Rio’s Carnival parade makes plea to stop illegal mining in Brazil’s Indigenous lands

[ad_1] RIO DE JANEIRO — Carnival dancers took the biggest stage in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday night with their faces painted red in a traditional Indigenous manner, while percussionists had “Miners out” written across the skins of their drums. It was part of Salgueiro samba school’s tribute to the Yanomami, Brazil’s largest Indigenous group, with…

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Hundreds of protesters opposed to bill allowing same-sex marriage rally in Greek capital

[ad_1] ATHENS, Greece — More than 1,500 protesters gathered in central Athens on Sunday to oppose legislation that would legalize same-sex marriage in Greece. The bill is set for a vote in parliament in days. Greece’s conservative government is sponsoring the bill but it will require votes from center and left opposition parties to be approved….

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Palestinians in Rafah have few options if Israel steps up offensive, U.N. says

[ad_1] IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Israeli forces storm Gaza Strip apartment, rescue two hostages 03:46 Texas church shooter used rifle bearing the word ‘Palestine’ 03:16 Now Playing ‘Where do you flee in a conflict?’: U.N.’s Gaza chief on refugees’ plight 01:30 UP NEXT Palestinian…

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Man arrested in connection with 5 deaths, including 3 children pulled from burning car, in Canada

[ad_1] A man was arrested Sunday on suspicion of killing five people, including three children who were pulled dead from a burning car in Manitoba, Canada, police said. The 29-year-old, who has not been named, is accused of the string of murders in three connected incidents the same day across rural communities Sunday morning. None…

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