in the top 5, Arlington scored well for well-being, walkability, taxes, health care, and cultural vitality. One attraction for residents of all ages: Arlington sits on Washington, D. C.'s Metro line, making it easy to get into the city for cultural events or work. The median home value is $623,300, which is considerably higher than the median U. S. home price of about $240,000. This Massachusetts city of 181,000 residents is known as the "heart of the commonwealth," but it might not win over any hearts based on Bankrate's data points such as the cost of living and crime. Drug problems are an ongoing issue for the city, with Worcester receiving 712 overdose calls in 2014. The climate tends to be hot in summer -- with an average high of almost 80 in July -- and cold and snowy in winter. On the plus side, homes are relatively affordable, since the median home value is $198,000, according to Zillow. That's well below the median U. S. value of $240,000. The Albany-region city of Troy scored well on walkability, but didn't come up roses on any other measure, including crime and weather, according to Bankrate. Still, the city of 50,000 residents is staging a comeback, according to The New York Times , which cited its Victorian architecture and boutiques as a plus. The median home value in Troy is $128,100, according to Zillow. That's well below the national median home value of about $240,000. San Bernardino made headlines last year as the site of a terrorist attack, but the city of about 215,000 residents was struggling long before that. Even though it scores well for weather, the city lags on measures including affordability and crime. The city's economic problems started decades ago, when big employers such as Kaiser Steel shuttered. Now, about one-third of its residents live below the poverty line. The median home value in San Bernardino is about $229,000, according to Zillow. That's not far off the median U. S. home value of $240,000. Milford received a thumbs down from Bankrate because of its high cost of living, cold weather, poor walkability, and lack of cultural vitality, among other issues. The one area where it outperformed was in crime, where it ranked highest among the worst five towns on the list. The median home value in Milford is $268,000, according to Zillow, or slightly more than the U. S. median home value of about $240,000. Once the honeymoon capital of America, Niagara Falls has fallen on hard times. While the falls continue to draw millions of visitors each year, the city itself isn't much of a draw for tourists. The city has shed about half its population during the past several decades, and its crime rate recently was higher than New York City's. Bankrate found that the city scored well for affordability, but poorly for crime, well-being, taxes, health care, weather, and cultural vitality. The median home value in Niagara Falls is just $64,600, well below the national median of $240,000.

2016-06-27 14:14 Aimee Picchi www.cbsnews.com

54 Try before you buy: 10 tiny homes to rent on vacation Proponents of the tiny house movement believe that less is more. As these adorable abodes gain popularity through television shows like "Tiny House Nation" and "Tiny House Hunters," it may be tempting to pick up and move into one. After all, they're often significantly less expensive than traditional homes, making them a desirable option for buyers on a budget. Manufacturers like Rocky Mountain Tiny Homes advertise prices for new homes that range from between $23,000 and $80,000, depending on the size and features. You can order pre-made kits to assemble your own tiny house -- like these from Tumbleweed -- which range from $16,000 to $19,000. The Tiny House Blog even features three homes built for between $489 (they started with an existing shed) and about $11,400. Compare that to the national median home value, which is currently $187,000 according to Zillow. But is living small really for you? With homes on this list ranging from just 198 square feet to 400 square feet, making a minimalist move permanently would probably require a serious lifestyle adjustment. According to the National Association of Home Builders , the average new single-family home built in the first quarter of 2016 was 2,657 square feet, more than 10 times the size of some of these rentals. Why not try before you buy? Home sharing site HomeAway and other similar websites like Airbnb offer dozens of tiny home rentals for your next vacation, where you can get a taste of life in a smaller space. So before you start cleaning out your closet and paring down your possessions for a move to a smaller, less-cluttered life, check out these 10 tiny home vacation rentals . This one-bedroom, one-bathroom tiny home in Vancouver sleeps up to three people and costs an average of $56 per night. It is 250 square feet, which owner Ches Lam learned is smaller than Vancouver laws allow (398 square feet), according to a December 2015 story released when Lam reportedly advertised the home for $20,000 on Craigslist. According to house's HomeAway page, Lam is still the owner. The home has a high-efficiency washer/dryer, a kitchen with a dishwasher, a double bed, a sofa, cable television and WiFi. This one-bedroom, one-bathroom tiny cottage in the town of Winchester sleeps two people and costs an average of $87 per night. The boat-shaped cabin has two sofas that convert into one full or two single beds, a kitchenette, shower and toilet, television and internet. This studio cabin with one bathroom sleeps up to four people and costs an average of $317 per night. The 400-square-foot home has a full kitchen with a dishwasher, fireplace, bathroom with shower and an outdoor fire pit. It's located near the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort ski area and Grand Teton National Park, according to the listing. This one-bedroom, one bathroom cabin sleeps up to two people and costs an average of $179 per night. The 220-square-foot cabin has a king-sized bed, full-sized bathtub and shower, stained glass windows and an outdoor hot tub, grill and garden. This backyard shed has been renovated into a studio cottage with one bathroom that sleeps up to four people. It costs an average of $100 per night. The 400-square-foot shed has a fire pit, kitchenette, bathroom, futon and loft with a queen bed. This one-bedroom, one-bathroom cabin sleeps up to two people and costs an average of $131 per night. The 399-square-foot cabin has a front porch with adirondack chairs, side deck with a bistro set and a back deck. Inside, there's a kitchenette, television, electric fireplace, queen bed and a washer and dryer. This one-bedroom, one-bathroom Cape Cod cottage sleeps up to two people and costs an average of $76 per night. It is about 300 square feet and is located about half a mile from the beach, according to the listing. It has a full bed, kitchen with an oven, stove and refrigerator, a bathroom with a shower and a side deck with a charcoal grill. This one-bedroom, one-bathroom home on a lavender farm in Oregon sleeps up to two people and costs an average of $113 per night. The 198-square-foot cottage has a futon, bed loft and kitchenette. The lavender farm also has alpacas, goats, several friendly dogs and a cat, according to the listing. This one-bedroom, one-bathroom "gypsy caravan" built with recycled materials sleeps up to two people and costs and average of $79 per night. The 200-square-foot home has a queen-sized bed, skylights, gas stove, refrigerator, bathroom and an outdoor barbeque grill. This one-bedroom, one-bathroom tiny house sleeps up to three people and costs an average of $134 per night. The 350-square-foot house has a loft with a queen bed, kitchenette, fold- down sleeper sofa, small claw-foot tub and private garden. Ilyce R. Glink is an award-winning, nationally syndicated columnist, best- selling book author, and radio talk show host who also hosts "Expert Real Estate Tips," a Internet video show. She owns ThinkGlink.com as well as Think Glink Media, a privately held company that provides consulting, content and video services to companies and non-profit organizations.

2016-06-27 14:14 Ilyce Glink www.cbsnews.com

55 You guide to Fourth of July fireworks in Las Vegas 2016 Caesars Palace Caesars hosts a huge weekend-long block party with live music, cocktails, games, patriotic décor, barbecue specials and more. The party will rage from noon to midnight Friday to Sunday, not just in celebration of our nation’s 239th anniversary but also of Caesars’ 50th. On July 3 you can look forward to a massive, 14-minute fireworks display directly above the hotel’s Julius Tower, starting at 9 p.m. July 1- 3, noon-midnight, free. Mandalay Bay Sway to the songs of 311 at Mandalay Bay Beach before the hotel’s fireworks display lights up the night sky. July 2-3, concert at 8:30 p.m.; fireworks follow, $52-$91 concert tickets. Stratosphere The hotel’s all-ages Elation Pool Party, as well as its 21+ Radius Pool Party, will provide great views for the Strat’s state-of-the-art, world-class fireworks display. July 3, 9 p.m. Divine Café Stay cool indoors with a view of the city’s fireworks shows while dining and drinking cocktails. Special menu selections include barbecue favorites like burgers and pulled pork, and the beer garden’s $2 PBR drafts. Cornhole and Jenga games complete Springs Preserve’s celebration. July 3, 6-10 p.m., $10 to reserve a viewing spot, Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Pahrump Nugget Celebrate Independence Day with an eating contest, a bounce house for the kids, $1 bowling, drink specials and a classic fireworks show. The bursts of color will light the sky at 9 p.m., but the other activities will continue through midnight. July 3, 6 p.m.-midnight, free, Pahrump Nugget Hotel and Casino Rockets over the River For the 26th year Laughlin will light up the desert sky over the Colorado River with two separate pyrotechnic displays, one on July 2 and another on Independence Day. Both shows, set to patriotic tunes simulcast throughout Laughlin hotels and local radio stations, can be viewed anywhere along the Laughlin River Walk. July 2 & July 4, Just after dark, around 9 p.m., free. Stations Casinos Green Valley Ranch Resort in Henderson and Red Rock Resort in Summerlin will simultaneously shoot off fireworks. July 4, 9 p.m. Cashman Field What better than to celebrate the birth of our nation by enjoying America’s favorite pastime? Watch the 51s take on the Salt Lake Bees this Independence Day—after the game you’ll get front-row seats to the field’s annual fireworks extravaganza. July 4, 7 p.m.; fireworks to follow the game, $16. Boulder City’s Damboree Celebration This daylong, small-town event has brought together Southern Nevada communities for nearly 70 years. The celebration starts at 7 a.m. with a pancake breakfast, followed by the 9 a.m. parade. Boulder City’s Broadbent Park will have festivities from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., and BC’s Veterans Memorial Park will hold its party from 4-10 p.m., with the city’s fireworks finale commencing at 9 p.m. Early arrival for the fireworks show is recommended for those who have to park. July 4, 7 a.m.- 10 p.m., free; parking at Veteran’s Park $10, 702-293-9256. Mission Hills Park Celebrate Independence Day with live entertainment, barbecue and a fireworks display at the Henderson park. Local high school clubs and groups will be selling hot dogs, hamburgers, snow cones and ice cream, with proceeds benefitting the respective schools. Don’t forget to pack your favorite blanket. July 4, 6-9 p.m., free, 551 E. Mission Drive. Pahrump Liberty Festival Head out to Pahrump’s town festival for a Veterans of Foreign Wars honorary breakfast, a parade, water-balloon-toss and watermelon-eating contests, free admission to community pools and, of course, the grand finale fireworks show at 9 p.m. July 4, 6 a.m.-9:30 p.m., free, Petrack Park, 150 N. Hwy. 160. Lake Las Vegas MonteLago Village’s celebration will feature two simultaneous fireworks shows, performances from the Henderson Symphony Orchestra and fun water activities for the whole family. Bringing the kids? Check out the face painting, balloon artists, stilt walkers, temporary tattoos and more. July 3, 2-10 p.m.; fireworks at 8:40 p.m., free, MonteLago Village, 15 Costa di Lago. Summerlin Council Patriotic Parade Sen. Dean Heller and Lt. Governor Mark Hutchison will kick off the community’s 22nd annual parade. With more than 70 entries, from giant inflatable balloons to musical groups and costumed storybook and cartoon characters, the more than 35,000 expected attendees will be in for a colorful show. Some new additions this year include a Star Wars tribute and a Pac Man -themed display. July 4, 9- 11 a.m., free; parade begins at Hillpointe Road and Hills Center Drive in the Trails village of Summerlin. Rockets over the Red Mesa Enjoy fireworks choreographed to live music from the Nevada POPS Orchestra, which will perform Frank Sinatra classics. The Mesquite celebration also features a DJ, barbecue eats and a community vendor village. July 4, 6 p.m., fireworks at 9 p.m., free, Eureka Casino Resort, 275 Mesa Blvd., Mesquite.

2016-06-27 13:16 lasvegasweekly.com

56 Foreigners kidnapped in Nigeria released: Company Five foreign construction workers kidnapped last week with two Nigerian colleagues after their vehicle was attacked and driver killed have been released, officials said Monday, with two suffering serious injuries. The commissioner of police in Cross River state, Jimoh Ozi-Obeh, told reporters that the men, including three Australians, a New Zealander and a South African, had been set free, without giving further details. They were working for Australian mining and engineering company Macmahon, which has been contracted to cement major LafargeHolcim in the state. The men were seized with their two Nigerian colleagues early on Wednesday morning in the Akpabuyo district of Cross River, near the state capital Calabar. "Our men are at a safe location, but unfortunately five of them were injured during the incident," Macmahon chief executive Sy van Dyk said at a press conference in Perth, Australia. "Three of the men have wounds and two remain in a serious but stable condition. "They all are receiving specialist medical attention. Our priority now is to ensure that all of them are stabilised and ultimately given the all clear to travel. " Cross River state security advisor Jude Ngaji had earlier said only the two Nigerians had injuries "while one or two others have some scars". Van Dyk refused to say whether a ransom was paid while thanking the authorities in Nigeria and a team of specialist international security advisers "who have worked with us to help secure this outcome". Kidnapping for ransom has been a long-standing problem in southern Nigeria, particularly in the oil-producing delta region, where criminal gangs target wealthy Nigerians and expatriate workers. Most are usually released after the payment of a ransom. The families of two of the Australians kidnapped, Mark Gabbedy and Jack Couranz, said it had been an "unbelievably stressful" time. "Obviously we are very relieved -- we have spoken to Jack and he seems in very good spirits," the Couranz family said in a statement. Macmahon has an $18 million per year contract with the United Cement Company of Nigeria Ltd (UniCem) for quarrying operations at UniCem's cement manufacturing plant at Mfamosing, near Calabar. UniCem is a joint venture between Franco-Swiss conglomerate LafargeHolcim and Flour Mills of Nigeria, according to the Australian firm's website.

2016-06-27 14:13 By AFP www.digitaljournal.com

57 Queen to meet first and deputy first ministers during two-day Northern Ireland visit The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh will meet the first and deputy first ministers later on Monday during a two-day visit to Northern Ireland. They will also meet Secretary of State Theresa Villiers during engagements in Hillsborough Castle. On Tuesday, the Royal couple will visit the Giant's Causeway before travelling to Bushmills, County Antrim. They will unveil a statue to Robert Quigg who won a Victoria Cross for bravery during the Battle of the Somme. The Royal Couple will also attend a reception at Portrush Golf Club as guests of the Mayor of Coleraine and travel to Bellarena, County Londonderry, to unveil a plaque marking the opening of a new railway station. The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh last visited Northern Ireland in June 2014 .

