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May 28, 2018
From the article:
Garda believe Cameron Reilly (18) 'strangled in front of youths'
https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/garda-believe-cameron-reilly-18-strangled-in-front-of-youths-36952466.htmlFrom the article:
Gardaí are investigating if a young person known to Cameron Reilly murdered the teenager in front of a number of youths.
The body of the 18-year-old was found in a field near Dunleer, Co Louth, at around 8.30am on Saturday.
May 28, 2018
http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-gloucestershire-44279874?ocid=socialflow_twitter&ns_campaign=bbcnews&ns_source=twitter&ns_mchannel=social
Gloucester cheese-rolling veteran breaks all-time record
From the article:
A champion cheese-roller has broken the all-time record for the most cheeses won in Gloucestershire's death-defying races.
Chris Anderson has now taken home a total of 22 double Gloucester cheeses in 14 years, after chasing the hefty 8lb (3.6kg) cheeses down Cooper's Hill.
http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-gloucestershire-44279874?ocid=socialflow_twitter&ns_campaign=bbcnews&ns_source=twitter&ns_mchannel=social
May 28, 2018
From the article:
Murder probe launched as man dies after car ploughs into people outside club in Stockport
https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/murder-investigation-brinnington-m60-live-14715667From the article:
A murder investigation has been launched after a car ploughed into a crowd of people outside a club in Stockport , leaving a man dead.
The vehicle, believed to be a black Audi A4, was dumped in the middle lane of the M60 near the town centre, not far from the Stockport Pyramid.
May 28, 2018
Chief Inspector Murphy wishes all of you a Happy Memorial Day
https://www.instagram.com/p/BjU4DoTA3vl/
May 24, 2018
Video at link.
Congo: Children branded as 'witches'
http://www.dw.com/en/congo-children-branded-as-witches/av-43904347Video at link.
May 21, 2018
A good idea. I hope it works.
MPs call for pet shop puppy sales ban
http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-44194792A good idea. I hope it works.
May 20, 2018
Cambridge University's animals help students de-stress
http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-cambridgeshire-44137717
May 16, 2018
From the article:
Flearoy fell 50ft from a block of flats... (but he's okay)
https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/flearoy-fell-50ft-block-flats-14667944From the article:
Meet Flearoy, the cat that survived a 50ft fall from a block of flats in Wythenshawe.
The one-year-old cheated death after falling from the window of an apartment on the fifth floor.
May 16, 2018
From the article:
Youth suicide rate on the rise, study says
http://time.com/5279029/suicide-rates-rising-study/From the article:
In 2008, 0.66% of all U.S. childrens hospital visits were due to either suicide attempts or suicidal thoughts, also known as suicide ideation. By 2015, according to the study, that number had jumped to 1.82%, with rates rising across age groups and demographics.
May 16, 2018
From the article:
Beirut Pride cancelled after organiser detained
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-44141603From the article:
Last year, Lebanon became the first Arab country to hold a gay pride week.
But the organiser of this year's Beirut Pride, Hadi Damien, said he was taken to a police station overnight after security services came to an event.
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