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Flights to Georgia suspended by Russia after violent clashes

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After similar happenings of violent clashes in the country, the Russian President Vladimir Putin has temporarily banned Russian airlines from flying to Georgia.

The decree that is due to be implemented from 8th of July has been signed by Putin on Friday. About 240 people had been hurt a day earlier in protests that were ignited by the appearance of a Russian MP in Georgia’s parliament.

After a war over the region of South Ossetia, which happened before 11 years, the problems between the two countries are on its higher side.

All tours to neighbouring Georgia will also be suspended as Moscow also decides to back up this decision of PM.

A gathering of MPs from Orthodox Christian nations had been addressed by Sergei Gavrilov, the Russian MP who sparked the fury on Thursday. But protesters rushed to the parliament in the capital, Tbilisi, and police had to use used rubber bullets and tear gas to disperse them.

Irakli Kobakhidze, the speaker of Georgia’s parliament has given his resignation following these issues.

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Did Facebook ‘ripped off’ the logo of Current ?

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After the announcement of its Cryptocurrency Libra, Facebook is being accused of stealing the logo from online bank – Current. The Fintech CEO claims that Facebook has ‘ripped off’ his bank start-up’s logo for Libra.

According to CEO Stuart Sopp, Facebook has used the same San Francisco-based design firm for its cryptocurrency. The logos are almost looking similar at the first view.

Sopp told media, “This is a funny way to try and create trust in a new global financial system – by ripping off another fintech firm”. The same San Francisco-based design firm named ‘Character’ had previously created the logo of Current in 2016.

“Facebook has all the money and resources in the world. If they truly wanted to make banking more inclusive and fair, they should’ve come up with their own ideas and branding, like we have”, said Sopp in an interview with cnbc.

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The Whales in Russian ‘jail’ will be freed

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Russia agrees to release a group of nearly 100 captive whales which have been kept in small pens in the far east of the country. An orca had been lifted by crane from a holding area in Russia’s far east, where 97 captured belugas and orcas have been held since summer 2018.

This is followed by an international outcry and intervention by President Vladimir V. Putin.

A total of 11 killer whales (orcas) and 87 belugas are being kept in cramped enclosures on the Sea of Japan. The authorities said that they will be released after some process which requires several months.

Alexei Gordeyev, the Deputy Prime Minister had told the medias, “We have taken the only sensible decision at the recommendation of scientists to release the animals to their natural habitat where they were caught”.

Reports said that the officials of VNIRO, the Russian Institute of Fisheries and Oceanography have started the steps to move the first eight animals.

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Woody Plays Again In Toy Story 4 !!

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The Pixar Animation Studios along with Walt Disney Pictures comes again with the ever thrilling ‘Toy Story’ series today!!

This American computer-animated comedy film had stolen the hearts of its viewers. The movie is directed by Josh Cooley (in his feature directorial debut) from a screenplay by Andrew Stanton.

The story is really entertaining to kids as well as elders. Woody, Buzz Lightyear and the rest of the gang embark on a road trip with Bonnie and a new toy named Forky. The adventurous journey turns into an unexpected reunion as Woody’s slight detour leads him to his long-lost friend Bo Peep. As Woody and Bo discuss the old days, they soon start to realize that they’re worlds apart when it comes to what they want from life as a toy.

Watch the Trailer here, and rush to the Cinemas !!

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Libra – Facebook’s cryptocurrency

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The tech giant Facebook has announced the details of its cryptocurrency, Libra. This feature allows you to buy things or transfer money with nearly zero fees.

Libra cannot be actually termed as a product of Facebook alone. It is supported by the Geneva, Switzerland-based Libra Association, a non-profit organization with a long list of founding members who will jointly make decisions over Libra.

Apart from Facebook, the list has Mastercard, Visa, PayPal, Stripe, eBay, Uber, Lyft, Spotify, Coinbase, Xapo, Andreessen Horowitz, Union Square Ventures, Mercy Corps, and Women’s World Banking.

Libra is a stable coin. It is a special type of cryptocurrency that remains fairly stable compared to the value of another fairly stable real-world asset, such as the U.S. dollar.

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This ‘suicide gun’ worth $180,000 !!

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The gun that is believed to be Vincent van Gogh used to kill himself has been sold in auction for €162,500 (£144,000; $182,000). This is about three times more than the expected amount.

The rusty revolver is supposed to be used by Van Gogh to kill himself in 1890. A private collector had purchased this gun via telephone call.

