Monthly Archives: July 2018

Fake abduction and Bitcoin ransom the latest way to trick victim: RCMP in BC
News1130
RICHMOND, B.C. – Mounties in Richmond, B.C., say it appears criminals have added Bitcoin ransom to the growing list of manoeuvres to swindle money from unsuspecting victims. Officers responded to a report of an abduction on July 16 where a victim said …

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Nazi hunter slams right-wing singer at Croatia celebration
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ZAGREB, Croatia – The Nazi-hunting Simon Wiesenthal Center has strongly criticized a far-right singer’s participation in the celebration welcoming Croatia’s national soccer team home from the World Cup. The centre issued a statement on Wednesday that …

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Schumer: Measures needed to reduce toddler drownings in US
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ALBANY, N.Y. – U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer says a new report shows the number of drownings involving toddlers in the U.S. has increased in recent years, with young boys dying at twice the rate as girls. Schumer is calling on the federal government to …

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San Rafael’s China Camp, iconic migrant enclave, marks 150 years
Marin Independent Journal
President Denise Wong Wear said that the 150-year anniversary is especially significant, now that Frank Quan is no longer alive. “He was the last resident there,” she said. “Now we have to be sure to continue to celebrate the Chinese people who spent …

San Rafael’s China Camp, iconic migrant enclave, marks 150 years
Marin Independent Journal
President Denise Wong Wear said that the 150-year anniversary is especially significant, now that Frank Quan is no longer alive. “He was the last resident there,” she said. “Now we have to be sure to continue to celebrate the Chinese people who spent …