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Posted: 24/04/2022 | Author: Cliff Harrison | Filed under: Quotes | Tags: Benjamin Franklin, Blogging, Blogs, Clifford G. Harrison, Freedom, Freedom of Speech, Freedom of Thought, Writer, Writers, Writing | Leave a comment

“Without freedom of thought there can be no such thing as wisdom; and no such thing as public liberty, without freedom of speech.” –Benjamin Franklin

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Top Headlines

MI5 spy reveals secret 'unauthorised' IRA talks 25/03/2023
The officer who helped bring peace to Northern Ireland tells the BBC he defied orders from the government.
Drama in the courtroom as Gwyneth Paltrow testifies 25/03/2023
From jaw-dropping comments to questions about Taylor Swift, Ms Paltrow's court testimony wasn't shy of drama.
Pallbearers of late Queen's coffin recognised in special honours list 24/03/2023
King Charles formally recognises the roles played by scores of royal aides and military personnel.
Ukraine war: Battle for Bakhmut 'stabilising', says commander 25/03/2023
Despite Russia spending months trying to take the city, Ukrainian officials say they are holding on.
Vatican returns Parthenon sculptures to Greece 25/03/2023
The Greek culture minister said she hopes their return will set an example for other institutions to follow.
Patriotic Alternative: The town fighting the far-right with Welsh cakes 25/03/2023
When Patriotic Alternative started targeting a Welsh town, the community found a way to push back.
Teenagers, 14 and 16, charged with murder of 16-year-old 25/03/2023
The boys, 16 and 14, will appear in court over the stabbing of Northamptonshire school pupil Rohan Shand.
Principal resigns after Florida students shown Michelangelo statue 25/03/2023
One Florida parent complained Michelangelo's iconic statue amounted to pornography.
Paul Rusesabagina: Hotel Rwanda hero set free 25/03/2023
Paul Rusesabagina, played in the 2004 movie by Don Cheadle, was credited with saving 1,200 people.
Massive asteroid to pass by Earth on weekend 24/03/2023
The unusually large space object will harmlessly bypass the planet this weekend.

U.S. National

Gwyneth Paltrow trial: Actress denies hit-and-run in ski crash 25/03/2023
The actress testifies she felt "hurt and violated" when she says a man crashed into her on the slope.
US-Canada agree to turn back asylum seekers at border 25/03/2023
A deal to limit a surge of asylum seekers between New York and Quebec goes into force on Saturday.
Waco, Texas: Donald Trump rallies on anniversary of deadly standoff 24/03/2023
Waco, Texas, was the site of a deadly standoff in 1993 between the US government and an "Army of God".
Principal resigns after Florida students shown Michelangelo statue 25/03/2023
One Florida parent complained Michelangelo's iconic statue amounted to pornography.
Rare show of Northern Lights dazzles North America 24/03/2023
One of the most intense geomagnetic storm in years paints skies across the region green, purple and pink.
US House Intel Chairman on the origins of Covid-19 24/03/2023
Mike Turner on why he supports declassifying US intelligence regarding the origins of Covid.
Fake Trump arrest photos: How to spot an AI-generated image 24/03/2023
Pictures of former President Trump being "arrested" are all over social media - but don't be fooled.
US bombs Syria targets after deadly drone attack 24/03/2023
The US says it hit Iran-linked militia after a drone attack killed a US contractor.
Utah is first US state to limit teen social media access 24/03/2023
One of the bills will give parents full access to their children's online private messages.
Muslim told not to pray at Canadian train station 24/03/2023
Ahmed told the BBC of his shock after being told he was "bothering" other customers by praying.

Middle East

Israel's Netanyahu meets Sunak at Downing Street amid protests 24/03/2023
The visit comes as the Israeli leader faces domestic turmoil over judicial reforms.
US bombs Syria targets after deadly drone attack 24/03/2023
The US says it hit Iran-linked militia after a drone attack killed a US contractor.
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu vows to continue with legal reforms 24/03/2023
Protests continue after MPs voted to stop the attorney general from being able to declare a leader unfit.
UK airstrikes on IS may have killed 26 civilians, charity says 23/03/2023
Action on Armed Violence say they have evidence that RAF strikes may have caused civilian deaths.
Oldest most complete Hebrew Bible goes on display in Israel before sale 22/03/2023
An Israeli museum is showing the 1,100-year-old Codex Sassoon before it is sold for as much as $50m.
Egyptian referee Farouk suspended for using spectator's mobile phone to disallow goal 22/03/2023
Egyptian referee Mohamed Farouk is suspended for using a spectator's mobile phone to disallow a goal
Ban lifted on Israelis' return to evacuated West Bank settlements 21/03/2023
Lawmakers vote to allow Israelis back into four West Bank settlements evacuated in 2005.
Saad Ibrahim Almadi: Saudi Arabia releases US man jailed over tweets 21/03/2023
Saad Ibrahim Almadi, 72, was arrested in 2021 when he arrived in Riyadh to visit his family.
Iran violations may amount to crimes against humanity - UN expert 20/03/2023
A special rapporteur says the state may have committed violations amounting to international crimes.
Iraq War: The helmet that saved a Black Watch soldier's life 20/03/2023
Black Watch veteran Kevin Stacey served three tours of Iraq, despite being seriously injured by a bomb.

