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My ex-boyfriend accused me of putting him under pressure – am I a sex pest?

-My ex-boyfriend accused me of putting him under pressure – am I a sex pest?





During a brief relationship, we went to bed together but he said he wanted to put off having sex for fear of STIs. After we broke up, he said I had pressured him



I am a 24-year-old woman and was recently in an eight-week relationship with a 23-year-old man. He ended the relationship, but a few days later we drunkenly bumped into one another and he accused me of pressuring him into sex. I was… Continue

Added by aqtan on August 18, 2022 at 1:22pm — No Comments

Female protester beaten by Taliban fighters

-Female protesters beaten by Taliban fighters during rare Kabul rally





Shots fired into air and rifle butts used to attack dozens of women protesting outside Afghan education ministry



Taliban fighters beat female protesters and fired into the air on Saturday as they violently dispersed a rare rally in the Afghan capital, days before the first anniversary of the hardline Islamists’ return to power.



Since seizing control on 15 August last year, the Taliban… Continue

Added by aqtan on August 15, 2022 at 6:12am — No Comments

Russia-Ukraine war: Moscow warns US over diplomatic ‘point of no return"

-Russia-Ukraine war: Moscow warns US over diplomatic ‘point of no return"



Ukraine’s defence intelligence agency warned of fresh “provocations” at the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, as both sides again accused the other of shelling Europe’s largest nuclear facility, Reuters reports.



Ukraine’s military command said “fierce fighting” continued in Pisky, an eastern village which Russia had earlier in the day said it had full control over.



“The… Continue

Added by aqtan on August 14, 2022 at 12:29pm — No Comments

Bare with us: why naturism in Britain is booming

-Bare with us: why naturism in Britain is booming



One of the unexpected results of the pandemic has been the rise of nudism – so much so that British Naturism is experiencing the fastest growth in new members in 100 years



It was summer 2021 and Nick Mayhew-Smith pressed into the bosky depths of ancient woodland outside Hastings. When he got to the centre, he undressed and perched on an accommodating mossy log. Slowly, he recalls, nature started to quicken around him. It… Continue

Added by aqtan on August 10, 2022 at 3:08am — No Comments

Arsenal told to pay £34m for Newcastle target as player is ready ‘to explode’ at new club

-Arsenal told to pay £34m for Newcastle target as player is ready ‘to explode’ at new club





According to reports, Lyon star Lucas Paqueta is ‘inclined to leave’ this summer and the Arsenal and Newcastle United target is available for £34m.



The 24-year-old joined Lyon in 2020 from Serie A side AC Milan for £17m. He has been a standout performer for them over the past two seasons.



The Brazil international has grabbed 21 goals and 13 assists in 77 appearances… Continue

Added by aqtan on July 18, 2022 at 5:34pm — No Comments

Are we about to discover that Joel Glazer was right all along about Man Utd’s Pele?

-Are we about to discover that Joel Glazer was right all along about Man Utd’s Pele?



The Mailbox wonders what the cost could be for Manchester United if Anthony Martial finally pulls his finger out this season. Also: Chelsea’s academy products; and fans policing other fans.

Glazer knew

I think we all know that Martial is a talented player. That’s never really been in doubt, it’s his attitude and application that’s been the issue. With some of those who would been a negative… Continue

Added by aqtan on July 17, 2022 at 4:50am — No Comments

Christian Eriksen Joins Manchester United on 3-Year Contract via Free Transfer

-Christian Eriksen Joins Manchester United on 3-Year Contract via Free Transfer



Manchester United has added midfielder Christian Eriksen on a three-year deal after his contract with Brentford expired last month.



The Red Devils announced Eriksen's signing on Friday:

“Manchester United is a special club, and I cannot wait to get started," Eriksen said in the club's announcement. "I have had the privilege of playing at Old Trafford many times, but to do it in the red… Continue

Added by aqtan on July 16, 2022 at 9:48am — No Comments

Brazil: killing of Lula’s party treasurer raises fears of violent run-up to election

-Brazil: killing of Lula’s party treasurer raises fears of violent run-up to election



Marcelo de Arruda was shot at his birthday party by a supporter of President Bolsonaro

Brazilian political leaders called for calm this week after the killing of a Workers’ party member prompted fears that political violence in the polarised nation will erupt in the run-up to October’s presidential election.



Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, the leftwing former president and Workers’ party… Continue

Added by aqtan on July 16, 2022 at 4:37am — No Comments

President of crisis-hit Sri Lanka confirms he will quit amid protests

-President of crisis-hit Sri Lanka confirms he will quit amid protests



Gotabaya Rajapaksa informs PM’s office of resignation intention as brother Basil is turned away at airport and opposition leader signals plan to run for president

as you’re joining us today from Indonesia, we have a small favour to ask. Tens of millions have placed their trust in the Guardian’s fearless journalism since we started publishing 200 years ago, turning to us in moments of crisis, uncertainty,… Continue

Added by aqtan on July 14, 2022 at 3:00am — No Comments

Brazil: Boris Johnson’s fall met with hope and humour by foes of Bolsonaro

-Brazil: Boris Johnson’s fall met with hope and humour by foes of Bolsonaro



UK prime minister’s fellow populist is facing a tough re-election fight in October against former president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva



Tremors from the political earthquake that shook the United Kingdom have reached Brazil, where the left is hoping the demise of a British populist leader presages the downfall of their own far-right authoritarian.



Boris Johnson’s political collapse was met… Continue

Added by aqtan on July 13, 2022 at 3:42am — No Comments

West must force private lenders to ease Africa’s crippling debt, say campaigners

-West must force private lenders to ease Africa’s crippling debt, say campaigners



Banks and traders have been ‘let off the hook’ by G7 despite being more to blame for the looming crisis than China

Western governments should “compel” private lenders to ease loan repayments from low-income countries to tackle a debt crisis, according to campaigners.



