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The po[CENSORED]r view of life in ancient Egypt is often that it was a death-obsessed culture in which powerful pharaohs forced the people to labor at constructing pyramids and temples and, at an unspecified time, enslaved the Hebrews for this purpose. In reality, ancient Egyptians loved life, no matter their social class, and the ancient Egyptian government used slave labor as every other ancient culture did without regard to any particular ethnicity. The ancient Egyptians did have a well-known contempt for non-Egyptians but this was simply because they believed they were living the best life possible in the best of all possible worlds. Life in ancient Egypt was considered so perfect, in fact, that the Egyptian afterlife was imagined as an eternal continuation of life on earth. Slaves in Egypt were either criminals, those who could not pay their debts, or captives from foreign military campaigns. These people were considered to have forfeited their freedoms either by their individual choices or by military conquest and so were forced to endure a quality of existence far below that of free Egyptians. The individuals who actually built the pyramids and other famous monuments of Egypt were Egyptians who were compensated for their labor and, in many cases, were masters of their art. These monuments were raised not in honor of death but of life and the belief that an individual life mattered enough to be remembered for eternity. Further, the Egyptian belief that one's life was an eternal journey and death only a transition inspired the people to try to make their lives worth living eternally. Far from a death-obsessed and dour culture, Egyptian daily life was focused on enjoying the time one had as much as possible and trying to make other's lives equally memorable.

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Thursday accused his predecessor Donald Trump of spreading a “web of lies” to undermine U.S. democracy in a speech on the anniversary of the deadly Capitol attack by Trump supporters who tried to undo his 2020 election defeat. Speaking at the white-domed building where rioters smashed windows, assaulted police, and sent lawmakers fleeing for their lives on January 6, 2021, Biden said Trump’s false claims that the election was stolen from him through widespread voting fraud could unravel the rule of law and subvert future elections. “A former president of the United States of America has created and spread a web of lies about the 2020 election. He’s done so because he values power over principle,” Biden said. “He can’t accept he lost.” Biden never actually uttered his predecessor’s name during the 25-minute speech, telling reporters afterward he was trying to focus on the threats to America’s political system instead of Trump himself. The tone, including a poke at Trump’s “bruised ego,” was a departure for Biden, who has focused during most of his first year in office on pursuing his own agenda. Trump issued three statements in the hours following his successor’s remarks accusing Biden of trying to divide the country and repeating his false election claims. Trump’s behavior over the past year, like his conduct in office, has been norm-shattering. Unlike other former U.S. presidents denied re-election, Trump has refused to accept the verdict of the voters and pressured fellow Republicans to somehow overturn the results, without success. His false claims have provided cover for Republicans at the state level to pass new restrictions on voting that they have said are needed to fight fraud. Research shows such fraud is extremely rare in U.S. elections. Biden’s fellow Democrats, a few Republicans, and many independent experts have said Trump’s continued denials could make it less likely that future U.S. transfers of power will be peaceful – especially those involving closer margins than the 2020 election that Biden won by 7 million votes nationwide. The speech illustrated that Biden and other Democrats remain wary of Trump’s political staying power. In the riot’s immediate aftermath, even some Republicans thought his grip on their party had been shaken, but since then Trump has only tightened it. “Our democracy is very fragile, and the cult of The Big Lie is still very much in action with the help of the vast majority of our colleagues on the other side, who continue to try to rewrite or ignore history,” Democratic Representative Pramila Jayapal said at an afternoon event. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi led dozens of bundled-up Democratic lawmakers holding lights in a moment of silence on the steps of the Capitol, part of a candlelight prayer vigil that was the final official event of the anniversary. link: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1537510/a-year-after-us-capitol-siege-biden-blasts-trumps-web-of-lies

PARIS — More than 100,000 people across France protested Saturday over what they say are government plans to further restrict the rights of the unvaccinated, days after French President Emmanuel Macron vowed to “piss off” those refusing the jab. The turnout was four times higher than the numbers who answered the December 18 call to protest, when 25,500 people marched across the country, according to government estimates. Read more: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1538069/more-than-100000-march-in-france-against-covid-19-vaccine-requirements#ixzz7HVEScaRv The protests oppose a planned law that will require individuals to prove they are fully vaccinated against the coronavirus before they can eat out, travel on inter-city trains or attend cultural events. On Thursday, France’s lower house of parliament passed the controversial bill in a first reading. The government has said it expects the new requirements to be implemented by January 15, although lawmakers in the Senate could now delay the process. Interior ministry officials said 105,200 people participated in Saturday’s protests across France, 18,000 of them in the capital Paris, where police reported 10 arrests and three officers slightly injured. Elsewhere there were 24 arrests and seven police officers lightly injured according to the ministry. Among the larger demonstrations, around 6,000 demonstrators turned out in Toulon, while in Montpellier police used teargas during clashes with protesters. France recorded 303,669 new coronavirus cases on Saturday amid mounting pressure on hospitals. The Paris protesters, many of them unmasked, braved the cold and rain brandishing placards emblazoned with the word “truth” and “No to vaccine passes”. Others took aim at Macron, using the same coarse language he employed in his attack on people holding out against vaccination earlier in the week. Macron said Friday that he fully stands by controversial remarks he made on Tuesday, when he vowed to “piss off” people not vaccinated against Covid-19 until they accept shots. The earthy language and uncompromising approach provoked uproar in French media and from opponents.

