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Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat — dizzying history of colonialism, murder and jazz in the Congo
The 1961 assassination of Patrice Lumumba is at the core of a fiercely intelligent, freewheeling documentaryWorld - Financial Times - 12 hours ago -
Coups, colonialism and all that jazz: the film that unravels extraordinary cold war truths
Johan Grimonprez’s documentary Soundtrack to a Coup D’Etat reveals the curious link between Black Americans’ fight for civil rights and the assassination of Congo’s first democratically elected ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
Guilty Gear -Strive- Queen Dizzy Exclusive Gameplay
Check out two full matches of Queen Dizzy in action, the upcoming character coming to Guilty Gear -Strive-'s latest Season Pass. Queen Dizzy arrives on October 31st, 2024. See timestamps below for ...Tech - GameSpot - October 28 -
Need a soundtrack for an L.A. stroll? There's a walking podcast for that
Comedian Allan McLeod hosts "Walkin' About," a podcast that celebrates the "complex and profound" act of traveling by foot in and around Los Angeles.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 30 -
The Minds Behind the Top Sports Video Game Soundtracks
The songs bind the gameplay experience to moments that go beyond scoring virtual touchdowns or blasting animated home runs.Sports - The New York Times - November 1 -
Nintendo Music App Provides The Soundtrack For The Wait For Switch 2
Following the unexpected announcement of new hardware in Alarmo last month, Nintendo has once again surprised us with an out-of-left-field announcement. This time, it’s Nintendo Music, a new music ...Tech - GameSpot - October 31 -
Mark Kermode on… composer John Williams, master of unforgettable blockbuster soundtracks
From his killer two-note Jaws riff to the sheer uplift of Star Wars, Williams captures a movie’s essence with tunes that stick. Now the Hollywood great is celebrated in a Disney+ documentary. Some ...World - The Guardian - November 2 -
Labour backbenchers accuse Keir Starmer of ‘colonial mindset’
Bell Ribeiro-Addy, Diane Abbott and Clive Lewis criticise PM over reluctance to discuss reparations for slave trade. Three prominent Labour backbenchers have accused Keir Starmer of an “insulting” ...World - The Guardian - October 27 -
In Remote Eastern Congo,a New Mpox Variant Is Attacking Children
An earlier strain of the virus was concentrated among adult men. Now it is moving quickly between children, and in many cases it is proving fatal.World - The Wall Street Journal - October 22 -
Congo wants UN peacekeepers gone. But endless war around minerals is complicating that
The end of one of the world’s deadliest and yet most shadowy wars is as difficult to predict as the end of the large peacekeeping force meant to contain itWorld - ABC News - October 29 -
Donald Trump stops by primetime NFL matchup between the Jets and Steelers to cap dizzying weekend
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump attended the NFL game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and New York Jets as the guest of an unidentified suite holder at Acrisure Stadium in PittsburghSports - ABC News - October 20 -
Miami's dizzying second-half run leads No. 5 Hurricanes past upset-minded Duke, former coach Manny Diaz
The Hurricanes went on a 36-3 run over the final 22 minutes of game timeSports - CBS Sports - November 2 -
Turkish cleric accused of planning failed 2016 coup dies
The US-based cleric was the leader of an influential Islamic movement in Turkey and worldwide.Top stories - BBC News - October 21 -
Cleric and alleged Turkish coup plotter Gülen dies in exile
Preacher depicted by Erdoğan as his principal enemy was never extradited by USBusiness - Financial Times - October 21 -
Fethullah Gulen, Turkish Cleric Accused of Coup Attempts, Dies
Mr. Gulen, who lived in the United States, was accused of plotting a failed coup against President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey in 2016.Top stories - The New York Times - October 21 -
Gulen, the powerful cleric accused of orchestrating a Turkish coup, dies
The U.S.-based cleric Fethullah Gulen, who built a powerful Islamic movement in Turkey and beyond but spent his later years mired in accusations of orchestrating an attempted coup against Turkish ...Top stories - NBC News - October 21 -
Fethullah Gulen, Exiled Cleric Accused by Turkey of Attempted Coup, Dies in U.S.
