Asylum seekers made to wear coloured wristbands in Cardiff

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6vwrfXkxNnAkzjLmsh2pZub_zA1XD_rQkaMEyfFAsWFowbd9KkG5_qpSu2k5CaLg7-wRFgpBccLQiydcHT17NJ6z2XnWbIXkROhBFyAQC1fyVr1IGVmDuCtmeFcOfjPmQcEWVul7k0FiB/s1600/4500+%25281%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6vwrfXkxNnAkzjLmsh2pZub_zA1XD_rQkaMEyfFAsWFowbd9KkG5_qpSu2k5CaLg7-wRFgpBccLQiydcHT17NJ6z2XnWbIXkROhBFyAQC1fyVr1IGVmDuCtmeFcOfjPmQcEWVul7k0FiB/s1600/4500+%25281%2529.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> Asylum seekers in Cardiff are being issued with brightly coloured wristbands that they must wear at all times, in a move which echoes the “red door” controversy in Middlesbrough and has resulted in their harassment and abuse by members of the public.<br /> <br /> Newly arrived asylum seekers in the Welsh capital who are housed by Clearsprings Ready Homes, a private firm contracted by the Home Office, are being told that they must wear the wristbands all the time otherwise they will not be fed. The wristbands entitle the asylum seekers, who cannot work and are not given money, to three meals a day.<br /> <span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: x-small;">Source: <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2016/jan/24/asylum-seekers-made-to-wear-coloured-wristbands-cardiff" target="_blank">Asylum seekers made to wear coloured wristbands in Cardiff</a></span><br /> <div> <br /></div> <div> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheeXvViBZPxtIJvu3ogP292MkYgPwi4eoUB4c-mChabSjRuoA9hs-4XIvLAFbVANapzoeV0D-QKuRTryr4RJMazWyjRJ-zzHOptm2GR2n6TWU_GOvUzShybf7Jf-isuTk6Dm636aROTLg3/s1600/4500.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheeXvViBZPxtIJvu3ogP292MkYgPwi4eoUB4c-mChabSjRuoA9hs-4XIvLAFbVANapzoeV0D-QKuRTryr4RJMazWyjRJ-zzHOptm2GR2n6TWU_GOvUzShybf7Jf-isuTk6Dm636aROTLg3/s1600/4500.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> <h2> <span style="color: blue;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="color: blue;"><b>Netizen comment </b></span></h2> <br /> <br /> <br /> [DimCyfrifiadur] This sort of thing is never a good sign.<br /> <br /> [bertellie] Whenever public money is up for grabs the private sector thieves congregate.<br /> <br /> [chapachups1] Refugees are entitled to 3 meals a day. Contractor gives refugees red wristbands so they know when people turn up at the door who's entitled to meals. Simple. Non-story.<br /> <br /> [mrpeteranderson] Where can I get one of these bands that will entitle me to free stuff? I have worn these before at festivals so I know I can handle the hardship.<br /> <br /> [tomn] If wearing a wristband is one of the worst experiences of this man's life why on earth is he a refugee in the UK? I thought refugees were escaping death, rape and state persecution? Not much seems to have happened to him.<br /> <br /> [chazzb] This is surely to stop the service being overrun and, ultimately, failing?<br /> If a wristband means you get guaranteed food and lodgings why is that a problem?<br /> <br /> [sidBoggle] The same as Jews being made to wear The Star of David a while back...<br /> <br /> [EllasDad] A VERY small price to pay for Asylum.....only a short-term measure - so comparisons with the Star of David is nonsense. If they don't like it, perhaps they'd prefer Belgium - or Poland - or Scotland !!!<br /> <br /> [ThornburyBoy] Sounds like an all inclusive holiday<br /> <br /> [whitecross] If they don't like go somewhere else, they are always complaining about something.<br /> <br /> [CaptainVXR] Marking out doors a specific colour, making people wear easily identifiable items, reminds me just a tad of a certain 1930's-1940's brutal fascist dictatorship.<br /> <br /> [Jai R. Emmett] Just like the holocaust isn't it?!Well, no it really bloody isn't! Why the hell shouldn't people who have yet no legal basis for being in the country be identified? How many rejected asylum applicants are at large in the UK? When is that article going to be published??<br /> <br /> [GordonLiddle] Morality seems to be missing in every corner of this government.<br /> <br /> [KierHardly] Isn't normal for people at all inclusive resorts to wear wristbands?<br /> <br /> [Will Hughes] I find it astonishing given the conditions they've fled from, that they have the audacity to complain about a means of identification which grant them entitlement to three free meals a day.<br /> <br /> [VonCoudenhove] They look easily removable to me, no need to wear them outside the hotel.<br /> The sense of entitlement staggering.<br /> <br /> [Kirkee Ken] Can't we have them wear yellow stars or something easily seen?<br /> <br /> [Acamar] I am pretty ashamed of this country.<br /> <br />  →[northernlout] You should leave it then. But remember we are the most welcoming and accepting and liberal country that there is. That is why there is a queue to get here.<br /> <br /> [PanchoVillaLives] My wife's relatives had to wear yellow stars once upon a time. Marking people out in this way just seems instinctively wrong.<br /> <br /> [monkeybeaver] This is getting ridiculous now Guardian. They made me wear a wristband at Glastonbury and some raves as well. Is this a bad comparison?<br /> <br /> <br />

Asylum seekers made to wear coloured wristbands in Cardiff

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Eagles founder Glenn Frey dies at age 67

