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The fallout from the World Cup: Destruction of the Amazon

The fallout from the World Cup: Destruction of the Amazon

In June, the Akashic Times documented the widespread slaying of predominantly black and impoverished Brazilians in the run-up to the World Cup by the country’s police forces. This was part of an ethnic cleansing campaign by the Brazilian government which ordered authorities to forcibly evict thousands of people from their homes. Without warning, police moved into the already disadvantaged areas,[Read More…]

Brazilian citizens of all ages have been mercilessly gunned down by the police

World Cup sparks ethnic cleansing campaign against impoverished Brazilians

As people across the globe move to celebrate the World Cup, there are some who will not be celebrating at all. These are the impoverished people in Brazil who have been on the receiving end of ethnic cleansing and slaughter by the thuggish police force in the country. In a bid to try and make the country appear much more[Read More…]

Around Nord Pas de Calais cycling race – 4 days of Dunkirk 2014

Around Nord Pas de Calais cycling race – 4 days of Dunkirk 2014

The area around Nord Pas de Calais cycling race is as impressive as ever, as this year’s riders battle it out against very strong winds, high cliffs and hills, cobble stones and lashing rain. There had of course been many tumbles along the way, which wasn’t helped by the heavy rain on Thursday second stage of the Tour. The conditions[Read More…]

The First Week round up of the 100th edition of the Tour de France 2013

The First Week round up of the 100th edition of the Tour de France 2013

The opening day – Porto-Vecchio to Bastia The 100th edition of the Tour de France didn’t fail to disappoint its fans. The pomp and circumstance was found throughout the race. There were a number of tumbles along the way, a bus that got stuck, and a German cyclist who got through the chaotic final by the name of Marcel Kittel,[Read More…]