2016-06-27 13:15 BBC News www.bbc.co.uk

58 Osborne: UK economy in a position of strength George Osborne has said the UK is ready to face the future "from a position of strength" and indicated there will be no immediate emergency Budget. He said there would still need to be an "adjustment" in the UK economy. However, it was "perfectly sensible to wait for a new prime minister" before taking any such action. He also said that only the UK could begin the process of leaving the EU by triggering Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty. The chancellor made the comments in a statement aimed at calming financial markets after the Brexit vote triggered market turmoil on Friday. He had not spoken since the Leave campaign won Thursday's referendum. "I said we had to fix the roof so we were prepared for whatever the future held and thank goodness we did," he said. On the process of the UK's departure from the EU, he said: "Only the UK can trigger Article 50. And in my judgement, we should only do that when there is a clear view about what new arrangements we are seeking with our European neighbours. "In the meantime, during the negotiations that will follow, there will be no change to people's rights to travel and work and to the way our goods and services are traded or to the way our economy and financial system is regulated. " Despite the comments, the FTSE 100 extended loses in late morning trading, with bank, airline and property shares tumbling. Meanwhile, sterling hit a 31-year low, and yields on 10-year government bonds sank below 1% for the first time. The chancellor's statement came as the repercussions of the Brexit vote continued to shake the UK's political system. The opposition Labour party has seen 14 of its senior members resign since shadow foreign secretary Hilary Benn was sacked in the early hours of Sunday after he told Mr Corbyn he had lost confidence in him. The latest front-bench resignations, on Monday morning, are by shadow foreign minister Diana Johnson, shadow civil society minister Anna Turley and shadow defence minister Toby Perkins. In response, Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has announced a reshaped shadow cabinet, but he still faces a potential no-confidence motion from Labour MPs. From Project Blimey This Is Scary, welcome to Project Reassure. George Osborne made a deliberate attempt this morning to soothe twitchy markets - the fundamentals, the chancellor insisted, have not changed. The problem with the "steady as she goes" mantra is that markets do not wait for politicians. As with the Exchange Rate Mechanism crisis of 1992 and the financial crisis of 2008, pressure on currencies and on stock markets happens second by second, a clock not set by the stately desires of Parliament. Sterling is sliding downhill this morning. Banking stocks alongside property and leisure stocks are all heading south, some at precipitate rate. These moves were always likely to be the outcome if Britain voted to leave the UK. And there is not much "reassuring words" from the chancellor can do about that. As far as the markets are concerned, nothing of substance has changed. Read Kamal Ahmed's full blog At the same time, Boris Johnson, widely seen as the most likely successor to Prime Minister David Cameron, has said the UK will continue to "intensify" co-operation with the EU following the country's vote to leave. The leading pro-Leave campaigner said exit supporters had to accept that the 52-48 result was "not entirely overwhelming". In other developments: Mr Osborne said he had spoken to Bank of England governor Mark Carney and that there were "well thought through contingency plans if needed". He said he had also been co-ordinating with fellow finance ministers in Europe, the International Monetary Fund, central banks and the US Treasury Secretary to help markets cope with the shock. "You should not underestimate our resolve," he said. Mr Osborne said the referendum result was "not the outcome that I wanted", but added: "The British people have given us their instructions. " He also appeared to rule out resigning in the near future, saying that the UK needed to negotiate its exit from the EU with its "European partners and allies". "I intend to play an active part in that debate," he said.

2016-06-27 13:15 BBC News www.bbc.co.uk

59 UK suffers leadership gap in risky times WANTED. For a small island heading to an unknown destination in dangerous times: Leadership. The question is who will give it? Not our prime minister - for now that is. David Cameron says that is up to his successor - whoever he or she might be. His friends are more brutal: it is the job of those who broke it to mend it. Osborne: UK in a position of strength Corbyn vows to fight for leadership EU co-operation to 'intensify' - Johnson Follow the latest developments on our live page UK's EU referendum: All you need to know What of them then? After a weekend of playing cricket and planning his Tory leadership bid, Boris Johnson emerged briefly for the cameras on Monday morning. He wanted to dispel "confusion" about the rights of European migrants living here already, but he has still to offer anything like a concrete plan how he would negotiate the post-Brexit future. So, for now the questions: When do we leave the EU and on what terms? Who will do the negotiations? What will it mean for immigration, for trade, for travel, for the city, for agriculture, for those from the EU living here and Brits abroad? All have no answers - and none in prospect either. This morning the chancellor did break his silence. He sought to calm the nerves in a statement from the Treasury, saying preparations have been made for turbulence in the markets so that, he said, we are equipped for whatever happens. But he, too, insisted that the big decisions, including those on higher taxes and new spending cuts - the sort he warned before the vote - would have to wait for a new occupant of Number 10 and no doubt Number 11 as well. We will hear more from David Cameron as he makes a Commons statement. This you may think - particularly if you voted for Leave - is an unduly pessimistic view of what flows from what has been dubbed Independence Day for what was until last week the fifth largest economy in the world. After all aren't we in charge of our own destiny now? Well, yes… and no. Last Thursday's momentous vote was a vote to begin divorce proceedings. Or, if you like, to move out of the house we share with 27 other countries. It did not, though, come with any plan - let alone an agreement - as to where we are moving next or what our relationship will be in future with those we used to share our life with. Asked a few days before the vote whether he had such a plan for the day after if the Leave campaign won Boris Johnson was brutally frank - in private at least. No was his answer. He and other Leavers declared their hope that David Cameron would have one and would stay in office to implement it. But Cameron was determined not to be the one tasked with clearing up a mess which, he believes, they created. Besides he believes he would have no credibility doing so either at home - with the electorate who rejected his pleas to remain in the EU - or in Brussels - with leaders who listened when he assured them that he could and would win the referendum When he first proposed a referendum three years ago I asked the prime minister what his Plan B was if his renegotiation failed or he lost the referendum. He refused to contemplate any such possibility. I asked him again during the general election campaign - he was no more willing to consider failure. The civil service were banned from making plans for Brexit. So it is that this morning a lame duck leader and his former friend and close political ally, the visibly shell-shocked Michael Gove, will meet with the rest of the Cabinet to begin what we are told are initial discussions about the apparatus which will prepare for negotiations with our soon to be former partners in the EU. In other words, they will discuss how a plan for what it is hoped will be an amicable separation could be drawn up and who might do it. As for the plan itself, let alone the filing of the divorce papers themselves, that will have to wait until a new prime minister is elected in the autumn - not, let us remember, by the electorate, but by Tory party members. This, insist insiders, is not a vacuum. It is nothing more than a weekend pause after a bruising campaign with an outcome which no-one - on either side - expected. It is best, they say, to take things slowly - one step at a time. Besides, add those who campaigned for Leave, what's the rush? After all nothing actually needs to change in our relationship with the EU for two years - that's how long the rules of the European Club give us to negotiate Brexit. It is they - the Europeans - who are in a hurry to quit - not us to get out. Maybe. But that assumes that it is those gathered around the Cabinet table who are - to coin a phrase - in control. It may be, though, that markets and boardrooms demand swifter answers and, if they don't get them will move their money and the jobs that come with it. It may also be that those who voted Leave anticipating a swift dividend in the form of lower immigration and more funds for the NHS might also become a little impatient if what will soon be seen as the new establishment fail to deliver just as the old establishment did. The fallout from the biggest exercise in popular democracy has already been dramatic - claiming the scalp of a Prime Minister and, potentially, that of the opposition leader too. It has, though, only just begun. The old order has been smashed. It may be a very long time - not weeks, not months but years - before the shape of the new order and the answers to all those questions become clear.

2016-06-27 13:15 BBC News www.bbc.co.uk

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2016-06-27 14:23 Lauren Foreman www.ajc.com

61 Family, friends remember Jamal Shabazz at York memorial Use of opiate painkillers and heroin is on the rise nationally and locally. Several local leaders on Tuesday unveiled a new approach that incorporates education, law enforcement and the medical community to curb the availability and use of drugs. Tonya Funderburk lives near the Saluda Street home where a man was stabbed early Monday. The victim was airlifted to a hospital. The Juneteenth Celebration in Rock Hill drew crowds with hip hop, choirs, living historians, games for children and a picnic. The holiday commemorates the emancipation of American slaves on April 19, 1865. The Juneteenth holiday, which celebrates the emancipation of slaves on June 19, 1865, drew a crowd at Mt. Prospect Baptist Church in Rock Hill on Saturday. Participants listened to music by hip hop artists and choirs, danced, and learned about the history of the Emancipation Proclamation. Kevin Tolson won Tuesday's Republican primary and will run unopposed for York County sheriff in November. Sheriff Bruce Bryant was on hand to announce Tolson as the winner. Kayaks make their way across the water Saturday during the Pump House River Run, a three-mile paddle from Riverwalk to River Park, followed by a 5K run on the Piedmont Medical Center Trail. In Fort Mill, Carolinas Cornerstone Church’s bicycle repair ministry takes old bikes and makes them new again for adults and kids who need them. Children at the York Police Department Summer Camp explored a medical helicopter from Charlotte on Friday as part of a week-long roster of visits from area service providers. Police officers and firefighters, detectives and bomb squad members demonstrated their duties and services at the police department's first summer camp. Judge sets $75,000 bond for Jeannine Valdes who was arrested for felony DUI resulting in death. Lacee Sullivan was killed in the Thursday crash on I- 77 in Rock Hill. 'True Crime with Aphrodite Jones' will air a special at 9 p.m. Monday on the killing of beloved York, South Carolina, city worker Ernest Tolbert in 2008.

2016-06-27 14:13 www.heraldonline.com

62 First voyage through expanded Panama canal A giant Chinese container ship has become the first vessel to move from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean via the newly- enlarged Panama Canal. The ship was greeted with fireworks and cheers from a crowd that had gathered at the Cocoli locks to celebrate. The Panamanian President, Juan Carlos Varela, described the waterway as a route that would unite the world. The president thanked the nearly 30,000 people who had worked on the canal's expansion. Construction on the new lane for the canal, which runs for 77km (48 miles), began in 2007 and was due to finish in 2014. But strikes and disputes over costs delayed the $5.2bn (£3.8bn) project. Panama Canal expansion prompts safety concerns The original Panama Canal was first used in August 1914. It was built by the US and handed over to local control in 1999. The expansion allows a new, much-larger generation of container ships to pass through the isthmus. Some 35 to 40 vessels transit the waterway everyday. Panama hopes the expansion will increase the revenues it gets from the canal, reported to have been $2.6bn (£1.9bn) in 2015. But the canal could face competition from a new passage in Nicaragua. The controversial 278km (172 mile) scheme , being built by a Chinese firm, will be longer, deeper and wider than the Panama Canal. Its construction started in 2014 and it is estimated to cost $50bn (£32bn).

2016-06-27 14:13 BBC News www.bbc.co.uk

63 Exclusive documentary: Around the world with Jeremy Scott When Jeremy Scott was appointed creative director of the house in 2013, he brought with him an obsession with iconography (he's reinterpreted the logos of Barbie, McDonalds and Coca Cola), bold color and pop culture -- showcasing designs that amused, annoyed and sometimes divided his critics. Scott, born in Kansas City in 1975, showed his first collection for his eponymous label at Paris Fashion Week in 1997 and has since spent almost two decades livening up runways in New York, Milan and London. This year, he took his menswear show to London for the second time -- staged in an impressive Mayfair church both male and female models, including Lucky Blue Smith, Rob Evans, Molly Bair and Ruth Bell, stormed the runway in super-saturated designs crafted to remind us of the stained glass windows overhead. Admirers of British artists Gilbert & George would have noticed their work plastered across the collection. Barely skipping a beat, Scott put on a New York show for his namesake label -- sending model Karlie Kloss and others down the catwalk in high- glam, cowgirl-inspired looks. Then, only weeks later during Milan Fashion Week, it was time for Moschino's Autumn-Winter 2016 womenswear collection to be unveiled. Inspired by Italy's Bonfire of the Vanities in 1497 -- a public burning, ordered by Dominican priest Girolamo Savonarola, of all objects that might tempt sin -- dresses literally smoked as models darted and picked their way through a runway strewn with broken mirrors, burnt books and other luxury rubble. The common thread throughout each of these three events? Showmanship. Scott delivered on fun and high drama at every turn, inviting crowds to lose themselves in his many fantasies. Watch the short documentary above to go behind-the-scenes with Jeremy Scott in all three cities.

