In the century prior to the UN's creation, several international organizations such as the International Committee of the Red Cross were formed to ensure protection and assistance for victims of armed conflict and strife.
In 1914, a political assassination in Sarajevo set off a chain of events that led to the outbreak of World War I. As more and more young men were sent down into the trenches, influential voices in Britain and the United States began calling for a permanent international body to maintain peace in the postwar world.Reed
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Monday, 7 December 2020
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Tuesday, 24 November 2020
current events
The awards were held at Auckland's Spark Arena last
night
Popstar Benee replicated her win from last year taking home Single of the Year for Super Lonely
She also won Best Solo Artist and Best Pop Artist
In a rare move benee shared the International Achievement Award with Jawsh 685
Jawsh 685 had an incredible year with his track Laxed Siren Beat topping charts globally after it was picked up by US singer Jason Derulo for his song Savage Love
The South Auckland teenager also won Breakthrough Artist of the Year
Meanwhile, at the awards, The Beths won Best Group and Best Alternative Artist for the second year running as well as scooping up the Best Album of the Year for Jump Rope Gazers
Monday, 16 November 2020
current events
Taika Waititi has directed the new Christmas TV advertisement for Coca-Cola.
Waititi has rejoined with his Hunt For The Wilderpeople and Thor: Ragnarok actor Cohen Holloway for the new ad
Holloway plays a father who works on an oil rig. He is given a letter for Santa by his daughter to post in time for the big day.
However, when he’s on the oil rig, the dad realizes he’s forgotten to post the letter
Tuesday, 3 November 2020
fact about Jamaica
Jamaica is an island country situated in the Caribbean Sea. Spanning 10,990 square kilometres 4,240 in area, it is the third-largest island of the Greater Antilles and the Caribbean after Cuba and Hispaniola). Jamaica lies about 145 kilometres (90 mi) south of Cuba, and 191 kilometres (119 mi) west of Hispaniola (the island containing the countries of Haiti and the Dominican Republic); the British Overseas Territory of the Cayman Islands lies some 215 kilometres (134 mi) to the north-west.
There are 9131 coronavirus cases in jamaica and there are 208 deaths
The silver medals from the 2007 Osaka World Championships boosted Bolt's desire to sprint, and he took a more serious, more mature stance towards his career. Bolt continued to develop in the 100 m, and he decided to compete in the event at the Jamaica Invitational in Kingston. On 3 May 2008, Bolt ran a time of 9.76 s, with a 1.8 tailwind, improving his personal best from 10.03 s. This was the second-fastest legal performance in the history of the event, second only to compatriot Asafa Powell's 9.74 s record set the previous year in Italy. Rival Tyson Gay lauded the performance, especially praising Bolt's form and technique.] Michael Johnson observed the race and said that he was shocked at how quickly Bolt had improved over the 100 m distance.] The Jamaican surprised even himself with the time, but coach Glen Mills remained confident that there was more to come