The News Review:
- China celebrates Dragon Boat Festival
- Violence Reaps Rewards at Cannes Festival
- Drop in crime at annual festival
China celebrates Dragon Boat Festival
The Associated Press
Critics of the current Chinese leadership say not much has changed about China’s political culture. The government is still intolerant of dissent and periodically a Qu Yuan-like figure appears only to be silenced. That gives the Dragon Boat Festival awkward undertones. “It’s like celebrating Martin Luther King Day with the Jim Crow laws still in effect” political scientist Michael DeGolyer said referring to the late American civil rights leader and the racist laws that once segregated blacks and whites in southern U. In the West DeGolyer said people will often stop to reflect about what holidays like Christmas and Easter are really about.
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Violence Reaps Rewards at Cannes Festival
New York Times
The film was the critical favorite throughout the festival and Mr. Audiard received a standing ovation from the audience when he mounted the stage. Far more surprising was the Jury Prize (third place) which was split between.
Drop in crime at annual festival
BBC News
Thousands of people travelled to Cornwall over the Bank Holiday weekend for the 23rd ‘Run to the Sun’ event. Newquay Police reported that crime was down by a third compared to last year’s figures. Supt Julie Whitmarsh said: "There was very effective local policing around the Run to the Sun event and officers used the powers available to them. " Bookmark with:.