Harsher sentences for rapists? Lower Saxony's justice minister sees "imbalance": Kathrin Wahlmann considers the sentence for rape to be "unjust" compared to that ...
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“We need a law against digital violence as quickly as possible” - Heath Circle: The Rotary Club Schwarmstedt Aller-Leine-Tal invited Lower Saxony's Minister of ...
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Minister calls for tougher punishments for rapists: Lower Saxony's Justice Minister Kathrin Wahlmann has called for harsher penalties for sexual abuse ...
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Wahlmann: Punish verbal sexual harassment as a criminal offense: Lower Saxony's Justice Minister Kathrin Wahlmann also wants to punish verbal sexual harassment ...
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NDR Niedersachsen : Justice Minister Kathrin Wahlmann believes there is a gap in the law when it comes to catcalling, i.e. verbal sexual harassment ... Show more
Catcalling: Lower Saxony wants to punish verbal sexual harassment: Lower Saxony's Justice Minister Kathrin Wahlmann (SPD) wants to better protect those affected ...
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Organized crime in Lower Saxony generates 120 million: Criminals in Lower Saxony make a lot of money, especially with drugs. Justice Minister Wahlmann (SPD) ...
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Minister of Justice: Co-motherhood for lesbian couples: Lower Saxony's Justice Minister Kathrin Wahlmann (SPD) is pushing for a revision of family law.
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Child pornography: Lower Saxony wants to prevent punishment for whistleblowers: Lower Saxony's Justice Minister Kathrin Wahlmann (SPD) is campaigning for a ...
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Göttingen: Minister of Justice Wahlmann wants to increase the number of staff in the Central Office for Combating Hate Crime
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Paid articlePaid Child pornography in Lower Saxony: more and more offenders convicted: The convictions of criminals due to child pornographic offenses in Lower Saxony are ...
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Paid articlePaid Lower Saxony wants change in sexual criminal law: Possessing child abuse images has been a felony for almost two years. But there were also problems ...
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They say don't leave valuables in parked cars in San Francisco. Rep. Adam Schiff didn't listen
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Solidarity With Amrit Wilson: In a sign of Modi’s growing authoritarianism, the veteran journalist Amrit Wilson has been banned from India and labelled a threat ...
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Migrants flown to Martha's Vineyard closer to getting victim visas : The federal government is allowing the immigrants to get work authorization and be protected ...
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New York appeals court overturns Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction from landmark #MeToo trial
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Quick Glance: Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 Rape Conviction Overturned
- New York's highest court overturned Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction, disappointing those who celebrated historic gains during the #MeToo era.
- The ruling was based on legal technicalities and did not exonerate Weinstein's behavior, according to #MeToo advocates.
- Weinstein, convicted in Los Angeles for another rape, will face retrial in New York, despite remaining in prison.
- The court criticized the admission of uncharged sexual acts as evidence, deeming it an abuse of judicial discretion.
Alleged Italian Mobsters Grew Powerful in Toronto. Experts Say Canadian Law Can’t Stop Them. - OCCRP
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Quick Glance: Italian Mobsters Thrive in Toronto Despite Canadian Law
- Vincenzo Muià traveled to Toronto to meet with Angelo Figliomeni, accused by Canadian police of leading a powerful 'Ndrangheta faction.
- Challenges in Canadian law hinder prosecution of organized crime groups, experts highlight.
- Figliomeni, convicted of weapons charges in Italy, remains safe in Canada due to lack of extradition grounds for 'mafia association.'
- Figliomeni's 'Ndrangheta faction in Toronto influences events in Italy, an unprecedented situation according to Italian authorities.
Bosnia Cracks Down on International Drug Cartel; Police Officials Among Suspects: Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project
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Quick Glance: Investigation into International Drug Cartel in Bosnia; Suspicions Against Police Officials
- The U.S. government identified Edin "Tito" Gačanin in March 2023 as a significant player in the global cocaine trade.