<div style="text-align: center;"> <title>Eagles founder Glenn Frey dies at age 67</title> <iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/NMTKuzZjE5c" width="640"></iframe> </div> <br /> Glenn Frey has died at the age of 67 in New York City.<br /> TMZ reported the cause of death was a combination of complications from rheumatoid arthritis, acute ulcerative colitis, and pneumonia.<br /> The Michigan native was a founding member and guitarist of the 1970s band the Eagles, which produced one of the biggest rock hits of all time: Hotel California.<br /> <span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: x-small;">Source: <a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-3405609/Eagles-guitarist-Glenn-Frey-hit-songs-Hotel-California-Tequila-Sunrise-dead-age-67.html" target="_blank">Eagles founder Glenn Frey dies at age 67</a></span><br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCgkpejWAd5y2qzDxjwXKHoLMLYXg4A3yTGr3kFN9NHu0QqManx5o9PCZIAvXYxB3T7TTaygerxN223bGPqUa-C9iAkLV_UzjA6-EWGUR_Rh5awH86y_FQO8BIVhqyo9UIuk_pzOfpHYrt/s1600/%25EC%259D%25B4%25EA%25B8%2580%25EC%258A%25A4+%25ED%2594%2584%25EB%25A0%2588%25EC%259D%25B4+%25EC%2582%25AC%25EB%25A7%259D+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCgkpejWAd5y2qzDxjwXKHoLMLYXg4A3yTGr3kFN9NHu0QqManx5o9PCZIAvXYxB3T7TTaygerxN223bGPqUa-C9iAkLV_UzjA6-EWGUR_Rh5awH86y_FQO8BIVhqyo9UIuk_pzOfpHYrt/s1600/%25EC%259D%25B4%25EA%25B8%2580%25EC%258A%25A4+%25ED%2594%2584%25EB%25A0%2588%25EC%259D%25B4+%25EC%2582%25AC%25EB%25A7%259D+1.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAMoEHZAaOlP5ol1dkR2Xq9qI_X8nWi0-HYh1Q4WZpQo9hOsKG9XKen60q9uNU-DS2yVsS8KlAhdsSx9UPTKfAXNbEG-yL5hyphenhyphenyA-QMC1KW2ShK0hZIi1yNkRoGcNX9xbsV8enXxlgr3M9h/s1600/%25EC%259D%25B4%25EA%25B8%2580%25EC%258A%25A4+%25ED%2594%2584%25EB%25A0%2588%25EC%259D%25B4+%25EC%2582%25AC%25EB%25A7%259D+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAMoEHZAaOlP5ol1dkR2Xq9qI_X8nWi0-HYh1Q4WZpQo9hOsKG9XKen60q9uNU-DS2yVsS8KlAhdsSx9UPTKfAXNbEG-yL5hyphenhyphenyA-QMC1KW2ShK0hZIi1yNkRoGcNX9xbsV8enXxlgr3M9h/s1600/%25EC%259D%25B4%25EA%25B8%2580%25EC%258A%25A4+%25ED%2594%2584%25EB%25A0%2588%25EC%259D%25B4+%25EC%2582%25AC%25EB%25A7%259D+3.jpg" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <br /></div> <h2 style="clear: both;"> <span style="color: #cc0000;">Netizen comment</span></h2> <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> 1. Lynne, Amersham</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> One hell of a band being created up in Heaven.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> 2. Ottozero, Lizard lick, United States</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> good grief, celebrities are dropping like flies</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> 3. Mainlinefl, Miami, United States</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> A great generation of music is leaving us too soon.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> 4. Val in Az., Arizona, United States</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> Absolutely amazing artist. Rest in peace, Glenn, and thank you.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> 5. Coxon Brewster, Sydney, Australia</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> Hotel California, Desperado, thanks for the music mate. Rest easily.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> 6. bunnytooth, nowhere, United States</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> My all time favorite band...RIP. Pure Genius.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> 7. Boris Balkan, gaal, Aruba</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> You can check out anytime you like but you can never leave.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> 8. Joycey, Sutton, United Kingdom</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> Only 18 days in and we've lost too many legends</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> 9. Stylewriter, Washington DC, United States</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> How shameful that this but a small mention in the sidebar, whilst headlines about the Kardashians continue to dominate. This man was a musical genius and a sheer legend. He gave voice to some of the world's most beloved songs. Rest in peace, Mr. Frey.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> 10. Lakeshore layabout, Rochester NY, United States</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> Bowie, Rickman and now this! Great singer/songwriter, RIP.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> 11. BlondyO, Austin, United States</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> The beginning of the end. These legends are dying off and soon we'll be left with the likes of Bieber, 1D, Miley and Kanye. Truly sad.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> 12. paolanqar, Florence, Italy</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> Not a good year to be a celebrity.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> 13. VeronicaDemienti, houston, United States</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> No dancing,stripping,twerking or playbacks...just real artist who created real music for the soul.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> 14. Freddie, Limerick, Ireland</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> WTF has been going on over last couple of weeks??? Plus the drummer from Mott the Hoople passed away. Heartbroken over David Bowie :(</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> 15. Dee, Nelson, New Zealand</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> Everybody is leaving...RIP Glenn, thanks for that great music when I was a teen.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> 16. spurgatso, Cajarc, France</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> Big Eagles fan from their very beginnings,Glen great talent great guy RIP.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> 17. Stopped Caring, Atlantice, Australia</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> It's a girl, my Lord, in a flatbed Ford slowin' down to take a look at me</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <br />

Eagles founder Glenn Frey dies at age 67

Eagles founder Glenn Frey dies at age 67   Glenn Frey has died at the age of 67 in New York City. TMZ reported the cause of death was a...

