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Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The New Yorker Hotel Midtown open image in gallery Head to the 24-hour Tick Tock Diner at the New Yorker …

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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Cosplay: From fandom to fashion

The Hindu

The word cosplay is short for ‘costume play’ which is a fun hobby when people dress up as characters from their favourite movies, TV shows, video games, comics, anime and books. Several major cities across the world host cosplay events namely Comic Con where a large number of people turn up to celebrate the fandom and showcase their creativity dressing …

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1 month, 1 week ago

'Absurd legal rulings and soft socialists have perpetuated our migration nightmare': Swedish MEP says Syrian thug filmed attacking 91-year-old widow is 'the embodiment' of the Left's failure to tackle

Daily Mail

A furious Swedish MEP has blamed 'soft socialists' and 'outdated international conventions' for the country's migration crisis, after a Syrian refugee was filmed violently mugging a 91-year-old widow. Karam Kanjo, 26, was caught on train station CCTV assaulting his elderly victim before ripping her gold necklaces from her neck as she made her way to her husband's grave on August …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Jehovah's Witnesses Tighten Security Measures Following Kalamassery Blasts

The Hindu

Year after the Kalamassery blasts, Jehovah's Witnesses maintain heightened security measures at their conventions and assemblies. Bag scanners, metal detectors, and police bomb detection and disposal squad are common features at their gatherings. The group has declined to comment on the charges against their sole accused, Martin V.D., who allegedly said he wanted to teach the sect a lesson by

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Ancient Wisdom: A Journey Through Time to Understand the Origins of Superstitions

Times of India

The article explores the importance of questioning conventional wisdom and the wisdom passed down through generations. It emphasizes that while modern science has advanced our understanding of the world, it is crucial to acknowledge and appreciate the wisdom of our ancestors. By understanding the context and purpose of ancestral practices, we can appreciate their value while continuing to advance through …

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3 months ago

Indian military export to Israel — aiding genocide

The Hindu

A Bench of the Supreme Court of India, headed by the Chief Justice of India, recently dismissed a petition filed by former civil servants, academics, and activists. ICJ opinion The challenge was in view of the International Court of Justice, in January, ordering provisional measures against Israel, for violations in the Gaza strip, of obligations under the Genocide Convention. Earlier, …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

US election process explained: This is how the next president will be elected

Hindustan Times

As the countdown to the United States general election begins, the nation is immersed in a whirlwind of political debates, campaign rallies, fundraisers, endorsements, and relentless social media chatter, all aimed at determining the next occupant of the White House. US election process explained as Republican presidential candidate former President Donald to take on Democrat presidential candidate Kamala Harris in …

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3 months, 4 weeks ago

Week in politics: DNC in Chicago, RFK Jr. withdraws campaign

NPR

Week in politics: DNC in Chicago, RFK Jr. withdraws campaign SCOTT SIMON, HOST: Good morning, today, from the studios of WBEZ in Chicago, on the shores of Lake Michigan. But I was also struck by another story I saw on Fox News, a group of high-level Republican lawyers Friday, who worked for Ronald Reagan or one of the two Bush …

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4 months ago

Column: 17-year-old Gus Walz uttered the Democratic National Convention’s three most memorable words

LA Times

Gus Walz reacting to his father’s speech at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Wednesday. The Democratic National Convention had many high points: Michelle Obama’s instantly classic definition of Trumpian entitlement, “the affirmative action of generational wealth”; Hakeem Jeffries’ faux-intimate “Bro, we broke up with you for a reason”; Vice President Kamala Harris’ defiant pledge, “We are not going …

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4 months ago

With conventions over, a 10-week sprint to the White House begins

LA Times

Luca Bernansconi, from New Jersey, sits alone in the stands after the conclusion of the Democratic National Convention at United Center in Chicago on Thursday night. “Step 2 is always the most difficult one.” “We’ve seen it in every presidential campaign, and Step 2 usually happens post-conventions, post-Labor Day, when the bell rings,” he added. “What I think is really …

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4 months ago

Inside the Democratic National Convention corporate interest moneyfest

Raw Story

CHICAGO — In ballrooms, barrooms and backrooms this week, the business of big business is getting done with Democrats out of public view. Sponsorships of the National Democratic Institute’s week of Democratic National Convention-themed events in Chicago begin at $10,000 and top out at $250,000 — with a top-tier sponsorship landing the “presenting sponsor” a veritable public relations campaign, ranging …

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4 months ago

Crowds of pro-Palestinian protesters rally and march outside Democratic convention’s 3rd night

Associated Press

▶ Follow the AP’s live coverage and analysis from the 2024 Democratic National Convention. CHICAGO — More than 2,000 pro-Palestinian protesters marched Wednesday past a park where pro-Israel demonstrators had gathered earlier and toward the arena hosting the third night of the Democratic National Convention. Rabbis were among the leaders of the march, and a small group marched through in …

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4 months ago

What to watch on the Democratic National Convention’s third day in Chicago

Associated Press

▶ Follow the AP’s live coverage and analysis from the 2024 Democratic National Convention. After receiving the blessing of former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama, the focus on the second to last day of the DNC shifts to Kamala Harris’ vice presidential running mate, Minnesota Gov. The former school teacher and football coach is expected to …

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4 months ago

Here are all of the celebrities at the Democratic convention's starry roll call

The Independent

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Although the Democratic party previously held …

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4 months ago

What to watch on the Democratic National Convention’s second day in Chicago

Associated Press

CHICAGO — Democrats say they will lay out the 2024 election as “a choice between two very different visions of America” on the Democratic National Convention ‘s second night. The theme for Tuesday’s events is “A bold vision for America’s future,” convention organizers said. “While Donald Trump believes our best days are behind us, Kamala Harris and Tim Walz know …

