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US briefs: 'Full Metal' writer Michael Herr dies at 76
Edit Screen Daily 25 Jun 2016
Michael Herr, the American writer and war correspondent who got an Oscar nomination for his work on Full Metal Jacket, has died at age 76. Best known for his 1977 book of Vietnam war reporting Dispatches, Herr passed away in a New York hospital after what ......
Texas Secession Back On The Table After Brexit Vote? Yep, They’re Calling It the Texit ...
Edit Inquisitr 25 Jun 2016
The Civil War played a very big role in establishing the power of the federal government and cementing that the federal government has the final say in these issues.” ... This was followed by a huge civil war that killed 620,000 people ... During the Civil War, Texas secession did happen, along with the secession of several other states....
Pope visits Armenia with Mideast peace message
Edit Arabnews 25 Jun 2016
The pontiff’s 14th overseas trip since his 2013 election is expected to see him highlight Vatican concern over instability, conflict and the plight of Christians in the war-torn Middle East, which has seen Armenia take in many refugees ... during World War I and has accused international powers of using disputed history as a means of bullying Turkey....
PlayStation-exclusive DLC available on launch of Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Edit Pixel Dynamo 25 Jun 2016
PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3 owners will have access to an exclusive DLC pack upon launch of Lego Star Wars. The Force Awakens on June 28, according to developer Traveller’s Tales. Called the Droids Character Pack, the expansion adds an array of familiar and lesser-known robotic companions to the game’s character roster ... Lego Star Wars ... ....
What does Marc Morial think of 'The Free State of Jones'?
Edit The Times Picayune 25 Jun 2016
It's also an important history lesson -- and one that goes a long way toward dispelling myths about the Civil War. "We've got a twisted story in American history of the Civil War," Morial said from the red carpet at the film's Los Angeles premiere this week, footage of which was provided by "Free State of Jones" studio STX Entertainment ... "This movie tells one of those stories." ... "Newt Knight was one." ... Find more of NOLA.com ... ....
Firs head here: Letters
Edit LA Daily News 25 Jun 2016
Donald Trump misplaces blame for Orlando. Let’s not be fooled by Donald Trump blaming the current leadership for the Orlando massacre. After all, this was not just a gay nightclub, but one which was hosting a Latin theme the night the assailant chose to vent his deranged rage ... — Dean James Loomos, Venice ... Wars begun by anti-religious people killed 60-85 million in World War II and 40-70 million in the Mongol invasion....
Petter Blindheim to be admitted to veteran's hospital in Halifax after lengthy battle
Edit Topix 25 Jun 2016
Petter Blindheim, a 94-year-old veteran of the Norwegian Royal Navy, received Norway's Commemorative Medal in Halifax on Thursday, June 16, 2016. Petter Blindheim , the 94-year-old Norwegian Second World War veteran who's been making headlines since being rejected from a veteran's hospital, will finally be admitted into Camp Hill Veteran's Memorial hospital in Halifax ... ....
IS captures 900 Kurdish civilians in north Syria in 3 weeks
Edit Orange County Register 25 Jun 2016
IS captures 900 Kurdish civilians in north Syria in 3 weeks. Associated Press - 24 June 2016 14.45-04.00. News Topics. General news, Hostage situations, Human rights and civil liberties, Militant groups, Kidnapping, Social issues, Social affairs, War and unrest, Crime. People, Places and Companies. Syria, Turkey, Middle East, United States. Copyright 2016 The Associated Press. All rights reserved ... ....
Young Colombians look ahead to a peace they've never known
Edit Orange County Register 25 Jun 2016
Young Colombians look ahead to a peace they've never known. Associated Press - 24 June 2016 15.04-04.00. News Topics. General news, War and unrest, Peace process, Armed forces, Peace treaties, International relations, Diplomacy, Government and politics, Military and defense, Treaties, International agreements. People, Places and Companies. Juan Manuel Santos, Pope Francis, Colombia. Copyright 2016 The Associated Press. All rights reserved ... ....
After Obama decision, first US airstrikes hit Afghan Taliban
Edit Orange County Register 25 Jun 2016
After Obama decision, first US airstrikes hit Afghan Taliban. Associated Press - 24 June 2016 16.43-04.00. News Topics. General news, Government and politics, War and unrest. People, Places and Companies. Barack Obama, United States, Afghanistan, Kabul. Copyright 2016 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. ....
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