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U.S. sanctions Iran's ballistic missile program

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7rSE_jWvVXIo5ihxVOGnoFe79sl6lB9ah3Bl8C366NPg1LfjgR0Me9yohfiIFz3UMikFg5UCDGiADNNgcUV4cMbc7u8z4LpyPyH58w88wU-irii1ShD2IpIMtggsQPEgAym5OMAK87SWd/s1600/891516-120703-missile.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7rSE_jWvVXIo5ihxVOGnoFe79sl6lB9ah3Bl8C366NPg1LfjgR0Me9yohfiIFz3UMikFg5UCDGiADNNgcUV4cMbc7u8z4LpyPyH58w88wU-irii1ShD2IpIMtggsQPEgAym5OMAK87SWd/s1600/891516-120703-missile.jpg" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: left;"> <br /></div> The U.S. Treasury Department unleashed sanctions against 11 people and companies involved in Iran's ballistic missile program Sunday, just one day after President Obama lifted sanctions based on Iran's nuclear program.<br /> <div> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-size: x-small;">Source: USA TODAY</span></div> <br /> <br /> <title>U.S. sanctions Iran's ballistic missile program</title> <iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/SlK7FaG2Ctk" width="640"></iframe> <br /> <br /> <br /> <h2> <b><span style="color: blue;">Netizen comment </span></b></h2> <br /> <br /> 1. [Bob Hamel] Obama screwed up again, I think this man wants destabalizatiion.<br /> <br /> 2. [Hugh Marshall] Surprised? Hardly.<br /> <br /> 3. [Eurius Leo] We have to pleased our Jewish brothers in the middle east. The nuclear is out of the picture,now it's iran's ballistic missiles and then if the ballistic missiles is out of the picture its something else<br /> <br /> 4. [Garth Hogan] What is going on. We give a sweet deal. They get their money back an get to inspect themselves. Do another secret terrorist swap. Then sanction. What the heck. Maybe Fred or Walter can just call me a racist. Then it can be confirmed they haven't a clue either.<br /> <br /> 5. [Joseph Margraff] Rubio: I will tear up the Iran nuclear agreement and reimpose sanctions on Iran. Is he also going to break the no invasion of Cuba pledge, put missiles into Turkey once again and end all the nuclear proliferation agreements. Then too he should ask Congress to repeal SS, Medicare, Medicaid. unempolyment insurance and food stamps.. Hewill act like the "mean little kid" on a tv comedy show.<br /> <br /> 6. [Aki Bola] $100B and 20 criminals exchanged for 4 innocent people. Same negotiating team that swapped 5 Taliban commanders for one deserter? Incompetence.<br /> <br /> 7. [Lou Dischler] American diplomacy is a fraud.<br /> <br /> 8. [Bubba Jones] I think we can all agree that Iran has gots them a house negro.<br /> <br /> 9. [Alex Ivan] Amszing how stupid one man can be.<br /> <br /> 10. [Jim Stone] Is obama on drugs?<br /> <br /> 11. [Allyn Feinstein] The US inmposed sanctions on "individuals and companies" related to the ballistic missile tests but not on Iran itself and the American public is supposed to believe that this anywhere near the same thing?<br /> <br /> 12. [Michael Holloway] After more than 2 hours, still no report about this on Fox News web site. Takes that long to spin it.<br /> <br /> 13. [Dwight Judy] Weak sauce Obama....ARAB SPRING and ISIS his two main accomplishments....RUSKIES new airbase in SYRIA....no one buys it Barak Hussein OfailedUS<br /> <br /> 14. [Ronald Sawtelle] ok, but obama can sell fighter jets to iran. so whats the difference?<br /> <br /> 15. [Max Angeles] Hmmmm....the dumbest american president........giving Iran ballistic missles.....I wonder what they plan to do with ballistic missles??? hmmmmm.....dumb & dumber!!! hahahhaaaa!! Idiot Americans!!!<br /> <br /> 16. [Wayne Leslie] Damn, I wish he'd slap some serious sanctions on the Bundy Klan too.<br /> <br /> 17. [Max Angeles] think again!! or U can't??? figures.<br /> <br /> 18. [Hillary GunRunner] Obama is selling Guns to Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Jordan.<br /> They are sharing these Guns with ISIS and other Sunni Proxies in Syria/Iraq.<br /> <br /> 19. [Clayton Spangenber] The Obama regine can't understand the concept of a "one-to-one" ratio - they get one prisoner for one of ours - period. If we find them coming back at us - summary death penalty on the spot.<br /> <br /> <br />

U.S. sanctions Iran's ballistic missile program

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As Iran meets nuclear obligations, sanctions are lifted and prisoners freed

