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Aug 7, 2019

Build a Bridge!

from Europe Calling

The Spanish rescue ship Open Arms has called for a safe port to dock after rescuing more than 120 migrants at sea, including two children and nine-month-old twins. …........seven months ago, the Spanish government banned the NGO Proactiva Open Arms from completing rescue missions in the central Mediterranean Sea, on the basis that the Open Armsship was not equipped to carry out long journeys. With the bitter taste of the Pamplona “wolfpack” case still in the air, fresh arrests have been made in a similar case in the town of Ertzaintza, Bilbao in Northern Spain. The Local Police of Ertzaintza arrested six men in connection with the multiple sexual assault of an 18-year-old girl in a municipal park of Etxebarria. THE viral video of a shop employee dumping a fridge over a ravine in the Los Filabres hills has landed the man with a court appearance and a possible prison sentence and hefty fine. The online video went viral last week of the man hurling A GERMAN tourist aged 19 was charged with attempting to drown a police officer in Palma de Mallorca. Police detained him after he was spotted at 5am in the morning, stealing items that other people had left at the water’s edge on the beach. A NEW series aired in the UK on Channel 5 has highlighted a change in the demographic that are frequenting Benidorm on holiday. The series followed older people that are shown drinking to excess and “growing old disgracefully”. In the UK.......The Conservatives are trying to get the Brexit Party to stand aside and let Them win ….........Farage et al say they have not delivered Brexit and don't trust them to do so after the antics of the Conservatives in Parliament............ A woman who claims she was conceived by child rape wants to use her own DNA to bring her father to justice in a 'victimless prosecution'. The complainant says mother was just 13 when a family friend raped in the 1970s. She said her birth is proof of a child rape and wants a DNA test carried out to use as evidence against her father. However, the police have said 'the law does not recognise her as a victim in these circumstances'. An 'aggressive' killer who murdered his pregnant daughter's husband is being hunted by police after escaping from a hospital's psychiatric ward. A building society boss has been jailed for stealing £180,000 and shamelessly raiding a dead customer's savings. Claire Free, 47, ordered her junior staff at Cardiff-based Principality Building Society to move funds into her personal account, claiming it was her bonus. A leading £13,650-a-year private school has been forced to pay a teacher £60,000 after he was forced to quit for reprimanding a pupil after she handed her work in late. Daniel Goodey had been pushed out of his job at the prestigious Dundee High when he refused to apologise to a girl who had been late handing in an assignment.

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Across The Pond Aces Samantha Greenberg, Jasmine Lucas and James Scott Welcome to "Across the Pond Aces," the ultimate podcast dedicated to shining a spotlight on the Las Vegas Aces. Join your hosts, Samantha from Boston and James from Edinburgh, as they embark on an exciting weekly journey through the world of Aces basketball, delivering up-to-the-minute news, insightful discussions, and comprehensive game updates. Meet Your Hosts: 🏀 Samantha: Calling in from Boston, Samantha brings her deep passion for the Las Vegas Aces to the microphone. With her keen insights into the game and unwavering support for the team, Samantha is your go-to source for all things Aces, regardless of the miles that separate her from the action. 🏀 James: Joining from Edinburgh, James bridges the transatlantic gap with his enthusiasm for the Aces. His global perspective and love for the game bring a fresh angle to the conversation, uniting fans across continents in their admiration for the team. Aces All the Way: " Ukraine Calling Громадське радіо Welcome to Ukraine Calling, Hromadske Radio’s weekly English-language current affairs program. In 2024, we revamped the show with a new format, making it available not only as a podcast but also on YouTube for a more immersive experience.Started in 2016, the podcast is now hosted by Brian Bonner, a seasoned American journalist with extensive experience in Ukraine. Join Brian as he engages in insightful interviews with top newsmakers and fascinating individuals who have captivating stories to share.Запис Ukraine Calling спершу з'явиться на hromadskeradio.org.

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