Agony of Yazidi women torn between IS kids, or return homeBy: AFP on July 14, 2019Freed after years in jihadist captivity, Jihan faced an agonising ultimatum: abandon her three small children fathered by an Islamic State fighter or risk being shunned by her community."Of course I couldn't bring them home. They're Daesh (IS) children," said Jihan Qassem matter-of-factly, sitting in a sparse concrete structure she now calls home."How could I, when my three siblings are … [Read more...] about Agony of Yazidi women torn between IS kids, or return home
Cultured Meat Has Been Burgers—the Next Big Challenge Is Animal-Free SteaksBy: Natalie Rubio on July 13, 2019The meat you eat, if you’re a carnivore, comes from animal muscles. But animals are composed of a lot more than just muscle. They have organs and bones that most Americans do not consume. They require food, water, space, and social connections. They produce waste.Farmers spend a lot of energy and resources to grow complex organisms, creating waste in the process, only to focus on the … [Read more...] about Cultured Meat Has Been Burgers—the Next Big Challenge Is Animal-Free Steaks
Wendy Bacon: Journalism is not a crime – why I support Wikileaks and Julian AssangeBy: Wendy Bacon on July 13, 2019Journalism is not a crime, which is why we must support Wikileaks founder Julian Assange in his battle against extradition to the United States, where he would be tried for offences under the Espionage Act.On Wednesday last week, it was Assange’s birthday. His last seven birthdays were spent in Ecuador’s London embassy where he had sought refuge to prevent extradition. After UK police … [Read more...] about Wendy Bacon: Journalism is not a crime – why I support Wikileaks and Julian Assange
$5bn US fine set for Facebook on privacy probeBy: Agencies on July 13, 2019WASHINGTON: US regulators have approved a $5 billion penalty to be levied on Facebook to settle a probe into the social network’s privacy and data protection lapses, the Wall Street Journal reported Friday.The newspaper said the Federal Trade Commission approved the settlement in a 3-2 vote, with the two Democratic members of the consumer protection agency dissenting.According to the … [Read more...] about $5bn US fine set for Facebook on privacy probe
Avengers Endgame to re-release in Pakistan on July 12By: Web Desk on July 5, 2019Avengers Endgame is being re-released in Pakistan on July 12 which is to be considered as another move by Marvel Studios and Disney Entertainment to beat James Cameron’s Avatar.After making $2.7 billion at the worldwide box-office, Avengers: Endgame is set to re-release in theatres worldwide. Endgame has enticed fans with the temptation of bonus footage and they are lining up outside theatres … [Read more...] about Avengers Endgame to re-release in Pakistan on July 12
Assange dad marks Julian’s birthday in VicBy: AAP on July 3, 2019Julian Assange's father has celebrated his son's 48th birthday in Melbourne, saying his son is determined to fight for his freedom.Assange’s dad, John at his son’s celebrations. I had a chat to him about how his son is doing. More to come via AAP pic.twitter.com/Tl63FYCCsu — Zena Chamas (@chamas_zena) July 3, 2019John Shipton joined a crowd of supporters at Melbourne's Federation … [Read more...] about Assange dad marks Julian’s birthday in Vic
Nisar Nasik lyricist of ‘Dil Dil Pakistan’ passes awayBy: Web Desk on July 3, 2019LAHORE: Nisar Nasik, the lyricist of the national song DilDil Pakistani passed away on today morning in RawalpindiNasik, born in 1943, hailed from Rawalpindi. In his last days of life, Nasik suffered from mild blindness and amnesia.Despite being an eminent Urdu and Punjabi poet, not many know that DilDil Pakistan was wrote by Nasik.Amjad Islam Aslam, renowned writer and Sitara-e-Imtiaz … [Read more...] about Nisar Nasik lyricist of ‘Dil Dil Pakistan’ passes away
Two-week long “Islamabad Art Fest 2019” on cardsBy: APP on June 27, 2019ISLAMABAD: A 15-day long “Islamabad Art Fest 2019” (IAF-19) would be organized by Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) and Hunerkada College of Visual and Performing Art, a lead consortium of institutions committed to the promotion and propagation of art and culture in October here in the federal capital.Shows including performances, Installations, videos, exhibitions, screenings, … [Read more...] about Two-week long “Islamabad Art Fest 2019” on cards
Gurdwara Dehra Sahib Sri Guru Arjan Dev — an epitome of fine heritage and holinessBy: Tania Qureshi on June 25, 2019Many a times you might have crossed the Gurdwara Dehra Sahib while going to Huzoori Bagh or the mighty Fort but have you ever noticed an extraordinary golden dome there? Well this place is the Gurdawara of Arjun Dev Ji the fifth Sikh Guru. This masterpiece is in the same ensemble where you will see the Samadhi of Maharaja Ranjeet Singh as well.Let me give you a brief account of who Guru Arjun … [Read more...] about Gurdwara Dehra Sahib Sri Guru Arjan Dev — an epitome of fine heritage and holiness
Chinese Film Festival starts next month at PNCABy: Agencies on June 24, 2019ISLAMABAD: Chinese film festival, starting next month at PNCA, will bring a visual feast through top Chinese films that will be screened for local audiences.Chinese Film Festival (CFF) would kick off on July 3 in celebration of the 70th founding anniversary of China and the 68th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China.The festival would be … [Read more...] about Chinese Film Festival starts next month at PNCA
