Francis Drake - sea captain and slave trader Drake was the first sailor to complete an entire journey of the world in one trip frm 1577 to 1580. He helped his cousin, John Hawkins, capture slaves from the Americas and sell them to Spanish plantations. William Gladstone. Gladstone is a former British PM whose family owned slaves in the Caribbean. |
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CONCERTS AND PERFORMANCES. Canceled Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist concerts, through end of May; First Stage performances through the reminder of the 2019-'20 season; Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, performances, events, and educational activities through the end of the 2019-'20 season;.... |
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Authorities are investigating interference with police radio communications, websites and networks used by law enforcement and other officials during recent U.S. protests over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Although the efforts to disrupt police radios and take down.... |
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Ermonela Jaho as Sister Angelica in Suor Angelica, part of Puccini’s Il Trittico. The Royal Opera House’s production is available on demand until 19 June. Photograph: Tristram Kenton/The Guardian.
Jonas Kaufmann, soloist in the Monday concert series. [UPDATED] The final in the Monday concert series.... |
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Michael Sheen, David Tennant and Stormzy were among the winners at the first online Sandford St Martin Awards. The ceremony, which celebrates broadcasting about issues around faith and ethics, is usually held at Lambeth Palace, the official London residence of the Archbishop of Canterbury. |
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Michael Sheen, David Tennant and Stormzy were among the winners at the first online Sandford St Martin Awards. The ceremony, which celebrates broadcasting about issues around faith and ethics, is usually held at Lambeth Palace, the official London residence of the Archbishop of Canterbury. |
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) Authorities are investigating interference with police radio communications, websites and networks used by law enforcement and other officials during recent U.S. protests over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Although the efforts to disrupt police radios and take down.... |
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AUSTIN, Texas - Authorities are investigating interference with police radio communications, websites and networks used by law enforcement and other officials during recent U.S. protests over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Although the efforts to disrupt police radios and take down.... |
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DIVINE INTERVENTION? Naomh Donoghue stared out the rain-spattered window, but she didn’t see the green fields slipping by, as the train sped on towards Connolly Station in Dublin. Nor did she hear the steady clacking of the wheels on steel tracks as she was;
Penneys to re-open in Ireland from 12.... |
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This year 2020 begins a new decade that promises to be one of dreadful disruptions, with Africa holding the weakest end of the stick. We are seeing a global health pandemic – the coronavirus (Covid-19) that has paused the global economy and put the whole world on edge. |
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INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — WISH-TV is proud to partner with Lilly to broadcast “Indy Day of Solidarity – We Stand Together.” The unprecedented virtual event will air at noon on Saturday, June 13. The program will include messages from Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett, Indianapolis City-County Council.... |
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