2016-06-27 14:19 Fiona Sinclair rss.cnn.com

64 Chasing 'El Chapo': Prison breaks, hideaways and life on the lam The next time, he slipped out through an underground tunnel and rode a motorcycle to freedom. The brazen escapes, and the stories that swirled about them afterward, cemented Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman Loera's place as a mythical figure in Mexico's criminal underworld. His nickname means "Shorty," but there's no shortage of tall tales about the Sinaloa cartel kingpin. Behind them lies a staggering truth: Guzman, authorities say, built the largest illegal drug organization in the world. Jim Dinkins spent the bulk of his career trying to stop him. And the former head of investigations for the U. S. Department of Homeland Security says one thing comes to mind when he hears El Chapo's name: "Evil genius. " "He rose up out of the streets," Dinkins said, "to become one of the most powerful people in the world. " Now Guzman is behind bars again -- held in a Juarez, Mexico, prison as his attorneys fight efforts to extradite him to the United States. And the story of how he got there is anything but simple. An empire is born Guzman got to know the drug business at an early age. His hometown of Badiraguato, Sinaloa , is inside Mexico's Golden Triangle, the heart of the country's drug trade. For decades, families in the area worked the fields, cultivating marijuana and poppies used to produce heroin, according to Anabel Hernandez, an investigative journalist who covers Mexican cartels. "His father used to do it," she said. "His grandfather used to do it. " And by the time Guzman was 7 years old, he'd left school to do it, too, Hernandez said. He started out working for Miguel Angel Felix Gallardo's notorious Guadalajara cartel. That group eventually splintered into several factions; one of them was Guzman's Sinaloa cartel. The drug empire became Mexico's most powerful. And there was another thing that distinguished it -- and its leader. "He was a killer," Dinkins says. Guzman surrounded himself with ruthless guards and enforcers, reigning over a multibillion-dollar global drug empire that supplied much of the marijuana, cocaine and heroin peddled on the streets of the United States. In indictments filed in federal courts across the United States, prosecutors accuse the organization of using assassins and hit squads to maintain its control. Chicago named him "Public Enemy No. 1" in 2013, calling him the city's "new Al Capone. " "While Chicago is 1,500 miles from Mexico, the Sinaloa drug cartel is so deeply embedded in the city that local and federal law enforcement are forced to operate as if they are on the border," Jack Riley, who heads the Drug Enforcement Administration's office in the city, said at the time. In Mexico, analysts say, the strength of Guzman's enterprise helped unleash an ongoing drug war that has left tens of thousands of his countrymen dead . A particularly high-profile killing made El Chapo Guzman a household name, and landed him in jail: the 1993 slaying of Cardinal Juan Jesus Posadas Ocampo. Authorities said the beloved church official was slain by Guzman's enemies, who thought they were taking aim at the drug lord. As outrage mounted over the cardinal's death, Guzman was arrested in Guatemala. Authorities extradited him to Mexico, where he was quickly convicted of criminal association and bribery and sentenced to 20 years behind bars. At the time, he denied any connection to drugs. "I am a farmer," he told reporters. Escape spurs lengthy manhunt During his time in Mexico's Puente Grande prison, Guzman lived like a king , with catered food and frequent visits from women, Hernandez said. "This prison became a resort for 'El Chapo' Guzman," Hernandez told CNN. But despite the reportedly cushy conditions, by 2001 Guzman was ready for a change of scenery. That year, with 12 years left in his sentence, officials say Guzman escaped from the prison in a laundry cart. Hernandez tells a different version of the story. "Two very high-level officials of the government opened the door and said, 'Sir, you can leave now,'" the investigative journalist says. During the drug lord's nearly 13 years on the lam, rumors swirled about his whereabouts. From time to time, investigators suggested they were hot on his trail. But even as Mexico stepped up its pressure on cartels, he remained an elusive target. Many in the country suggested that his whereabouts were an open secret -- and that the government must have been deliberately steering clear of capturing him. In 2009, the archbishop of Mexico's Durango state told reporters that Guzman lived near the mountain town of Guanacevi. "Everyone knows it," he said, "except the authorities. " Days later, investigators found the bodies of two slain army lieutenants in Durango's mountains, accompanied by a note: "Neither the government nor priests can handle El Chapo. " A year later, when asked by reporters again about Guzman's whereabouts, the archbishop said, "He is omnipresent. ... He is everywhere. " Robin Hood 'mystique' Guzman's legend grew even more while he was on the run. Stories proliferated of him helping the poor, or taking everyone's cell phones at a restaurant while he ate and then footing their bills for the inconvenience. "I heard that story a million times around Mexico. I believe it may have happened once in Sinaloa -- maybe. I'm not really sure," says Malcolm Beith, author of "The Last Narco: Inside the Hunt for El Chapo, the World's Most Wanted Drug Lord. " "These stories, they circulate around. Suddenly he's the man about town. He's an amazing man of the people, and God -- he paid the bill, too. That's very old school mafia. It's straight out of the mob movies. " That image was good for Guzman, even if the tales weren't true, Scott Stewart, vice president of tactical analysis at Stratfor , told CNN in 2013. "He wants to try to foster that whole mystique," Stewart said. The idea that Guzman was some sort of Robin Hood character helped him hide out from authorities and evade arrest, Stewart said. "I think there's a false narrative that says El Chapo is kind of this benevolent businessman," he said. But benevolent or not, experts say it's hard to dispute Guzman's business savvy. He ran the cartel like a CEO, bringing it so much financial success that in 2009 he landed on a billionaires list in Forbes magazine, along with Warren Buffett and Bill Gates . Inclusion on the business magazine's list wasn't the only mention Guzman got. The drug lord also started cropping up in narcocorridos , popular Mexican songs that often glorify drug trafficking, telling tales of armored cars, shootings and police chases . And it wasn't long before the idolization spread north of the border. In 2012, American rapper Gucci Mane devoted a song to Guzman: All I wanna be is El Chapo Fully automatic slice your auto All I wanna be is El Chapo Three billion dollars in pesos All I wanna be is El Chapo And when I meet him I'ma tell him bravo 'El Chapo' shirts: 'We cannot keep them in stock,' designer says Tunneling out Even as his notoriety grew, Guzman himself kept a low profile. People said they'd spotted him in locations across Mexico, in Guatemala and even in Europe. Authorities called him the world's most wanted drug lord, but every time they tried to nab him, Guzman found a way to slip out of sight. That changed in 2014, when a triumphant Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto trumpeted Guzman's capture at a hotel in the Pacific beach town of Mazatlan as a sign that his government's security strategy was working. The following year, speeches from the Mexican leader struck a decidedly different chord. Guzman had broken out of a maximum-security prison again, authorities announced. This time, he used a mile-long tunnel for his getaway. Security cameras in the Altiplano prison recorded Guzman stepping into a shower area -- but never stepping out. Later that day, authorities announced that Guzman was missing. He escaped through a hole in his cell that led to a lighted and ventilated tunnel. It took nearly six months for investigators to find him again. They closed in on Guzman at a hideaway in the coastal city of Los Mochis. In a stranger-than-fiction twist, authorities said the drug lord's desire to tell his story on the big screen -- and to flirt with a famed soap opera actress who'd played a crime boss on television -- led to his capture. Text messages arranging a secret meeting between Guzman, Mexican actress Kate del Castillo and American actor Sean Penn were key clues that tipped off investigators . 'This is a race' Now Guzman is behind bars again while lawyers and his family fight attempts to extradite him and criticize the way authorities are treating him in prison . Jose Refugio, Guzman's lawyer, said he plans to mount a vigorous defense. "It is not a lost cause," he told CNN. "If it were a lost cause, I wouldn't be defending him. " Asked what his client does for a living, Refugio points to Guzman's 1993 statement calling himself a farmer. If he's extradited, U. S. officials tell CNN that Guzman will head to Brooklyn, New York , to stand trial on federal charges. An updated indictment filed in Brooklyn last month says Guzman and another cartel leader face charges of conspiring to import hundreds of thousands of pounds of cocaine into the U. S. between 1999 and 2014. Guzman also faces federal charges in five other U. S. states, including a murder charge in Texas. Asked for his response to the U. S. charges, Refugio says he hasn't discussed the details of most of the cases with his client. "His legal processes in Mexico have been fraught with illegal evidence," the lawyer says. "I can tell you about the charges he faces in Texas, where they have five witnesses, four of which don't even know him. ... I don't have any evidence. I don't know what he did, how he behaved on the outside. I can't talk about him on the outside. All I see from a legal viewpoint are those discrepancies. " Those who've followed Guzman's case for years say there's no telling what will happen next. "This is a race," said Alejandro Hope, a Mexican security analyst. "Either the Mexican government sends him to the U. S. within a couple years, or he'll recreate the conditions that allow him to escape, and may try again. " Derek Maltz, who once led the Drug Enforcement Administration's special operations division, said there's no doubt. "Of course he can escape again, because it's Chapo, Harry Houdini," Maltz said. "Nothing would surprise me with this guy. "

2016-06-27 14:10 Catherine E rss.cnn.com

65 Watch Video: Lucky escape for Panaji mayor as boat capsizes Panaji Mayor Surendra Furtado, two journalists and four others had a lucky escape when the weed- removal mechanism outfitted boat they were in capsized in a creek. The mayor had to be dragged from under the boat, even as all others onboard escaped unhurt but ended up drenched in the sewage-lined water of the creek, swollen by the monsoon torrents. The media had been invited to cover the de-weeding process of the Campal creek by the mayor himself on Sunday morning. "I am lucky to survive. It is God's grace," Furtado said, after he was pulled ashore by onlookers.

2016-06-27 13:56 By mid www.mid-day.com

66 66 African nations at UNHRC call on Israel to 'end the occupation' now Israel must immediately end its occupation of the West Bank and its blockade on Gaza, the regional African Group told the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva on Monday. “The African Group calls for putting an immediate end to Israel's occupation, settlements, blockade on two million people in the Gaza Strip, the detention and imprisonment of thousands of Palestinians, and all other forms of collective punishment targeting the oppressed Palestinian people,” the 54-member African Group said in a statement that was delivered by South Africa on their behalf. It made its statement during the infamous Agenda Item 7, which mandates that the UNHRC debate Israeli human rights abuses against the Palestinians during each session. No other nation has such a standing Agenda Item. Israel must immediately end its occupation of the West Bank and its blockade on Gaza, the African Group told the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva. “The African Group calls for putting an immediate end to Israel's occupation, settlements, blockade on two million people in the Gaza Strip, the detention and imprisonment of thousands of Palestinians, and all other forms of collective punishment targeting the oppressed Palestinian people,” the African Group said in a statement that was delivered by South Africa on their behalf. It made its statement during the infamous Agenda Item 7, which mandates that the UNHRC debate Israeli human rights abuses against the Palestinians during each session. No other nation has such a standing Agenda Item. All other human rights abuses around the globe are dealt with under Agenda Item 4. To protest what they believe to a the biased nature of Agenda Item 7, Israel and most western nations, including in Europe, have largely agreed not to address the UNHRC on Agenda Item. The call by the African Group comes in advance of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s highly publicized visit to the African continent later this month to deepen ties between Israel and that continent. But at the UNHRC the African Group spoke against Israel and in support of Palestinian statehood. International diplomatic efforts to solve the Israeli- Palestinian conflict have in the past assumed a two-step process, in which Palestinian statehood would be achieved only once there was a final status agreement in place between the parties to end hostilities. Palestinians have pushed to separate their right to statehood from the resolution of the conflict. The African Group told the UNHRC that the Palestinian people have a right “to self-determination and to a State on the basis of the borders of June 4, 1967, with east Jerusalem as its capital,” the African Group The Palestinian people have a right “to self-determination and to a State on the basis of the borders of June 4, 1967, with East Jerusalem as its capital,” the African Group said. “The international community must rise up to its responsibility and take urgent action to address this situation, as it strives to promote and protect human rights and fundamental freedoms throughout the world, it is incumbent upon us to pay our primary attention to the plight of the People in the occupied Palestinian territories, who suffer dire human rights situation as a result of the occupation,” the African Group said. Egypt’s representative called on the UNHRC to force Israel to comply with past UN resolution on its activities in the West Bank and Gaza, including east Jerusalem. “It is shameful that this country refuses to participate in this discussion of Agenda Item 7.” Turkey, which has just concluded a deal with Israel to restore full diplomatic ties, also slammed Israeli actions against the Palestinians when it addressed the UNHRC. As part of that deal, Ankara dropped its demand that Israel lift its military naval and aerial blockade of Gaza, but at the UNHRC it still continued to call for Israel to “end the blockade.” If Europeans do not seize the moment, yesterday’s referendum will be remembered as the baptism of a Holy Alliance of the dark horsemen of the new reaction – baptized not in the waters of the Jordan but on the banks of the Thames. Either we emerge together – through strong words matched by decisive action – from a crisis that is without precedent in the past 70 years, or, across the broad spectrum of modern pre-totalitarian languages, where grimaces vie with belches as forms of expression, incompetence with vulgarity, and love of the abyss with hate for the other, the worst of humanity will come surging back.

2016-06-27 13:49 TOVAH LAZAROFF www.jpost.com

67 Albino rap duo fights stigma with music As in some other African countries, albinos are held in disdain by many, and called all forms of derogatory names. Albinos, easily spotted by their white skin and fair hair, have long been ostracized and discriminated against, especially in Malawi, Tanzania, and Cameroon. The target of superstitions and sorcery, they are hunted down for their body parts, some of which are thought to confer magical powers. But now, Cameroonian albino brothers Rene and Clifford Bouma are using their rap music to shrug off the stigma and advocate for all albinos and other vulnerable communities to develop a sense of self-esteem. In fear of attacks Albinism is an inherited genetic condition characterized by a lack of pigmentation in skin, eyes and hair. Growing up, the brothers had to live with the stark pains of being an albino in Cameroon. Their skin color estranged them from other kids, and people called them names. "It was hard," Clifford says. "We heard stories of albinos who have been killed and offered as sacrifices to the gods to cleanse the land from any form of calamity, so it was culturally and socially risky growing up as an albino. " As the two brothers grew up, schoolmates wouldn't accommodate their efforts to integrate and so they became increasingly isolated. But, the brothers say, isolation turned their lives around. "With all that rage in you, with all that frustration, we had to cope with the pen on paper," Rene says. "We had to spend most of that time writing poetry and rhymes," Clifford explains. That is how they came to form their rap duo, " White African Music. " From outcasts to role models "Basically, White African Music... tells the story of an albino guy in Africa, in the North West Region of Cameroon, who went through a lot of discrimination, but through music he was able to overcome that, and became looked upon as a model rather than an outcast," Clifford explains. The music has propelled the brothers into the limelight, and Clifford says the color of their skin doesn't seem to be an issue for their fans. "In front of people now, when I am passing they don't give me derogatory names like 'mokala,' 'ngenggerou," says Clifford. "They are like, 'hey, that's the guy who raps!'" "It makes me now believe in myself more," he adds. "The music has impacted me. I tell people that whatever you are going through in life, even if you are albino, if you are somebody disabled for one fact or the other, different from others, you can still come out with something good, which is internal, like talents, and then you prove [yourself] to people. They will look at you as somebody big. " He said the same people who dismissed him as he grew up now ask him for selfies. "It's amazing how things have changed," he says. Inspired by Martin Luther King Jr. Clifford further explains that he subscribes to Martin Luther King Jr.'s dictum that a person should never be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character. "It's what is innate to you that's important, and how you can impact the other person close to you, because as human beings, we have to help each other. That's what I want everybody out there to know. " Clifford attributes discrimination against albinos to "ignorance... because people fear what they don't know," and hopes that his music will change the narrative across Africa. At risk of extinction The United Nations recently warned that Malawi's albinos are at risk of "total extinction" amid escalating attacks against them for their body parts. Citing Malawi police data, the United Nations says, there have been 65 recorded cases of attacks against albinos in Malaw i since November 2014. "Persons with albinism, and parents of children with albinism, constantly live in fear of attack," said Ikponwosa Ero, the United Nations' expert on albinism. Last week, on Albinism Awareness Day, U. N. Secretary-General Ban Ki- moon called for the cycle of attacks and discrimination against albinos to be broken. But for Rene, albinos "have the power to change their situation ... they have to show their positive side, the same way we are changing attitudes through music. "It's a matter of self-confidence. "

2016-06-27 13:47 Ngala Killian rss.cnn.com

68 Jozi Cats: Africa's first gay rugby team In the macho world of sports, it's not easy to be openly gay -- and insults like these make it difficult to come out in the locker room. But one fledgling rugby team is using such stereotypes to not only create awareness of homophobia, but to promote itself as a safe haven for those who don't feel comfortable with the game's culture. Formed this year, Johannesburg-based Jozi Cats is Africa's first gay rugby team -- and its provocative marketing campaign has had a greater impact than its members ever dreamed possible. "The feedback has been phenomenal. I can't believe how quickly it's gone global. Our behind-the-scenes video has been seen in 126 countries, the support has been incredible," Chris Verrijdt , who devised the campaign, tells CNN. Homosexuality is outlawed in many African countries, but that is not the case in South Africa. However, an Amnesty International report pointed to at least seven murders in what appeared to be homophobic attacks between June and November 2012. Five of the victims were lesbians. "We said let's do something that takes gay stereotypes and turns them on their heads, and ask the question, like 'Are you or aren't you?' We don't actually mind if you are or you're not, we just need players," Verrijdt adds. "We had to use words -- traditional gay slurs -- which didn't need translation to the broader straight community, which people would get without too much explanation. So that's why we went to our six gay stereotypes. " The club's main goal was to recruit new players, its chairman Teveshan Kuni says, but the campaign ended up creating something much more powerful. Read: Will rugby speedster take on Usain Bolt? "It's started a conversation about homophobia in sport, more specifically homophobia in rugby," says Kuni, who portrayed "Pillow Biter" in the photo shoot. "Quite a lot of the players at our club said they wouldn't feel 100% comfortable in the organized club structure setup. They couldn't be their authentic selves if they were there. "We've also got a few players who aren't out yet, so we make a safe space for them to play. There's also quite a big gay rugby scene globally that we want to put teams together for, because South Africa is not represented there at all. " Verrijdt, who works for a PR agency, says the inspiration for the campaign came from one of his work colleagues as they brainstormed ways to promote the team on a limited budget. "He said what do my players look like? So we looked at them, and he said 'But they don't even look gay.' I said that's the whole point. " Kuni says South African rugby "shares all the traits of football in the U. S. -- it is the ultimate macho game. " Read: He's ginger and wears glasses -- and Hollywood is interested Both sports have had more top-level "out" athletes than soccer, golf or tennis, but the numbers are still low. "It's great to have started the conversation -- and that conversation is, 'Why do we even need to have a gay rugby team?'" Verrijdt says. "Why are we still having conversations, 22 years since the start of our democracy, about inclusion in sport? This for me is a no-brainer, it should've already happened. " Verrijdt is wary of condemning rugby as a homophobic sport, and says education can create wider awareness. "A lot of homophobic slurs have a certain jocular humor to it, so I often think it's unconscious and it's not even meant in the way it comes out," he says. "But it can be hurtful, absolutely, and that's why we use the payoff line, 'Rugby, that's so gay,' because I've been out with straight friends -- as friendly and inclusive as they are -- and even with them it slips out, and you have to catch yourself. "What we're doing is to make people aware of what you say, and how it can affect. Yes, it may be water off a duck's back for me, but there are other guys out there that they just shut down and then they'll walk away. That's not what we want. " Verrijdt says the club's campaign was a delicate balance of being out and proud, and protecting the players. "One of the guys, Chris, he hadn't even come out to his friends and family, so this was like his coming-out parade, in a way," he says. Read: Gay rugby ref 'considered chemical castration' "We were very conscious of the sensitivities surrounding everything. Once you get your face on a poster, you put a title above it, and get on the internet, it's going to be on there forever. " Kuni hopes the club -- which mainly plays touch rugby for now -- will one day take part in international events such as the Gay Games , Out Games and Bingham Cup. "We're one of 70 of our type throughout the world and the only one in Africa," he says. "Everyone who speaks to us says, 'Why is there not an African team, and specifically why not a South African team, in these formats of rugby?'" Read: World's first gay rugby club turns 20 The response has been largely positive so far. Verrijdt says club membership has grown from single figures to over 40, with another 30 expressing interest in joining. "The only time we've seen any kind of slurring, or anything like that, has been in mainstream sports publications in South Africa, but again it's that jocular humor," he says. "They're saying stuff to be funny but to those who are perhaps a little bit less secure, it's very offensive. That for me was a big surprise, but hopefully this is what this campaign is about -- people will just check themselves. " Have your say on our Facebook page Like this story? Get more at cnn.com/rugby

