Three criminal cases and 20 administrative ones have been launched against people who laid flowers at the World War II memorial in the Latvian capital, Riga, on May 10, the police said on Friday. A young man who brought Russia’s national flag to the monument to Soviet soldiers has been …
Read More »Deadly suicide bomb attack cuts Christmas celebrations short
Tragedy struck on Saturday in the city of Beni, when a terrorist detonated a bomb at the entrance of a crowded bar. According to local authorities, the security guards did not let the suspicious man in, possibly preventing many more casualties. WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT Officials say the death toll could …
Read More »Poisonous smog hangs over Delhi after Diwali celebrations (PHOTOS)
On Friday morning, India’s Air Quality Index surged, reaching 459 on a scale of 500, indicating “severe” air pollution – the highest figure recorded this year. Online resource Waqi.info reported that contamination in the capital on Friday was at least 10 times higher than in London. The concentration of poisonous …
Read More »Post-Brexit 11th Night celebrations in Northern Ireland turn political with MONSTER BONFIRE lit by loyalists
Bonfires are traditionally built in Northern Ireland every July, as part of events commemorating the victory of Protestant King William of Orange over Catholic King James II in the late 17th century. Dozens are built across the country, but this year some particularly big ones have sprung up carrying a …
Read More »River celebrations of FC Red Star Belgrade’s national league title marred by violent clashes with rival Serbian club fans
Red Star Belgrade held a massive celebration of its win in the national championship on Saturday evening. The final match is yet to take place on Tuesday, but the red-and-white club has already secured the trophy, with the other finalist, FC Partizan, too far behind on points. The celebration, which …
Read More »Raucous celebrations break out in Gaza, West Bank & East Jerusalem as ceasefire takes effect (VIDEOS)
Street parades and impromptu fireworks displays erupted in Palestinian cities early on Friday morning, hours after a ceasefire agreement mediated by Egypt was accepted by Israel and armed groups in Gaza. Throngs of revelers were seen marching through Rafah and other cities in the hours before dawn, many hoisting Palestinian …
Read More »Scottish First Minister Sturgeon ‘disgusted’ at ‘vile’ celebrations by Rangers fans after league win (VIDEOS)
“To say I’m utterly disgusted by the Rangers fans who rampaged through the city would be an understatement,” Sturgeon tweeted on Sunday. “In normal times, the violence & vandalism, & the vile anti Catholic prejudice that was on display, would have been utterly unacceptable. But mid-pandemic, in a city with …
Read More »Bye-bye 2020: New Year celebrations kick off around the globe (VIDEOS)
This year’s celebrations, however, are expected to be just shadows of the usual festivities in many locations due to enduring anti-coronavirus restrictions. Island nations, located immediately west of the International Date Line in the Pacific Ocean, have become the first to enter 2021. All in all, the new year is …
Read More »Kiev was shocked by the condition of the hallways after the new year celebrations
The entrance turned into a pile of bricks. During the festive events in Kiev occurred violent crimes. However, one entrance did not survive the new year’s eve. Reported by Eugene Mangena. A normal firecracker, such a building can carry in good weather. From this and sticks, Yes. The mysterious crime …
Read More »In the capital of Canada has canceled new year’s celebrations
Sounded reason. The city of Ottawa has cancelled most festive Christmas activities for strong cooling. The temperature in Canada’s capital on new year’s night is expected to drop to -28 degrees Celsius. However, some elements of the festive program, as pyrotechnic and laser show will leave. The organizers until the …
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