- Gačanin's connections extended to Raffaele Imperiale, who was arrested in 2021 - a well-known figure in the Camorra, one of Italy’s largest organized crime networks.
- The police operation on Monday targeted individuals suspected of involvement in organized crime, the illicit trafficking of substantial drug quantities, money laundering, and related offenses, in three cities.
- It is reported that the cartel recruited many individuals from Bosnia and Herzegovina and neighboring countries to establish businesses in the Netherlands, Slovenia, Spain, and Bosnia and Herzegovina, to launder the proceeds of its billion-dollar drug trafficking operations.
Alleged Italian Mobsters Grew Powerful in Toronto. Experts Say Canadian Law Can’t Stop Them. - OCCRP
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Quick Glance: Italian Mobsters Thrive in Toronto Despite Canadian Law
- Vincenzo Muià traveled to Toronto to meet with Angelo Figliomeni, accused by Canadian police of leading a powerful 'Ndrangheta faction.
- Challenges in Canadian law hinder prosecution of organized crime groups, experts highlight.
- Figliomeni, convicted of weapons charges in Italy, remains safe in Canada due to lack of extradition grounds for 'mafia association.'
- Figliomeni's 'Ndrangheta faction in Toronto influences events in Italy, an unprecedented situation according to Italian authorities.
Biden pardons 11 people and shortens the sentences of 5 others convicted of non-violent drug crimes
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Sydney church stabbing: Seven teenagers accused of violent extremist ideology arrested
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Trump’s 'Absolute Immunity' Claim: Live Updates on the Supreme Court: Such a ruling in the case, on whether the former president is immune from prosecution ...
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Quick Glance: Trial Judge Evaluates Trump's Compliance with Gag Order
- Former President Trump is on trial in New York for hush money issues. David Pecker from 'National Enquirer' testified about an agreement to manipulate stories about Trump and his rivals.
- Concerns arose about Trump's violation of the gag order by criticizing court members. Mary McCord explained how the administration of justice can be disrupted by defendants' statements, leading to legal restrictions.
- Despite reluctance to detain a former president, fines may be imposed for attacks on witnesses and judicial families. Threats to security and witness testimonies pose serious challenges to the trial's integrity.
- Judges emphasize the importance of upholding justice by addressing threats and ensuring the safety of those involved in legal proceedings. The credibility of the trial hinges on maintaining a fair and secure environment.
YOURSAY | Punishment should fit the crime no matter who commits it: ‘Real criminals have their sentences reduced while the poor go to jail.’
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Senior Russian Military Official Held on Corruption Charges Involving Defense Deals
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Spain murder: Limited edition sneakers worn by suspect match footprints at crime scene
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Israel’s Hunt for One Elusive Militant Brings Gaza Tactics to West Bank: Airstrikes, drones and ground troops targeting militants are turning the Palestinian ...
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Over $15 million worth of vapes have been seized following an investigation that led them to a West Melbourne warehouse on 17 April.
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Victoria: Largest vape haul in Australian history linked to organised crime
Victoria: Largest vape haul in Australian history linked to organised crime
Takeaways from the Trump hush money trial: Opening statements and the first witness
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- DA blasts Trump in opening statement of hush money trial
- Defense: Influencing elex no crime, it's democracy Opening statements expected at Trump's NYC hush-money trial: Live updates
Migrants shipped to Martha's Vineyard by Gov. Ron DeSantis given crime victim visas
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Luxon couldn’t point to any evidence that Three Strikes 2.0 will reduce crime. There’s a reason. There is none. #HeraldPremium
Judgment day has arrived: Donald Trump on criminal trial: Absent a last minute plea deal between Defendant Donald Trump and Manhattan District Attorney Alvin ...
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Columbia Cancels In-Person Classes Amid Pro-Palestinian Protests: Demonstrations have intensified in recent days. Separately, police arrested some students ...
