Tuesday, June 21, 2016

Emergency loan to help Rio's Olympic preparations: FRANCE 24 English (Business News)

Published on 21 Jun 2016

Brazil's federal government has announced it's giving an emergency loan to the state of Rio de Janeiro to provide essential public service during the Olympic Games. Rio announced a financial state of emergency last Friday as Brazil suffers its worst recession since in the 1930s. Also today, we check on the markets after the 'Remain Rally' on Monday.

Asia report: markets are calmer after yesterday’s euphoria: IG UK

Published on 21 Jun 2016
21 June 2016: Very low volatility coming through the markets this session. The most reaction on the market may have come from the release of the RBA minutes, and the Australian dollar will every much in focus towards the end of the week.

#USA - First Day of Summer Brings Intense Heat: Associated Press

Published on 20 Jun 2016
A severe heatwave ushered in the first day of summer Monday in the broiling Southwest. (June 20)

#USA - Did DOJ edit 'uncensored' transcript of Orlando shooter? Fox News

Published on 20 Jun 2016
Dr. Sebastian Gorka, Doug Schoen and Monica Crowley examine the document on 'Hannity

#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.
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