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In Nigeria, a rage room to let off some steam

France24.com (en) 

Nigerians angry about the cost of living crisis are letting off some steam in a new rage room. Life in Lagos can sometimes be stressful, but it looks like nothing a good 30 minutes with a sledge hammer and some old tvs can’t fix.

Kuhnle Carriage - New

Dragon Driving 

£2,000 ono
Kuhnle pony pairs/team carriage suit up to 14.2hh. Brakes all round, delayed steering, leader bars, backstep extension. Good condition.
Location: Bicester

Aja Ekadashi 2024: Date, time, significance, puja rituals, and mantras

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Aja Ekadashi which is observed on August 29, 2024, holds great religious significance for Hindus. Devotees honor Lord Vishnu through fasting and prayers. This Ekadashi, also known as Ananda Ekadashi, promises blessings of happiness, health, and prosperity. Rituals involve offering flowers, Tulsi Patra, Panchamrit, and chanting mantras. The fasting concludes on Dwadashi Tithi.

Roman-era tombs with lavish paintings unveiled in southern Israel

The Independent 

Nestled between apartment buildings in southern Israel, a pair of burial tombs from the time of the Roman Empire, flush with ornate and colourful paintings, are being unveiled to the public after archaeologists were able to preserve the ancient artwork.

With Jokowi’s Maneuvering, Indonesian Democracy Faces Gravest Threat Since Suharto’s Fall – Analysis

Eurasia Review 

By Pizaro Gozali Idrus

Indonesian democracy is facing the gravest threat to its survival since authoritarian President Suharto fell in 1998, with recent student-led protests reflecting that citizens are pushing back, analysts said.

Democratic state institutions have been weakened in a bid to enable power consolidation, nepotism, dynasticism and enrichment – seemingly so that outgoing President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo can continue to influence politics after he leaves office in October, analysts and activists said. Читать дальше...

Opening day of the Schaghticoke Fair

News10.com 

In addition to the Columbia County and Fonda fairs, Wednesday marks the opening day of the 2024 Schaghticoke Fair. Filled with rides, food and entertainment, the fair runs through September 2.

Former Olympic champion Eric Lamaze ordered to pay $572,000 in horse sales lawsuit

Horse And Hound 

On Wednesday, September 5th, 2018, in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Artur Widak/NurPhoto via Getty Images)Eric Lamaze has been ordered to pay over $572,000 (£433,000) plus costs, in a case regarding horse sales dating back over 15 years. In the Ontario Superior Court of Justice on 8 August, Justice E Chozik found in favour of the claimants as the claim was not defended. The claimants, Iron Horse Farm Inc, say […]

Body found on popular tourist beach - Wales Online

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  1. Body found on popular tourist beach  Wales Online
  2. Beach mystery as dead body is found on popular tourist beach and police launch investigation into unexplained  Daily Mail
  3. Body found on popular Welsh beach  North Wales Live
  4. Body found on popular UK beach in 'unexplained' circumstances  Metro.co.uk

INR dips amid strong dollar demand; positive equities cushion downside

Business Standard 

The rupee depreciated 3 paise to close at 83.96 (provisional) against the American currency on Wednesday, amidst strong dollar demand from importers particularly oil companies. Meanwhile, a positive trend in domestic equities, foreign fund inflows and overnight decline in crude oil prices cushioned the downside. Indian shares ended Wednesday's choppy session on a flat note as investors eagerly awaited the release of the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge later this week for signals on U.S.... Читать дальше...