The reclusive cleric denied orchestrating the short-lived insurrection against President Recep Tayyip Erdogan that brought tanks onto the streets.World - The Wall Street Journal - October 21 -
Coup Attempt by Gulen Allies Led Erdogan to Crack Down in Turkey
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Fethullah Gulen, the powerful preacher who died this week, began as allies. But their falling out brought bloodshed and an Erdogan crackdown.Top stories - The New York Times - October 22 -
What if Trump’s campaign is cover for a slow-motion coup? | Jan-Werner Müller
Even if Trump can’t really mobilize large numbers of people to the streets, just prolonging a sense of chaos might be enough. Whatever happens next, one day historians will have to explain why a ...World - The Guardian - November 4 -
Mozambique leaders accuse protesters of coup attempt as post-poll violence escalates
Critics say ruling party is creating a false narrative to justify its heavy crackdown following disputed electionsBusiness - Financial Times - 6 days ago -
Judge investigating 2023 coup was court bomb target, say Brazilian police
Police name 59-year-old with explosive devices said to have killed himself after trying to enter court in Brasília. The main target of a bomber who killed himself while attempting to attack ...World - The Guardian - 12 hours ago -
Music by John Williams review – the man behind the soundtracks, from Star Wars to Superman
Steven Spielberg, Yo-Yo Ma and Chris Martin contribute to this fascinating if fleeting glimpse into a remarkable career that also encompasses Jaws, Indiana Jones and Harry Potter. Seventeen ...World - The Guardian - October 30 -
Quincy Jones’s music was the soundtrack to so many Black lives – and something we could be proud of | Michelle Kambasha
There will be countless tributes to the revered producer, but for me he evokes happy days growing up and the chaos of family parties. I don’t have a lot of memories, especially from when I was ...World - The Guardian - November 5 -
Sonic X Shadow Generations - Space Colony Ark High Level Gameplay
We speed through Space Colony Ark act 1, and achieve an S rank in record time using conventional and unconventional shortcuts along the way.Tech - GameSpot - October 21 -
Activists challenge colonial-era abortion laws in Antigua and Barbuda
Doctors, nurses and activists in Antigua and Barbuda are fighting a colonial-era law that largely bans abortions, igniting a debate about women’s reproductive rights on the tiny twin-island nationWorld - ABC News - October 23 -
Britain's leaders likely to face slavery reparations questions at a summit of former colonies
A confrontation for Britain over its role in the trans-Atlantic slave trade appears increasingly likely to feature at a summit of nations its empire once colonized, after Caribbean leaders said ...World - ABC News - October 24 -
UK ‘open to discussing non-cash forms of reparatory justice’ for former colonies
Starmer under pressure from Caribbean countries at Commonwealth talks but is refusing payments or apology. Keir Starmer has opened the door to non-financial reparations for the UK’s role in the ...World - The Guardian - October 24 -
Former British colonies owe ‘debt of gratitude’, says Robert Jenrick
Tory leadership candidate wades into reparations debate, arguing empire brought democratic institutions. UK politics live – latest updates Britain’s former colonies should be thankful for the ...World - The Guardian - October 29 -
What Colonial Williamsburg may teach us about politics today
The Colonial Era living history museum in Williamsburg, Virginia, offers an enlightening portrait of life in Revolutionary-era America, while providing a vivid contrast to today's political and ...Top stories - CBS News - November 3 -
Steph, Draymond, Melton questionable for Warriors-Jazz game
The Golden State Warriors came out of their season-opening win with several bumps and bruises.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 25 -
Sources: Jazz's Hendricks to miss rest of season
Jazz forward Taylor Hendricks exited Monday's game against the Mavericks after suffering a fractured right fibula and dislocated ankle.Sports - ESPN - October 29 -
Six of the hottest tickets for the London Jazz Festival
Pat Metheny opens a heavyweight bill, plus sets from Keyon Harrold and Kenny BarronWorld - Financial Times - November 5 -
Roy Haynes, a Giant of Jazz Drumming, Is Dead at 99
An irrepressible force who remained relevant over the course of a seven-decade career, he had a hand in every major development in modern jazz.Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago -
Congo's president announces plans for a new constitution. Opposition worried about term limit change
Congo’s President announced a national commission will be set up next year to draft a new constitution for the central African country, raising concern among the opposition over possible altering ...World - ABC News - October 24 -
50 years after Ali fought Foreman in Congo, the 'jungle' hasn’t stopped rumbling
Fifty years after Muhammad Ali fought George Foreman in Zaire, the fight still has lasting legacy in the country now known as CongoEntertainment - ABC News - October 29 -
50 years after Ali fought Foreman in Congo, the 'jungle' hasn’t stopped rumbling
Fifty years after Muhammad Ali fought George Foreman in Zaire, the fight still has lasting legacy in the country now known as CongoSports - ABC News - October 29