The gun was found by a farmer from the French village of Auvers-sur-Oise, where the artist spent his final days. The gun was believed to be used by Van Gogh for his suicide, since it was approximately the right age, and used the same calibre of bullet he shot himself with.

In a statement prior to the auction sale, it was said that, “It was discovered where Van Gogh shot it; its caliber is the same as the bullet retrieved from the artist’s body as described by the doctor at the time; (and) scientific studies demonstrate that the gun had stayed in the ground since the 1890s”.

This was a The 7mm Lefaucheux revolver, and was sold at the auction in Paris on Tuesday. The gun was described as “the most famous weapon in the history of art”.

Auctioneer Gregoire Veyres said, “It is a very emblematic piece”.

“The fact that it’s a gun, it’s an object of death. And if Van Gogh is Van Gogh, it’s because of his suicide and this gun is part of it”, he added.

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Passenger captured the video of Turbulence on Kosovo-Switerland flight

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A passenger has captured the moment a plane hit a severe pocket of turbulence, on Kosovo-Switzerland flight.

Media reports said that about ten people have been injured in the incident aboard the ALK Airlines flight from Pristina to Basel. A member of cabin crew had been thrown into the ceiling.

The video shows the frightened passengers crying and shouting and some others praying. This incident was just before 20 minutes, when the plane was to land.

Watch the Video !!

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Two boys found guilty in the murder of Ana Kriegel

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Two boys of age 14 have found guilty in the murder of the 14-year-old girl Ana Kriegel, Republic of Ireland. They are marked as the youngest people in the history of the State to be convicted of murder.

The girl had been taken by one of the boys from her home. At the time of murder, the boys were of age 13. They had denied the charges and were granted anonymity during the trial due to their age.

The boys were refereed as Boy A and Boy B. After a trial of 6 weeks, the boys were found guilty of the murder. Boy A was convicted of the murder and brutal sexual abuse of the young girl. The other boy was convicted of murder.

The boys were remanded in custody in Oberstown children’s detention centre until July 15th. The time when the verdicts were read out, both the boys’ parents were present at the court and had cried and hugged the teens before they were led away.

Ana Kriegel’s parents

The parents of Ana Kriegel were also present at every moment of the trial wept and embraced their supporters before thanking the prosecution team and the gardai.

Mr Justice Paul McDermott said, “This has been a very difficult trial”, “I can’t offer you anything apart from, of course, sincere gratitude”, he added.

Ana’s naked body was found from Derelict Glenwood House in Lucan, with a ligature around the neck. The body was found after three days since she was missing.

About 50 injuries had been identified the girl’s body by a former state pathologist.

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Notre Dame Celebrates the first Holy Mass wearing hard hats

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After the devastating fire at Notre Dame cathedral, that destroyed the roof and major parts, the priests held the first Holy Mass, wearing hard hats, for safety.

There were restrictions for people to attend the mass due to some security reasons. The Catholic Diocese of Paris said that only thirty were allowed inside. The Archbishop of Paris, Michel Aupetit lead the Holy Mass.

Media reports said that almost 15 were priests including the Archbishop of Paris and auxiliary bishop Philippe Marsset. The Paris Archbishop said, “It was an emotional moment especially because most of the [mass attendees] work at the cathedral”. “It’s their home”, added the Archbishop.

Some of the construction workers helping to rebuild the church were also allowed to attend.

This was exactly two months after the Cathedral met with the fire. Only the twin bell towers of the Cathedral were left undamaged.

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The Far-right AfD fails to win first mayoral seat

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The far-right Alternative for Germany has failed to win its first mayoral seat on Sunday. The party has failed in a main election in the east German part. The party was on its very first attempt to take the control of a German city.

Sebastian Wippel, the party’s candidate has failed to win the mayoral runoff election in the city of Görlitz with 44.8 percent of the vote. If Wippel could win the seat, he would have become Germany’s first-ever AfD mayor.

The Major German governing party, centre-right Christian Democrats’ Octavian Ursu had won a leading vote of more than 55% in the city of Görlitz.

The area around the town had been the backdrop to some Hollywood films, including Inglourious Basterds and The Grand Budapest Hotel. This had given it its nickname Görliwood. Ahead of the vote, several actors and filmmakers linked with the city wrote an open letter requesting the residents not to support the AfD.

Following his victory, Mr Ursu said, “I am happy that a majority has chosen to vote for me. But in the end it is not about two candidates but the orientation of this town to the outside world.” He added, “We remain an open society and do not isolate ourselves”.

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