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Teen Gang Raid London Apple Store Amid Shopper Chaos
What these kids have done is wrong. No excuses, but if you're pointing fingers (or guns), how about also thinking about what world you've created? Who do these kids have to look up to, and where are the decent older adults in charge showing them the way? Greed and corruption rule more than ever. Billionaires are brazenly controlling governments and trying to exert control over world events Violent hate for others is spewed out constantly by stupid, dumb people. The same dumb people use hard-won votes to elect super-rich, emperor-wannabe leaders who preach about taking what you can and stepping on everyone on the way to getting it. This same idiot class champions the new billionaire-class aristocracy, doffing their caps, while complaining that the working class are getting shafted by the establishment (now that is dumb). What's wrong with kids these days, why don't they have any respect? -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Wednesday 8 January 2025
Former French-Cambodian Opposition MP shot dead in Bangkok Photo courtesy: Agencies BANGKOK - Lim Kimya, a 73-year-old former French-Cambodian opposition MP, was assassinated in the heart of Bangkok. The shooting occurred near the renowned Wat Bowonniwet Vihara in Phra Nakhon district on a quiet Tuesday evening, sending waves of concern through political circles. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1348192-former-french-cambodian-opposition-mp-shot-dead-in-bangkok/ -
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Former French-Cambodian Opposition MP shot dead in Bangkok
Photo comnposite courtesy: Matichon BANGKOK - Lim Kimya, a 73-year-old former French-Cambodian opposition MP, was assassinated in the heart of Bangkok. The shooting occurred near the renowned Wat Bowonniwet Vihara in Phra Nakhon district on a quiet Tuesday evening, sending waves of concern through political circles. Lim Kimya, known for his resolute political stance and dual Cambodian-French nationality, tragically lost his life at the scene. As of now, police in the bustling Thai capital have launched an extensive manhunt to apprehend the killer, who remains at large. Security footage from the area has revealed vital clues about the perpetrator. The video shows a man riding a red Honda Wave 100 motorcycle with the licence plate number 845. Clad in long jeans, a grey short-sleeved shirt, a helmet, and carrying a bag slung across his chest, the assailant is believed to have concealed a firearm within that bag. The calculated manner of the attack has raised significant concerns regarding its motivation and potential political implications. Lim Kimya's journey to Bangkok began in Siem Reap, Cambodia, alongside his French wife and Cambodian uncle. The family travelled by bus, seemingly intent on an uneventful visit to Thailand. However, as they arrived near the revered temple, the gunman struck. The assassin brazenly parked the motorcycle, dismounted to unleash the fatal shot, then sped away down Phra Sumen Road, crossing paths with the temple's solemn facade. Previously a prominent figure in the Cambodia National Rescue Party, Lim Kimya has been an emblem of the opposition's resilience. The party, once the main opposition force in Cambodia, was dissolved by a Supreme Court ruling in November 2017 in a crackdown seen as politically motivated under then-Prime Minister Hun Sen's regime. Despite holding a French passport that could have facilitated a more secure life abroad, Lim Kimya chose to remain in Cambodia, underscoring a commitment to his homeland's political discourse. This decision set him apart from many of his peers, who sought refuge in other nations amid ongoing political repression. Reflecting on his steadfast dedication, Kimya once declared to reporters, "I will never give up politics." But now, his untimely death leaves behind questions and a palpable sense of loss. As Thai police intensify their efforts to track the killer, the international community watches closely. This incident further highlights the complexities and continuing struggles faced by former Cambodian opposition figures, even as they seek refuge beyond their homeland's borders, in places as disparate as Bangkok and Paris, reported Bangkok Post, Matichon, Agencies. -- 2025-01-07 -
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British Holidaymaker, 28, Dies in Motorbike Crash in Thailand: Twin Pays Tribute
Not sure what you mean. I get the compulsory government insurance at one of the local vehicle inspection places and the second class insurance on Roojai. I used to go to the local office of an insurance company for the optional insurance but find it more convenient with Roojai now. -
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Revealed: Shocking New Details of CIA’s MKUltra Mind Control Experiments
But… but I thought this was crazy conspiracy theory… The next four years are going to be very interesting. P.S. Check out Sirhan Sirhan, a Palestinian the CIA hypnotised to kill Bobby Kennedy. -
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France Remembers the Charlie Hebdo Tragedy: A Decade Later
Remember how the religion of peace work in reality. Not compatible with freedom of speech. -
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Revealed: Shocking New Details of CIA’s MKUltra Mind Control Experiments