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#BangkokPost : A Chinese woman was reportedly pushed off a cliff by her husband in Kong Chiam district in 2019 and miraculously survived with her unborn baby returned ... Show more
U.S., China to Cooperate in the Fight Against Dirty Money: The U.S. and Chinese governments have started working together to fight money laundering in their ...
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Quick Glance: U.S., China Collaborate Against Money Laundering
- The U.S. and Chinese governments are working together to combat money laundering in their financial systems.
- A new agreement allows officials from both countries to meet regularly and share information on enforcement actions.
- The goal is to close financial system loopholes by sharing best practices.
- The agreement was established during the visit of U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen to China.
Honor Killing Trial: “My Sister Is Trying to Be a Slut”: It's an unbelievable crime: first he killed his sister with five stab wounds, then he called the police ...
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Americans split on whether Trump will, should be convicted in hush money case: Poll
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Teenager is charged with terrorism offenses in stabbings of bishop and priest at Sydney church
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Quick Glance: Teenager Accused of Sydney Church Stabbing Displays Signs of Mental Illness, Court Reveals
- A teenage boy facing a potential life sentence for terrorism in the stabbing of a bishop has exhibited behaviors consistent with mental illness or intellectual disability, according to his lawyer.
- The 16-year-old is alleged to have traveled 90 minutes from his home to attack Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel during a livestreamed sermon at Christ the Good Shepherd Church in Wakeley, Sydney.
- Investigators from a joint counter-terrorism team, comprising state and federal police and Asio staff, interviewed the boy in his hospital bed before charging him with committing a terrorist act.
- A brief of evidence is set to be presented when the matter returns to court on June 14.
Murder victim's partner demands stop-and-search for anyone wearing balaclava: Kelvin Ward, 50, was stabbed to death by a gang covered by masks and armed with ...
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Suspects who allegedly sold Singpass details to scammers for S$10,000 among 78 under police probe
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Andrew Tate's trial on charges of rape and human trafficking can start, a Romanian court rules
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Quick Glance: Andrew Tate ridiculed for claiming having sex with women is gay
- Self-proclaimed misogynist influencer Andrew Tate has been ruthlessly mocked online after claiming it’s “gay” for men to have sex with women for pleasure.
- The controversial statement sparked various reactions, with some speculating it as his way of coming out.
- Tate, currently detained in Romania awaiting trial for rape and human trafficking, will be extradited to the UK after his trial to face additional sex charges. He denies all allegations.
Musk and Australia argue over video of knife attack on X: In Sydney, a priest was attacked with a knife during a mass that was broadcast live on the internet ...
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Quick Glance: Dispute Over Video of Knife Attack on X
- The owner of X, Elon Musk, refuses to delete the video of a knife attack in Sydney from his platform, leading to a dispute with the Australian authorities.
- Australian authorities demand the global removal of the video, while X is only willing to block access in Australia.
- Elon Musk defends freedom of speech and criticizes the authorities for limiting free expression.
- Authorities file a lawsuit to force the removal of the video, while Musk is criticized for publishing violent content on his platform.
Charges revealed against a former Trump aide and 4 lawyers in Arizona fake electors case
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Quick Glance: 11 Republican 'Fake Electors' Charged in Arizona
- Eleven Republicans were charged in Arizona for falsely claiming that Donald Trump won the 2020 presidential election in Arizona against Joe Biden.
- They met in Phoenix to sign a certificate declaring Trump had won the state. The document was sent to Congress and the National Archives but ignored.
- The Arizona charges follow indictments against fake electors in Nevada, Michigan, and Georgia.
- The charges allege conspiracy, fraud, and forgery as they falsely declared Trump as the winner in Arizona despite Biden's victory by over 10,000 votes.
Biden meets with 4-year-old American who was held hostage by Hamas: President Biden met at the White House Wednesday with Abigail Edan, a 4-year-old who was held ...