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4 months ago

Does hosting your political convention in Chicago equal victory? History has an answer

Raw Story

As Democrats converge on Chicago in what appears to be an organized show of unity at their 2024 convention, it’s a far cry from what transpired 100 years ago in New York City. In fact, Chicago has hosted 25 national political conventions over our nation’s history — 15 more than the next closest city, Baltimore. The GOP has hosted 14 …

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4 months, 1 week ago

Why do US parties hold presidential conventions? What to know, in 500 words

Al Jazeera

Conventions are where US political parties officially choose their presidential candidates. Elaine Kamarck, a senior fellow in governance studies at the Brookings Institution, described the conventions as “the last word” in the presidential nomination process. “The legal authority for choosing the nominee of the party is with the convention, not actually with the primary voters.” Each convention includes a series …

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4 months, 1 week ago

The Geneva Conventions — the world’s rules of war — are 75 years old and ignored nearly everywhere

Associated Press

GENEVA — At its 75th anniversary, the world’s best-known rulebook on the protection of civilians, detainees and wounded soldiers in war has been widely ignored — from Gaza to Syria to Ukraine to Myanmar and beyond — and its defenders are calling for a new commitment to international humanitarian law. The Geneva Conventions, which have been adopted by nearly all …

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4 months, 1 week ago

Humanity calls for respecting Geneva Conventions

China Daily

This handout picture released by the Jordanian Army on Feb 29, 2024 shows humanitarian aid being dropped from a military aircraft over northern Gaza. The four Geneva Conventions and their additional protocols are the backbone of modern IHL. International humanitarian law, as a comprehensive body of law that encompasses many international treaties including the four Geneva Conventions and comprises customary …

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5 months ago

Trump vs. Harris will seem compressed. But it’s the norm elsewhere.

Raw Story

As news broke that President Joe Biden would exit the 2024 presidential election, Republicans cried foul. And so far, there’s not much of a legal case to be made by Republicans, as Biden had not been officially selected as the Democratic Party’s 2024 presidential nominee. This unexpectedly shorter presidential election season — at least between the two new opponents in …

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5 months ago

Former first lady Melania Trump makes a rare appearance on the Republican convention’s last night

Associated Press

Follow live: Updates from AP’s coverage of the presidential election. Melania Trump and Ivanka Trump were at the Republican National Convention Thursday, making a rare appearance in support of former President Donald Trump’s third bid for president. The former first lady and the former president’s eldest daughter have largely steered clear of the campaign trail this year, a contrast with …

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5 months ago

Rajya Sabha reminds lawmakers to maintain decorum ahead of monsoon session

Hindustan Times

Ahead of the monsoon session of Parliament, the Rajya Sabha secretariat has reminded lawmakers about a number of customs and conventions, pointing out that “reference to officers of either House in debates is improper” and that “rulings given by the Chair should not be criticised directly or indirectly inside or outside the House”. Vice-President and Chairman, Rajya Sabha Jagdeep Dhankhar …

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5 months, 1 week ago

How Smithsonian curators scavenge political conventions

Raw Story

Thousands of Republicans, from a presidential candidate to grassroots party members, began assembling in Milwaukee on July 15, 2024, for that quadrennial political ritual, the party convention. They’re self-described “scavengers” of the physical objects that make up political campaign history, from candidate buttons to signs, banners and anything else that can enter the Smithsonian’s campaign collection – which dates back …

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5 months, 1 week ago

Donald Trump makes an appearance, and three other big moments from the Republican convention's first day

ABC

Sporting a bandage on his ear after the weekend’s assassination attempt, Donald Trump has received a hero’s welcome from the party faithful at the Republican National Convention. A one-time 'never Trumper' was chosen as Trump's running mate JD Vance served in the US Marine Corps for four years before becoming a senator in Ohio. In a leaked Facebook message to …

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Best family-friendly hotels in New York in 2024

Cosplay: From fandom to fashion

'Absurd legal rulings and soft socialists have perpetuated our migration nightmare': Swedish MEP says Syrian thug filmed attacking 91-year-old widow is 'the embodiment' of the Left's failure to tackle

Jehovah's Witnesses Tighten Security Measures Following Kalamassery Blasts

Ancient Wisdom: A Journey Through Time to Understand the Origins of Superstitions

Indian military export to Israel — aiding genocide

US election process explained: This is how the next president will be elected

Week in politics: DNC in Chicago, RFK Jr. withdraws campaign

Column: 17-year-old Gus Walz uttered the Democratic National Convention’s three most memorable words

With conventions over, a 10-week sprint to the White House begins

Inside the Democratic National Convention corporate interest moneyfest

Crowds of pro-Palestinian protesters rally and march outside Democratic convention’s 3rd night

What to watch on the Democratic National Convention’s third day in Chicago

Here are all of the celebrities at the Democratic convention's starry roll call

What to watch on the Democratic National Convention’s second day in Chicago

Does hosting your political convention in Chicago equal victory? History has an answer

Why do US parties hold presidential conventions? What to know, in 500 words

The Geneva Conventions — the world’s rules of war — are 75 years old and ignored nearly everywhere

Humanity calls for respecting Geneva Conventions

Trump vs. Harris will seem compressed. But it’s the norm elsewhere.

Former first lady Melania Trump makes a rare appearance on the Republican convention’s last night

Rajya Sabha reminds lawmakers to maintain decorum ahead of monsoon session

How Smithsonian curators scavenge political conventions

Donald Trump makes an appearance, and three other big moments from the Republican convention's first day