Newly declassified documents shed disturbing light on the infamous CIA mind control program known as MKUltra, exposing how Americans were unwittingly drugged and subjected to psychological and physical torture more than six decades ago. The revelations include over 1,200 pages of records detailing harrowing experiments that used sleep deprivation, electroshocks, and a method called "psychic driving" to reprogram human minds. The program, which ran from 1953 to 1964, targeted a variety of subjects, including criminals, mental patients, drug addicts, Army personnel, and average citizens. Many were administered drugs, including LSD, without their consent. A staggering 144 projects were conducted, aimed at developing techniques and substances to manipulate human behavior during interrogations and force confessions through brainwashing and psychological torment. One newly declassified document from 1956 reveals researchers sought to create "an anti-interrogation drug" capable of altering the human central nervous system and influencing behavior. A memo from the same period indicates that while the CIA considered testing on foreign nationals, it ultimately decided to continue "unwitting testing on American citizens." Gangster James "Whitey" Bulger, a notorious crime boss, was among those experimented on in 1957 while imprisoned at the Atlanta Penitentiary. Bulger described harrowing experiences during his time as a test subject under MKUltra: "Total loss of appetite. Hallucinating. The room would change shape. Hours of paranoia and feeling violent," Bulger wrote. "We experienced horrible periods of living nightmares and even blood coming out of the walls. Guys turning to skeletons in front of me. I saw a camera change into the head of a dog. I felt like I was going insane." The National Security Archive (NSA) called MKUltra a "terrifying" chapter in American history. In a statement, the NSA noted: "The CIA conducted terrifying experiments using drugs, hypnosis, isolation, sensory deprivation, and other extreme techniques on human subjects, often US citizens, who frequently had no idea what was being done to them or that they were part of a CIA test." The documents further reveal that prominent physicians and researchers, including Dr. Carl Pfeiffer of Emory University, were involved in conducting these experiments. Pfeiffer was approved to administer large doses of LSD-25 to "normal human volunteers" under the guise of developing anti-interrogation drugs. The program’s goals were chillingly ambitious. A 1955 report listed 17 "materials and methods" in development, ranging from substances to induce illogical thinking to drugs designed to cause amnesia, physical paralysis, or alter personality structures. There were also attempts to create a "knockout pill" for covert drugging and substances that could produce a state of "pure euphoria" with no aftereffects. In retrospect, the MKUltra experiments remain a deeply troubling reminder of the lengths to which government agencies can go in the pursuit of power. As the NSA stated, these revelations illuminate a dark period in the behavioral sciences, often likened to experiments conducted by Nazi doctors during World War II. The newly surfaced documents provide an unsettling glimpse into a program that blurred ethical boundaries and left a legacy of trauma for its victims. For many, the release of these records serves as a stark warning about the dangers of unchecked authority and the violation of human rights. Based on a report by Daily Mail 2024-01-08 -
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France Remembers the Charlie Hebdo Tragedy: A Decade Later
Paris marked a solemn occasion on Tuesday, commemorating the victims of the horrific attack on the Charlie Hebdo satirical magazine that occurred 10 years ago. This attack, carried out by Islamist militants, not only left 12 people dead but also ignited a continuing debate over press freedoms in France. The events of January 7, 2015, unfolded when two masked gunmen, linked to al Qaeda, stormed the Charlie Hebdo offices. Armed with assault rifles, they sought retribution for the magazine’s publication of cartoons mocking the Prophet Mohammad, nearly a decade earlier. The attackers brutally killed 12 individuals, including eight editorial staff members and editor Stephane Charbonnier. In the wake of the massacre, France rallied behind the slogan "Je Suis Charlie" (I am Charlie), symbolizing a collective stand for freedom of expression. The attacks were a grim reminder of the tensions between secularism and religious sensitivities in the country. "There were scenes I will never forget," former French President Francois Hollande recalled, reflecting on the aftermath. "We had to act and we did so responsibly, aware that we weren't finished and that there would be other tragedies. And there were." His words highlighted the persistent threat and the resilience required to confront it. President Emmanuel Macron and Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo led the day’s commemorations, which included a wreath-laying ceremony and a minute's silence at key locations in Paris. These acts of remembrance underscored the gravity of the events and the enduring impact on the national psyche. The assault on Charlie Hebdo was followed by more violence: over the next two days, another French-born militant killed a policewoman and four Jewish hostages in a kosher supermarket, further intensifying the nation’s grief and fear. In total, more than 250 lives have been lost to Islamist violence in France since the Charlie Hebdo attack, highlighting the ongoing struggle against extremism. This anniversary has reignited discussions around freedom of speech in France. Hollande voiced concerns about the growing trend of self-censorship out of fear, questioning whether journalists should refrain from publishing content that might offend certain groups. "There is a form of self-censorship that has taken root," he lamented. In response to the anniversary, Charlie Hebdo released a special edition, featuring a cover with a man sitting on the butt of a gun with the word "Indestructible!" boldly displayed. The editorial inside asserted, "Today the values of Charlie Hebdo — such as humor, satire, freedom of expression, ecology, secularism, feminism, to name a few — have never been so under threat." Charlie Hebdo’s fearless approach to journalism continues to polarize France. While many uphold it as a beacon of free expression, critics accuse the magazine of Islamophobia for its repeated depictions of the Prophet Mohammad, which Muslims consider blasphemous. Charlie Hebdo, however, defends its right to satirize all religions, not just Islam, as part of its broader commitment to challenging authority and dogma. As France remembers the victims of the Charlie Hebdo attacks, the nation grapples with the balance between protecting free speech and respecting religious beliefs—a complex issue that remains as pressing today as it was a decade ago. Based on a report by VOA 2024-01-08
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