Israeli military threatens to invade Gaza amid growing fears of ‘all-out war’
The Israeli military has threatened to invade Gaza amid warnings that its bombing of the territory was already leading to war.
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WORLD
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UK NEWS 
May 13, 2021 Covid infections fall but concerns remain about variants as scientists fear possible delay to end of lockdown
Coronavirus infections in England halved in recent months, according to a study, but concerns remain about the threat from new variants.
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GREEKS ABROAD
May 13, 2021 Hellenic College Holy Cross to Host Virtual Commencement
BOSTON – In order to ensure the continued safety of its campus community during the ongoing pandemic, Hellenic College Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology will host its baccalaureate and graduate school Commencement ceremonies virtually this year, honoring the classes of both 2020 and 2021. The virtual format will allow the graduates, their families […]
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CYPRUS
May 13, 2021 Passenger traffic in Cyprus accelerates in May ahead of summer period
Passenger traffic in the first days of May marked α significant rise with flights in Cyprus’ two international airports in the fist nine days of the month accounting for 59% of the total traffic in the previous month. Minister of Transport, Communications and Works, Yiannis Karousos said on Twitter that from May 1 to May […]
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ECONOMY
May 13, 2021 European recovery gains speed as COVID-19 fund kicks in
Europe’s economic recovery from the impact of COVID-19 is gaining momentum, the European Commission concluded in an economic forecast presented on Wednesday (12 May), with the rebound credited to the recovery fund, vaccines, global trade and the lifting of lockdowns.
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HISTORY
May 13, 2021 13 May 2021: This day in history
1787 Arthur Phillip sets sails with 11 ships of criminals to Botany Bay, Australia 1830 Republic of Ecuador is founded, with Juan Jose Flores as president 1934 Great dustbowl storm sweeps across US prairies 1940 Winston Churchill says “I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat” in his first speech as Prime Minister to British House of Commons […]
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ECONOMY
May 12, 2021 UK economy contracts 1.5% in first quarter, but rebounds in March
Coronavirus restrictions saw the UK economy contract at the start of 2021 but the hit was smaller than first feared as growth rebounded in March, according to official figures.
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UK NEWS
May 12, 2021 Tony Blair unleashes stinging attack on ‘woke left’ and says Labour could cease to exist
Tony Blair unleashed a stinging attack on the “woke left” on Wednesday warning that Labour could cease to exist and that Sir Keir Starmer is “struggling to break through with the public”.
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WORLD
May 12, 2021 Israeli PM Netanyahu: Hamas ‘will pay heavy price’ as violence continues
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says that Hamas “will pay a heavy price for their belligerence” as the country steps up its attacks on the Gaza Strip.
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GREEKS ABROAD
May 12, 2021 St. Demetrios Church in Saginaw to Host Two Drive-Thru Events
SAGINAW, MI – St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 4970 Mackinaw Road in Saginaw, will host two drive-thru events as an alternative to the annual Greek Festival of Saginaw in the summer, June 18-19, 11 AM-7 PM, WNEM reported on May 10.
