Special prayers planned as Plymouth continues to mourn shooting victims
Special prayers are set to be said in Plymouth on Sunday as the city mourns the five people killed in a shooting spree which has left the local community shocked and saddened.
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GREEKS ABROAD 
August 15, 2021 In Potato Land Idaho, Pocatello’s Greek Festival Big Draw
It’s not the first place you think of for a vibrant Greek-American community but Pocatello, Idaho has it, as well as a half century tradition of celebrating Greek culture, food, dance, and music with an annual Greek festival.
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CYPRUS
August 15, 2021 Cypriots’ trips abroad at low level
Cypriots’ trips abroad are at a low level, the Chairman of the Association of Cyprus Travel Agents (ACTA), Vassilis Stamataris, told CNA Friday.
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EUROPE
August 15, 2021 EU border agency trials high tech controls as Afghan fighting spreads
The EU’s border agency is trialling new high-tech surveillance equipment to detect migrant boats, just as rapid gains by Taliban fighters in Afghanistan have raised the prospect of a surge in people fleeing to Europe.
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HISTORY
August 15, 2021 15 August 2021: This day in history
1461: Empire of Trebizond surrenders to forces of Sultan Mehmet II – last Byzantine Empire remnant to fall. Emperor David exiled and later murdered. 1620: Mayflower sets sail from Southampton, England, with 102 Pilgrims 1900: The Boxer Rebellion: In China, the Empress, her family and court retainers flee while foreign troops move through Peking in an attempt to […]
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UK NEWS
August 2, 2021 Vandals desecrate ancient church just days after £150,000 restoration
A Grade II* listed medieval church has been vandalised in a horrific attack just 10 days after reopening from repairs.
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UK NEWS
August 2, 2021 State pension warning as Rishi Sunak plots new ‘double lock’ plan in huge benefit overhaul
The Chancellor of the Exchequer is set to temporarily suspend the Conservatives’ “triple lock” election manifesto commitment on state pensions. The “triple lock” meant that Mr Sunak was committed to lifting payouts to match the highest out of average earnings, inflation or 2.5pc. However, the furlough scheme that was introduced last year is very likely […]
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TOURISM
August 2, 2021 Tory revolt over travel rules as Boris Johnson pressed to drop ‘amber watchlist’ plan
Boris Johnson is facing a furious backlash over plans for a new “amber watch list” which could trigger fresh chaos for holidaymakers.
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POLITICS
August 2, 2021 Brexit: More voters blame EU for protocol problems than UK government
More voters blame the EU for post-Brexit trade problems in Northern Ireland than the UK government, a new poll has found.
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SPORTS
August 2, 2021 Simone Biles to make Tokyo 2020 Olympics return in balance beam final
Simone Biles will return to action at the Tokyo Olympics in Tuesday’s balance beam final.
