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Monday, 30 July 2018

Rename Austin? A report suggests taking a closer look at city's Confederate legacy

The city of Austin was named after Stephen F. Austin, who is referred to as the "Father of Texas." But a report released last week by the city's Equity Office raised the issue that Austin had been a staunch supporter of slavery.

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MPs and MSP detained by Israel and barred from entering West Bank

SNP MP Lara Bird and the Scottish Greens MSP Kate Nevens were part of an international delegation turned away by Israeli security forces. ...