Ali al-Nimr, a Saudi national from the minority Shia group who was previously sentenced to death and later received commutation of sentences, was released on Wednesday (27/10) after serving a prison sentence of approximately nine years. He was sentenced for taking part in anti-government protests. “Ali al-Nimr, a young man …
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Through their Twitter account, the legendary Swedish music group, ABBA, invites their fans to listen to their two newest songs, “I Still Have Faith in You” and “Don’t Shut Me Down”. Benny Andersson, a member of ABBA who is now 74 years old, said, “I think the album is quite …
Read More »THE BEAT: Actor Liam Neeson in The Ice Road, Hip Hop Artist Mar Releases New Album
In this episode of the Beat, VJ Gan invites you to watch Liam Neeson’s scene in the film The Ice Road, as well as the appearance of the band O-Town, and Indonesian Hip Hop Artist Mar releasing a new album.
Read More »Angela Merkel Releases Department, Turkey Loses European Friend Figure
Turkish leaders will be closely watching Germany’s September 26 election, which marks the end of Chancellor Angela Merkel’s long term. Merkel has a strong working relationship with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, when relations with other Western leaders are strained over issues including migration. The rapid expansion of the Turkish-German …
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