Author: MAK Gojar

A British court has largely backed the Vatican and refused to declare that a London-based financier acted in “good faith” in his dealings involving the Holy See’s investment in a London property. ​A British court has largely backed the Vatican and refused to declare that a London-based financier acted in “good faith” in his dealings involving the Holy See’s investment in a London property.   A British court has largely backed the Vatican and refused to declare that a London-based financier acted in “good faith” in his dealings involving the Holy See’s investment in a London property. 

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EASTENDERS fans are convinced they have worked out the next major return to Albert Square – and it could be happening pretty soon. After the shocking live episode that saw Martin Fowler lose his life, viewers are now predicting that his daughter Bex Fowler will return to Walford for his funeral five years after she left the BBC soap. BBC EastEnders fans think that Bex Fowler might return to Walford for her dad’s funeral[/caption] BBC Pictures’ Digital Picture Martin died tragically during the live anniversary episode of the soap[/caption] BBC Pictures’ Digital Picture Bex left EastEnders to go travelling but…

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Pakistan’s military says troops acting on intelligence have raided a militant hideout in a former stronghold of the Pakistani Taliban in the country’s northwest. ​Pakistan’s military says troops acting on intelligence have raided a militant hideout in a former stronghold of the Pakistani Taliban in the country’s northwest.   Pakistan’s military says troops acting on intelligence have raided a militant hideout in a former stronghold of the Pakistani Taliban in the country’s northwest. 

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Refugees had been arriving in the United States at levels unseen in nearly three decades, aided by nonprofits and ordinary people across the political spectrum. ​Refugees had been arriving in the United States at levels unseen in nearly three decades, aided by nonprofits and ordinary people across the political spectrum.   Refugees had been arriving in the United States at levels unseen in nearly three decades, aided by nonprofits and ordinary people across the political spectrum. 

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THE phone of missing Brit journalist Charlotte Peet is still active but calls are going unanswered, Brazilian cops have said. Investigators have also confirmed that while she purchased a ticket from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro, she never used it, deepening the mystery surrounding her disappearance. Facebook Charlotte Peet went missing in Brazil on February 8[/caption] Social Media Cops say her mobile phone is still active but calls are going unanswered[/caption] The 32-year-old, who reported from Brazil for major international outlets, was last heard from on February 8. That day, she messaged a friend via WhatsApp saying she she…

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The Trump administration’s 180-degree turn on refugee policy are forcing the philanthropic sector to refocus its resettlement services. ​The Trump administration’s 180-degree turn on refugee policy are forcing the philanthropic sector to refocus its resettlement services.   The Trump administration’s 180-degree turn on refugee policy are forcing the philanthropic sector to refocus its resettlement services. 

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In a very different type of beauty review, this week I headed to Amsterdam on a press trip that included a brain massage, person-less body massage, yoga and more. The purpose of the trip was to see the new limited-edition Dream collection by Dutch brand Rituals is launching at the beginning of March that you can get early access to (explanation below on how to get in on the pre-sale). Today’s top videos On the trip, some 150 beauty editors and influencers from across the globe gathered together to see and experience the Dream collection and a few holistic treatments…

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RIOHACHA, Colombia (AP) — Climate change is rapidly altering the way of life of the Indigenous Wayuu people, a semi-nomadic Indigenous group living in the arid La Guajira region, which spans northern Colombia and Venezuela. Prolonged droughts, intensified by climate change, have worsened water scarcity, straining the Wayuu’s already limited access to drinking water and […] ​RIOHACHA, Colombia (AP) — Climate change is rapidly altering the way of life of the Indigenous Wayuu people, a semi-nomadic Indigenous group living in the arid La Guajira region, which spans northern Colombia and Venezuela. Prolonged droughts, intensified by climate change, have worsened water…

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This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A second – and possibly final – protest to save Pálás Cinema is being held tomorrow – less than a week before its permanent closure. Last December, the operator announced it was going to wind up operations due to sustaining considerable financial losses. The arthouse cinema has launched a Farewell Films schedule for its last week in operation, with its last screening on the night of Thursday February 27th. The protest will take place tomorrow at 1PM outside Pálás Cinema, on 15 Merchants Road Lower. One of the organisers, Tadhg O Currín,…

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