Syria’s Assad: the president who led a bloody crackdown
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad oversaw a merciless crackdown on a pro-democracy revolt that morphed into one of the bloodiest wars of the century. Source link
South Korea president to resign despite surviving impeachment vote, party says
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s party said on Sunday it had “effectively obtained” a promise from the leader to step down, despite the fact he survived an impeachment vote on Saturday hours after making a public apology for briefly imposing martial law. Tens of thousands of protesters gathered outside parliament during the vote to … Read more
Notre-Dame Cathedral to hold first Mass after five-year restoration
Worshippers will be able to attend Mass at Notre-Dame Cathedral on Sunday for the first time since the monument was devastated by a fire in 2019. A morning ceremony will be attended by hundreds of bishops and priests and an evening ceremony will be open to 2,500 members of the public. Source link
Current Affairs: 4 Indians will run America’s government, know who has which degree?
Current Affairs, GK Quiz, America News: Donald Trump, who won the US Presidential election, will take oath as the 47th President of America on January 20, 2025, but even before the oath taking ceremony, he has announced the names of the heads of different departments of his government. So far, names of four Indians have … Read more
Syrian rebels announce seizing full control over Homs
Syrian rebels announce seizing full control over Homs Source link
Live: Rebels announce full control of Syria’s third largest city Homs
Syrian rebels announced they gained full control over the key city of Homs early on Sunday after only a day of fighting, leaving President Bashar al-Assad’s 24-year rule dangling by a thread as insurgents marched on the capital, Damascus. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments. Source link
What is PEPE and how does it work?
PEPE is a token found on the Ethereum network. PEPE seeks to capitalize on the popularity of meme-based cryptocurrencies. The value of memecoins is based on their ability to be a joke and create community. In addition to PEPE, there is a series of NFTs called Rare Pepes that predate the cryptocurrency. With the popularity … Read more
Paris unveils famous Notre-Dame Cathedral after mammoth five-year reconstruction
After five years of intense restoration works following a devastating fire, the iconic Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris reopened its doors on Saturday evening. With a symbolic three knocks from Archbishop Laurent Ulrich and a standing ovation for the heroes who saved it, the cathedral’s rebirth was marked by a moving ceremony of song, prayer, and … Read more
The organ of Notre-Dame resonates in the cathedral, for the first time since the 2019 fire
France’s iconic Notre-Dame Cathedral is formally reopening its doors on Saturday for the first time since a devastating fire nearly destroyed the 861-year-old landmark in 2019. During the ceremony, the cathedral’s famous organ resonated for the first time since 2019. Source link
The crucial role of Notre-Dame’s gargoyles when the cathedral caught fire in 2019
France’s iconic Notre Dame Cathedral is formally reopening its doors on Saturday for the first time since a devastating fire nearly destroyed the 861-year-old landmark in 2019. FRANCE 24’s Gavin Lee asked his guest about the history and the role of the monument’s gargoyles. Answer by Bertrand d’Aleman, founder of guiding agency ‘My private Paris’ … Read more