Tuesday, June 21, 2016

#Iraq - ISIL 'loses 2,500 fighters' in battle for Fallujah: euronews (in English)

Published on 20 Jun 2016
Iraqi troops are continuing to battle ISIL militants in pockets of the city of Fallujah, days after the government declared the centre had been liberated.

At the same time Iraq's elite military force - the counter terrorism service (CTS) - says the joint offensive in Falluja has killed over 2,500 militants. IRAQ - Government forces clash with IS group fighters in Fallujah. By @AFPphoto pic.twitter.com/em2SQ2B6oM— Frédérique Geffard (@fgeffardAFP) June 18, 2016

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UEFA EURO 2016 - Stunning win sends Wales 3 - Russia 1 through as group winners: euronews (in English)

Published on 20 Jun 2016
Jubilant Wales fans celebrated their historic European Championship qualification after beating Russia 3-0 to reach the knockout stages for the first time. They have come top of Group B ahead of their oldest rivals England.... which no doubt added to their joy.

What an experience for fans of Wales, which advances to #EURO2016 knockout stage as debutant, routing Russia 3-0https://t.co/t6zmq7n2AT— XHSports (@XHSports) June 20, 2016


#Gaza - Exposing Israeli War Crimes in the Gaza Strip: Journeyman Pictures

Published on 20 Jun 2016
Gaza's War Crimes (2009): Behind the atrocities carried out by Israeli forces in the war for the Gaza Strip.



World Refugee Day (20 June) Marked as a Record 65 Million People Displaced: VOA News

Published on 20 Jun 2016
Monday marks World Refugee Day, and the U.N. refugee agency says the number of people forced to flee their homes is now at the highest level ever recorded. The UNHCR says it is inevitable more people will continue to flee war and poverty, and the world must improve its response. Henry Ridgwell reports from London.
Originally published at - http://www.voanews.com/media/video/wo...



Why do autistic people really love manga? - BBC News

Published on 20 Jun 2016
The world of Japanese manga comics is loud, colourful and bombastic. This spirit is reflected in TokyoToys, a shop that has just opened in Glasgow. The brainchild of Hideki Nguyen, it specialises in selling manga merchandise with a very exuberant staff.

But the store also attracts people of a much less extrovert disposition, from the autistic community.

#USA - Sandy Hook families' legal battle against gun industry: Al Jazeera English

Published on 20 Jun 2016

#UK - Tears in Commons as MPs remember Jo Cox - ITV News

Published on 20 Jun 2016
There were tears in the Commons today as MPs paid tribute to their murdered colleague Jo Cox.

In heartfelt tributes Mrs Cox was described as "brave", "inspirational" and someone who "wanted to leave the world a better place then she found it".

Follow the latest updates on the story here: http://bit.ly/28KvgkC

Trading Video: Expect Yellen to Be Drowned Out By Brexit Fears - Forex News by DailyFX

Published on 20 Jun 2016
Talking Points:

• Another weekend flip in EU Referendum opinion polls led to another dramatic swing for GBP/USD
• Brexit fears are a universal risk for the FX market and broader financial system which makes for an erratic course
• Fed Chair Yellen and ECB President Draghi's testimony along with Eurozone investor sentiment is top, non-Brexit risk

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