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The Grace and Power of a Chinese Martial Art
Chinese martial arts, known as wushu, combine hundreds of different styles that belong to one of two categories. The so-called “external” styles focus on improving muscle and honing battle skills, as famously practiced by Shaolin monks for example. “Internal” styles … Continue reading
Posted in Culture & Society, Religion & Philosophy, Videos & Documentaries
Tagged China, martial art, Tai Chi, Taoism, Wudang Wushu
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Asma al-Assad: A Rose in the Desert
Image from Vogue’s article about Asma al-Assad (source: The Atlantic) The link below is to an article about Asma al-Assad that was published by Vogue just before the West launched its brutal war on Syria to oust her and her … Continue reading
Posted in Culture & Society, Media & Journalism, Religion & Philosophy, War & Terror
Tagged Asma al-Assad, Syria
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Western Chicken Hawks are Going Cold on Turkey
Turkish residents in the Netherlands waving Turkey’s national flags (Photo: Getty Images) Where is the increasingly vituperative spat between Turkey and The Netherlands (and other EU countries) going to lead? Why is this political fall-out between fellow NATO members happening … Continue reading
Posted in Culture & Society, Human Rights & Justice
Tagged Erdogan, EU, Neil Clark, The Netherlands, Turkey
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Dangerous Music: Reviving Traditional Afghan Music in the Face of Terror Threats
Years of war and Islamic extremism have left their mark on Afghanistan’s traditional music culture. Though the Taliban was driven from power some 15 years ago, a generation was “brainwashed” into believing music was sinful and against Islam. Now, one … Continue reading
Sheikh Imran Hosein About Donald Trump’s Election
Interview with Pax Press Agency at United Nations HQ in Geneva on 15/11/16.
Fake News Could Trigger Terrorist Attacks by Mentally Unstable People
Mainstream Media has Met Its Maker (click image to enlarge) Fake news and rumors may prompt mentally unstable or particularly impressionable individuals to carry out terrorist attacks, a Danish intelligence report says. “The social media are increasingly being used … Continue reading
‘Stop Operation Soros’ Movements to Ban Billionaire-Funded Groups Sweep Across Europe
One of those who supported nationwide anti-Trump protests in the US is billionaire investor and philanthropist George Soros, who’s well known for his charity organizations across the globe. Related: Soros-funded NGOs aiming to bring down our govt – Hungarian Foreign … Continue reading
Posted in Culture & Society, Imperialism & Colonialism, Videos & Documentaries
Tagged Europe, George Soros, NGO, Stop Operation Soros, USA
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Project Duterte: The Philippines’ War on Drugs
The Philippines’s controversial President Rodrigo Duterte came to power on his promise to crack down on crime. Dubbed “The Punisher”, he addressed his subjects, encouraging them to kill drug addicts. However, his inauguration was followed by a wave of extrajudicial … Continue reading
Great Singing by Flashmob in Ukraine’s Breakaway Republic
Russians, in case you don’t know, are ridiculously good singers. One sees it all the time here – the singing ability of the average Russian is at least 10 times what is in Europe or the US. Furthermore, it always … Continue reading
Posted in Anti-War & Non-Violence, Culture & Society, Music & Performance, Videos & Documentaries, War & Terror
Tagged Donetsk, flashmob, Russia, Ukraine
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A Short History Lesson on Cuba
Fidel Castro overthrew a dictatorship and then was besieged by the strongest military power in the history of the world (Photo by Granma – Official voice of the PCC). The death of Fidel Castro brought public comments of some of … Continue reading
Posted in Culture & Society, Imperialism & Colonialism, War & Terror
Tagged Cuba, Fidel Castro, USA
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