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFEuOfZtOk1fKQncMOkuOqu7IvrXhbnzECJdxlOvA1Xvyxgxe7O6QXh9YCDl6u2dP3sXaDMAC4BEPwqEDo6bL2G-K3UmFAnFvRCHMbSj0DO0NXNe2j5J4jdtlooGHSVjb8tCZwkvwtkBIA/s1600/Iran_meets_nuclear_obligations1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFEuOfZtOk1fKQncMOkuOqu7IvrXhbnzECJdxlOvA1Xvyxgxe7O6QXh9YCDl6u2dP3sXaDMAC4BEPwqEDo6bL2G-K3UmFAnFvRCHMbSj0DO0NXNe2j5J4jdtlooGHSVjb8tCZwkvwtkBIA/s640/Iran_meets_nuclear_obligations1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoSlLT5HJrrNPVfCvF9go-oehEpYm9MKWmVVHEY5NLPmhoVQWd0pR2MJdS_LaI7s6DqP0lAvI5PI50-y628fQvsGnPP926KJiq6R2aGCbSAVM9Il4_kwdrxXdlX-A2386Jy2ugShO43DEn/s1600/Iran_meets_nuclear_obligations.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="444" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoSlLT5HJrrNPVfCvF9go-oehEpYm9MKWmVVHEY5NLPmhoVQWd0pR2MJdS_LaI7s6DqP0lAvI5PI50-y628fQvsGnPP926KJiq6R2aGCbSAVM9Il4_kwdrxXdlX-A2386Jy2ugShO43DEn/s640/Iran_meets_nuclear_obligations.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> <br /> Secretary of State John Kerry has announced that the economic sanctions against Iran have been lifted as four U.S. citizens were released by the Middle Eastern state as part of a prisoner swap.<br /> <br /> Kerry said today that Iran has met its obligations to the U.N. atomic watchdog and that the sanctions have now been lifted as per promises made in the landmark nuclear agreement.<br /> <div> <br /></div> <span style="font-size: x-small;">Source: <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/iran-releases-post-correspondent-jason-rezaian-iranian-reports-say/2016/01/16/e8ee7858-ba38-11e5-829c-26ffb874a18d_story.html?hpid=hp_hp-banner-main_banner-hed%3Ahomepage%2Fstory" target="_blank">washing tonpost</a></span><br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/y96H9HWgOcI" width="640"></iframe> </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <br /> <h2> <b><span style="color: orange;">Netizen comment </span></b></h2> <br /> <br /> 1. [Ava Grundell] President Obama ignores his critics and just keeps doing his job, successfully working on behalf of Americans. He is truly a man of character, strength and integrity. I will sorely miss his patient, persistent and intelligent stewardship of our nation. He is a true patriot. Thank you President Obama.<br /> <br /> 2. [exerda] But wait--I thought Obama was the worst negotiator ever because he didn't get these four released as part of the nuclear deal. You mean he was still negotiating in the background?! Can't be!<br /> Seriously, conservative hawks are insane. I heard one yesterday saying he had "almost" hoped the Iranian navy would have opened fire on our soldiers. There is no end to the lunacy of the neocon hawks who want to punch every other kid on the block, all the time.<br /> <br /> 3. [The Dancer] I thought Trump and Cruz were part of the exchange. Dang, they aren't! This deal sucks.<br /> <br /> 4. [Capt. Haddock]<br /> Con logic: <br /> "We want our people back! Obama is a failure!"<br /> "Obama got our people back! He is a failure!"<br /> I don't think they realize how feckless and stupid they really look.....<br /> <br /> 5. [Interstate36] The international media is already calling this an historic change in Iranian relations with the West. The BBC just reminded it's listeners of why Obama got the Nobel.<br /> <br /> 6. [Barnes23] Iran has dismantled it's reactor core and filled it with concrete,.. it has released 10 American sailors who drifted into Iranian territory without drama in less than 24 hours and has now released 4 American prisoners from Iranian jails.<br /> Barack Obama,.. worst President EVER!!! LMAO. Riiiiiiighhht.<br /> <br /> 7. [ApolloEleven] With all roadblocks republicans put for Pres. Obama, still he managed to be successful. We will miss this man terribly.<br /> <br /> 8. [A D M] Another example of how Mr. Obama's quiet diplomacy works better than fearmongering and warmongering. Congrats Mr. President.