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Veteran Labour politician Jack Dromey has died aged 73, his family has confirmed. The shadow minister, who had held the seat of Birmingham Erdington since 2010, is understood to have passed away in his constituency on Friday morning. He is survived by his wife, fellow Labour MP Harriet Harman, and his three children. His family said he was a "much loved husband, father and grandfather" who would be "greatly missed". And his son Joe also paid tribute on Twitter, confirming Mr Dromey had died suddenly and adding: "We loved him so, so much. Rest in peace big man." Current and former prime ministers were among those paying their respects, with Boris Johnson saying he was "deeply saddened" by the news. Tony Blair called Mr Dromey a "stalwart of the Labour and trade union movement, while Gordon Brown said he had lost "a friend, colleague and great humanitarian who never stopped fighting for social justice". The flags of Parliament were lowered to half-mast, with House of Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle saying MPs were "all in disbelief that the life-force that was Jack Dromey has died", adding that it was "another sad day for the House and a bad start to the year". 'Highly respected' Born in London in 1948, Mr Dromey made his name in politics through the union movement, as a leading figure in the Transport and General Workers' Union, which later became Unite. He married Ms Harman in 1982, fathering two sons and a daughter, and held senior roles in the Labour Party before winning his seat in Parliament nearly 12 years ago. He was quickly promoted to the front bench, serving under several leaders, most recently as Sir Keir Starmer's shadow immigration minister. He spoke in a Commons debate on Afghan refugees just 24 hours ago, as well as attending a speech by Sir Keir on Tuesday. Sir Keir said Mr Dromey had "dedicated his life to standing up for working people through the Labour movement". The Labour leader added: "Jack was recognised for his determination to stand up for his constituents and he was highly respected and warmly regarded across Parliament. "My thoughts and those of the whole Labour movement are with Harriet, their children and all those who knew and loved Jack." The party's deputy leader, Angela Rayner, also described him as a "great mentor and supporter to me, but above all a friend for many years". Shadow foreign secretary David Lammy, who said he sat next to him in the Commons on Thursday, said Mr Dromey was a "Labour man to his bones and proud champion for his constituents and for working people." Another frontbench colleague, shadow culture secretary Lucy Powell, said she was "floored" by the news, calling him "one of the best", while shadow business secretary John Reynolds called him "a man of such integrity and kindness". Conservative politicians also spoke about the loss to Parliament, with Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries calling him "a kind gentleman" whose politics "never stood in the way of his gentle nature, kind words and good manners with his always, always happy smile". Trade Minister Penny Mordaunt said, "Parliament has lost a giant", while fellow MP Tracey Crouch said she "felt sick" hearing the news, adding: "He was one of the kindest colleagues who didn't define people by party." Tributes also came from the trade union movement, with the TUC's general secretary Frances O'Grady saying it was "devastating to lose such a champion of working people." And Unite's general secretary, Sharon Graham, called Mr Dromey "our dear friend and comrade".

It looks like there is a new trend of facial hair emerging among young celebrities. It's not a beard full on the beard, it's not a handlebar mustache, it's a little unparalleled shine look that reminds some of you secondary boys that start just cultivating fuzz on their face. But the difference here is that this time is done on purpose, it's a look. We do not know if you know that facial hair can be a very divisive thing. There are people who love the hair of the face on men, they simply can not have enough. And then there are who hates hate absolutely. And depending on which camp in the following news could excite you or ruin your day. It looks like there is a new trend of facial hair emerging among young celebrities. It's not a beard full on the beard, it's not a handlebar mustache, it's a little unparalleled shine look that reminds some of you secondary boys that start just cultivating fuzz on their face. But the difference here is that this time is done on purpose, it's a look. All some celebrities have worn this look but it wasTamtotoan chalametwho caused the biggest tumulil with fans. Some liked. We have seen tweets and positions on social media saying that her little mustache and her uneven barrel is like a bit of treats and he can absolutely keep this look. Some fans are just confused if it is a personal choice or something it makes for a role. And then there are some who are dismayed by this abomination on his face.

More than 700,000 people have signed a petition calling for former Prime Minister Sir Tony Blair to have his knighthood removed. The ex-Labour leader, who was in power from 1997 to 2007, was given the title as the New Year's Honours were awarded. But the petition complains that his role in the Iraq war makes him "personally responsible" for many deaths and accuses him of "war crimes". Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said Sir Tony had "earned" a knighthood. And a government minister said it was "only right" to reward the former prime minister, who had done "many good things" for the UK. Blair becomes 'Sir Tony' and joins top royal order Chilcot report: Findings at-a-glance On 1 January, Sir Tony became a member of the Order of the Garter, England's oldest and most senior order of chivalry. The appointment was the personal choice of the Queen, who has up to 24 "knight and lady companions", with current Prime Minister Boris Johnson not involved in the decision. But a petition posted on the change.org website by actor and presenter Angus Scott says Sir Tony "caused irreparable damage to both the constitution of the United Kingdom and to the very fabric of the nation's society" while in office. "He was personally responsible for causing the death of countless innocent, civilian lives and servicemen in various conflicts. For this alone he should be held accountable for war crimes," it adds. "Tony Blair is the least deserving person of any public honour, particularly anything awarded by Her Majesty the Queen." https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-59866084

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