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Seagulls exit MG Cup

Colwyn Bay FC 

THE Seagulls went out of the Nathaniel MG Cup at the first hurdle as they lost 2-0 at home to Cymru Premier side Aberystwyth Town. A first half penalty by Niall Flint put the visitors in front at half-time, and they sealed victory and a place in the last 16 with a second goal on …

Two men who say they're Russian appear in hostage video from Niger released by al-Qaida-linked group

«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

Two men claiming to be Russian nationals and saying they were taken captive in Niger by militants linked to al-Qaida have appeared in a video published on a media platform affiliated to the extremist group. The video, which appeared on the az-Zallaqa platform on Friday night, showed two men who said they were seized by the militants while working in Baga in northeastern Niger. The is the first known sighting of the men, who would be the first Russians in the Sahel believed to be kidnapped by jihadis... Читать дальше...

Match Report: Radcliffe 3-3 AFC Fylde

AFC Fylde 

Danny Ormerod’s 87th minute equaliser ensured AFC Fylde ended their pre-season schedule with an entertaining 3-3 draw away at newly-promoted National League North outfit Radcliffe on Saturday afternoon. Bryce Hosannah opened the scoring for Fylde but two goals in four-minutes from Jamie Morgan sent Radcliffe ahead prior to Taelor O’Kane’s goal drawing the Coasters level. Josh […]

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Deadpool & Wolverine set to become bigger than Jesus (or at least his movie)

Avclub.com 

There's a running, and much-repeated, joke early in this summer's Deadpool & Wolverine, in which Ryan Reynolds' comic book motormouth declares himself "Marvel Jesus"—a joke that's now borne itself out pretty well, with the film serving as a savior for the Marvel Cinematic Universe after a year or two of pretty slump-y box office returns. Now, though, it sounds like Reynolds and co-star Hugh Jackman might be set to go the full Beatles, and become bigger than Jesus—in the sense that their movie... Читать дальше...

an olive branch

Paper Blog 

an olive branch ( idiom)
/æn ˈɑː.lɪv brænʧ/

Meaning

  • an offer of peace or reconciliation, especially after conflict or disagreement.
  • a gesture intended to indicate a desire for peace or to settle a dispute.
  • a symbol of peace, used historically in various cultures.
  • a peace offering or conciliatory gesture.
  • a token of goodwill aimed at resolving a conflict or improving relations.

Example Sentences

  1. After their long argument... Читать дальше...

Israeli strikes kill 15 Palestinians in Gaza school

Cyprus Mail 

An Israeli airstrike on a school sheltering displaced persons in Gaza City killed at least 15 Palestinians on Saturday, hours after two strikes in the occupied West Bank killed nine militants including a local Hamas commander, Hamas said. The Israeli military said the first of two West Bank airstrikes hit a vehicle in a town near […]

Wayanad: All beneficiaries from landslide-hit regions to receive free rations

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

The Kerala government has announced free ration for residents of Mundakkai and Chooralmala regions in Wayanad following a devastating landslide. Food and Civil Supplies Minister G R Anil confirmed that August month's ration will be provided at no cost to all categories. Death toll in the landslides has risen to 218, with 206 people still missing.

Riot police across UK try to hold line as far-right activists face off against anti-racism groups

«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

Far-right activists and anti-racism groups are facing off in cities across the U.K. as tensions remained high following the stabbing rampage at a dance class holiday club earlier this week. With dozens of 20 protests scheduled to take place around the country over the weekend, police have mounted a significant security operation, deploying thousands more officers onto the streets, many in their riot gear. On Saturday, there were some isolated incidents of violence despite the high police presence. Читать дальше...