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What can you tell me about this photo? If fans of this series would like it to continue please send your original photos to window@thebfd.co.nz Yesterday’s photo was of Station Pier, Melbourne. Editor Note: The BFD needs more views from your window. We particularly need challenging

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France: Euthanasia Bill Fails

France: Euthanasia Bill Fails

righttolife.org.uk A bill to legalise euthanasia in France last week failed to pass after stiff opposition in the French Parliament. The bill was promoted by Olivier Falorni of the ‘Libertes et Territoires (Freedom and Territories) party. He said a law that permitted euthanasia in France would end the

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What can you tell me about this photo? If fans of this series would like it to continue please send your original photos to window@thebfd.co.nz Yesterday’s photo was of the early 19th century historic Waitomo Caves Hotel, up on the hill above the township, sadly now

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Do We Need Politicians?

Do We Need Politicians?

Sir Bob Jones nopunchespulled.com The current Israeli political chaos leaves the country with the distinct likelihood of having a fifth, and doubtless inconclusive general election in a little over two years. In the post-war years, France and Italy went through similar farcical scenarios with just about everyone having a

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It’s Getting Hotter

It’s Getting Hotter

13th April 2021 The intensity of action and counter action is hotting up. The protesters are changing tactics and slowing down the mass demonstrations in Yangon and Mandalay to avoid unnecessary loss of life. The Civil Disobedience movement is beginning to bite and that is where the anti-coup action is

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Jacinda Put New Zealanders’ Health and Wellbeing Second

Jacinda Put New Zealanders’ Health and Wellbeing Second

Eliora A Taiwan Health Command Centre versus an Election Risk in NZ Taiwan’s politicians gave the responsibility for COVID-19 to a specialised management team. In contrast, the response to COVID-19 in New Zealand was controlled essentially by the PM. Jacinda Ardern took charge in early 2020. She used the

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Interview with Retired US Ambassador: Part Three

Interview with Retired US Ambassador: Part Three

12th April 2021 The bloodshed continues and in Bagon alone 83 civilians were killed by the junta using rifle grenades and machine guns. Bodies were loaded onto a dump truck and bodies were also deposited at a Buddhist pagoda. In an action not seen since the 1988 uprising, an Imam

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What can you tell me about this photo? If fans of this series would like it to continue please send your original photos to window@thebfd.co.nz Yesterday’s photo was of Te Apiti Wind Farm from the Saddle Road heading east. Editor Note: The BFD needs more views

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What can you tell me about this photo? If fans of this series would like it to continue please send your original photos to window@thebfd.co.nz Yesterday’s photo was of Moeraki Bay and was taken from the Moeraki Tavern. Editor Note: The BFD needs more views from

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‘It’s Their Revenge’: Lockdown-Sceptic Rebel News Vows to Sue Montreal Police after Reporters Detained at ‘Illegal Gathering’

‘It’s Their Revenge’: Lockdown-Sceptic Rebel News Vows to Sue Montreal Police after Reporters Detained at ‘Illegal Gathering’

rt.com Reporters for the right-leaning news outlet Rebel News have posted videos showing employees being detained by police at an Airbnb location where they were working covering Covid-19 lockdown measures. In one video posted to Twitter on Saturday, Rebel News reporter David Menzies can be seen having a tense

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Noted and Quoted – April 2021

Noted and Quoted – April 2021

AIJAC staff aijac.org.au Jab! Jab! The accusation that Israel has a legal and moral duty to vaccinate five million Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza remained a regular theme in media reports. A news brief in the Australian Financial Review (Feb. 27) noted Israel won’t vaccinate

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What can you tell me about this photo? If fans of this series would like it to continue please send your original photos to window@thebfd.co.nz Yesterday’s photo was of Nairnville Park, Ngaio, Wellington. Editor Note: The BFD needs more views from your window. We particularly need

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Interview with Retired US Ambassador Part Three

Interview with Retired US Ambassador Part Three

8th April 2021 The Irrawaddy spoke to Scot Marciel, who served as US ambassador to Myanmar from 2016-20, about the unfolding crisis in the country and how the international community and regional powers can help stop the regime’s violence against the Myanmar people. Let’s discuss the Quad members,

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