<br /> On the other hand, I just saw a news bit showing that idiot Ted Cruz "thankful" and "praising God" for the release of these people. I guess he is desperately trying to put his mask back on his ugly face after exposing his true character of an ignorant, arrogant, divisive lonely bug. Please stay away from New York, you are not welcome to come to mainstream America.<br /> <br /> 9. [Interstate36] Another day, another Obama victory, another good day for America, and another day of outrage for conservative wingnuts.<br /> <br /> 10. [fxowen] If Trump was president, Jason Rezaian wouldn't even be allowed back in the country because he's a Muslim.<br /> <br /> 11. [jimsteinberg1] Hooray for our 21st century President Obama. Diplomacy, progress, freed American captives, nuclear agreement, war forestalled. All good!<br /> <br /> 12. [DCSportsfan] I'd like to take the time to thank all the conservative wing-nut trolls that post here. Give them a hand folks! Was talking with a WaPo writer not too long ago he said that's part of what brings in income so they don't discourage it.<br /> The WaPo is a great publication and if Jason Rezaian is a returning journalist this is fantastic news. I'm looking forward to all his future articles and what he has to say about what happened.<br /> <br /> 13. [Richard]<br /> So, the almost immediate release of the 10 U.S. sailors who had drifted into Iranian waters and the release today of Washington Post reporter Jason Rezaian and three others is just more proof of the "feckless" Barack Obama's "failed foreign policies." <br /> A real American Exceptionalsim Apartheid Republican though would have bombed the sh*t out of Iran, immolated tens of thousands of its people and turned their land into "glowing sand."<br /> <br /> 14. [Manchester0913] Obama and Kerry prove the benefit of negotiation. Wing-nut heads explode. Bravo, Mr President!<br /> <br /> 15. [mollyjb] Obama will go down in history as one of the best Presidents in the country. This agreement to prevent Iran from developing nuclear bombs for at least 15 years and the release of American prisoners just adds to his stature.<br /> <br /> 16. [Nile Quirks] Those who claim Obama's a failure since Iran didn't release them without conditions don't live in the real world. In the real world, the US doesn't say "jump" and the countries of the world ask "how high?" It's never been that way, not under Republican presidents, either<br /> <br /> 17. [Certainlyso] The photo ops in the Rose Garden (weather permitting) of their return will drive the conservatives into another rage. No doubt. Please have pacifiers and Depends at the ready for them, Mr. President.<br /> <br /> 18. [fxowen] Judging by the comments here, the only country that Trump supporters hate more than Iran is America.<br /> <br /> 19. [dcostello] God are the conservatives going nuts on this trying to spin this negatively. It is hilarious. No doubt the timing of this swap was designed within the Agreement and Obama/Kerry were man enough to take the criticism knowing this was coming. Check mate--again<br /> <br /> 20. [grahamnsmith] Great. Can someone tell Fred Hiatt to calm down now? Seems like quiet diplomacy has accomplished more than his saber rattling ever could. And delinking the nuclear agreement from the prisoner release negotiations was wise. Fred Hiatt can go pound sand<br /> <br /> 21. [Open Mind DC] First the repuglicans..complained it didn't happen. Now they will complain that it did. Vote better people.<br /> <br /> 22. [Insider9909] Once again, statesmanship and diplomacy win over stupidity and bullying. Republicans would have us involved in blowing up the world. Thank God they will not win the White House for many generations to come.<br /> <br /> 23. [Peter120] Great news! Thank you President Obama and John Kerry!<br /> Please tell wingnut neocons McCain, Trump and miserable Ted Cruz that THIS is the art of political negotiation!<br /> <br /> 24. [RRaccoon] Obama gets it done despite the cons trying to derail everything he does that is good for Americans. One of the best Presidents in my lifetime.<br /> <div> <br /></div> <br /> <br />

