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May -1 : International Labour Day — also known as May Day or International Workers' Day — celebrates the struggle, dedication and commitment of the working class and is an annual public holiday in several countries. Read about the Origin of International labour Day on FirstPost 

 

Japan's Emperor Naruhito has pledged to fulfil his role as a "symbol of the state and unity", in his first public address since taking the throne. BBC News

 

William Barr is in deep trouble. Attorney General William Barr did two strange things between the time he received special counsel Robert Mueller's report on Russian interference in the 2016 election and when he released it to Congress and the public. CNN

 

Whale with harness could be Russian weapon, say Norwegian experts. Fishermen in waters near the small Norwegian fishing village of Inga reported last week that a white beluga whale wearing a strange harness had begun to harass their fishing boats. Continue