Category Archives: The Global Panorama

Same-Sex Marriage Legalised In Finland

Last month, Finland legalised same-sex marriage as well as allowing homosexual couples to adopt children and share their surnames HELSINKI – On November 28, Finland became the twelfth European state to legally recognise same-sex marriage. Gay and lesbian couples in Finland … Continue reading

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Welsh cannibal attack linked to Methedrone drug

Matthew Williams, dubbed the “Welsh Cannibal”, had reportedly taken methedrone prior to his crazed attack on Cerys Yemm, a shop worker from Blackwood, South Wales. WALES – Matthew Williams, the man whose attack on 22-year-old Cerys Yemm threw Wales into a … Continue reading

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Kobane Siege Death Toll Surpasses 500

Conflict in Syria claims more lives in the town of Kobane KOBANE — The conflict in Syria shows no signs of stopping and the death toll has climbed staggeringly. A siege in Kobane, a small Kurdish town near the border … Continue reading

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Review: Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga — Cheek To Cheek

It may be a cliche but if you think of the genre of jazz music the mind automatically conjures up the name Tony Bennett. The same cannot be said for Stefani Germanotta. Alas, it will now. Jazz may not be … Continue reading

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The Maze Runner Opens With $32.5 Million

A look at the latest YA adaptation While some may argue that Twilight began the trend of young adult novel adaptations, many believe that The Hunger Games series initiated its resurgence. The latest offering is The Maze Runner, an adaption of the acclaimed apocalyptic dystopian science … Continue reading

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Toronto Film Festival Round-up

This year’s Toronto Film Festival has ended – here is an exploration of the films which are expected to go on to great success, and those which are not. The annual Toronto Film Festival held its 39th year from September 4 to 14 in Toronto, … Continue reading

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Iceland Raises the Bárðarbunga Volcano Warning Level

On Sunday August 31, the Icelandic Meteorological Office (IMO) raised the warning level of its active volcano Bárðarbunga following fresh seismic activity. REYKJAVIK – The alert warning currently stands at orange, indicating that the volcanic mountain is showing increasing unrest … Continue reading

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Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy is the Film of the Summer

Marvel seemingly took a risk upon announcing the release of Guardians of the Galaxy but that risk has paid off. Guardians of the Galaxy is based on the comic series of the same name, but in comparison to other big-named series such as … Continue reading

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Autobahn Gunman Goes on Trial

A man has evaded arrest for five years as he shot more than 700 bullets at bad drivers, after allegedly being nearly pushed off the road by a car transporter Michael Harry K, a 58-year-old man, has gone on trial … Continue reading

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Films to Watch this August

A collection of the most highly anticipated film releases of August 2014. This year has already borne witness to some monumental cinema releases thus far. Marvel continued its reign on cinemas by releasing its latest film, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, … Continue reading

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