The two officials said the acting CEO of USAGM, Kelu Chao, had fired Middle East Broadcasting Network director Victoria Coates, Radio Free Asia chief Stephen Yates and Radio Free Europe head Ted Lipien in a swift series of moves late Friday. It was not immediately clear if any of those removed would try to contest their dismissals. … [Read more...] about Biden administration fires the heads of three US-funded international broadcasters – including Radio Free Europe, Radio Free Asia and Middle East Broadcasting Networks – for ‘turning stations into pro-Trump propaganda machines’
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Dubai’s best hotel pools with spectacular views and luxury cabanas
11. Bab Al Shams desert resort There’s more to Dubai than tall buildings and beaches – a 45-minute taxi ride inland takes you to the Bab Al Shams desert resort. The dunes start right at the edge of the pool, where you’ll catch the breeze and hear birdsong, with special Jacuzzi spots and cabanas to up the relaxation ante. … [Read more...] about Dubai’s best hotel pools with spectacular views and luxury cabanas
UK weather: Heavy snow falls across large parts of country as four vaccination centres forced to close
Significant risk of ice on untreated and treated roads this morning and through the day. Pic shows one of our gritter fleet overturned on the Holne Road - driver ok. Avoid travel unless absolutely essential, do not travel to find snow, and stick to the COVID-19 guidance. pic.twitter.com/6123nbbVyO … [Read more...] about UK weather: Heavy snow falls across large parts of country as four vaccination centres forced to close
Revealed: The extraordinary life of Tiffany Trump’s playboy fiance who is heir to billion dollar empire, has a brother who appeared in The Crown and a MAGA father who calls Donald the ‘greatest US president of recent times’
Michael left Lagos soon after he finished school to begin studying at the private Regent’s University, London for three years, where he lived in a plush $1.2 million £1m ‘student flat’ with a hefty £3,000-a-month rent near Regent’s Park. … [Read more...] about Revealed: The extraordinary life of Tiffany Trump’s playboy fiance who is heir to billion dollar empire, has a brother who appeared in The Crown and a MAGA father who calls Donald the ‘greatest US president of recent times’
Fabled ark could be among ancient treasures in danger in Ethiopia’s deadly war
Alessandro Bausi of the Hiob Ludolf Centre said he was “extremely concerned that unique artefacts will be destroyed or lost”. The centre is calling on Ethiopia’s state institutions to do “everything possible to protect the cultural property of Tigray”, and for warring parties “to abstain from attacking the cultural heritage and to respect the integrity of the places, both religious and secular, where this heritage is preserved”. … [Read more...] about Fabled ark could be among ancient treasures in danger in Ethiopia’s deadly war
