Heavy metal fans rejoice as rundown bar known as birthplace of rock genre is saved from developers

Heavy metal fans rejoice as rundown bar known as birthplace of rock genre is saved from developers

That’s so metal. A British pub known as the “birthplace of heavy metal” — where Ozzy Osbourne’s Black Sabbath first wailed on their guitars in public — has been designated an important historic building after 15,000 people signed a petition calling for the building and surrounds to be saved from redevelopment. Birmingham, England’s scruffy second city, … Read more

Bethlehem, birthplace of Jesus, to take down Christmas decor ‘in solidarity with our people in Gaza’

Bethlehem, birthplace of Jesus, to take down Christmas decor ‘in solidarity with our people in Gaza’

City officials in the birthplace of Jesus Christ are tearing down Christmas decorations in solidarity with Palestinians amid Israel’s continued invasion of Gaza. Bethlehem, an ancient city located in the West Bank, declared via social media and official spokespeople that decorations installed in previous years are being removed amid the conflict between Israel and Hamas. … Read more