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Jakarta rocked by multiple explosions in ISIS-related attacks, several dead

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjesLS1KUq7Z9YHqiK8ukqB7kbInlmmk3iFj68DtIE4mH45m1MwyrF1KzW-tmGZHTXiKvegYjbyc82_kAiwVb4AXySivgnr_oGetqF7w4aMaWND5KRxWEWfYjDXqu79HNOSx4nQmbrjb7SB/s1600/Jakarta.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="392" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjesLS1KUq7Z9YHqiK8ukqB7kbInlmmk3iFj68DtIE4mH45m1MwyrF1KzW-tmGZHTXiKvegYjbyc82_kAiwVb4AXySivgnr_oGetqF7w4aMaWND5KRxWEWfYjDXqu79HNOSx4nQmbrjb7SB/s640/Jakarta.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwe1nAYgs6hroXL_RE4qHPVJdF9eIzV9ksMBSDDcoMrWn9G54mjb4EJHzdiKUOCNyaqKnMmeiKQ6108e51B-iOKHZX4mZQTeaBMmMi3gAIsGBIo7aENSdWntn-hivr-K4KdTrfe6KcBn7h/s1600/3028B2DE00000578-3398712-image-a-48_1452770740559.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="416" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwe1nAYgs6hroXL_RE4qHPVJdF9eIzV9ksMBSDDcoMrWn9G54mjb4EJHzdiKUOCNyaqKnMmeiKQ6108e51B-iOKHZX4mZQTeaBMmMi3gAIsGBIo7aENSdWntn-hivr-K4KdTrfe6KcBn7h/s640/3028B2DE00000578-3398712-image-a-48_1452770740559.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <ul> <li>seven militants launched series of co-ordinated suicide bomb and gun attacks in Indonesian capital</li> <li>Explosions rocked downtown streets near the presidential palace and U.S. Embassy in five-hour running gunbattle</li> <li>Five attackers and two civilians – a police officer and Canadian man – were killed while two jihadis were taken alive</li> <li>Shocking footage captures the moment suicide bomber blows himself up outside Starbucks near shopping mall</li> </ul> <br /> <div> <br /></div> <div> Source: <a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3398712/explosions-heavy-gunfire-heard-central-Jakarta.html#reader-comments" target="_blank">Jakarta rocked by multiple explosions in ISIS-related attacks, several dead</a></div> <br /> <br /> <title>Jakarta rocked by multiple explosions in ISIS-related attacks, several dead </title> <iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/m2NKXRVRpcQ" width="640"></iframe> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <h2> <span style="color: #073763;"><b>Netizen comment</b></span></h2> <br /> 1. Roger Beath, Geelong, Australia<br /> The year of living dangerously<br /> <br /> 2. Floridian, USA, United States<br /> Here we go again<br /> <br />  → P0rkCh0ps, Dimmi Land, United Kingdom<br /> And with the same old rubbish coming from western progressive idiots to hide the truth.<br /> <br /> 3. yvette m, Adelaide, Australia<br /> Julie and Malcolm have been silent on whats going on in Indonesia where are the travel warnings for Australians or dont we want to ruin relations with Indos while putting Aussies lives at risk .?<br /> <br /> 4. LOLOLOLOL, Sydney, Australia<br /> Rip<br /> <br /> 5. Ferry Lionk, pontianak, Indonesia<br /> Indonesian police are quite capable handling those coward, everything will be OK. Some say there were suicide bomber.. still need clarification<br /> <br /> 6. Tankers, Jakarta, Indonesia<br /> Pray for Jakarta :(<br /> <br /> 7. MerseysideAussieMH, Melbourne, Australia<br /> This needs to be ended!!!<br /> <br /> 8. bozette, jtown, Indonesia<br /> This is scary. I'm stuck at the office.<br /> <br /> 9. Ivar_Plan, Bristol, United Kingdom<br /> 270 million people ... Mostly Muslim. It's has been known to be the perfect breeding ground for JI an offshoot loyal to ISIS. Indonesia is a place that has huge potential as a S.E.Asian flashpoint.<br /> <br /> 10. Dimitri69414651, sydney, Australia<br /> A war zone!!This will continue to happen unfortunately!!!<br /> <br /> 11. Alexajadebailey, Perth, Australia<br /> When is enough going to be enough? How many more people have to die before the world acts to stop these monsters. It's getting out of hand. Soon nowhere will be safe. This isn't a world I want my sons growing up in. RIP too all the innocent people who lost their lives.<br /> <br /> 12. bill, nuneaton<br /> Dangerous place<br /> <br />  → Yosemite, West Coast, United States<br /> Every place seems to be dangerous these days.<br /> <br />  → French it up, Cannes, France<br /> As dangerous as France, Belgium, Germany, the USA, etc...<br /> <br /> 13. TheRightOne, Vancouver, Canada<br /> Not a week without incident anymore. There's istanbul and now Jakarta.<br /> <br /> 14. aussiegirl, Somwhere, Australia<br /> Oh no here we go again. Please everyone in Jakarta right now stay safe in this scary situation. It always rocks me to think that these people are just going about their average day, grabbing a cup of coffee and then their life is over. It's disgusting to me though that in the middle of all this there is people there taking photos of the dead bodies. Get a life.<br /> <br /> 15. I am always correct, Mumbai, India<br /> If you are not happy with your life, why kill the innocent who are ?<br /> <br /> 16. Sydneysider58, Now living in Taree, Australia<br /> I think most of us had bad feelings about 2016 - or at least how it would start. Not even half way into January and we have been proven right - in about 20 countries that come to mind (Boko Harem & Al Shabab have been busy too, we just see little African news). Just when you really want to be wrong about something.<br /> <br /> 17. BondiGroover, sydney, Australia<br /> How terrible , the indo police will have the situation all under control...lets hope that none of the bali bombers who were recently let out have anything to do with it.<br /> <br /> 18. Smunky, Melbourne, Australia<br /> Terrorists are nothing but scumbag cowards. Losers in life with black hearts and souls.<br /> <br /> 19. Tina, Perth, Australia<br /> Is anywhere safe these days. Just awful. RIP<br /> <br /> 20. Tina, Perth, Australia<br /> Get ready people because we have opened th flood gates and we will be next.<br /> <br /> 21. Adelia Fernanda, Surabaya, Indonesia<br /> Its so scary. RIP for the victims. And pray for Jakarta. I hope these evil monsters of terrorist will rot in hell.<br /> <br /> 22 . Cataleya26, Jakarta, Indonesia<br /> Right now I am currently stuck in my office, located in Jakarta's CBD area. There are several bomb explosions, gunshots between the police and terrorists are still on-going now, and not to mention reports circulating that a bunch of terrorist in a car, shooting everyone on the street with AK 47. Stay safe Jakartans, Indonesians, and people of the world. To the terrorists, whoever you are, you do not scare us Indonesians and everyone else in the world. If anything you just made us STRONGER. In the end, we will win and you will suffer your defeat. Sincerely, a girl from a country with the world's biggest moslem population.<br /> <br /> 23. Tom Magee, South Florida, United States<br /> I was just there on that very street one week ago today. Praying for the good people caught up in this outrageous nonsense.<br /> <br /> 24. gilnogil, Jakarta, Indonesia<br /> #PrayForJakarta :(( Now im stuck at office, red alert here... stay safe everyone in Jakarta...<br /> <div> <br /></div>

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Obama's 2016 State of the Union Address