2016-06-27 13:42 Gary Morley rss.cnn.com

69 Euro 2016: The Portugal star has become the first player to score at four separate European soccer championships, but at the other end of the scale nations like Wales and Iceland have made a big impression during their first appearances at the tournament. And with the group stage done and dusted, the knockout stages start on Saturday. With few standout teams so far but no shortage of superstar players, who would make your team of the tournament so far? We put this question to our CNN Sport team and a host of football experts. Here's what they had to say... Owen Hargreaves Former Bayern Munich, Manchester United and England midfielder; CNN football analyst Champions League winner Owen Hargreaves opts for a 3-4-3 formation spearheaded by Ronaldo Gareth Bale and Robert Lewandowski. "I tried to put as many attacking players on the field as I could," laughs the former England star, who played at Euro 2004. "We might have some issues defensively, but I'll take that. " After scoring 13 goals in qualifying, Lewandowski will be disappointed not to have registered a shot on target in any of Poland's group stage games. By contrast, Bale leads the race for the Euro 2016 golden boot with three to his name already, his Real Madrid teammate Ronaldo trailing just behind having grabbed an impressive brace in Portugal's 3-3 draw against Hungary. In such an attacking lineup, N'Golo Kante would have it all to do in the engine room. Hargreaves isn't too concerned, describing the Frenchman as "the best in Europe at winning the ball back. " True to form, the Leicester player has made the most interceptions per game in the tournament. John Sinnott CNN Sport Supervising Producer Like Hargreaves, CNN Sport's John Sinnott goes for Germany's Toni Kroos in central midfield; the 26-year-old completed 323 passes in the group stages, more than any other player. The marauding Elseid Hysaj of Albania gets the nod at right back, alongside Italian central defenders Giorgio Chiellini and Leonardo Bonucci. "Like a Renaissance painting, the Juventus duo just get better with age," John enthuses. The contentious inclusion of Daniel Sturridge up front, described as "the most natural finisher at the Euros so far," is perhaps explained by John's affinity with Liverpool. "It was a toss up between including Sturridge or giving Jordan Henderson one of the midfield berths. " Tom McGowan CNN Digital Sports Producer; long-suffering Aston Villa supporter Six Spaniards make the cut in this selection, illustrative of the fact "it's been the only nation to truly convince so far," according to Tom McGowan. Following these remarks, Spain duly lost 2-1 to Croatia to finish second in its group and set up a heavyweight tie with Italy on Monday. With a balletic grace rarely seen on a football pitch, Andres Iniesta has completed 92.3% of his passes so far and already has an assist to his name. "He has made brilliance so routine that it's often taken for granted," says Tom. James Masters Leyton Orient ultra, football writer for CNN Sport and The Times James Masters doesn't shy from the left field with this team, incorporating Poland's Grzegorz Krychowiak in central defensive midfield. "Lewandowski might get the headlines but this guy has been one of the most impressive Poland performers," argues James. "He excelled against Germany and his positional sense allows him not to just act as a defensive barrier but also provide the starting point for Polish attacks. " France savior Dimitri Payet understandably slots in wide right. "Science and religion can explain many things in life but how do you explain a phenomenon like Payet? An extraordinary talent," says James. Matias Grez Chile and Charlton Athletic enthusiast writing for CNN Sport Sitting pretty atop Group F unbeaten, Hungary's unlikely success has won the hearts of many, including CNN Sport's Matias Grez, who singles out Balázs Dzsudzsák as the team's "most influential player" after the forward's two goals against Portugal. But the unlikely heroes of Northern Ireland are also prominent here, as both Michael McGovern and Gareth McAuley make the cut. The latter may not be Northern Ireland's captain but has "led by example," according to Matias. "At 36 years of age there could have been concerns about McAuley performing on the highest international stage for the first time, but the West Brom man has looked at home in his country's memorable run. " "Let's not forget Marek Hamsik," adds Matias. "Outstanding in Slovakia's crucial win against Russia, there's even more to come from the Napoli man. " Darren Lewis Football journalist for The Mirror in England Darijo Srna, Aaron Ramsey and Granit Xhaka make this eleven compiled by Darren Lewis of The Mirror. Srna might not have competed in France at all after flying home at short notice for the funeral of his father, but the Croatia captain valiantly played on through the tears to set a new national record -- making his 17th appearance in a major tournament. Moving into midfield, Xhaka -- who recently joined Arsenal for $45 million -- has impressed so far. Reigning in the disciplinary issues which saw him pick up three red cards last season, the 23-year-old has looked an assured presence, boasting passing stats second only to Kroos. Ramsey currently leads the Euro 2016 assists charts with two. Despite being dribbled past more times per game (4.3) than any other player, he's still managed 11 tackles in all -- the third most in the tournament. Jacob Steinberg Football and tennis writer for The Guardian McGovern gets the nod between the sticks here, as Jacob Steinberg of The Guardian flexes his managerial muscles. Just a month after being released by Hamilton Academical F. C in Scotland, McGovern is progressing to the last 16 of Euro 2016 with unfancied Northern Ireland, having made 15 saves. Who needs Manuel Neuer? Marcus Speller BBC World Service, ITV and Sky News pundit; presenter of The Football Ramble There's no overlooking the credentials of Perisic and Payet, as the duo crop up once again in this Ultimate XI made by Marcus Speller. Out in the cold just a year ago, Payet now carries the hopes of a nation on his shoulders after delivering in the closing minutes of France's opening match against Romania with a stunning winning goal. Another fine strike in France's late win over Albania means he has two for the tournament, level with Croatian winger Perisic. One of only six players to directly contribute to three goals, it's easy to see why Marcus describes him as his player of the tournament so far. Piers Edwards BBC World TV presenter & CNN writer Unfortunate to be playing no further part in the tournament, Arlind Ajeti is the noticeable addition in this team curated by Piers Edwards of CNN Sport and the BBC. The 22-year-old put in a man of the match performance against Romania and was on the verge of shutting out France until an injury forced him off with five minutes remaining. The rest, as they say, is history -- but Albania bow out having not conceded a single goal with Ajeti on the pitch. With the Albanian beside him, Kyle Walker would have plenty of freedom to roam from right fullback. Perhaps England's most impressive performer in his two appearances, the much-improved 26-year-old has completed an average of four take-ons per game -- second only to Bale -- enabling him to deliver seven crosses against Wales. The journalists have had their say. Think you can do better? Build your Ultimate XI here.

2016-06-27 13:30 Henry Young rss.cnn.com

70 Fleeing Falluja: What future for Iraq's 'tormented' refugees? Yaqin, a resident of Qaraqosh, a Christian town east of the Iraqi city of Mosul, was sharing the evening meal with his wife and son in their bare tent in what was once a public park in Erbil, in the north of the country. As Yaqin spoke, his wife sat by his side, weeping silently. They fled Qaraqosh when ISIS militants came to town. "They stole my son's tractor, they stole 50 tonnes of barley and wheat. They stole everything, everything I worked for my entire life, gone in an instant," he said. People become refugees, or internally displaced persons to use the sterile terminology of the modern world, for many different reasons, but they all share the same deep sense of total loss. Suddenly, for reasons often way beyond their control, they must give up everything that constitutes life -- friends, community, home, possessions, jobs, school -- and flee to what they hope is safer ground. Millions driven from homes According to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) , by the end of 2015 Iraq's unending conflicts had driven 4.4 million people from their homes, and a further half a million into exile. That number has only grown since then, with humanitarian agencies estimating that nearly 14,000 families (up to 84,000 individuals) may have left Falluja and surrounding areas since a government offensive to retake the city began on May 23, according to the UNHCR. U. N.: 'Race against time' to save thousands of refugees But the safer ground they flee to is barren and bleak, like the camp for people who fled Falluja we visited a few days ago. The scorching wind blows dust and plastic bags between the rows of sand-encrusted tents. Refugee crisis: Full coverage Not a tree nor a bush nor a blade of grass relieves this monochrome tableau. No birds fly overhead. There is nothing for them here. The monotony is broken only by columns of black smoke rising on the horizon to the north, from what was their hometown, now a battle ground. Hamid Abid fled, along with everyone in his village outside Falluja. For many people in camps like this one, the loss of all their worldly possessions is compounded by the loss, at least temporarily, of relatives now being held by Iraqi authorities wary that ISIS militants and sympathizers have mixed in among the civilians. "We escaped, the entire village, more than 3,000 people, together in the night, with nothing but our clothing," Hamid told me outside his tent. "When we finally got out, the Hashd (the Hashd Al-Shaabi are predominantly Shia paramilitary units who fight alongside government troops) took us to their Mazraa Base, where they separated the men and teenage boys from the women, children and old people. " Europe's refugee crisis in pictures Refugees interrogated Men and teenage boys are held for what is called "security clearance. " Their names are checked against a data base, they're interrogated, while masked informers from Falluja help pick out those they allege were ISIS supporters. This process, used incidentally by American forces while they were here, has resulted in abuse, torture and in some cases, summary executions. They escaped ISIS, but Falluja's children still suffer Iraqi officials have launched an investigation, and vow those guilty of abusing or killing civilians will be punished. As I walked around the camp, I was surrounded by women who filled my notebook with the names of those who had been taken into custody and now for all intents and purposes had disappeared. Every single family in the camp was missing sons, brothers and fathers. In this remote, godforsaken patch of desert, camp residents are cut off from the world. There is no cell phone reception, no transportation, no electricity, no running water. Even if they had the means to go elsewhere, as residents of Anbar Province (where Fallujah is located) they can't go to Baghdad without a special permit because the authorities are suspicious of those who once lived under ISIS. "We have no money, no work, the children need medicine," said Muntaha Ahmed, from Falluja. "Yes, we have clothing and there's enough food, thank God, but we can't stay like this forever. " Fight for Falluja: Why it matters Perhaps not forever, but it may be long before Muntaha can return home. Thousands of homes have been damaged or destroyed in the fighting. Vast stretches of what was Falluja have been pummeled by bombardment and battle into a moonscape of concrete dust and rubble. It's the same fate shared by hundreds of thousands in this tormented land, where so many have lost everything and have no home to return to. This is what Yaqin Habash meant when he said we are sitting on iron. Falluja: The American and Iraqi 'graveyard'

2016-06-27 13:30 Ben Wedeman rss.cnn.com

71 The giraffe and the poacher and me: why wildlife documentaries are putting people in the frame Remainder is a study of repetition - but a fresh study of repetition Stunning scenes of African wildlife and the lilting tones of David Attenborough – at first glance, this new BBC documentary sounds like predictably soothing sofa fare. Even the title is calming: Giraffes: Africa’s Gentle Giants. Yet this is no traditional, natural-world escapism. Instead, behind its story of an effort to conserve an endangered species, lies one of the world's most unsettling and overlooked conflicts. The film’s central action takes place in Uganda, where a dozen park- rangers are tasked with wrestling a herd of giraffes to the ground, before roping them onto a rickety trailer, and shipping them down the Nile to a new home. Over a tonne of giraffe flailing within inches of human bodies makes for a nail-biting spectacle, but it is not the most troubling episode of the film – that scene takes place off-camera and is an all too human affair. The grim sequence opens with the news that the film crew won’t be able to accompany that day’s search for giraffe, as the helicopter is out of spare seats. When the chopper makes an unexpectedly swift return, however, the conservation team, visibly shaken, can’t clamber out fast enough: “We basically flew over some guys with a bunch of cattle in the park, we saw two rifles point up and then we heard bang – we all thought the chopper had been hit”, says the team leader, “it’s just a bloody warzone out there; this is frickin crazy”. It is believed that the shots were fired by a gang of AK-47 wielding poachers. Groups such as this are increasingly funded by international, criminal organisations and driven by China’s growing demand for rare animal parts. To date they are thought to be responsible not just for the continued decimation of the continent’s wildlife, but also for contributing to the deaths of over 1,000 local rangers. Within a year of this event, “a helicopter was shot down and the pilot killed by poachers in Tanzania”, Attenborough tells us. Natural history documentaries have traditionally avoided such knotty issues. In fact they’ve often worked hard to preserve a romantic notion of wilderness by keeping troublesome farmers, tourists or conservationists firmly away from the lens. If humans do feature, it has largely been to provide commentary upon natural behaviour, or as adventurers ready to test themselves against a bigger, stronger or wetter animal “other”. For director Tom Mustill, such narrow thinking made pitching conservation stories incredibly tough: “The thinking was that these boring environment tales would depress and lecture the audience and they'd turn off. This was very frustrating because dramatic and inspiring things were happening and we couldn't film them.” Yet thankfully the story we tell about nature is changing, as BBC commissioner Roger Webb tells me: “There will always be an appetite for pure natural history shows, such as Planet Earth and Life Story,” he explains, but “having local voices telling us about their country is something that the Natural World strand is always looking to do more of. It’s the most authentic perspective you can get”. The shift is also gaining momentum from new media: photos taken by Massai Kenyans can reach facebook audiences in seconds, while ambitious new players like Netflix have been able to plough money into traditionally risky subjects – trusting that their audiences will stick out the subtitles. The result is more and more wildlife films that put people in the frame; Blackfish , Virunga , and Fish Fight , have all garnered huge audiences and multiple awards. And the trend looks set to continue, with the upcoming release of Impact , a new environmental series from Discovery, and the BBC’s My Congo. According to WWF campaigns director, Colin Butfield, the development couldn’t be more welcome. The world’s demand for food, timber and exotic animals still undermines efforts to clamp down on illegal trade: “We’ve set targets for the international players but in many cases there just hasn’t been enough progress towards them; we’re no-where near responding at the level we ultimately need to.” The speed with which such films about conservation are becoming mainstream, however, is giving many new hope. “Anything big, international and complex is going to take time, but I’m encouraged by the public’s growing understanding of how these issues involve us all”, says Butfield. “When this grows, suddenly governments and companies can find themselves capable of acting in a more responsible way.” Giraffes, Africa's Gentle Giants airs at 8pm on Thursday on BBC2, or on iPlayer. The video artist Omer Fast specialises in reconstructions with a twist. One of his art pieces, featuring interviews with Polish extras from Schindler’s List , demonstrated how history and memory can be overwritten by film, while another imagined a grieving couple who hire actors to play their dead son. His knack for destabilising truth and authenticity make him the perfect director for the psychological thriller Remainder. The film itself is a facsimile of sorts, having been adapted by Fast from the 2005 novel by Tom McCarthy, though the director has fashioned a dazzling new ending that lends the tale some topspin. Given Fast’s preoccupation with mirror images, it must have given him a little buzz to cast as McCarthy’s hero Tom yet another Tom – the posh, pale string bean Tom Sturridge, who looks haunted enough to spook a ghost. It’s only right that Remainder , as a study of how human beings find meaning through repetition and duplication, should wear its influences plainly. There’s a touch of Memento to this story of a young man whose memory is almost completely wiped after he is struck by machinery falling from the sky. He plugs the gaps by using his multimillion-pound payout to fund the meticulous restaging of his tattered memories – a throwback to Synecdoche, New York , in which a theatre director mounts a scale version of his own life, casting actors to play himself and everyone he knows. The first 20 minutes of Remainder are ponderous, but once Tom begins to snap out of his daze the film wakes up, too. He hires a fixer, Naz (Arsher Ali), to help realise his berserk plan of reconstructing a particular block of flats in south London and its attendant details. Everything has to be just so, from the cats on a neighbouring rooftop to the smell (fried liver) and sounds (Chopin) drifting up the stairs. Through these details, he hopes to rediscover his lost identity. Fast’s spick-and-span visual style uses images that could have come from an estate agent’s brochure to underline the film’s satirical points about gentrification, while also finding room for artfully blurred areas within the frame that hint at unreachable memories. Violence keeps creeping in, administered by everything from Tasers to paper clips, until the very reconstructions become irrevocably bloody. For all its sophistication, Remainder never stops being fun, its combination of arch wit and formalist neatness suggesting an urban Peter Greenaway. Sturridge gives a performance of delicate comic control as a man who becomes the director of his own life in order to understand it. As Tom auditions people to play his neighbours, specifying exactly when they should put out the rubbish and even what they should be thinking about, you feel that the great perfectionist Stanley Kubrick must be smiling down on him and saying: “Attaboy.” Kubrick’s imprimatur was highly prized, so it is no small matter that he expressed admiration for Julio Medem’s creepy 1993 mystery, The Red Squirrel. The only mystery about Medem’s new film, Ma Ma , is how a once- fascinating director could have made something so devoid of fibre or personality. This star vehicle for Penélope Cruz exposes her physically in the first scene, in which she undergoes a mammogram, but never scratches her blandly beneficent veneer. As Magda, a single mother diagnosed with breast cancer, she suffers nobly and even cracks jokes on the operating table. Nothing is more boring in a character than perfection. The attention lavished on her leaves the rest of Ma Ma looking undernourished. Parts of the script appear to be unfinished. Magda finds love with a soccer scout who has no trouble getting over the wife and child he lost in an accident; a mere week after they’ve perished, he’s sunning himself on holiday. By the time Magda’s doctor pops up on the sand to carry her into the sea for an impromptu examination (well, it’s certainly one way to reduce hospital waiting times) any pretence of realism has been sacrificed. In its place are New Age dream sequences and a depiction of terminal illness that makes Beaches look like a documentary.