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UK charged men with helping Russia under new law: It comes after a Ukraine-linked business was targeted in March.
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Quick Glance: Accusation: Leicestershire man recruited as Russian spy
- An individual from Leicestershire is accused of playing a role as a Russian spy in an arson attack on a business with ties to Ukraine. It is also alleged that Dylan Earl is a member of a banned terror group.
- Among the five individuals charged in connection with the incident is Earl, residing in Elmesthorpe near Hinckley. According to the prosecution, Earl is said to have organized and funded the attack for the benefit of the Russian state.
- Prosecutors claim that Earl, 20, conducted "fraudulent activities, research, and reconnaissance of targets," and attempted to "recruit individuals" to assist a foreign intelligence service. Court documents suggest that Earl is connected to the banned terrorist group, the Wagner Group.
- Earl was first arrested on Wednesday, April 10, and is among the first individuals to be charged under the new National Security Act 2023. The Leicestershire man was charged by Counter Terrorism officers on Friday, April 19, with aggravated arson, preparatory conduct, and aiding a foreign intelligence service. He has been remanded in custody and is scheduled to appear at the Old Bailey on Friday, May 10, alongside the other four men.
Laurence Fox told to pay £180,000 in libel damages: Mrs Justice Collins Rice says the actor's comments were "gross, groundless and indefensible".
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Quick Glance: Laurence Fox ordered to pay damages for libel
- Actor-turned-politician Laurence Fox has been instructed to pay £90,000 in damages to two individuals he labeled as 'paedophiles' on social media.
- Following a libel dispute in the High Court, he is now required to pay a total of £180,000.
- During an exchange over Sainsbury's decision to recognize Black History Month in October 2020, Fox referred to Mr. Blake and Crystal as 'paedophiles.'
- In a prior ruling in January, Fox's counterclaims were rejected, and judgment was made in favor of Mr. Blake and Mr. Seymour.
Dead Boy Detectives: Season 1 | Rotten Tomatoes: Two teenage ghosts work alongside a clairvoyant to solve mysteries for their supernatural clientele ...
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New York appeals court overturns Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction from landmark #MeToo trial
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Quick Glance: Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 Rape Conviction Overturned
- New York's highest court overturned Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction, disappointing those who celebrated historic gains during the #MeToo era.
- The ruling was based on legal technicalities and did not exonerate Weinstein's behavior, according to #MeToo advocates.
- Weinstein, convicted in Los Angeles for another rape, will face retrial in New York, despite remaining in prison.
- The court criticized the admission of uncharged sexual acts as evidence, deeming it an abuse of judicial discretion.
Supreme Court arguments are usually dignified and staid. Thursday’s — which featured discussions of coups, assassinations and internments — was different ... Show more
Conservative Justices Take Argument Over Trump’s Immunity in Unexpected Direction - The New York Times
Conservative Justices Take Argument Over Trump’s Immunity in Unexpected Direction - The New York Times
Quick Glance: Trump's Disregard for Democratic Principles
- Donald Trump's claim of absolute immunity for criminal acts as president is an assault on common sense and a perversion of the fundamental principle of American democracy.
- The Supreme Court's decision to take the case may delay the former president's trial and deprive the public of the right to know if he attempted to undermine the sacred process of presidential succession.
- The Supreme Court's direct intervention in the 2024 presidential election deprives voters of critical information and could lead to a constitutional crisis if Trump is re-elected and convicted.
- The notion that the president is above the law and can pardon himself is a radical contempt for republican government, revealing Trump's vision of unchecked royal power.
Wales school stabbing: Hard to comprehend events, teachers say: Teachers Fiona Elias, Liz Hopkin and a pupil were injured at Ysgol Dyffryn Aman in Ammanford.
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As Gaza cease-fire talks resume, the coming fight for Rafah looms large: Washington has said it cannot support a major military operation in Rafah ...