<title>Obama's 2016 State of the Union Address</title> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigCGLyCq8f5Rv_6SvqEhZaWIf917o7zFOzbGG9Z8GYp4HvAbTqglkpAlpPuQcpC5Hw1omVfJ_0zs0gmc3xOteo4N3jf0OC-t7suGfITmNDLGmdFjdY1ThAzZBPk7WKjN9NnBPDefn2pn_H/s1600/Obama+SOTU1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="414" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigCGLyCq8f5Rv_6SvqEhZaWIf917o7zFOzbGG9Z8GYp4HvAbTqglkpAlpPuQcpC5Hw1omVfJ_0zs0gmc3xOteo4N3jf0OC-t7suGfITmNDLGmdFjdY1ThAzZBPk7WKjN9NnBPDefn2pn_H/s640/Obama+SOTU1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmvI6L5Ts828JCwBCUYICK2hzZ1CRSEsvV-ykVlvkghDkdvM8AAh60o_KvRrKG6in9zF1rTMtY8jwjVh9VNc1x6TGs8jg47h3jqaVR5yYw2J0XeQTE9svW4hjC0n3vBfJ9dUSa9Py6YGxQ/s1600/Obama+SOTU.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmvI6L5Ts828JCwBCUYICK2hzZ1CRSEsvV-ykVlvkghDkdvM8AAh60o_KvRrKG6in9zF1rTMtY8jwjVh9VNc1x6TGs8jg47h3jqaVR5yYw2J0XeQTE9svW4hjC0n3vBfJ9dUSa9Py6YGxQ/s640/Obama+SOTU.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> <br /> President Barack Obama used his final State of the Union address this evening to take on his critics, particularly those in the Republican Party vying to replace him on the argument that he has run the country into the ground and they are the ones to put it back on track.<br /> Although he did not mention him once by name, he indirectly referenced Republican frontrunner Donald Trump several times, as he called for an end to scapegoating.<br /> 'Talk of America’s economic decline is political hot air,' the president said. 'Anyone making those claims is 'peddling fiction,' he said.<br /> 'So is all the rhetoric you hear about our enemies getting stronger and America getting weaker. The United States of America is the most powerful nation on Earth. Period. It’s not even close.'<br /> <br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: x-small;">Source: <a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3396708/Obama-ask-Americans-reject-politicians-promising-restore-past-glory-getting-groups-threatening-America-control-final-State-Union-tonight.html" target="_blank">Obama's 2016 State of the Union Address</a></span><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/KJGZ9rYtcfE" width="640"></iframe></div> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <h2> <b><span style="color: #38761d;">Netizen comment</span></b></h2> <br /> <br /> <br /> 1. kcr_ca, notts, United Kingdom<br /> Obama, the worst president in US history. Time to go, for you Sir!<br /> <br /> 2. Chuck A, St. Somewhere, United States<br /> Yeah, let's continue to be the laughing stock of the world, Obama. What an idiot.<br /> <br /> 3. PB, Atlanta<br /> I'm betting the viewers of this address will be the lowest ever. Everyone knows that when he talks, he lies, and we all have far better things to do than be lied to for an hour. History will not be kind to this president.<br /> <br /> 4. elmosash, Gunnison, United States<br /> Things were a lot better when Michelle wasn't proud to be an American.<br /> <br /> 5. ZeusNavigator, at sea, United States<br /> It is good to see this era winding down finally. President Regan stored many of the great things that became temporarily lost in America at that time and I hope out next President does the same. For those too young to remember, it can be done with style.<br /> <br /> 6. HJ, Las Vegas<br /> worst president America has seen Woodrow Wilson.<br /> <br /> 7. Pocoo, Detroit, United States<br /> I miss how America used to be, when we were all proud of our country and most everyone spoke English.<br /> <br /> 8. LookingGlass, Boston, United States<br /> I love that Trump bugs him ....<br /> <br /> 9. Joyce, United States, United States<br /> Obama says, "Our Founders distributed power between states and branches of government." You got that right but you violated our Constitution by passing all your Executive Orders and lied to us from Day 1. Bad mouthed the U.S. every chance you got when making speeches here and overseas; apparently you have no love for America and show it every chance you can by favoring all the illegals and ignoring all the veterans, poor people and U.S. citizens. Can't be soon enough when you're the hell out of the White House and we can take our Country back.<br /> <br /> 10. americangirl, dallas<br /> I don't have the stomach for his propaganda tonight.<br /> <br /> 11. Mervyn Sullivan, Leanyer, Australia<br /> This is typical Obama. He wants America to become weak and get swallowed up in the 'new world order' and embrace global governance by unelected UN officials. Individuals like Trump, however, want America to be great again and don't want any part of Obama's 'new world order' because they now that would be the beginning of a new era of tyranny, the end of democracy and capitalism, and the end of numerous rights and freedoms people have come to take for granted over the last century.<br /> <br /> 12. Momof3girls, la habra, United States<br /> If he attacks Trump, Trump's poll numbers will go up! DT/2016<br /> <br /> 13. Jake, Boston, United States<br /> Hey stupid, the State Of The Union Address is just that, not a time to preach hatred against the half of the country that sees what an abject failure you are.<br /> <br /> 14. englishwomaninboston, Boston, United States<br /> I'm a uk citizen living in the great USA I was not thinking about getting my US citizenship until Trump, now I've applied so I can vote for the only true person in this race.<br /> <br /> 15. Mrjoshua, New York<br /> The State of the Union and he takes a shot at Trump? Came in petty and leaving just as bad. Fact is, Trump is right. Deal with it.<br /> <br /> 16. crcharley, Williamsville New York, United States<br /> One year and counting. He's as delusional as the people that voted for him.<br /> <br /> 17. Alexa Rose, Nowhere, United States<br /> Worst president ever.<br /> <br /> 18. Fish-n-Chips, New England, United State<br /> Obama loves to preach and lecture people. We need a president who inspires America, not talks down to them.<br /> <br /> 19. Wynna, Tucson, United States<br /> Can't wait till he's gone and all of the damage he's done can be reversed<br /> <br /> 20. Phantom D.I.C.E., Tahoe, United States<br /> He's bringing the enemy into the USA all the while trying to disarm Americans. Doesn't that scream TREASON?<br /> <br /> <br /> <br />

Obama's 2016 State of the Union Address

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Turkey: explosion hits Istanbul's main tourist district