Debt Justice, formerly the Jubilee Debt Campaign, said African governments owe three times more debt to western banks,… Continue

Added by aqtan on July 12, 2022 at 11:59am — No Comments

Canadian swimmer says she was drugged at world championship event

-Canadian swimmer says she was drugged at world championship event



Mary-Sophie Harvey says a ‘four-to-six hour window where I can’t recall a single thing’ left her with a concussion and rib sprain

A Canadian swimmer has said she was drugged at a recent world championship event in Budapest, leaving her with a concussion and rib sprain.



Mary-Sophie Harvey said on her Instagram account that she was drugged on the final night while celebrating in the Hungarian capital and… Continue

Added by aqtan on July 12, 2022 at 1:52am — No Comments

Venezuela Indigenous leader’s killing terrifies defenders of Amazon lands

Venezuela Indigenous leader’s killing terrifies defenders of Amazon lands



Virgilio Trujillo Arana, who led community defense from criminal groups and illegal mining, was gunned down in broad daylight



Virgilio Trujillo Arana knew that he was risking his life by defending the Amazon lands on which his Indigenous Uwottuja community had lived for centuries.



“Whatever happens, happens,” he said, in a video recorded before his death. “[But] without land, we disappear.… Continue

Added by aqtan on July 11, 2022 at 9:49am — No Comments

Ukrainian diaspora urges Trudeau not to return turbine to Russia

-Ukrainian diaspora urges Trudeau not to return turbine to Russia



Moscow says equipment, which was being repaired in Canada, was crucial to restore gas supplies to Germany

The office of Canada’s prime minister, Justin Trudeau, had no comment but a government source said the Ukrainian government itself opposed the turbine’s return.

Canada’s Ukrainian community has urged the prime minister, Justin Trudeau, to refuse to compromise the country’s sanctions against Russia in… Continue

Added by aqtan on July 9, 2022 at 1:56am — No Comments

Zimbabwe to introduce gold coins as local currency tumbles

-Zimbabwe to introduce gold coins as local currency tumbles



Soaring inflation piling pressure on country already struggling with shortages and stirring memories of Mugabe chao

Zimbabwe's president, Emmerson Mnangagwa, in Kenya in March. Annual inflation, which hit almost 192% in June, has cast a shadow over his attempts to revitalise the economy.

Zimbabwe… Continue

Added by aqtan on July 8, 2022 at 8:40am — No Comments

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has criticized President Joe Biden

-Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has criticized President Joe Biden



Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has criticized President Joe Biden for calling on oil companies to lower sky-high gasoline prices. On Saturday, in a tweet, the US President said: “My message to the companies running gas stations and setting prices at the pump is simple: this is a time of war and global peril. Bring down the price you are charging at the pump to reflect the cost you're paying for the product. And do it… Continue

Added by aqtan on July 7, 2022 at 10:16am — No Comments

Jeff Bezos slams Joe Biden's appeal for lower petrol prices

-Jeff Bezos slams Joe Biden's appeal for lower petrol prices



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Gasoline/petrol prices at the pump have become a symbol of broader price rises in the US

Joe Biden has regularly attacked oil companies, saying they only care about profits and not the well-being of the average consumer



Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has criticized President Joe Biden for calling on oil companies to lower sky-high gasoline prices. On Saturday, in a tweet, the US President said: “My… Continue

Added by aqtan on July 6, 2022 at 8:59am — No Comments

Trade setup for July 4, 2022: Key things to know before stock market's Opening Bell

-Trade setup for July 4, 2022: Key things to know before stock market's Opening Bell

Indian stock markets managed to claw back losses on Friday, led by gains in financial stocks. Government export duties on oil products had triggered a plunge in energy majors Reliance Industries and ONGC. The NSE Nifty 50 index on Friday ended 0.18% lower at 15,752 while BSE Sensex slipped to 52,907 but managed to close the week marginally.

On Friday, stocks made a strong intraday recovery to finish… Continue

Added by aqtan on July 5, 2022 at 4:57am — No Comments

Rans Nusantara Dirumorkan Datangkan Rekan Setim Neymar, Andre Felipe?

-Bakal Susul Ronaldinho ke Indonesia, Rans Nusantara Dirumorkan Datangkan Rekan Setim Neymar, Andre Felipe?

Nampak klub Sultan Rans Nusantara FC tak akan henti membuat kejuatan jelang bergulirnya liga 1.



Usai mendatangkan Ronaldinho untuk laga persahabatan, sepertinya akan ada sosok Brazil lain yang akan menyusul menginjakkan kakinya di klub Raffi Ahmad tersebut.



Rans memang kini sudah bertabur pemain bintang dan dilatih arsitek top yang sudah melang melinta di kancah… Continue

Added by aqtan on July 1, 2022 at 3:07am — No Comments

Sulit Dapat Pemain, MU dan Ten Hag Beralih ke Alumni Liga China

-Sulit Dapat Pemain, MU dan Ten Hag Beralih ke Alumni Liga China



Manchester United nampaknya mulai panik karena belum juga bisa mendapatkan pemain baru untuk manajer anyar Erik ten Hag. MU kini mengalihkan bidikan kepada alumni Liga China.



Hingga 24 Juni 2022, MU belum bisa mengumumkan pemain baru. Padahal Ten Hag butuh banyak pemain anyar. Setan Merah kalah gerak cepat dibanding para rival di Liga Inggris.

Juara bertahan Liga Inggris Manchester City sudah mendapatkan… Continue

Added by aqtan on June 24, 2022 at 9:53pm — No Comments

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