Posts Tagged ‘historic’

Tommy Douglas’s Status as Historic Figure Under Review by Feds for His Beliefs on Eugenics

The late founding leader of the federal New Democratic Party, Tommy Douglas, is under review as a national historic figure by the Directory of Federal Heritage Designations because he wrote a thesis paper for his master’s degree on eugenics. The Historic Sites and Monuments Board is examining Mr. Douglas’s “controversial beliefs and behaviour,” according to […]

Erdogan sworn in as Turkish president after historic re-election

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan took the oath of office for a new presidential term yesterday after his re-election last week, extending his rule into a third decade. June 5, 2023 at 8:21 am READ: Turkish President Erdogan unveils new Cabinet Show Comments Related Source

Turkey: Historic Elections Behind and Historic Choices Ahead

Turkey gained its 13th president today, May 29, the day of the 570th anniversary of the Ottoman Empire. In the second round of the presidential election, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan scored a hard-fought victory over his opponent Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, with just over 52 percent. A similar scenario of Erdoğan’s success was noted in expert assessments. Thus, […]

Historic Win by Rose Zhang at Mizuho Americas in LPGA Debut

Rose Zhang defeated Jennifer Kupcho on the second hole of a playoff to punctuate a historic week, winning in her LPGA debut at the inaugural Mizuho Americas Open on Sunday, June 4, in Jersey City, N.J. Zhang and Kupcho were tied atop the leaderboard at 9–under 279 and twice replayed the par-4 18th hole at […]

MORE DEBT CEILING INTRIGUE: McCarthy’s Historic Betrayal & His Suspicious Visit to Israel

Submitted by Renee Parsons Call me crazy; but sometime during Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s recent trip to Israel, a different Speaker emerged –  perhaps it was the appearance of a Speaker who had been predicted to betray his Republican caucus or prove his allegiance to the elite globalist neocon crowd without a backward glance.   Or […]

Son of Iran deposed Shah hopes to restore ‘historic friendship’ with Israel

The eldest son of Iran's deposed Shah, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, on Tuesday visited the Western Wall [Al-Buraq Wall] of Al-Aqsa Mosque complex in Occupied East Jerusalem, and voiced hope to restore "historic friendship" with Israel, Anadolu News Agency reports. During his father's rule, before being overthrown in 1979 by the Iranian Islamic Revolution, the Shah […]

Vera Sharav’s Historic Nuremberg Speech: Eugenics Then and Now

12 avril 2023 On the 75th anniversary of the Nuremberg Doctor’s Trial, holocaust survivor Vera Sharav warned of the myriad parallels between our world today and the one she barely escaped. Here is our illustrated version of her historic speech. To learn more, visit the following sites: Childrens Health Defensehttps://childrenshealthdefense.org/ Never Again Is Now Globalhttps://live.childrenshealthdefense.org/chd-tv/events/never-again-is-now-global/ […]

Plain Sailing: Shapes And Speed In Historic Naval Designs

During the 1700s, European naval studies were decisive and very important, so much so that espionage by Spain and France against England for military and naval purposes alone had become a real scourge.  Read more Section:  News Premium Preview Read Later  Source

Muslim world facing historic test over Al-Aqsa Mosque: IUMS

Secretary-General of the International Union of Muslim Scholars, Sheikh Ali Qaradaghi, said yesterday that the Muslim world is facing an historic test withh regards Al-Aqsa Mosque and the attacks by Israeli occupation forces. Speaking to Al-Resalah newspaper, Qaradaghi said: "The chaos and provocation of the Israeli occupation and its settler groups at Al-Aqsa Mosque put Arabs and Muslims ahead of a real historic test." He said that the "deadly calls […]

‘I’m over the moon’: UK PM Sunak visits Northern Ireland after sealing ‘historic’ EU deal

The UK’s Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said he was “over the moon” after sealing a “historic” deal with the EU over trading arrangements in Northern Ireland. Source

Historic Year… Ukraine War Exposes U.S. Imperialism as Foremost Global Threat

February 24, 2023 Source Most people realize that the United States and its capitalist impoverishing-war-system must be defeated if the world is to ever live in peace. The war in Ukraine is now entering its second year, having reached its first anniversary this week. On February 24 last year, Russian forces entered Ukrainian territory. The […]

On the Road to Enlightenment: 7 of the World’s Most Historic Pilgrimage Routes

Embark on a journey through time and faith as we explore the world’s most renowned pilgrimage routes. From the scenic trails of Japan to the spiritual heart of Mecca, these routes have been walked by millions of people over the centuries, each seeking to connect with their beliefs and culture. For centuries these routes have […]

Photographic Marvels: 12 Stunning Historic Palaces You Need to See to Believe

Throughout history, palaces have been built by various civilizations and kingdoms to showcase the wealth and power of their rulers. These palaces are not only impressive in terms of their size and grandeur but also reflect the unique styles of their respective time periods and regions. From the towering castles of Europe to the elegant […]