Politics

UK and EU formally adopt new Brexit Windsor Framework deal 24/03/2023
The Windsor Framework is aimed at improving trade between Northern Ireland and the rest of the UK.
King Charles's France visit postponed after pension protests 24/03/2023
Emmanuel Macron says the trip could not go ahead because of pension protests during the trip.
MPs approve plans to make street sexual harassment a crime 24/03/2023
A government-backed bill criminalising catcalling or following people now goes to the House of Lords.
Israel's Netanyahu meets Sunak at Downing Street amid protests 24/03/2023
The visit comes as the Israeli leader faces domestic turmoil over judicial reforms.
Tax decisions made in national, not personal interest, No 10 says 24/03/2023
It comes after the PM's tax details revealed he benefited from a cut in capital gains tax he voted for.
Cladding: More firms sign post-Grenfell fire safety contract 24/03/2023
The agreement commits firms to spending £2bn on repairs to buildings with unsafe cladding or other issues.
Question Time audience asked: Was Boris Johnson telling truth? 24/03/2023
Fiona Bruce asks the Question Time audience if they believe the former PM told a committee of MPs the truth.
What's happening in Parliament next week? 24/03/2023
As MPs deliberate over Boris Johnson's Partygate statements, a controversial migration bill returns.
Average Treasury worker 34 despite over-50s back to work push 24/03/2023
Over-50s are being urged to work but just 10% of Treasury staff are that age, the BBC has learned.
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer paid £118,580 in tax since 2020 23/03/2023
Sir Keir's release comes a day after Prime Minister Rishi Sunak published details of his finances.

Health

Record revenue for staff agencies supplying NHS 24/03/2023
Companies thrive as the health service struggles with staffing gaps and increased patient demand.
Four-day junior doctor strike set for April 23/03/2023
The British Medical Association announces next walkout in fight to get 35% pay rise in England.
Utah is first US state to limit teen social media access 24/03/2023
One of the bills will give parents full access to their children's online private messages.
Polio vaccine catch-up push to launch in London 23/03/2023
London primary-school pupils not fully vaccinated against polio are to be offered catch-up jabs after Easter.
Bristol study into 'shaken baby' syndrome advice 23/03/2023
A university is researching if giving new parents safety tips reduces incidents of the syndrome.
Commercial development of gene-edited food now legal in England 23/03/2023
The law has changed to allow the commercial development and sale of gene-edited food in England.
Ike Ekweremadu: Organ-trafficking plot politician and wife guilty 23/03/2023
Nigerian senator Ike Ekweremadu and his wife brought a young man to the UK to donate a kidney.
Three-year wait for Essex girl, 8, to have tooth removed 23/03/2023
Ella Mann, from Dovercourt in Essex, is in "agony" despite temporary filling, her parents say.
Cuban doctors asked to help at Fermanagh hospital 23/03/2023
The Cuban embassy is asking for further details on how it can assist the SWAH in Enniskillen.
Coronavirus: Woman who watched mum die recalls her last moments 23/03/2023
Speaking three years after the first Covid lockdown, Anabel Sharma looks back on her mum's last moments.

Technology

'Psychological warfare': US politicians grill TikTok boss 23/03/2023
The TikTok CEO faced US lawmakers during a Congressional hearing on the app's practices.
Ros Atkins on... The creeping TikTok bans 03/03/2023
The app is banned from employee phones by various governments amid security concerns.
Exoskeletons help take the strain of heavy lifting 10/02/2023
BBC Click’s Lara Lewington visits a distribution centre to see the wearable robotic suits in action.
ADHD and the trend to self-diagnose by TikTok 10/02/2023
How the hashtag #ADHD has helped and hindered people.
AI suggests beer based on taster facial expressions 10/02/2023
Aromyx analyses how a person responds to three sample drinks before tailoring its recommendations.
Cat's eyes: How a pub trip made the world's roads safer 04/02/2023
How the late inventor of cat's eyes, Percy Shaw, got his eureka moment.
Car-sharing app offers private vehicles for hire 27/01/2023
BBC Click's Nick Kwek test drives a car from a firm offering an alternative to traditional rentals.
Musk's Boring Company shows off Las Vegas tunnels 24/01/2023
The BBC's James Clayton visited the tunnel network carrying passengers in Tesla cars.
Punchbags become smart with activity-tracking cover 26/01/2023
BBC Click’s Lara Lewington tries out some of the latest fitness technology.
I have low vision, so I built an app to help others like me 20/01/2023
Adjustable smartphone camera filters change how things look, helping users see more easily.

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