The Franklin Institute faces questions over Wright brothers plane acquisition
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Ukrainian prosecutor general resigns amid scandal over draft exemptions: Andriy Kostin steps down after corruption scheme involving false disability diagnoses ...
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Quick Glance: Ukraine's Prosecutor General Kostin Resigns Amid Scandal
- Andriy Kostin resigned as Ukraine's Prosecutor General on October 22 following reports of prosecutors illegally obtaining disability status.
- His resignation occurred after a National Security and Defense Council meeting that addressed the unethical situation regarding fake disability certificates.
- Kostin expressed support for the President's stance that all offenders should be held personally accountable and that illegal disability status decisions should be revoked.
- Authorities uncovered corruption schemes at medical examination commissions, resulting in the cancellation of over 4,100 fraudulent disability certificates.
Ukraine lowers army draft age to 25 to generate more fighting power : President Volodymyr Zelenskiy signed a bill on Tuesday to lower the mobilisation age for ...
wionews.com/world/ukraine-lowers-army-draft-age-to-25-to-generate-more-fighting-power-707187
In 'Solidarity With the Innocent in Gaza,' Israeli Refusenik Gets 30 More Days in Prison
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Israeli Teen Jailed for Refusing to Take Part in Army's 'Criminal Attack' on Gaza
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Quick Glance: Israeli Teen Jailed for Refusing to Join Gaza Attack
- 18-year-old Tal Mitnick sentenced to 30 days for refusing to participate in what he called a 'genocide' in Gaza.
- Young Israeli man jailed for refusing to enlist in IDF during genocidal assault on Gaza, condemning it as a 'revenge campaign'.
- Tal Mitnick, 18, from Tel Aviv, refused to enlist, citing Gaza war and illegal occupation of Palestine.
- Observers believe teen is likely being punished for outspoken criticism of Israeli government policies.
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