2016-06-27 14:13 Laurie Penny www.newstatesman.com

72 Prince's guitar and a lock of Bowie's hair fetch $150,000 at US auction An electric guitar owned by Prince and a lock of David Bowie's hair have sold at auction in the US for a total of more than $150,000 (£110,000). The Yellow Cloud guitar, said to be one of Prince's favourites, was bought for $137,500 by the owner of the American Football team Indianapolis Colts. Bowie's hair, which sold for $18,750, came from a former employee of Madame Tussauds in London who had used it to recreate the music icon's 1983 hairdo. Both stars died earlier this year. Prince died from an accidental overdose at his Minnesota home in April while Bowie died of cancer in January. Prince's custom-made Yellow Cloud guitar was bought at the auction conducted by Heritage Auctions in Beverly Hills, California, by Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay, according to AP news agency. The Yellow Cloud guitar was built in the late 1980s by Knut-Koupee Enterprises of Minneapolis and used in numerous concerts until the mid- 1990s. Mr Irsay is a well known collector of musical instruments. He also has items once owned by stars including Bob Dylan, Jon Lennon and Jerry Garcia of the Grateful Dead. Last December he was reported to have bought a drum kit played by Beatles drummer Ringo Starr for $2.1m.

2016-06-27 01:11 BBC News www.bbc.co.uk

73 73 Breaking News English Lesson People in Britain will soon vote on whether or not to stay in or leave the European Union (EU). Newspapers have called it 'Brexit', which means Britain's, or British, exit. It is one of the biggest issues for Europe in decades. British people have very strong feelings about leaving and staying in the EU. A group of scientists has come together in support of staying in Europe. All of the 13 scientists are Nobel Prize winners. The group says leaving the EU would be a "key risk" to British science. A spokesman explained how important it was for science that Britain remained in Europe. He said: "Inside the EU, Britain helps steer the biggest scientific powerhouse in the world. " Another top British scientist, Professor Stephen Hawking, said Brexit would be, "a disaster for UK science". Many other scientists agree, saying Britain would receive less money from the EU for research. They add that British scientists could no longer work as often or as closely with colleagues in European countries. Professor Hawking said many young European scientists come to Britain to work. He said this could slow down after a Brexit. However, many other scientists say Brexit would be better for British science. The campaign group Scientists For Britain says that the UK would not suffer financially from Brexit. It says the top two countries funded by an 80-billion-euro EU science programme are not EU members.

2016-06-27 13:14 www.breakingnewsenglish.com

74 Heavily pregnant woman robbed in street after going into labour A heavily pregnant woman was robbed on a north London street on Sunday morning while calling her husband to tell him she had just gone into labour. The incident took place at just after 10am on Leadale Road in Stoke Newington. The thief, riding a bicycle, snatched the phone from the woman, who was reportedly “shocked” but escaped injury. Pinchas Paksher of Shomrim, Stoke Newington’s Jewish neighbourhood watch group, told reporters: "I arrived on scene moments after the phone snatch, I asked one of the neighbours to bring out a chair and a cup of water as the victim appeared to be trembling from shock. "The thief was heartless, targeting the most vulnerable in society, the victim was on the phone seeking help to arrange transport to hospital when her phone was snatched.” T he Hatzola volunteer ambulance service transported the woman to hospital. A Metropolitan Police spokesman said: "Police were called to reports of a pregnant woman having had her mobile phone snatched on Leadale Road, N16. "Officers attended. The victim appeared physically uninjured, however, due to her condition she was taken to hospital by a private ambulance. "Enquires into the theft of her phone are underway. " No-one has been arrested in connection with the incident. Mr Paksher urged anyone with information to call police or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. • The UK's most burgled addresses

2016-06-27 13:23 Adam Boult www.telegraph.co.uk

75 Rollercoaster crash teenager thought she was going to die when ride derailed at M&D's amusement park A teenager injured when a theme park rollercoaster crashed 20ft off its tracks has said she thought she was going to die. Katie McArdle was among 10 people taken to hospital after the Tsunami ride derailed and hit the ground at M&D's amusement park at Strathclyde Country Park, Motherwell, North Lanarkshire, on Sunday afternoon. Three children are said to be in a serious condition in Glasgow's Royal Hospital for Children while four other youngsters and one adult are stable in Wishaw General Hospital. Education and childcare student Miss McArdle said on social media she was discharged with a broken wrist while her boyfriend William Muzzy is said to have dislocated his knee. W riting on Facebook, the South Lanarkshire College student said: "I have never been so scared in my entire life. "Honestly thought I was going to die, sitting in that carriage upside down with everyone screaming. "Turning round and not seeing William beside me was the worst. We are honestly so so lucky, there is definitely someone watching over us both. "We are both still in shock and have a few injuries but just so lucky to be alive. " Miss McArdle later added: "Most horrifying thing ever that I have been thinking that all day and it just shows you the damage it really has done physically, emotionally and mentally. " T he ride was full when it came off the track and police, firefighters and paramedics rushed to the scene as several visitors posted images on social media appearing to show a mangled carriage on a pathway surrounded by dozens of people. Chief Inspector David Bruce said the Tsunami carriages fell about 20ft to the ground and police and the Health and Safety Executive are investigating the accident. T he grandfather of another victim praised doctors for saving his hand. Thomas Campbell said Liam Boyle went through about eight hours of surgery. Writing on Facebook, Mr Campbell said: "The good news is Liam's operation has been a success, they have saved his arm and hand, recovery will take a while but at least we know he's going to be alright, thanks for all the support much appreciated. " P aul McFadden, who helped at the scene, is trying to raise money to buy Liam a new mobile phone that was damaged in the crash. He wrote on Facebook: "Been in contact with his mum and hopefully Liam will have a full recovery, poor boy had his iPhone smashed so I'm going to help him get a new one. "I will be setting up a page and I'm going to try and organise an event or a few that will give full proceeds to Liam and the rest of the people involved. " A ccording to the M&D's website, the Tsunami rollercoaster can go at speeds of up to 40mph through corkscrew turns and loops. It is not the first time M&D's has had problems with its rides, including Tsunami. In July 2011, nine passengers, including children, were stranded for more than eight hours when it came to a halt 60ft above the ground. In March this year, eight people had to be rescued by firefighters in a cherry picker after the Tornado rollercoaster stopped working about 20ft off the ground. A spokesman for the theme park's operators M&D's said: "As a family-run business, our thoughts are with those who have been injured and their families. We wish everyone a full recovery. "We are co-operating fully with Police Scotland and the Health and Safety Executive on their joint investigation to ascertain the cause of the accident. "

2016-06-27 13:22 Telegraph Reporters www.telegraph.co.uk

76 Sadiq Khan asks police to be on alert for rise in post-referendum hate crimes Britain's largest police force has been placed on heightened alert for any rise in hate crime following the referendum result. Mayor of London Sadiq Khan said he had asked Scotland Yard to be "extra vigilant" after a number of incidents were reported in the capital and around Britain. It came as the Poland's ambassador expressed shock at incidents of "xenophobic abuse" directed against the Polish community. Mr Khan said: "I take seriously my responsibility to defend London's fantastic mix of diversity and tolerance. "So it's really important we stand guard against any rise in hate crimes or abuse by those who might use last week's referendum as cover to seek to divide us. "I've asked our police to be extra vigilant for any rise in cases of hate crime, and I'm calling on all Londoners to pull together and rally behind this great city. " Addressing hate crimes will be a priority for the Metropolitan Police, he said, adding: " We will have a zero-tolerance approach to any attempt to hurt and divide our communities. "It's also crucial that we don't demonise the 1.5 million people in London who voted for Brexit. "While I and millions of others disagreed with their decision, they took it for a variety of reasons and this shouldn't be used to accuse them of being xenophobic or racist. "We must respect their decision and work together now to get the best deal for London. " Scotland Yard commissioner Sir Bernard Hogan-Howe described London as a "diverse , global city where people from many different backgrounds live and work side-by-side in safety". He added: "That hasn't changed in the past few days but if people do have any concerns they should let the police know. We will investigate vigorously any reports of crime motivated by hatred. " The Mayor said he was proud of London's "famed and well-deserved reputation" for diversity. He said: "Many people from all over the world live and work here, contributing to every aspect of life in our city. I say to them all, you are, and you will continue to be, welcome in London and in all our communities. " Police are investigating vandalism at a Polish community building in London after images on social media appeared to show graffiti in which the words "F*** you OMP" were smeared in yellow paint across the entrance, before it was cleared. Officers are probing the criminal damage at the Polish Social and Cultural Association (POSK), in Hammersmith, west London. Cambridgeshire Police are investigating suspected post-referendum racism after notes were allegedly posted through letterboxes of Polish residents in the county. Laminated cards reading "Leave the EU - no more Polish vermin" were reportedly delivered to members of the Polish community in Huntingdon, north west of Cambridge, on Saturday. Polish ambassador to Britain Witold Sobkow said on Monday: " We are shocked and deeply concerned by the recent incidents of xenophobic abuse directed against the Polish community and other UK residents of migrant heritage. "The Polish Embassy is in contact with relevant institutions, and local police are already investigating the two most widely reported cases in Hammersmith, London, and Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire. "At the same time, we would like to thank for all the messages of support and solidarity with the Polish community expressed by the British public. We call on all Polish nationals who fall victim of xenophobic abuse and on all witnesses to report such incidents to local authorities. " Other incidents were also reported on social media and a hashtag of #PostRefRacism was being used on Twitter. Sky News journalist Adam Boulton tweeted: " This weekend I and my family have witnessed 3 "when are you going home? " Racist incidents aimed at EU citizens here. " Another user, James Titcombe, said: "Daughter tells me someone wrote '[Child's name] go back to Romania' on the wall in the girls toilets at School today. " Immigration was a central theme in the build-up to the referendum. The Leave camp has stressed that there would be no change for EU citizens already living in the UK.

2016-06-27 12:20 Press Association www.dailymail.co.uk

77 100 years later, scarred landscape from Battle of the Somme THIEPVAL, France (AP) — A 100-year-old trench, its edges now smoothed over by verdant overgrowth, snakes through a French meadow. Craters carved by bombs in the Battle of the Somme still pock the countryside. A century on, a birds-eye view of the World War I battlegrounds conveys the unprecedented scale of what happened. Fields across a swath of northern France became home to soldiers from Britain and the Commonwealth, France and Germany as they faced off across the front in the summer of 1916. On July 1, this eerie, bucolic landscape will host British royals, British Prime Minister David Cameron, other dignitaries and youths from across Europe to commemorate the battle. The gathering comes at a poignant moment, as continental unity is under a new threat following Britain's vote to quit the 28- nation European Union. Today grass covers the Lochnagar Crater, a dent in the earth that spans 91 meters (299 feet) wide and 21 meters (69 feet) deep. It's a huge, unusual peace memorial near the French town of Ovillers- la-Boisselle. At Beaumont-Hamel, what looks like a ribbon of grassy knolls from the air is actually a preserved section of the trench line. Generations of British schoolchildren have come here to learn about the war. Rows and rows of crosses and simple markers surround the towering brick Thiepval Memorial, honoring tens of thousands of British and South African forces who died in the Somme and have no known grave. They are among the battle's many victims. Six months of fighting left more than 400,000 soldiers dead or missing.

2016-06-27 12:19 Associated Press www.dailymail.co.uk

78 78 Ban tells Israelis, Palestinians: 'stand firm against violence' UN chief Ban Ki-moon on Monday urged Israelis and Palestinians not to allow extremists on either side to fan violence, as he arrived as part of a Middle East tour. "Do not allow the extremism on either side to fuel the... conflict," he said in remarks at Tel Aviv University. "Palestinians and Israelis leaders must stand firm against violence, terror and incitement. " Ban continued the theme at a meeting with Israeli President Reuven Rivlin in Jerusalem. "Stabbings, bombings and shootings will not achieve anything because violence is never a solution," he said. The United Nations Secretary General is to hold talks with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday, as part of a packed schedule in which he will also visit the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, occupied by Israel since the 1976 Six Day War. "Nearly 50 years of occupation has had a devastating impact on Palestinian lives undermining the belief in a peaceful resolution to the conflict," Ban said in Jerusalem. "It also has not brought security to the Israelis. "I firmly believe that a negotiated two-state solution remains the only viable option to prevent a perpetual conflict," he added. Netanyahu was originally expected to meet Ban on Monday but he was in Rome for talks with US Secretary of State John Kerry on stalled peace efforts with the Palestinians. That meeting came ahead of a report by the Quartet -- the United Nations, the European Union, the United States and Russia -- on the peace process. The review by the diplomatic contact group is expected to be critical of Israeli policies in the occupied West Bank. "I encourage Israeli and Palestinian leaders to engage with the Quartet on its recommendations and on creating the conditions for the resumption of meaningful negotiations," Ban said. He kicked off his Middle East tour in Kuwait on Sunday. On Tuesday he goes to Gaza to inspect a UN-run girls primary school, then on to Ramallah in the West Bank for talks with Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas and prime minister Rami Hamdallah.

