Dalai Lama names Mongolian boy as third highest Buddhist spiritual leader
A Mongolian boy born in the United Staes has been named by the Dalai Lama as the reincarnation of the third most important spiritual leader in Tibetan Buddhism.
Month: April 2023
Bring the Kids Along
We take our children on vacation to expose them to history, novelty and beauty.
350 million are ‘marching toward starvation,’ says outgoing U.N. food chief – The Washington Post
350 million are ‘marching toward starvation,’ says outgoing U.N. food chief The Washington PostU.N. food chief: Much aid is needed The ColumbianUN Food Chief: Billions Needed to Avert Unrest, Starvation Voice of America…
U.N. food chief: Much aid is needed – The Columbian
U.N. food chief: Much aid is needed The Columbian350 million are ‘marching toward starvation,’ says outgoing U.N. food chief The Washington PostUN Food Chief: Billions Needed to Avert Unrest, Starvation Voice of America…
Pope Francis leaves hospital; ‘Still alive,’ he quips
Pope Francis has been discharged from the Rome hospital where he was treated for bronchitis.
Battersea Dogs & Cats Home donations hit £100,000 after death of Paul O’Grady
London charity ‘overwhelmed and touched’ by donations to tribute fund set up after death of ambassadorBattersea Dogs & Cats Home has been “overwhelmed and touched” by public donations, which have passed £100,000 after the death of the charity’s amb…
At least four dead as massive storm strikes multiple US states
A monster storm system tore through the US south and midwest on Friday, spawning deadly tornadoes that shredded homes and shopping centres in Arkansas and collapsed a theatre roof during a heavy metal concert in Illinois. At least one person was killed…
Port of Dover ‘deeply frustrated’ as coach traffic suffers long delays
The Port of Dover has said it is “deeply frustrated” as coach traffic faces “significant delays”. The port, which has declared a critical incident, said the delays were “due to lengthy French border processes and sheer volume”. Additional coach booking…
Israel: The state vs protesters | The Listening Post
Protests erupt in Israel amid Netanyahu’s government push for broad judicial reform. Plus, Greece’s wiretapping scandal.
A 106-Year-Old Tattoo Artist Is Vogue’s Oldest-Ever Cover Star
Vogue Philippines has unveiled the cover star for their April 2023 issue: 106-year-old traditional tattoo artist Apo Whang-Od. Also known as Maria Oggay, the Filipina centenarian will be the oldest person to grace the coveted cover of Vogue.