Bild: :bsz-International: Post-Brexit vote: UK government faces unprecedented challenges

Since the referendum on EU membership on June 23, the UK government has not undertaken any significant steps towards an exit from the Common Market. This is unsettling for the economy and the country as a whole. Prime Minister Theresa May hesitates to take steps towards the Brexit due to unique and unprecedented challenges.

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Bild: “Now the trumpet summons us again – You and I have a rendezvous with destiny”: If you vote for Trump, he promises that he’s “never gonna give you up, never gonna let you down”. , Satire: Draft of Trump’s inaugural address discovered! Karikatur: DonkeyHotey, CC-BY-SA-2.0, Bearbeitung: lux

The scandal continues: After Melania Trump apparently plagiarizing Michelle Obama in her speech last week, the real writer has come forward. Ghost writer Rick Roll claims that (in light of recent events and after an overthrow with the Trump family) he’d rather go public himself than “being dragged kicking and screaming into the limelight.” The grad student (English Literature) makes a living selling speeches to politicians and their families. In an exclusive interview, he has shown us some of his work. The :bsz procured exclusive rights to a particularly juicy piece – an early draft for Donald Trump’s inaugural address as President of the United States.

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Bild: Human chain against racism in Bochum., Human chain in Bochum: 8.500 residents participated in nationwide campaign Foto: tims

The nationwide campaign „Hand in Hand Against Racism“ on June 18 and 19 was a big success in Bochum: According to the organiser, a total of  8.500 citizens participated and transformed the area between Bochum Central Station, “Kirmesplatz” and city hall into a 3.4 kilometre long human chain. The aim was to demonstrate against racism and stress the importance of an open-minded Germany. 

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Bild: How to survive Euro 2016 in Germany, :bsz International public domain

It happened: A mob of screaming people, clad in white, black, red, and gold, waving flags, banging on their drums. And you’re slap bang in the middle. No, it’s not war – it’s worse. It’s football. The 2016 UEFA European Championship, to be precise. Fear not! If you pay heed to our advice you’ll survive being caught behind enemy lines – probably.

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Bild: No means no: Verbal rejection should be as good as a physical barrier. , Why Germany needs to reform the law governing sexual offences Foto & Bearbeitung: lux

“She was asking for it. Her mouth said ‘no’ but her eyes said ‘take me now’ – so I did. It’s not as if she put up a fight …” And if the lady in question didn’t resist physically – because she was intimidated by the guy’s strength or simply froze – it’s technically not a sexual assault. Welcome to the German law governing sexual offences!

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Bild: The Alpaca family: Foal Heidi enjoys getting caressed by Mother Rosi., Bochum zoo: „Learning from the past for the future“ Foto: TPBO
On the occasion of the 39th International Museum Day on May 22, we would like to introduce you to the Tierpark + Fossilium Bochum. It is not only a zoo but also an institution that provides a huge fossil collection to learn from.
 
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