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij7m7vIHGrC56rhMtzhOR2lw7850FBup5FGY-HDjBkxVL9e06miQTe4g0DXi7JXh6qQCAZxKFMmBu-hLahBMeX7CbwrNvLJvQ4huqL8lPZmbOfBO5rvZI6RhZEvbPwhSy6207XmP0v8mRu/s1600/tourist+district+of+Istanbul+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="411" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij7m7vIHGrC56rhMtzhOR2lw7850FBup5FGY-HDjBkxVL9e06miQTe4g0DXi7JXh6qQCAZxKFMmBu-hLahBMeX7CbwrNvLJvQ4huqL8lPZmbOfBO5rvZI6RhZEvbPwhSy6207XmP0v8mRu/s640/tourist+district+of+Istanbul+1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi49Yi9jeyrkUAZH6AjkYcYbqcWhO_FIMk0ypAacfeRlCRQXev0TTsaraTzKmL-l8I7C0dvoNH_oJHKw1I4zO_Ie0kXQ-5zR-AQHlwk1AQSTLBrXk_B5-5NaThbrgowByXz0WqUEAjqx8x4/s1600/tourist+district+of+Istanbul.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="390" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi49Yi9jeyrkUAZH6AjkYcYbqcWhO_FIMk0ypAacfeRlCRQXev0TTsaraTzKmL-l8I7C0dvoNH_oJHKw1I4zO_Ie0kXQ-5zR-AQHlwk1AQSTLBrXk_B5-5NaThbrgowByXz0WqUEAjqx8x4/s640/tourist+district+of+Istanbul.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> <br /> Corpses and body parts strewn across a central square after massive blast<br /> Witnesses said: 'We shook a lot... buildings rattled from force of explosion'<br /> Blast targeted historic Sultanahmet district which is popular with tourists <br /> <div> <br /></div> <a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3395311/Several-people-killed-injured-explosion-suicide-bomber-rips-historic-district-Istanbul.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Source: Turkey: explosion hits Istanbul's main tourist district</span></a><br /> <br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <title>Turkey: explosion hits Istanbul's main tourist district</title> <iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/YEyspHDst3g" width="640"></iframe> </div> <br /> <br /> <h2> <b><span style="color: blue;">Netizen comment </span></b></h2> <br /> <br /> <b>1. crewza, Insecure Little Englander., United Kingdom</b><br /> That is Turkey off the Holiday destination.<br /> <br /> <b>2. UKIP Activist, South Shields, United Kingdom</b><br /> The tourist industry will collapse soon. That includes Europe.<br /> <br /> <b>3. Rachael, Zurich</b><br /> They still have tourists in Turkey? Why?<br /> <br /> <b>4. lol, Sweden</b><br /> Why do people still travel there? RIP to those lost.<br /> <br /> <b>5. peacelove2u, Scotland, United Kingdom</b><br /> They stole most of Greece and Cyprus. Constantinople will one day return to Greek hands.<br /> <br /> <b>6. Marlowefrank, Perth, United Kingdom</b><br /> Why would you go to these dangerous countries .<br /> <br /> <b>7. PaulDavis, York UK, United Kingdom</b><br /> Psychopaths<br /> <br /> <b>8. JohnS, Ipswich, United Kingdom</b><br /> Play with the Deash (Devil) so really Erdigans fault.<br /> <br /> <b>9. Sanja Majic, split, Croatia</b><br /> some erdogan's friend out of control<br /> <br /> <b>10. honisty2, Xinhua, China</b><br /> People easily come and go between Syria and Turkey, no matter what the Turkish government says. Add to that their local supporters of l.S. you don't want to be going anywhere near the country. And they think they are going to be allowed to join the EU. Hilarious. There's going to be single figures of current EU nations in favour of that situation.<br /> <br /> <b>11. jessicapx, Cheshire, United Kingdom</b><br /> Just why?!!!!<br /> <br /> <b>12. anon36, darksville, United Kingdom</b><br /> Sad acts.<br /> <br /> <b>13. Death itself, Hellholt, Netherlands</b><br /> I wonder why they didn't target an event this time.<br /> <br /> <b>14. sea lion, Beirut, Lebanon</b><br /> This is a reminder that Turkey has serious problems: a porous border with Syria, the recent invation of Iraq, and the Kurds. If these problems are not addressed properly, more will follow<br /> <br /> <b>15. Ken, Brisbane, Australia</b><br /> It's ironic that IS is now attacking one of the few countries that are supporting it. Ironic? Yes! Surprising? No!<br /> <br /> <b>16. Doug, Seville, Spain</b><br /> I loved Istanbul when I visited a couple of years ago. What these lunatics are doing to the Middle East is devastating.<br /> <br /> <b>17. Zeppelin79, Auckland, New Zealand</b><br /> This is never going to end unfortunately. I can only imagine how bad Europe will be in the next 5-10 years. Religion is the root of all evil in this world, without it most of the world's problems would disappear overnight. RIP to all the victim's in this shambles.<br /> <br /> <b>18. garreth, dublin, Ireland</b><br /> Its creating hell on earth. a hand was reached out to support oppressed people and that hand is now getting burned. The wall will be built again..<br /> <br /> <b>19. Sunyaski, Nairobi, Kenya</b><br /> Turkey should have bombed the "terrorists" using a surface to surface missile because they were in their land space.<br /> <br /> <b>20. Renate Schmidt, Cachoeira Do Sul, Brazil</b><br /> The horror, the horror (Joseph Conrad)!<br /> <div> <br /></div> <br /> <br />

Turkey: explosion hits Istanbul's main tourist district

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