BEIJING (Reuters) – Changing position on China’s claims over the South China Sea would shame its ancestors, while not facing up to infringements of Chinese sovereignty there would shame its children, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Saturday.
Daily Archives: June 27, 2015
German Vice Chancellor Gabriel sees ‘sense’ in Greek referendum
Germany’s vice chancellor Gabriel has said in a radio interview that he is open to a Greek referendum on its bailout deal. He acknowledged that austerity might have caused more harm than good in Greece.
Syrian Kurds force ‘IS’ militants out of Kobani: monitor
Kurdish fighters have taken back complete control of the Syrian border town of Kobani from jihadist “Islamic State” militants, a monitoring group says. But many people have died in fighting in and around the town.
Women’s World Cup: US to face Germany in Semifinals
Two of the powerhouses of women’s football will meet in the semifinals of the World Cup. A few hours after Germany booked their place by beating France, the US followed suit with a 1-0 win against China.
Thousands join anti-corruption march in Honduras
Tens of thousands of Hondurans have marched in Tegucigalpa to demand the president’s resignation over a corruption scandal. They also want an independent probe into one of the country’s worst corruption scandals.
Thousands join anti-corruption march in Honduras
Tens of thousands of Hondurans have marched in Tegucigalpa to demand the president’s resignation over a corruption scandal. They also want an independent probe into one of the country’s worst corruption scandals.
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Singer/ Songwriter/ Folklorist Translate this page | Irka Mateoled
Irka Mateo is a Dominican cultural treasure. Irka’s roots are as an indigenous Taino woman. She sings and writes songs inspired in the Taino/Afro/European folk of her native Dominican Republic while incorporating the wider influences of her multicultural background. Her trailblazing work includes prolific output as an artist and folklorist. Her love for the Dominican peasant population, bearers of the most ancient culture, led her to travel ten years in the rural areas of her country documenting more that thirteen genres of folk musical traditions and Taino culture. Her extensive field research of Dominican folk music was recognized by the Grammy Foundation and brought to life in her critically acclaimed record, Anacaona. As a singer/songwriter she has created her original music inspired in the Dominican folklore and has played with her band in venues and festivals around the Americas. Her current work, including the single “Vamo a Goza,” showcases the contagious accordion music from the Dominican Republic and Latin America. With an amazing voice, colorful songs, and outstanding performance, Irka Mateo fills the dance floors with her joyful music.
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