2016-06-27 12:17 Afp www.dailymail.co.uk

79 79 Russia c.bank to raise reserve requirements for banks from Aug 1 MOSCOW, June 27 (Reuters) - Russia's central bank said on Monday it would raise reserve requirements for banks' liabilities in roubles and foreign currency by 0.75 percentage points from August 1. The bank said the move would help to partially absorb the inflow of liquidity from the Finance Ministry spending money from the Reserve Fund to finance the budget deficit. It would also restrain growth of foreign-currency liabilities on banks' balance sheets, the central bank said in a statement. To see the central bank statement, see: http://tinyurl.com/grqe76j (Reporting by Alexander Winning, editing by Jason Bush)

2016-06-27 12:16 Reuters www.dailymail.co.uk

80 Scottish govt seeks wide parliamentary backing on drive to protect EU links EDINBURGH, June 27 (Reuters) - Scotland's devolved government said it will seek the widest possible backing in the Scottish parliament to keep its ties with the European Union following last week's British vote to leave the EU. A special motion on Tuesday would aim to give Nicola Sturgeon's devolved government backing for "discussions with the UK government, other devolved administrations, the EU institutions and member states to explore options for protecting Scotland's relationship with the EU, Scotland's place in the single market and the social, employment and economic benefits that come from that," the government said in a statement on Monday. Calls for a second Scottish independence referendum have grown since Britain as a whole voted to leave the EU last week, despite a large majority of Scots supporting staying in the EU. Sturgeon has described that as "democratically unacceptable". (Reporting by Elisabeth O'Leary; editing by Stephen Addison)

2016-06-27 12:16 Reuters www.dailymail.co.uk

81 81 UK's Cameron tells ministers it's business as usual, readies for Brexit LONDON, June 27 (Reuters) - Prime Minister David Cameron urged his top ministers to get on with business on Monday and has set up a new unit to help lay the groundwork for a Brexit, or Britain's exit from the EU, his spokeswoman said. "The government now needs to focus on doing all it can to prepare for a negotiation for us to leave the European Union... and also to get on with a whole range of business that government has," she told reporters. On the creation of a unit of public servants to support a new prime minister when Cameron steps down by October, she said: "It is the pre-thinking, it is not the decision making, because it is right that that decision is taken by the prime minister in a new government. " (Reporting by Elizabeth Piper and Kylie MacLellan, editing by Michael Holden)

2016-06-27 12:16 Reuters www.dailymail.co.uk

82 Draw or discard? Recruiters use mahjong to find prospects TOKYO, June 27 (Reuters) - Fifty Japanese graduates opted to gamble with their job prospects at a mahjong tournament set up by recruiters looking for a different way to find the next high flyer. Held in a crammed mahjong outlet in downtown Tokyo, prospects competed against each other on Friday to gain the chance to face recruiters from six companies in the fitness, education, technology and real estate sectors. "Mahjong is a very strategic game, so I think people who are good at it would be good at marketing. This is a new approach and I find it really interesting," candidate Tomoko Hasegawa, who is aspiring to become a designer, told Reuters. Mahjong, which originated in China, is similar to the western card game, rummy, and players in Japan said the tile game required skill, strategy, calculation and a degree of chance. Organisers said the recruiting tournaments began in 2012 and had gained popularity, mostly among male students, and also with hirers, who say the game revealed more about the candidates than just long pages of resumes. On Friday, eight students advanced to the next round of the selection process. Between five and ten students are recruited by participating companies every year, organisers said. (Reporting by Reuters TV. Editing by Patrick Johnston)

2016-06-27 12:16 Reuters www.dailymail.co.uk

83 Southampton's Mane undergoes medical at Liverpool LONDON, June 27 (Reuters) - Southampton's Senegalese forward Sadio Mane underwent a medical at Liverpool on Monday after the clubs agreed a 30 million pounds ($40.2 million) transfer, British media reported. The 24-year-old gave a thumbs-up sign as he was pictured leaving the club's training ground and is expected to sign in the next couple of days if personal terms are agreed. Mane joined Southampton for $15.8 million from Red Bull Salzburg two years ago and was the club's leading scorer with 15 goals in all competitions last season, including two against Liverpool in a dramatic 3-2 win at St Mary's on March 20. Mane is set to become Liverpool's fourth signing of the summer after Joel Matip joined on a free transfer from Schalke, Marko Grujic left Red Star Belgrade, and goalkeeper Loris Karius was bought from Mainz. The Mane deal, if it materialises, would mean Southampton have received over $120 million in transfer fees from Liverpool over the past three summers following their signings of Adam Lallana, Dejan Lovren, Nathaniel Clyne and Rickie Lambert. (Reporting by Neil Robinson; Editing by Ed Osmond)

2016-06-27 12:16 Reuters www.dailymail.co.uk

84 Businesses warning of severe implications following Brexit vote Businesses have begun reacting to Britain's decision to pull out of the European Union, with several warning of severe implications. Estate agent Foxtons issued a profit warning and said that the upturn it had expected in the second half of the year is "now unlikely to materialise", adding that annual earnings will be "significantly lower" than in 2015. Chief executive Nic Budden said: "The result of the referendum has increased uncertainty and is likely to mean that these trends continue for at least the remainder of the year. " On Friday, British Airways owner IAG also warned that profits would take a hit following the UK's decision to leave the EU. Rival easyJet has since followed suit, pointing to a host of events that will see it take a £28 million hit following two months of turbulence, adding that Brexit would also have a negative impact on the airline. EasyJet said that it anticipates economic and consumer uncertainty this summer and, as a result, revenue in the second half will be down by "at least a mid-single digit percentage". Job losses could also be on the horizon, with workers in the Square Mile braced for months of pain as banks and financial institutions begin the process of considering staff cuts or relocation to Europe in the wake of Brexit. JP Morgan, HSBC and Goldman Sachs all said prior to the vote that thousands of jobs in the City of London could be moved to the continent in the event of Brexit. HSBC boss Stuart Gulliver said in February that a vote to leave could see 1,000 London-based investment bankers move out of London to Paris. Jamie Dimon, head of JP Morgan, said earlier this month that up to 4,000 jobs could be hit. Fresh research from the Institute of Directors shows that one in four business leaders plans to freeze recruitment in the wake of the referendum result, with many considering moving work abroad. A poll of more than 1,000 members of the Institute found two out of three believe Brexit will be negative for their business. A third said hiring will continue at the same pace, but a quarter will put a freeze on recruitment - and 5% will make redundancies.

2016-06-27 12:15 Press Association www.dailymail.co.uk

85 Shares temporarily suspended amid major FTSE losses Britain's Brexit vote has dealt a hammer blow to heavyweight financial stocks, with some shares being temporarily suspended as the losses stack up. The FTSE 100 was off 76.7 points to 6061.7, as Royal Bank of Scotland and Barclays fell more than 8% - down 14% and 11% respectively - causing trading in these shares to be halted for five minutes as automatic circuit breakers spring into action. The FTSE 250 was also nursing hefty losses, down 3.7% to 15,487.7 points, as Britain's vote to the leave European Union continued to pound the markets. Sterling, which continued its negative slide overnight, staged a mini rally after Chancellor George Osborne said the UK economy is "about as strong as it could be to confront the challenge our country now faces", adding Britain remains "open for business". However, it was still down 2.9% at 1.327 US dollars. Michael Hewson, chief market analyst at CMC Markets UK, said: " While the Chancellor's measured tone appears to have helped alleviate concerns about a rudderless UK ship, concerns about the banking sector continue to be a pressure point for investors, as dark threats about the removal of financial pass-porting continue to weigh, and yields continue to fall. "This has prompted further selling of banking stocks which have continued to remain under pressure with Royal Bank of Scotland and Barclays continuing their Friday slides. "European banking stocks don't appear to be faring any better as the prospect of continued uncertainty about a future relationship between the UK and the EU and the linkages between the respective banking sectors continue to fuel uncertainty about the stability of the sector. " Housebuilders were also the victim of a sharp sell-off, with Taylor Wimpey falling 15% and Charles Church-owner Persimmon slipping just shy of 13%. However, budget carrier easyJet was the biggest faller, slumping 18%, after it said it would take a £28 million hit following two months of turbulence and warned that Brexit would also have a negative impact on the airline. In May and June strikes in France and severe weather and congestion issues at Gatwick led to more than a thousand cancellations, with the EgyptAir tragedy also denting demand. Analyst Nicholas Hyett of Hargreaves Lansdown, said: "A vote by Britain to leave the EU can hardly help a company like easyJet, particularly seeing as the fall in the pound will put Britons off travelling overseas. "However, this morning's profit warning is as much a result of massive operational disruption as falling passenger demand. Rain, strikes and the impact of the EU referendum have all damaged profits, and resulted in revenue per seat at constant currency falling further. "

2016-06-27 12:15 Press Association www.dailymail.co.uk

86 Birth anniversary special: Interesting facts about Helen Keller American author and activist Helen Adam Keller (June 27, 1880 - June 1, 1968) was discovered to be deaf and blind when she was barely 19 months. The Keller family contacted Alexander Graham Bell who was known then for his work for deaf children. He suggested that they connect with the Perkins Institute for the Blind. It was here that she met with her instructor Anne Sullivan, who was also blind. Thus began a 49-year-old between teacher and student. Keller made a huge impact as an author, activist and lecturer who was the first deaf/blind person to graduate from college. She remains a tireless advocate and inspiration for people with disabilities and numerous other causes. >> Helen Adams Keller was born a healthy child on June 27, 1880, to Captain Arthur H. and Kate Adams Keller of Tuscumbia. At the tender age of 19 months, she was stricken with a severe illness which left her blind and deaf. >> The first thing Anne Sullivan taught Keller was the word 'doll'. When she arrived in 1887 at the Keller’s home, she brought the gift of a doll for Helen. She then placed it in her one hand, while tracing the letters of the word doll in Keller’s other hand repeatedly. The learning process was exceptionally slow at first, because Keller didn’t really understand things like objects having names and the like but once she did, she wanted to know the names of everything around her. >> By age 10, Helen had mastered Braille as well as the manual alphabet and even learned to use the typewriter. By the time she was 16, Helen could speak well enough to go to preparatory school and to college. >> In 1904, at the age of 24, she was graduated 'cum laude' from Radcliffe College becoming the first deaf-blind person to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree. >> In 1915 she along with George Kessler founded the Helen Keller International (HKI) organization. This organization is devoted to research in vision, health and nutrition. There is one Helen Keller institute in Vashi, Navi Mumbai as well. A statue of Helen Keller is unveiled Ocober 7, 2009 during a ceremony in the US Capitol Rotunda in Washington, DC. Pic/AFP >> She wrote 12 books in her lifetime, along with a series of articles on various topics. The first story she ever wrote at the age of 11 was called 'The Frost King' which was extremely similar to the story The Frost Fairies, by Margaret Canby. >> Helen Keller was good friends with Mark Twain, the two having originally met when she was 16. She also became friends with Alexander Graham Bell and Charlie Chaplin later on. >> Helen was a great lover of dogs and she was responsible for introducing the Japanese breed, The Akita, to America. >> Helen learnt to communicate in different ways that included finger- spelling, lip-reading, reading Braille and using a typewriter. >> Keller suffered a series of strokes beginning in 1961. She died on June 1, 1968 in her sleep. She was cremated with her ashes placed beside her two great friends and constant companions through life, her teacher Anne Sullivan, and her later friend and caretaker Polly Thompson.

2016-06-27 13:14 By mid www.mid-day.com

87 'What Winter?' Beau Ryan strips down to his budgie smugglers as he poses on the beach braving the chilly temperatures on Sydney's coldest day in 20 years He's never been shy when it comes to stripping off on the NRL Footy Show. And now Beau Ryan has braved the chilly temperatures as he poses on the beach on what was New South Wales' coldest day in 20 years. Taking to Instagram, the 31- year-old wears nothing but a pair of blue budgie smugglers and a beanie as he makes an amusing gesture on the sands of Warilla Beach on the New South Wales South Coast. Looking unfazed by the cold temperatures, the former NRL player looks as if he is ready to run into the calm waters that are behind. Despite the grey and unappealing weather, Beau captioned the shot asking: 'What Winter?' It's not the first time the NRL Footy Show star has headed to the beach during Sydney's cooler months, last week spotted flouncing across Bondi Beach. Looking as if he was was auditioning for the new Baywatch film and channelling his inner nineties lifesaver, Beau was seen running across the beach in a pair of David Hasselhoff-approved budgie smuggler swimming trunks. He even braved the icy water, going for a dip with a friend. The beach outings are a return to normalcy for Beau, after a rather difficult few months for the sporting personality after allegations emerged last September that he he'd had an affair. Beau allegedly had an extra-marital fling with former Hi-5 star Lauren Brant, 27, while they were both performing in stage show Aladdin and his Wondrous Lamp, last year. The reports surfaced after Lauren's ex-fiancé Warren Riley told Woman's Day magazine that the 'affair' took place last July. Warren claimed he'd discovered text messages Lauren had sent to a friend which confirmed his suspicions she had been unfaithful. Beau subsequently stood down from his role on The Footy Show, but later returned and issued a public apology 'to all the people who have been hurt recently'. His wife Kara later broke her silence over the scandal, admitting she was 'more worried for Beau' than herself. Beau and Kara are childhood sweethearts and married in 2012. The couple have a three-year-old daughter named Remi.

