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Climate activist Greta Thunberg renames her twitter handle name as ‘Sharon’

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Renowned climate activist Greta Thunberg has changed the name of her twitter handle to ‘Sharon’, in response to the way actor Amanda Henderson reacted to a question regarding the activist during a recent game show.

When the actress was asked to name the most famous teenage climate activist, she named the activist as ‘Sharon’.

The activist is known for her funny reactions using her twitter handle.

A few days ago, when US President Donald Trump advised her to work on managing her anger, she edited her profile to present herself as a teenager working to mange her anger.

Similarly, she also made some funny remarks when she was criticised by Brazil president for supporting the indigenous people live in the Amazon region.

Ms. Greta is the face of the global climate movement at present. She is instrumental in mobilising youngsters in Europe as well as across the world against the issue of climate change.

When she initially entered into the path of the protest, she was just a school student.

Her protest has inspired many school students across the world to speak out courageously against the issue of climate change.

Undoubtedly, she is an emerging global leader.


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Spain: PM Sanchez wins support of Catalan separatist party

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Paving the way for the formation of a coalition government, the biggest separatist party based in Catalonia has extended its support to Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez.

The move has end the deadlock under which Spain was brought by an inconclusive election result.

The support means Spain can no longer look the question of the independence of Catalonia with disrespect.

At this moment, it remains unclear the new coalition government will agree to conduct a formal Catalan independence referendum.

Earlier, an informal referendum conducted by the regional government in Catalonia was supported hugely by the people of the region.

It even paved the way for the emergence of a confrontation between the regional government in Catalonia and the central government.

Meanwhile, another big question that remains is whether the destiny of the punished Catalonian separatist leader will be overturned.

Several Catalonian leaders have been punished severely as the central government has chosen not to take a lenient stand in the independence issue.

Catalonia is a rich territory in Spain. Its culture is a bit different from that of the rest of the country. A considerable number of Catalonians want to be identified with Catalonia than with Spain.

Anyway, the new political development in Spain is a big boost to the Catalonian separatist movement.


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Austria: People’s Party joins hand with Greens to form unusual coalition

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The conservative People’s Party has joined hand with the leftist Greens in Austria to form an unusual coalition.

The People’s Party had been a partner of the far-right Freedom Party until it was toppled by a scandal.

In the recent snap election, the People’s Party emerged victorious.

The decision of the conservative faction to reach an agreement with the leftist has come as a surprise.

It is the first time the leftist has gotten an opportunity to become a part of the government.

Many have expressed their concerns about the sustainability of the coalition.

If securing borders is the main concern of the conservative faction, preventing climate change is the concern of the leftist faction.

In a statement released by a member of the sensational coalition government, it is said that both the climate and border concerns would be addressed by the new government.


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Ayia Napa Case: Lawyers express deep concern

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The lawyers who represent Ayia Napa girl have expressed deep concern about the court verdict that has found their client’ rape allegation fake.

Recently, a court found that the rape allegation made by the British teenager against twelve Israeli men was fake.

The court has not announced the quantum of punishments yet. The court is expected to announce the quantum of punishment on 7th January 2020. The court can give a sentence up to a year in prison or a heavy fine or both.

The lawyers of the British teenager have criticised the way the case has been handled by the court. They said the teenager was not properly heard.

The mother of the teenager has also expressed her deep concern. She said her mother was suffering from the unwelcoming condition of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. She added she should be provided with proper treatment. She has appealed for the interference of her country’s government.


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Thief returns stolen ashes after an emotional appeal

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After the couple, who had found their son’s ashes which they brought to Cyprus from Sweden to scatter in a beautiful place stolen, made a emotional appeal though a media, the thief, who was moved emotionally by the appeal of the couple, has contacted the couple to express his deep sorrow and revealed the location where they could found the ashes.

The couple, who flew back to Poland after the incident, will return to Cyprus to collect the ashes and to scatter the ashes in some beautiful place.

The Cyprus police have arrested around three people in connection with the incident. One of the three is said to be a woman.

The couple’s son died of an accident at least five months ago. They wanted to do the ash scatter ceremony in a beautiful and warm region in Cyrus to end their worst year in a suitable manner.

