Local man knew Orlando nightclub shooting victim: 'A great loss'
A man who took cruises organized by one of the first victims identified in Sunday’s mass shooting at an Orlando nightclub said his previous interactions with the victim “makes it hit close to home.”Brian Miller, a Cincinnati OB/GYN who was born and raised in Franklin, met Edward Sotomayor Jr., 34, because Sotomayor worked for a company that organized annual North American Drag Stars at Sea cruises. Miller said he went on two cruises held by Sotomayor’s company, the last in January.“It’s scary. I..>> view originalUkrainians March for LGBT Equality in Peace
Today in Kiev, a gay pride parade began an entirely new chapter in the history of the Ukraine. "Let her in, she's a lesbian, don't you get it?" says a policeman to his colleague before checking the documents of a journalist getting screened for "The March of Equality." According to local police, on hand to limit any disruptions, the over 1500 LGBT community marchers were not harmed - joining 5500 police officers as they walked together in the center of the Ukrainian capital, Kiev. ..>> view originalA history of America doing nothing in response to mass shootings
After 20 children were murdered at Sandy Hook, we said never again. And then we did absolutely nothing and let another 998 mass shootings happen. After every national high-profile shooting, there are murmurs that this time, surely, is the event that will make us do something — anything — to stop a future attack like this one. But each time, ideas about how to stop gun violence stall. As we process news of the worst mass shooting in American history at the Pulse gay nightclub in Orlando, let’s n..>> view originalThe terror the Orlando attacks bring for LGBT people
In the immediate aftermath of the Pulse Nightclub shootings in Orlando, as police confirmed that Omar Mateen had shot to death at least 50 people and wounded dozens of others during his attack on the gay dance venue, law enforcement officials avoided labeling the crime an act of terrorism or a hate crime, awaiting more information.Meanwhile, news media quoted a member of the shooter’s family saying Mateen had recently been angered when he saw two men kissing in public. And reports emerged that ..>> view originalPope Francis slams culture of 'perfect' people shunning the disabled
Involved in the Mass were many of the disabled themselves. A blind woman, using Braille, read aloud to the faithful from the Bible; the liturgy was translated in sign language. And in a first for such Vatican ceremonies, mentally disabled people in costumes acted out a parable in the service's Gospel selection as it was being read aloud. "The world does not become better because only apparently 'perfect' — not to mention 'made-over' — people live there," the pope said, but "when solidarity and ..>> view originalQuad-City Muslims celebrate Ramadan
At 10 p.m., under the stars of a clear summer night, a steady stream of cars lit up the driveway to the mosque in Bettendorf.The season of Ramadan began a week ago today for Muslim faithful, locally and across the world. It is the holiest month of the year for those who practice Islam — a 30-day period of fasting and prayers.Many who attend late-night Ramadan services at the Muslim Community of the Quad-Cities wore traditional Muslim dress, including hijab and long dresses for women and girls, ..>> view originalWilliam, Kate and Harry Join the Queen for Her Birthday Street Party
The Queen's biggest birthday party yet is in full effect! One day after London's grand Trooping the Colour in her honor, Queen Elizabeth celebrated her 90th birthday on Sunday with an outdoor party – and 10,000 guests in the road leading from Buckingham Palace on Sunday. (If you haven't yet seen the Lego version, please do so now. We'll wait.) It was the third main event to publicly laud the Queen in as many days, following her "neon at 90" appearance at Trooping on Saturday and a thanksgivin..>> view originalChina says Nuclear Suppliers Group is 'still divided' on India joining its ranks
China says Nuclear Suppliers Group is 'still divided' on India joining its ranksBy Ananth Krishnan Published: 18:44 EST, 12 June 2016 | Updated: 18:44 EST, 12 June 2016 China has said that the informal meeting of the Nuclear Suppliers Group in Vienna on June 9 did not discuss the matter of India’s entry, and some of the group’s 48 members were "still divided" on the issue.India has been seeking entry to the elite group of nations permitted to control the global trade in nuclear mater..>> view originalBomb rocks Lebanon's capital, 1 wounded
A general view of the damaged headquarters building of Blom Bank where a bomb exploded, in Beirut, Lebanon, Sunday, June 12, 2016. A powerful bomb exploded in Beirut on Sunday, destroying several cars and severely damaging one of Lebanon’s biggest banks, but causing no casualties, officials said. (Hussein Malla/Associated Press) By Associated Press June 12 at 3:23 PM BEIRUT — A powerful bomb in Beirut destroyed several cars, severely damaged one of Lebanon’s biggest banks and wounded one..>> view originalMan hurls explosive device at Shanghai airport, then attempts suicide
Story highlightsThe incident happened at around 2:20 p.m. local timeFour people were hurt, while the attacker is in critical condition"According to the initial police investigation, a man took out a homemade explosive device in a beer bottle from a bag he was carrying and threw it in front of the check-in counters. After the beer bottle exploded, the man took out a dagger from his bag, slashed his own neck and collapsed on the floor," according to a Shanghai Police press statement.The assailant ..>> view original
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