2016-06-27 12:13 Amy Stevenson www.dailymail.co.uk

88 Princess Beatrice dives off yacht in Monaco in skimpy bikini She's currently enjoying a hiatus from her job in New York where she is employed by a fashion investment company. And while the UK shivers through unseasonal summer weather, Princess Beatrice has the opposite problem - needing to cool off while soaking up the sun on a luxury yacht in Monaco. The royal is currently enjoying a sunny break with her boyfriend Dave Clark and a group of friends and was seen taking a refreshing dip in the sea in a skimpy mismatched bikini. Scroll down for video The royal prepared for her dip by pulling her flowing red locks into a casual top knot and removing her white floaty kaftan to reveal black bikini bottoms and a pink, orange and green patterned top. But her hair flew out behind her as she launched herself off the side of the boat and into the sea. She clutched her arms to her chest as she plunged into the water below. At another point she took a second dip in the sea, this time covering up in a polka dot sundress. Afterwards, her doting boyfriend Uber Executive Dave Clark was waiting with a towel so she could dry off. And she later returned the favour by rubbing sunscreen into her boyfriend's shoulders. Dave did not join his girlfriend for the dip but was happy to relax on board, sipping from a bottle of beer. But he seemed to be particularly enjoying the getaway with his girlfriend and his company has been keeping their friends entertained. The 32-year-old who has been dating Beatrice for seven years performed card tricks for their pals and seemed to be doing a great job of keeping the party entertained after they boarded the luxury vessel yesterday. He threw his outstretched arms in the air and laughed uproariously as the group chatted. Beatrice arrived to board the yacht, dressed in a casual black T-shirt and skater skirt. The Princess let her red hair fall loosely around her shoulders and appeared to forgo make-up for the outing. She wore a pair of black slip-on trainers and carried a brown coat slung over her arm as well as an electric blue handbag. The outing is the latest in a long line of social events for Beatrice who has been enjoying something of an extended holiday of late. She is based in New York where she works for a prestigious New York-based fashion investment company. However, she has been in the UK for just over a month, taking part in a variety of royal and social events. A spokesperson for Buckingham Palace said: 'Princess Beatrice has been back in the UK during June to join other members of the royal family at events to mark The Queen's ninetieth birthday. 'She has also carried out a number of other engagements, both at Buckingham Palace and for organisations with which she has a long- standing connection.' Beatrice's latest job opportunity came after she completed a finance course at a university in San Francisco and the moved to the city at the beginning of this year. Last year, she raised eyebrows with her generous holiday allocation racking up 18 trips in the 12 months to December 2015 while working as an intern at Sony Pictures. In January alone, she went skiing with her mother the Duchess of York, made two trips to Barts, Caribbean, and then New York. The following month she enjoyed two skiing trips - one to Verbier, Switzerland and another to Aspen, Colorado. In April 2015 she went to Verbier, Switzerland, visited Bahrain for the Grand Prix, had a city break in Florence and visited Florida. Trips to Rome, Great Guana Cay, Bahamas and Spain followed and then a trip to New York for the US Open. She concluded the year by spending New Year's Eve partying at Roman Abramovich’s £59million home on the Caribbean island of St Barts. Her holiday schedule has been much quieter this year, and it's not known if she has enjoyed any trips abroad. But that does not count the time she has spent jetting back to the UK. Despite working full-time in New York, she has been in the UK since 15 May when she attended the society wedding of model Petra Palumbo and Lord Lovat. Since then she's rubbed shoulders with stars such as Robbie Williams and Kourtney Kardashian at a party at comedian Jimmy Carr's north London home; hit the town with her sister Princess Eugenie, and attended a variety of events with her family, including the Chelsea Flower Show and Royal Ascot. In the US the average number of paid holiday days offered by private employers is 10, only after one year of service. But Beatrice, who may well be working remotely, does not appear to have been at her desk in New York for well over a month. Mail Online has contacted Buckingham Palace for comment.

2016-06-27 12:12 Siofra Brennan www.dailymail.co.uk

89 89 Viewers face TV dilemma tonight as England's Euro 2016 game against Iceland is on at the SAME time as the Game of Thrones finale TV viewers have been discussing the dilemma they face tonight after discovering England's crunch Euro 2016 match against Iceland is on at the same time as the Game of Thrones finale. People have taken to Twitter to vent their frustration at having to choose between the two - with one user joking: 'Arguably the biggest dilemma in my life awaits me tonight.' The football kicks off at 8pm, with the chance of extra-time and penalties meaning it could go on until 10.30pm, while Game of Thrones airs on Sky Atlantic between 9-10pm. Weighing up the decision of which to watch live and which to record, Twitter user Connor Carthew took into consideration past performances of the England football team. He posted: 'Big decision to make tonight, game of thrones season finale or the England game. 'That's a choice between excitement or frustration.' Another tweeter, 'Bekki', had already made up her mind. She wrote: 'I'm missing the Game of Thrones finale for the England game tonight. 'This better be the most exciting match in sporting history.' Others, like Chris Smith, have had their hand forced. He tweeted: 'My wife's insisting on watching the football tonight. Does anyone know a pub that's showing Game of Thrones? #GoTFinale' Danny Bevan wrote: 'Gotta multi task 2night... Game Of Thrones & the football...', while Alex Cooper added: 'Arguably the biggest dilemma in my life awaits me tonight, England or Game of Thrones.' But not everybody was lamenting the two programmes being on at the same time. Others were just pleased to have a potential TV line-up of two football matches - Spain v Italy and England v Iceland - followed by their favourite show. Twitter user 'Timmo' wrote: 'So the England games on tonight and so is game of thrones, what a day to be alive.' Hannah White tweeted: 'England match and game of thrones last episode tonight that's our night sorted', while Callum Potts added: 'Already can't wait to get home, Spain Italy, England game and game of thrones think its safe to say I'm not leaving my settee tonight [sic].' Those who choose the football will be tuning in to see if England can earn a quarter-final match-up with hosts France on Sunday July 3 in Paris. If Game of Thrones is the preferred option - or if the first-half of the football proves a turn-off - viewers will get their last taste of the HBO show until it returns to UK screens again next spring. 2016-06-27 12:12 Sam Tonkin www.dailymail.co.uk

90 10-year-old boy injured after minor girl forces him into having sex with her Lucknow: In a bizarre case reported from a Kanpur village, a 10-year-old boy was hospitalised after a minor girl tried to force him into having sex with her. The incident took place in Kulhauli village of Bidhnu area when the 16-year-old girl sweet-talked the boy from her neighbourhood into his house and tried to have sex with him. In the attempt, the boy sustained serious injuries in his private parts and started to bleed. While the boy is undergoing treatment at the Hallet hospital in Kanpur, police said they were at their wits end to come to terms with the incident and decide under which sections of the IPC lodge a case. Both the victim and the aggressor are minors, in this case and as a result loding complaint is becoming difficult, SSP Kanpur Shalabh Mathur confirmed. Legal experts said a case can be lodged under the section 8 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.

2016-06-27 13:11 By IANS www.mid-day.com

91 On the trail of Frankenstein in Switzerland and Germany The monster stands a couple of feet taller than me, its hair disheveled, its serrated chest exposed, its eyes focused creepily at the park in front where skateboarders and BMX bikers buzz around carefree. "That's good, hold it right there,""says Cyrille and takes a picture with my cellphone. Historian and guide Cyrille has been taking me around the Swiss city on a Frankenstein tour and the statue of the monster at Plainpalais, the site where it committed its first murder, was too good a photo opportunity to miss. Frankenstein is a niche but growing attraction in Geneva, fueled by the bicentenary of the monster's creation. It was in June 1816, 200 years ago, that a group of five young people from England gathered in a villa overlooking Lake Geneva and tried to scare each other with ghost stories. 'Waking dream' One of them, 18-year-old Mary Godwin, had a "waking dream" which she recounted one night and transfixed her audience, which included the English romantic poet Lord Byron. Mary was accompanied by her future husband, the 23-year-old poet Percy Shelley, who had abandoned his first wife and children to elope with Mary. MORE: On the trail of the 'Blood Countess' in Slovakia They were all free-thinking bohemian spirits -- what we would call today alternative creatives. Byron encouraged Mary to write her scary story down; she started immediately and called it "Frankenstein or the Modern Prometheus. " Byron sent her manuscript to his publisher with the comment "pretty good work for a girl of eighteen. " A copy of that first edition stares me in the face. It's one of the six author copies Mary Shelley received herself and it's full of annotations; most would find their way into the second edition. Literary summer The Geneva-based Fondation Martin Bodmer, one of the biggest libraries of rare books in the world is celebrating the bicentenary of Mary's nightmare with an exhibition. There are portraits, paintings, first editions and manuscripts that explain the background and recreate the setting of that literary summer. Professor David Spurr from the University of Geneva, curator of the exhibition, fills me in. "That was 'the year without a summer'," he says. "Mount Tambora had erupted in Indonesia in 1815 in the largest explosion in recorded history. MORE: Palace of the damned dictator: On the trail of Ceausescu in Bucharest "The volcanic ash cooled down the atmosphere causing freak weather patterns for three years afterwards. " He shows the 1816 meteorological records from Switzerland; the maximum temperature in June varied between 10-12 C (50-53 F). A handwritten note says that even at the end of the month "there was not a single leaf on the oak trees. " "The miserable weather forced the party to invent their own entertainment," he adds. "Byron took up lodgings at Villa Diodati at the top of a hill in Cologny, while the Shelleys stayed at a small house in Montalegre, 10 minutes walk away by the lakefront. " Twitching corpse Today Villa Diodati is privately owned, but the beautifully manicured gardens are occasionally open to the public. Birches, pines and lime trees rise over the mixed scents of rose gardens, lavender hedges and rows of citronella bushes. Muscat vines surround the villa hills, as they did in Byron's time; and in the distance the Jura mountains rise gently over Lake Geneva. The gardens are a place for inspiration now as they were then. In the villa, the young friends read an anthology of German ghost stories by candlelight. When that was completed, Byron encouraged them to invent horror stories of their own. This is where Mary Shelley came up trumps with her contemplations of what would happen if a scientist created life using electricity. Experiments with this new physical phenomenon were all the rage at the time and people were particularly fascinated with its ability to cause convulsions. Ruined castle In 1803 Giovanni Aldini, an Italian scientist, famously passed an electric current through the body of a hanged man in front of an invited audience in London; the crowd roared as his dead jaws began twitching and his lifeless limbs started moving. Mary's book was published to great popular success, but the first edition did not bear her name; the publisher believed that sales would suffer if readers knew that it was the work of a young woman. MORE: Dark past, bright future: Germany's Nazi-era Weinstrasse wine route What about the name Frankenstein that has become synonymous with terror and revulsion? There's actually a village called Frankenstein that lies in Pfalz, 40 kilometers to the west of the Rhine river in Germany. The place scores highly on atmosphere, its ruined castle overlooking an overgrown cemetery. Less than 100 kilometers to the northeast of the village, on the other side of the river, rise the walls of Castle Frankenstein near Darmstadt, the German birthplace of Johann Conrad Dippel, an alchemist who later experimented with human bodies. Clockwork robots The Shelleys sailed on the Rhine on the way back to London. It's possible, but unknown whether Mary had time to visit those two sites. Professor Spurr offers another option; he presents me with a French volume by Francois Felix Nogaret, called "The Mirror of True Events" published in 1790. "In the book, an inventor called Frankestein, creates clockwork automata (robots) for a beautiful girl who compares him to Prometheus," he says. "Nogaret could well have been in Pfalz or Darmstadt or heard of Dippel; the Shelleys were in Paris in 1814, so Mary could have read the book. " Whatever the inspiration, it's Mary Shelley's creation that became the object of our fascination; she can rightfully call "Frankenstein" her own. On the Trail of Frankenstein The Martin Bodmer Foundation in Cologny, Geneva, is open Tuesday-- Sunday 2-6pm; Adults $15, concessions $10. The Frankenstein exhibition is open until 9 October 2016 Local historian and guide Cyrille Wohlschlag [email protected] does a two-hour Frankenstein tour of Geneva for $140 (independently of the number of persons).

2016-06-27 13:11 John Malathronas edition.cnn.com

92 Iceland's stars include a film-maker and 'Thor'... Sportsmail's guide to their line-up ahead of England Euro 2016 knockout tie Iceland, the smallest nation at Euro 2016, take on England on Monday evening looking to progress to the quarter-finals in their first ever major international tournament. Their success is built on several years of development across both youth and senior football, but despite their increasing quality on the international stage, the players that make up the team are still relatively unknown. Sportsmail's Jack Gaughan has a guide to the likely starting line-up England will face. Hannes Halldorsson Might be a goalkeeper in the European Championship's last-16, but Halldorsson has some acclaim as a film director too. It began when he was 12 and the creation of a short comedy with his friends called 'Swimming Man' - a take on Superman. The 32-year-old largely directed commercials in conjunction with his sporting career, but was the brains behind Iceland's Eurovision song contest video in 2012. Greta Salome & Jonsi's 'Never Forget' came 20th. Birkir Mar Saevarsson Full back Saevarsson has remained in Scandinavia throughout his career, currently at Hammarby in Sweden after seven seasons with Norway's Brann. Has one international goal - a stunning hit during a friendly against Liechtenstein earlier this month - but put through his own net in the draw with Hungary in Group F. Kari Arnason A relative of former defender Gretar Steinsson, Arnason is actually Swedish who has spent plenty of time within English football. He joined Plymouth in 2009 before moving onto Rotherham under Steve Evans and then Aberdeen, where he left last year. Now at Malmo and will be remembered at Euro 2016 for telling Cristiano Ronaldo 'tough s***' for bemoaning the opening game draw. He also branded him 'no Messi'. Ragnar Sigurdsson Like many back home, he left Iceland at 20 - where he played for Fylkir - to pursue a career elsewhere. From there he went to IFK Gothenburg for four years before Copenhagen - winning the league and Danish Cup. Known around the squad to be a serious character, he's currently at Krasnodar in Russia. Ari Skulason Country over club for the defender, who asked Odense Boldklub to start playing him at left back in direct response to national coach Lars Lagerback's decision to move him back from midfield. Plays in Denmark but has not made the move further like many of his international team- mates. Johann Gudmundsson A very technically able midfielder, leaving Iceland as a teenager after being spotted by AZ Alkmaar in Holland. The manager there at the time? Louis van Gaal. Van Gaal upped sticks and left just months after Gudmundsson's arrival in 2009, but the player went onto enjoy success before signing for Charlton two years ago. A smart capture at the time, the Addicks' dip to League One under owner Roland Duchatelet should see Gudmundsson depart this summer. Aron Gunnarsson Another to come from AZ, Gunnarson's aggression has been a hallmark of the Football League since Coventry City snapped him up in 2008. The heartbeat of Cardiff's side and with a wicked long throw, comparable with the legendary bullet throws of Rory Delap, but might have taken up professional handball when younger as a by-product of teenagers taking part in all manner of sports when rising through the football ranks in Iceland. Gylfi Sigurdsson Needs no introduction as the real danger man for Lagerback with a career owing much to English football. Seems long ago when Reading opted to sign the teenager for their academy from Breidablik - a club Gudmundsson shone for - and threw him into the first team. Hoffenheim came calling before Tottenham splashed out almost £9million four years ago. Now at Swansea as part of a deal for Ben Davies going the opposite direction. Birkir Bjarnason Linked with Leeds United last summer, Bjarnason is nicknamed 'Thor' - the Nordic god of thunder and storms - thanks to his looks and now stars for Basle in Switzerland. Actually discovered by a certain Roy Hodgson, who afforded Bjarnason a professional debut when coaching at Viking. Hodgson was right to place his faith in the 17-year-old, who has gone onto play for Standard Liege and Sampdoria among others, and scored Iceland's equaliser against Portugal. Kolbeinn Sigthorsson Wanted by Celtic in January but remains at Nantes in Ligue 1. Played 80 league games for Ajax, scoring 31 goals, before moving to France. Still only 26 and boasts an enviable record of almost one in every two games for his country. Swansea and QPR have also been linked with the striker in the past. Jon Dadi Bodvarsson One English clubs will keep an eye on. He is 24 and scored the opener against Austria. Similarly to Bjarnason, was given his big break at Viking in Denmark and is now with Kaiserslautern in the German second division. Epitomised Iceland's stunning story by tweeting 'ready to run until my lungs give out today. I'll buy new ones tomorrow!' before that Austria clash.

