Norwegian Cruise Line Passengers Mutiny Over Changed Plans and Poor Conditions
It is not clear if the rebellion was sparked by the clogged toilets or the canceled visit to Scotland, but passengers on the Norwegian Cruise Line ship had had enough. In recent days, travelers on the “mystical fjords” voyage in Europe have staged (and live tweeted) a veritable mutiny after inclement weather forced repeated changes…
Columbus Day: Do Americans get the day off from work?
Federal holidays may mean highly anticipated long weekends for some, but the same is not true for all Americans. On October 14, Americans will celebrate Columbus Day, an annual holiday honouring Christopher Columbus’ arrival in America. More recently, the day, which became a federal holiday in 1937, has become known as Indigenous Peoples’ Day, to…
I'm Not Native American. Why Did My Ancestors Lie?
October 14 is Indigenous People’s Day, a commemoration of native people pushed and publicized by those who would replace the celebration of noted genocide-enthusiast Christopher Columbus with an appreciation of the cultures that flourished on this continent before smallpox and conquest. And this year, when Indigenous People’s Day arrives, for the first time in my…
AP Explains: Columbus, once immigrant hero, now heel to some
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The image and story of Christopher Columbus, the 15th century navigator who began European incursions into the Americas, have changed in the U.S. over the decades. Columbus was an obscure figure until his adventures were revitalized in the 1800s. By the 1990s, a new generation of Native American activists blamed the…
India's Modi picks up trash from seaside town while hosting China's Xi
By Sanjeev Miglani NEW DELHI (Reuters) – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi went picking up trash on Saturday from a scenic beach resort where he is hosting Chinese President Xi Jinping for summit talks. Modi and Xi are meeting in the southern town of Mamallapuram, home to centuries old wind-swept temple monuments but also popular…
China's Xi warns attempts to divide China will end in 'shuttered bones'
BEIJING (Reuters) – Chinese President Xi Jinping warned on Sunday that any attempt to divide China will be crushed, as Beijing faces political challenges in months-long protests in Hong Kong and U.S. criticism over its treatment of Muslim minority groups. “Anyone attempting to split China in any part of the country will end in crushed…
Modi, Xi talk of 'new' ties, after differences
MAHABALIPURAM (India) (AFP) – India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday spoke of a new era in relations, after talks aimed at overcoming differences between the world’s two most populous nations. Modi and Xi strolled along a pristine Bay of Bengal beach and held one-on-one talks from chairs overlooking the…
Wales Rugby World Cup 2019 squad, fixtures list and latest team news
Who is in Wales’ World Cup squad? The Wales Rugby World Cup squad takes on Australia in their next big game. What date is Wales’ second match? Wales play Australia in a huge game on Sunday September 29. Who is in Wales’ group? What are Wales’ full RWC fixtures? See the full fixtures list and TV schedule for the…
Namibia, Canada rue missed shot at rare Rugby World Cup win
It wasn’t the way Namibia and Canada wanted to end long losing streaks at the Rugby World Cup. They were gutted but understanding when their Pool B game in Kamaishi was canceled by World Rugby six hours before the scheduled start on Sunday because of flooding and landslides near the stadium caused by Typhoon Hagibis.…
Millions told to evacuate as Super Typhoon Hagibis slams into Japan – throwing Rugby World Cup into chaos
At least six million people were told to evacuate their homes as Super Typhoon Hagibis smashed into Japan on Saturday, triggering mudslides, flooding and the heaviest rain and winds in 60 years. Within hours of the typhoon making landfall at around 7pm local time (11am UK), at least two people were dead, nine were missing…