‘We Will Uphold Moral and Historic Commitment to Hongkongers,’ Said UK Home Office

The British Home Office recently announced that since the launch of the British National (Overseas) (BNO) visa scheme in 2020, more than 140,000 Hongkongers have been able to live and work in the UK. Robert Jenrick, British Home Office Minister, praised the Hongkongers who migrated to Britain for contributing to the local community and economy, […]

Historic Monuments Including Gaziantep Castle Destroyed in Earthquake

The catastrophic earthquake of magnitude 7.8 that hit Turkey and Syria on Feb. 6, 2023 has caused horrific loss of life and injuries in 10 cities in the affected region. Read more Section:  News General Ancient Places Asia Read Later  Source

Ukraine’s accession to EU set to dominate talks at historic summit in Kyiv

In an unprecedented sign of solidarity and support, the European Union delegation will travel to Kyiv this week for a historic summit in the war-battered nation. Source

McCarthy Clinches Speakership on Historic 15th Ballot

Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) was elected House speaker after midnight Saturday on the 15th round of voting, marking the conclusion of an intense week of negotiations with Republican defectors and a dramatic Friday night packed with tension and a physical altercation. Source

Petra Historic World Heritage Site Blasted By Flash Floods

In another case of nature’s wrath rearing its head, flash floods have struck the iconic world heritage site at Petra, Jordan, forcing the evacuation of 1,700 tourists. Read more Section:  News General Ancient Places Asia Read Later  Source

Eight Historic Lies about the Ancient World that will Blow Your Mind

Our understanding of the past is fluid. Very often things we think we know about the past turn out to be false or highly distorted.  Read more Section:  News Myths & Legends Europe Americas History Important Events Read Later  Source

Historic Biodiversity Agreement Reached At UN Conference

The framework reaffirms the rights of Indigenous peoples and ensures they have a voice in any decision making. Source

House Committee wraps up historic investigation into oil industry

The latest tranche of documents caps off a nearly two-year investigation that appears set to come to an end with Republicans taking control of the House of Representatives in January. Source

‘Historic’ breakthrough Alzheimer’s drug may be available from next year, says expert

The breakthrough drug has been hailed as the “beginning of the end” of the war on Alzheimer’s disease. Patients could receive the game-changing Alzheimer’s treatment as early as next year, a top expert has predicted. But scientists have warned dementia services have much to do to deliver the drug if it gets regulatory approval. Drastic […]

2023 Greek Budget makes historic debut outside European surveillance

The 2023 Greek budget to be submitted to Parliament noon Monday 21 November is the first budget to be drafted outside of European surveillance noted Finance Minister Christos Staikouras in an exclusive statement to the Athens-Macedonian News Agency (ANA). “It is the first [budget] in the last 12 years that was drawn up outside of a… […]

Historic Compensation Fund Approved At UN Climate Talks

“Loss and damage is a way of both recognizing past harm and compensating for that past harm,” said Dartmouth climate scientist Justin Mankin. Source

Federal judge strikes down Title 42 amid historic illegal immigration, opens human invasion flood gates to the country

(NaturalNews) (Natural News) The day Joe Biden was installed as president, he sat down at the Resolute Desk in the Oval Office and began signing a tower of executive orders, all of which were designed to quickly implement a far-left, anti-America first agenda.That included several executive orders reversing the strict immigration and border … [Read More…] […]

18 Terrifying and Impressive Historic Weapons

There is no end to the multitude of close combat weapons, from swords to spears, scythes, pikes, maces, glaives, flails, partisans, and hundreds more.  Read more Section:  Artifacts Other Artifacts News Read Later  Source

Trump: Voters Must Win ‘Historic Victory’ for Republicans in Midterms to Stop Border Crisis

Voters must hand the Republican Party a victory in the upcoming midterm election so they can secure the southern border, former President Donald Trump explained Sunday. Source

“Historic Levels Of Fraud”: US Watchdog Estimates $45.6 Billion Bilked From Pandemic Unemployment Program

A federal watchdog has found that $45.6 billion may have been scammed out of the nation’s unemployment program during the pandemic, as fraudsters used a variety of methods to commit fraud – including using the Social Security numbers of dead people, hard-to-trace emails, and the identities of prisoners who were ineligible for aid. Source

Cuba Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage, Adoption In Historic Referendum

“Love is now the law,” Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel tweeted in response to the news. Source

Rashida Tlaib’s historic face-off with Israel lobby over ‘apartheid’

Rashida Tlaib’s comment that “you cannot claim to hold progressive values yet back Israel’s apartheid government” is turning into a defining moment in the progressive wing of the Democratic Party. Leading Jewish groups have attacked Tlaib for supposedly calling for Israel’s destruction. Jonathan Greenblatt of the ADL has said that she is an antisemite. And […]

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