2016-06-27 12:09 Jack Gaughan www.dailymail.co.uk

93 93 Hundreds march in Cairo, protest cancelled high school exams CAIRO (AP) — Hundreds of Egyptian students are marching in front of the Education Ministry in Cairo over the cancellation of some high school exams. Monday's march comes after 12 Education Ministry officials were detained after answers to the final nationwide exams for Arabic, religion and other subjects were posted earlier this month on Facebook by an anonymous user who said he wants to shine a spotlight on corruption and inefficiency. Protests of such size are rare in Egypt, where President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi has led a harsh crackdown on critics from among both the Islamist and the secular camp. Egypt's education system has long been plagued by overcrowded classrooms and poorly trained teachers, forcing millions of students who can afford it to rely on private tutors. Exam scores directly determine entrance to universities.

2016-06-27 12:08 Associated Press www.dailymail.co.uk

94 Police: Man lying in road in South Carolina struck, killed JAMESTOWN, S. C. (AP) — The South Carolina Highway Patrol says it's investigating after a man who was lying in a road was struck and killed over the weekend. Chief Deputy Coroner George Oliver tells local media outlets that the victim was 28-year-old Keon Shawntrell Moultrie of Jamestown. Patrol Sgt. Bob Beres says the man was struck before dawn Sunday on a route in Jamestown. Authorities say the death has been ruled an accident. Other details were not immediately released.

2016-06-27 12:07 Associated Press www.dailymail.co.uk

95 MasterChef Australia judge Matt Preston spills prawn cocktail ice-cream down his jacket He always looks immaculate in his eccentric suits and appears to exude an air of decorum at all times. But MasterChef Australia judge Matt Preston dropped his guard on Monday night's episode when he spilled prawn cocktail ice-cream down his green jacket in front of Heston Blumenthal. The renowned food critic got carried away when tasting the savoury dessert and his spillage was soon spotted by his eagle-eyed fellow judge Gary Mehigan. Gary said: 'It definitely gives you that sort of nostalgic memory of a prawn cocktail. And, also, Matt Preston, you've spilt it on your jacket.' Matt immediately quipped back: 'Do you know why? Because it colour-coordinates so beautifully. 'Well, overall, I've got to say, I think, conceptually, it's worked really well.' Heston's tricky challenge to create savoury ice-creams saw the contestants deliver some bizarre flavours including Vegemite and beetroot. He gushed over Theresa Visinti and Elena Duggan's mustard, bacon and french fries ice-cream, saying: 'You'd easily eat a tub of that'. 'That works for me. It really, really does. I reckon this one's the best one so far. That's truly delicious,' he said. Judge Gary Mehigan agreed with the experimental chef, saying it looked 'so cool' and 'on trend'. Heston was not quite so impressed with Harry Foster and Matt Sinclair's risky Vegemite flavour. He could be seen pulling a face during the tasting and told the other judges: 'The texture's good. It's clean. I just think there's too much Vegemite in it'. Matt Preston was also not a fan of Elise Franciskovic and Mimi Baines' pea and ham combination. He said: 'Oh, I don't like that at all. This is one of those places where the savoury flavours in an ice-cream make me feel a bit queasy. I don't, don't like it. Don't like it.' The contestants were split into four teams of two and tasked to create two savoury ice-creams and one ice-block flavour for 500 beachgoers. But the judges opted to send Chloe Bowles and Brett Carter into the elimination round after the pair ignored Heston and George Calombaris' advice. When Chloe told them about her smoked beetroot, goats cheese and dill mixture, George asked how she would deal with the fattiness of the cheese. Heston then said: 'The last thing you want is the ice-cream to turn buttery and grainy. So, you'll get this thing where the fat starts to crystallise. 'You could almost spread it on the roof of your mouth with your tongue.' Chloe decided to ignore the warning and went ahead with the ice-cream. 'I am a little bit concerned about what they've said, but we've got to back ourselves on this challenge,' she told the Channel 10 show. 'I have worked with cheese in ice-cream before. I just need to make sure I get the quantities right.' But after churning the mixture, Chloe realised that it was 'not right' because it looked too powdery. 'As it's coming out my heart drops. I know straightaway it is not right,' she said. 'It's not coming out consistently. It looks powdery. Definitely added too much goat's cheese. 'We literally do not have time to start from scratch and make a brand-new batch of this ice-cream.' During the tasting, George said: 'Oh god. It's buttery, it's got that curdled consistency in your mouth. 'It's gone fatty. When you put it in your mouth, all you get is little solidified lumps.' Heston agreed, saying: 'There are grains on the roof of your mouth.' Earlier in the episode, he told the contestants that the ice- creams should take their customers back to their childhood. 'Ok, so, for me, you've got the technical difficulties of making an ice-cream,' he said. 'Remember, when you put sugar in, you're always going to get a smoother ice-cream. 'However, if you start putting savoury flavours in ice-creams and your sugar level is too high, you're going to confuse the brain to the extent that you might block the pleasure you'll get from eating it. 'And for me, ice- cream has this amazing ability to take us back to our childhood. So, I want to see savoury ice-creams that still somehow have a trigger for nostalgia.' When asked by the judges whether any of his ice cream experiments have been disasters, the world-famous chef said: 'Garlic'. 'That took quite a few goes. 'Flogging a dead horse' comes to mind with garlic ice-cream. 'I gave up on that one. This garlic ice-cream didn't take me anywhere other than the rubbish bin.'

2016-06-27 12:05 Jenny Awford www.dailymail.co.uk

96 England squad take a stroll in the Nice sunshine as Roy Hodgson's side prepare for Euro 2016 last-16 clash with Iceland The England squad prepared for their Euro 2016 last-16 clash with Iceland by taking a leisurely stroll along the promenade in sunny Nice on Monday lunchtime. Roy Hodgson and his squad take on the Scandinavian minnows at the city's Allianz Riviera on Monday evening, with a last eight place at stake, but took time out to relax ahead of the game on the shores of the Mediterranean. Led by their manager, the squad looked relaxed despite being just a few hours away from a make-or-break clash, in which a victory would set up a last-eight clash with hosts France. Dressed in a variety of clothing, including shorts, flip flops and compression tights, Hodgson and his squad stopped for photographs with fans on the city's Promenade des Anglais. Hodgson walked side-by-side with midfielder Raheem Sterling, who he is expected to recall for this evening's game. Despite appearing relaxed in the Nice sunshine, Hodgson knows what's at stake when his side take on Iceland in their winner-takes-all clash. 'We need to be as ruthless as we can possibly be because we know there are no prizes, unfortunately, for playing what some people might think is good football,' he said. 'It's all about winning or losing and staying in or going out and we have been very brutal with ourselves in that respect and we have a very brutal focus. 'We made it very clear amongst ourselves that it doesn't matter that we, in our eyes, are playing well. 'All that matters is that we haven't won, and when you don't win you get criticised and perhaps rightly so because there's always a reason why you haven't won. 'Unfortunately in a tournament, in particular, even more than in qualifying, it's all about if you win or do you not win. 'It's the ultimate test because if we don't win tomorrow that's the end for us.'

2016-06-27 12:05 Andy Warren www.dailymail.co.uk

97 Novak Djokovic: Wimbledon remains wide open Novak Djokovic has declared Wimbledon "pretty much an open field" despite his near-absolute dominance of men's tennis over the last 12 months. As holder of all four grand slam titles, Djokovic sets out to achieve what no male player in the Open era has managed, namely to win five in a row. Since the majors began allowing professionals to compete, from 1968, Australian Rod Laver's four in a row - a calendar sweep of the board in 1969 - stood alone as the men's record until this year. Djokovic joined him on four straight by landing his first French Open at the start of June, but the world number one expects a tough title defence at Wimbledon. "You always have the top players, the ones that were most dominant on the grand slams in the previous years that are always in contention for winning the trophy ‑ Andy Murray, Roger (Federer) ‑ first of all, because of their rankings, their history of playing, playing well, and winning this tournament, especially Roger for so many times," Djokovic said. "Then you have Milos Raonic, who has been playing very well. He has a big serve, which is an obvious advantage on this surface that is quickest we have in sports. " Canadian Raonic now also has John McEnroe on his coaching team at Wimbledon, on an apparently one-off basis. The list of contenders according to Djokovic does not stop there. "You know, (Nick) Kyrgios is definitely one of the players that can go far," he added. "I think it's pretty much an open field. But I think the beauty of all the grand slams and of this sport is that you always start from scratch and you always start from the same starting position as everybody else, fighting for the trophy equally as everybody else. " Djokovic gets his campaign under way against Britain's James Ward on Centre Court at 1pm on Monday. While Ward will be playing perhaps the biggest match of his life, for Djokovic such occasions are almost routine. It makes them no less special, as the 29-year-old Serbian reflected on the eve of the tournament. "There is a corridor from the men's seeds' locker room all the way to the entrance of the Centre Court, probably the most special corridor we have in sports," Djokovic said. "You get to have that sense of belonging to history, something that is much larger than yourself. "Being just part of it and observing everything as you go along, as you approach one of the most important tennis stadiums and courts in the world, your excitement is growing, and tension, many different emotions. "I was fortunate to experience that more than a few times. When you are walking towards the Centre Court prior to the finals, it's quite different than any other match, obviously. "Especially in the last two years, I can recall playing against Roger in the finals, thrilling finals both. "Managing to win the trophy that I always dreamed of winning, sharing it obviously with my family, the team, the people closest in my life, it's truly a blessing. "Whenever I would come back, I would relive those memories. That would stick in my mind. So I'm trying to always be aware of it. That gives me even more motivation. " Seven-time champion Federer, after missing the French Open through injury, starts his campaign against Argentinian Guido Pella, third on Centre.

2016-06-27 12:04 Press Association www.dailymail.co.uk

98 Fil and Joe miss out on the House Rules Grand Final after disastrous DIY Jenga set and 'sawmill' cupboard doors failed to impress judges It seems 13 really is an unlucky number for House Rules contestants, with the second pair in a row eliminated with that final score. Fil and Joe were sent packing in Monday night’s semi-final, pitting Claire and Hagan against top-scoring Luke and Cody in next Sunday’s grand finale. The Melbourne couple were slammed by judges Wendy Moore and Joe Snell for their disastrous garden DIY attempts, and a linen cupboard door that looked like it belonged in a ‘sawmill resort’. Fil and Joe were slammed for the DIY linen cupboard doors in their Balinese luxury resort-themed living room, designed using uneven pieces of rough timber. ‘Sadly, the linen cupboard doors were more sawmill resort than Balinese resort,’ judge Joe said. Fil did not take the criticism well: ‘Sawmill resort? That's a knife to my heart! Joe made this with love!’ But they lost the most points designing an outdoor social area, where they tried to overcome the cramped space with a big barbecue and a homemade giant Jenga set. Both choices were criticised by the judges and were likely to have cost them a place in the final, as they were only two points behind Claire and Hagan’s score of 15. Wendy said while the garden had the ‘bones’ of a great design, ‘the two tables felt cluttered and that fabulous barbecue was impractical’. The couple had hoped the Jenga set, made of timber blocks, would give them an edge with judge Joe because ‘architects love Jenga’, but he was less than impressed. ‘It looks really homemade, but it's enormous! I don't think it's a well-executed idea… I just don't think they've really thought it through,’ he said. ‘And in the same way, why is the barbecue just sitting out there as an island in the space? They really missed the mark with their choices.’ The judges suggested that the pair could have cut into the garden bed to create a nook for the barbeque that would build it into the garden. The news wasn’t all bad as the judges agreed they had the best kitchen, which maximised the small unit space, and particularly loved the timber breakfast bar. ‘What a perfect spot for your Cornflakes in the morning,’ judge Joe said. The couples had to work on North Sydney units owned by the Leukaemia Foundation to provide a accommodation for well-deserving families who were seeking treatment for the disease. The House Rules teams had just one week to renovate three units, but rather than working on one unit each, they had to complete a zone in each unit, as well as an outdoor space. The zones were the kitchen and bathrooms, living room, bedrooms and the garden space. One unit was styled 'Scandi chic,' in Scandinavian style, another like a Balinese resort and another like a Manhattan apartment so the teams used three different design styles. Claire and Hagan were charged with renovating zones including the kitchen and bathroom in the Balinese style unit and the kids play area outside. Fil and Joe were doing the kitchen and bathroom in the Scandinavian-style unit, the living room in the Balinese unit and in the third unit, the bedrooms as well as the social garden space outside. Luke and Cody meanwhile were doing areas including the kitchen and bathroom in the Manhattan style unit and have to fit a laundry in there. They were also in charge of the tranquil garden space.

2016-06-27 12:04 Nic White www.dailymail.co.uk

99 99 Egypt lawyers claim government meddling in case over islands CAIRO (AP) — Egyptian lawyers opposed to the government's decision to hand over two Red Sea islands to Saudi Arabia are accusing authorities of meddling in court proceedings over the case, according to a motion obtained Monday. The attorneys are citing a Cabinet minister's call for the court to issue a verdict on the case within a week, along with what they described as suspicious speed with which a date was set for a hearing on a government appeal. The controversy over the islands of Tiran and Sanafir has sparked the largest anti-government street protests in Egypt since President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi took office two years ago. The government responded with the arrest of hundreds of protesters and activists, most of whom have been acquitted after brief trials or fined. A lower tribunal last week struck down the handover deal but the government appealed that decision. A higher court on Sunday held its first hearing on the appeal, a raucous, 35-minute session in a courtroom packed by protesters and interrupted by heckles. The lawyers submitted a seven-page motion asking the court's seven judges to recuse themselves. The court will rule July 3 on the motion, a copy of which was obtained by The Associated Press on Monday. It cited the "unprecedented speed" with which a date was set for a hearing, just hours after the government's appeal was filed. It also cited published comments by Parliamentary and Legal Affairs Minister Magdy el- Agaaty that the government wished for the appeal to be accepted and a final verdict on the case issued within a week. The motion also cited media reports that Maj-Gen. Mamdouh Shaheen, the defense ministry's top legal expert, paid an "unjustified" visit to the court and met its president last week, ostensibly, it added, to obtain a copy of the lower court's ruling to strike down the maritime border agreement. It also pointed to a conflict of interest, explaining that presiding judge Abdel-Fattah Abu el-Leil and another judge were retained, one by Cairo University and the other by the Foreign Ministry as consultants. Cairo University in April bestowed an honorary doctoral degree on King Salman, the Saudi monarch. The Foreign Ministry, alongside el-Sissi, Egypt's parliament speaker and other ministries, is appealing the lower court's verdict. There was no official comment immediately available on the claims made by the motion — tabled by lawyer Mohammed Adel — but the government routinely insists that it does not interfere in the work of the judiciary and respects its verdicts. The transfer of the islands was announced during a visit by King Salman in April, alongside billions of dollars in Saudi aid. Critics of the border accord accuse the government of selling off sovereign territory. The government says the islands at the mouth of the Gulf of Aqaba always belonged to Saudi Arabia but were placed under Egyptian protection in 1950.

2016-06-27 12:03 Associated Press www.dailymail.co.uk

100 Gianfranco Zola out as coach of Qatari club Al-Arabi DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Former Italy player Gianfranco Zola has been replaced as coach of Qatari club Al-Arabi after one season. Al-Arabi says on its website that Gerardo Pelusso of Uruguay has been appointed coach for the 2016-17 season. Zola was hired one year ago and led the team to place eighth in the 14-team Qatari Stars League. The 49-year-old Italian previously coached West Ham, Watford and Cagliari. Pelusso has coached in South American leagues and took charge of Paraguay for part of its failed attempt to qualify for the 2014 World Cup.

2016-06-27 12:03 Associated Press www.dailymail.co.uk

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