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France admits West African colonial ‘massacre’, Senegal President Faye says
France has for the first time acknowledged that its soldiers carried out a "massacre" in Senegal in which dozens – perhaps hundreds – of West African troops were killed almost exactly 80 years ago, Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has said.Those who died were part of the Tirailleurs Senegalais unit, recruited at the start of World War Two to help defend France, the colonial power.On returning to Senegal in 1944 many protested about their pay, historians say, which led to a brutal response.The killings have been a point of contention between Senegal and France and their reported acknowledgement by Paris…
Fire Engulfs Japan Rocket Test Site
Large plumes of smoke billowed from the launch site at Tanegashima Space Center, Japan, after a malfunction during an engine test. Source link
At least one dead and three injured near Vilnius
At least one person has died and three others have been injured after a cargo plane crashed near Vilnius airport in Lithuania in the early hours of Monday.The Boeing 737, operated for DHL by the Spanish cargo airline Swiftair, crashed near a house as it was on its final approach for landing, local authorities said.All 12 people have been safely evacuated from the property, police said.The cause of the crash is still unclear but the defence minister said there were no initial signs it was sabotage or terrorism. The aircraft departed from DHL's hub at Leipzig Airport in Germany just…
Star Shots: What’s On Instagram?
Lady Gaga tried a new way of doing yoga on Feb. 19, 2015. Mother Monster wrote: “What a wonderful day, Swimming Pool Yoga!”
‘Two and a Half Men’ boss Chuck Lorre explains series’ surprising ending
Charlie Harper was still alive, yet Charlie Sheen was nowhere to be seen on CBSâ Two and a Half Men series finale. The comedy closed its record-setting 12-season run with an ultra-meta one-hour episode Thursday night, which brought back many familiar faces from the showâs past, …
How To Bum Your Kid Out By Giving Them Emo Hair
As a parent, it’s tough to keep up on the latest trends the kids are into. What mom or dad hasn’t wrestled with questions like, “What jeans will my son think are cool,” and,…
Kim Kardashian’s friendship ‘killed’ Riccardo Tisci, designer says
Veronica LinaresNEW YORK, Feb. 20 (UPI) — Givenchy’s creative director Riccardo Tisci says his relationship with reality star Kim Kardashian got him “killed” in the industry.
Celebrity Skin Care Secrets You Won’t Believe
When you’re rich and famous, you can pretty much get any beauty treatment at the snap of a finger. Bee venom facial? Sure, why not? Bird poo mask? Lay it on, baby! The stars will go…
Zack Snyder Shares the First Picture of Jason Momoa in His Aquaman Costume: "There Is Only One True King"
Jason Momoa is the perfect person to play Aquaman, as Zack Snyder proved Thursday. The Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice director shared the first picture of the actor in costume via…
Newly engaged Lady Gaga flexes her body with surfboard yoga as she…
‘She fed him, she gave him money’: Family of mother shot dead as she taught her daughter to drive reveals how she KNEW the pot-obsessed road rage suspect, 19, arrested for her murder EXCLUSIVE: Orthodox Jewish wife who claims she was ‘treated as a slave, raped, beaten and starved’ by …
Rolls-Royce to launch its first ever SUV
The British brand revealed in an open letter from Rolls-Royce chairman Peter Schwarzenbauer and chief executive Torsten Mueller-Oetvoes that it was in the process of developing its first-ever 4×4 car. “Today we confirm that we are developing an all-new Rolls-Royce with exceptional presence, elegance and …
Ritz-Carlton COO Dishes About Expectations From Luxury Travelers
photo credit Ritz-Carlton As one of the most iconic luxury brands on the market today Ritz-Carlton is leading the luxury travel industry. When it comes to expectations from luxury travelers recently Ritz-Carlton’s COO discussed their focus in this area with Skift. Ritz-Carlton brand boasts 87 hotels …
5 Best Places Online to Purchase Luxury Wines
Whether you’re an enthusiastic rare wine collector, or you simply appreciate the taste and rarity of luxury wine vintages, buying luxury wines has become a difficult task for many wine collectors. One of the reasons that many collectors have become wary of purchasing rare vintages is that there is a …
Bottega Veneta taps creatives for narrative fashion composition
Still from Bottega Veneta’s “Emotion of Sound” Italian fashion label Bottega Veneta is bringing its spring/summer 2015 collection to life in a film project created with the help of dancers and artists. For “Emotion of Sound,” the brand gave a group of creatives carte blanche to take …
Rihanna The Style Icon and Bespoke Aficionado
pRihanna truly lives up to her bad girl image, albeit in style. Her heart warming songs juxtaposed with her outrageous red carpet appearances, this pop sensation surely knows how to own headlines while wooing the fashion lovers across the globe.and /p pOn her 27th birthday, we wish to highlight…
Luxury Condominium in Philadelphia with 5-Star Service: The Residences at The Ritz-Carlton, Philadelphia
The building, designed by Handel Architects includes this 2 bedroom, and 2 1/2 bathroom luxury condominium offering Philadelphia city living at its finest, boasting more than 2,016 interior square feet. This luxury unit of The Residences at The Ritz-Carlton, Philadelphia (The Residences) is north-facing and showcases iconic views of City Hall, the…
Watch LIVE: Calvin Klein Fall 2015 New York Fashion Show
Calvin Klein invites you to a LIVE screening of its Fall 2015 Fashion Show direct from New York, February 20, 3:00am Hong Kong and Singapore. You can watch it right here. Read the rest of the story at: Watch LIVE: Calvin Klein Fall 2015 New York Fashion Show
Book Your Space at The Longest Reserve Table by Jacob’s Creek
p/p pand /p pJacobandrsquo;s Creek, an Australian winery, has introduced a unique, and refreshing global concept in India. Titled the andlsquo;Longest Table Reserveandrsquo;, it will allow more than 100 guests to enjoy a private tandecirc;te-andagrave;-tandecirc;te in the company of world renowned wine connoisseurs and…
Earin The World’s Smallest Wireless Earbuds
Earin The World’s Smallest Wireless EarbudsIntroducing Earin, the smallest wireless earbuds available on the market today. The two earbuds that function together as one Bluetooth headphone delivering high quality audio. The compact capsule design is perfect for storing the earbuds and will also easily fit in the pocket. To create …
Jesus, Is It That Late Already? TIme Savior Watch by Kirstin Ulve for Mr. Jones.
This original post is from if it’s hip, it’s here New York artist and illustrator Kirsten Ulve has produced this unique take on the kitsch Jesus-watch genre: The time is read on Jesus’s teeth – the upper jaw indicates the hours and the lower jaw the minutes. She took …