The couple said they were no longer angry with the thief. They also added the thief had a good heart.

At this moment, it remains unclear the Cyprus judiciary would take a lenient stand against the culprit.


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Turkey’s constitutional court overturns country’s ban on Wikipedia

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The constitutional court of the European country of Turkey has overturned the ban imposed on Wikipedia by the country on the ground that the website published defamatory contents against the country.

Dismissing the ban, the court has found the ban inconsistent with the country’s obligation to protect the right to expression.

The site was originally banned on 2007, as the site published a report which links the militants in Syria to the country.

Recently, the website management even approached the European Court of Human Rights to make sure the right to expression is not denied to the people of Turkey.

The latest verdict is a victory to the site management and the people of the country who want to see their right to expression protected.

The website management has welcomed the decision made by the Turkey’s constitutional court.

The order has been supported by at least ten members of the sixteen member constitutional court.

In reality, the verdict is the victory of the right to expression. Turkey is infamous for its negative attitude towards the right to expression. Since the failed coup, its commitment towards the right to expression remains at its lowest. It is expected that the latest verdict will overturn the scenario completely.


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German singer Peter Schreier is no more

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Popular German singer Peter Schreier has passed away due to some age related ailments in Dresden, where he was enjoying his retirement life.

He was not less than 84. At the peak of his career, he had huge fan following. He was popular for his expressiveness.

Notably, he was the only singer who spent his life in the Communist Germany. He once said he could not leave his hometown.

Until the year 2005, he was active in the industry. Then, he retired from the industry to lead a quite life in his hometown. When asked about that, he once said he had sung enough.

The entire musical industry has expressed its deep sorrow in the demise of the musical legend.

Though he is no more, he always remains in the mind of all music lovers as a sweet memory.


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Russian young anti-government activist forcibly conscripted

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Ruslan Shaveddinov, the young anti-government activist, has been forcibly conscripted by the Russian military force.

Russia’s prime opposition leader Alexei Navalny has condemned the, so called, forced conscription of the young leader.

He alleged that his employee was abducted from his house by the Russian military and taken to a remote Russian military camp.

In Russia, military service of 12 months is compulsory for all citizens aged between 18 and 27. It is exempted in rare cases.

Mr. Navalny said Mr. Shaveddinov had a credible medical ground to be exempted from the compulsory military service.

He has been forcefully taken to the military base, a day after a Russian court dismissed the medical ground presented by the young leader to exempt him from the compulsory military service.

Mr. Navalny, under whom the conscripted leader worked a press secretary, said that his lawyers would approach the court, demanding the release of his employee.


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Russia publicises identity of FSB attacker

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Russia has released the identity of the person who attacked the Federal Security Service (FSB) headquarters and killed an official.

The Russian authority has identified the attacker as Yevgeny Manyurov. The details about the attacker has been publicised through a Russian state-run newspaper. The attacker is said to be a loner as well as a gun enthusiast.

The exact reason why he has attacked the FSB headquarters is unknown at this moment. An investigation to clear the dark air surround the attack is on.

At least five persons have been injured in the attack. Among the five, there is also a civilian. The injured persons are at the stage of recovering.

The FSB is the internal intelligence agency of Russia. Like the KGB, the force has enormous importance in the country.

Russia considers the attack on the FSB as a very serious issue.

The attack was gunned down during the incident.


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EU court advises Spain to give immunity to Catalan leader elected as MEP

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The European Union court has reminded Spain about the necessity of offering immunity from detention to Member of European Parliament Oriol Junqueras, who is under the custody of his country for his role in the Catalan separatist moment.

As per the Spanish law, newly elected MEPs should take an oath on the constitution of the country.

Spain has not yet allowed the imprisoned MEP to take such an oath. Not only Mr. Junqueras has been denied the right to take the oath, several other Catalan leader, who was charged with the charges similar to those charges against the aforesaid MEP, have been disallowed to undergo the procedure.

The EU court states that since the moment Mr. Junqueras became the MEP he deserves the protection of immunity.

The court’s directive is expected to force Spain to take a lenient stand on the MEPs, who were denied the right to take oath for their participation in the, so called, separatist movement.


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