THIS WEEK MARKS THE 69TH ANNIVERSARY OF D-DAY (JUNE 6, 1944), THE ALLIES RALLYING POINT TO EVENTUALLY DEFEAT THE AXIS POWERS AND WIN WORLD WAR 2.
Amongst events happening around the world this past week...
*It has been reported that Nelson Mandela is now in a local South African hospital, listed in critical condition with a lung infection. The Free Choice E-zine hopes the former South African President and peace activist gets well soon.
*Over 70 countries have now signed the United Nations International Arms Trade Treaty.
*A new medical study has confirmed the previous belief that a mother's natural breast milk is better for brain development that formula milk.
*Sadly, an unmarked mass grave estimated to contain at least 200 bodies has been found near Jaffa.
*China's President Xi Jinping is attending a summit with United States President Barack Obama to discuss cyber security issues.
*Queen Elizabeth II celebrated the 60th anniversary of her actual coronation. Meanwhile, English Parliament has taken the final step to make same gender marriages legal in England, but there is no word on an exact date for the measure to take effect yet.
*While not in great numbers, scientists have discovered that the Hula Painted Frog is actually still alive, despite previous beliefs that the species was extinct.
*Online retailer Amazon.com has begun operating in India.
*Serena Williams defeated Maria Sharapova to win the Women's Singles title of the French Open Tennis Championship.
*Bollywood actress Jiah Khan apparently took her own life willingly to permanently leave the stage this week.
*Author Tom Sharpe has passed away from diabetes complications.
*Civil unrest continues in Bahraini, Turkey, Syria, and Afghanistan.
WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
*What appears to be 3 unusually well preserved triceratops specimens have been found in Wyoming.
*The trial of the United States versus Bradley Manning, accused of revealing military secrets to Wikileaks, has begun.
*As of April 2013, the United States trade deficit has widened to 8.5% as imports have grown greater than exports.
*Major League Baseball is about to suspend 20 players proven to have continued using human growth hormone and/or steroids despite the ban on the illegal substances. The Free Choice E-zine wants to restate its position that any player proven to have used should be stripped of any and all honors "earned" while using!
*Famed swimmer/actress Esther Williams has passed away of natural causes at age 91.
*Joey Covington, drummer for Hot Tuna and Jefferson Airplane lost his life as a result of a traffic accident.
*Former professional American football player David "Deacon" Jones has passed away of natural causes at age 74.
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Amongst events happening around the world this past week...
*It has been reported that Nelson Mandela is now in a local South African hospital, listed in critical condition with a lung infection. The Free Choice E-zine hopes the former South African President and peace activist gets well soon.
*Over 70 countries have now signed the United Nations International Arms Trade Treaty.
*A new medical study has confirmed the previous belief that a mother's natural breast milk is better for brain development that formula milk.
*Sadly, an unmarked mass grave estimated to contain at least 200 bodies has been found near Jaffa.
*China's President Xi Jinping is attending a summit with United States President Barack Obama to discuss cyber security issues.
*Queen Elizabeth II celebrated the 60th anniversary of her actual coronation. Meanwhile, English Parliament has taken the final step to make same gender marriages legal in England, but there is no word on an exact date for the measure to take effect yet.
*While not in great numbers, scientists have discovered that the Hula Painted Frog is actually still alive, despite previous beliefs that the species was extinct.
*Online retailer Amazon.com has begun operating in India.
*Serena Williams defeated Maria Sharapova to win the Women's Singles title of the French Open Tennis Championship.
*Bollywood actress Jiah Khan apparently took her own life willingly to permanently leave the stage this week.
*Author Tom Sharpe has passed away from diabetes complications.
*Civil unrest continues in Bahraini, Turkey, Syria, and Afghanistan.
WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
*What appears to be 3 unusually well preserved triceratops specimens have been found in Wyoming.
*The trial of the United States versus Bradley Manning, accused of revealing military secrets to Wikileaks, has begun.
*As of April 2013, the United States trade deficit has widened to 8.5% as imports have grown greater than exports.
*Major League Baseball is about to suspend 20 players proven to have continued using human growth hormone and/or steroids despite the ban on the illegal substances. The Free Choice E-zine wants to restate its position that any player proven to have used should be stripped of any and all honors "earned" while using!
*Famed swimmer/actress Esther Williams has passed away of natural causes at age 91.
*Joey Covington, drummer for Hot Tuna and Jefferson Airplane lost his life as a result of a traffic accident.
*Former professional American football player David "Deacon" Jones has passed away of natural causes at age 74.
For more news at any time, either scroll down to our IN OTHER NEWS feature at the bottom of your screen or else visit any other reputable news source.
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