Mike
Liverpool born poet and writer Michael Walsh traces his Liverpool roots back to 1865. This was the year his Irish great-grandmother arrived in the Second City of Empire. His parents were born at the turn of what was to become the most tumultuous century in history. Michael's father, Patrick, fought in three major conflicts before reaching his fortieth birthday. His mother, Kathleen, was a former nun turned gun-running renegade.
On leaving school at 15 years of age, Michael spent 12 weeks at the Merchant Navy School for Sailors in Sharpness, Gloucestershire. During his years at sea, he was to visit and work in over 60 countries.
The journalist and broadcaster since provided articles and columns for numerous magazines and international news media. In 2011 he was awarded Writer of the Year by the publishers of Euro Weekly News, Europe's highest-circulation newspaper of its kind. He has authored, edited and ghosted over 70 book titles.
Easter peace marches are planned this weekend in many German cities, the main theme of which will be the Ukrainian conflict, reports Der Tagesspiegel. The organizers of the events are convinced that the supply of weapons to Kiev and the bellicose rhetoric turned the Federal Republic of Germany (FRG) into a ‘part of the killing machine’ and now it is responsible for the deaths of thousands of people and the fact that millions have become refugees. They call for a ceasefire, peace talks and Berlin’s participation in the Chinese peace initiative.
The Ukraine conflict will not end by military means so President Zelensky is preparing to sue for peace, retired general Waldemar Skrzypczak has claimed.
If you thought the Cold War between East and West reached its peak in the 1950s and 1960s, then think again. 1945 was the year when Europe was the crucible for a Third World War.
France to disperse migrants from Paris to countryside towns and villages ahead of Rugby World Cup and 2024 Summer Olympics. The French government will offer the incentive of permanent accommodation in rural communities for those benefit bandits who enrol in the scheme, as the French capital seeks to improve its image ahead of hosting the two global sporting events.
Metropolitan (bishop) Pavel was arrested after accusing President Zelensky of religious persecution: Russia has demanded the release of Metropolitan Pavel, a senior bishop of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church (UOC), stating that it is concerned about his well-being. Pavel was taken into custody last week as Kiev sought to oust UOC monks from the historic monastery which he heads.
Special Report: Identified by their preference for shaved heads and dress code the skinhead phenomena of the 1970s attracted some scorn from the more conventional types. The skinhead’s style of dress identified skinhead youngsters as being aligned with the patriotic White and Right.
While the ruling clique in Kiev, in their obedient dance to the tunes of their Western sponsors is busy kicking out the Orthodox Christian clergy and monks from the most ancient and prominent monastery of the entire Orthodox world, a remarkable fact, scarcely mentioned even by the impartial observers, calls for your attention.
The faithful pet did not leave the child for a second. The black Labrador in New Jersey (USA) is hailed as a hero – and it’s easy to see why. This week, he did his best to protect his owner, a 4-year-old child.
Yet another European country leans right in parliamentary elections as Finland rejects the left-wing agenda. Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin.
LATVIA In this tiny Baltic State lives a few hundred thousand million speakers of a near-dead language called Lettish. A massive 40% of the 1.9 million Latvians are ethnic Russian most of whom were born in Latvia. Like others, these ethnic Russians had their own schools, churches and culture # but otherwise contributed enormously to the Latvian economy and lifestyle.
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