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Quick Glance: Israeli Forces Ready to Conquer Rafah in Gaza, Awaiting Government Approval
- The Israel Defense Forces have completed all necessary preparations to capture the southernmost city of Rafah in the Gaza Strip and can initiate an operation once they receive government authorization, as stated by a senior Israeli defense official.
- This official informed Reuters that Israel is planning to take control of Rafah, considered the final Hamas stronghold in Gaza, evacuate Palestinian civilians from the area, and launch an assault against Hamas fighters.
- According to a spokesperson for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government, Israel is progressing with a ground operation without specifying a timeline for the action.
- Various Israeli reports indicated that top Israeli security officials traveled to Egypt on Wednesday to coordinate the planned offensive in Rafah.
Paulina Porizkova has voiced her concern over the normalized insertion of the word “still” into compliments of older women, such as: “You still look great ... Show more
White House bolsters transgender health protections, rolls back Trump admin rule: The Biden administration is bolstering health care protections against ...
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Biden and 17 other world leaders issue call for Hamas to release remaining hostages in Gaza
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Indigenous Brazilians Mobilize for Land Demarcation, Tribal Rights: Participants in the 20th Free Land Camp demanded that leftist Brazilian President Luiz Inácio ...
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Putin’s Brittle Regime: Like the Soviet One That Preceded It, His System Is Always on the Brink of Collapse
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David Pecker gave prosecutors just what they were looking for in Trump hush money testimony
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Quick Glance: Trump Trials Insights: The Payment to Playboy
- During the seventh day of Donald Trump's criminal trial in Manhattan, the defendant's relationship with the National Enquirer was explored further.
- Pecker was granted protection from state prosecutors in 2019.
- Pecker was aware that the payment to the Playboy model violated election laws.
- Trump and Pecker's relationship extends prior to the election.
"Maybrit Illner": "There has never been this level of treason in Germany", shouts Laschet
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Quick Glance: Clash over AfD's Corruption Allegations
- Despite corruption allegations, the AfD stands by its EU lead candidates, sparking a heated debate on 'Maybrit Illner.'
- Concerns arise over potential bribery involving Krah and Bystron, despite no legal guilt being proven.
- Internal distancing within the AfD and criticism of a lack of transparency regarding the candidates ensue.
- The discussion concludes with the possibility of the AfD's list changes for the European elections being invalidated.
‘Where’s Cricket?’ Don’t Ask. Kristi Noem Defends Killing Her Dog.: In a forthcoming book, the South Dakota governor, seen as a potential vice-presidential pick ...
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Quick Glance: South Dakota Governor Writes About Killing Dog in New Book
- South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem, a potential running mate for Donald Trump, discusses in a new book the killing of her dog Cricket and an unpleasant goat.
- In her book, Noem recounts how Cricket attacked and killed other animals during a hunting trip, leading to significant backlash.
- In addition to the controversial dog story, Noem also details shooting an aggressive goat, sparking further outrage on social media platforms.
- The governor defended her actions, urging readers to pre-order her book for more candid stories, despite mixed reactions and criticism.
The former CDU chairman and candidate for chancellor Armin Laschet accuses the AfD of treason in connection with the current espionage scandal.
Federal judge upholds verdict in E. Jean Carroll case and denies Trump’s motion for a new trial
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Quick Glance: Court Rejects Trump's Bid for New Trial Against E. Jean Carroll
- A federal judge rejected former President Donald Trump’s request for a new trial—or to throw out the $83.3 million defamation ruling—against writer E. Jean Carroll, marking the latest legal loss for the former president.
- In the Thursday ruling rejecting the request for a new trial or the judgment to be dismissed, U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan said Trump’s argument was “without merit,” made “conspicuously without success” and “defies common sense.”
- Robbie Kaplan, Carroll’s lawyer, told Forbes in a statement they are “pleased with though not surprised by” the court’s decision, adding the award was “entirely reasonable” because of Trump’s continued defamation, “hatred and disdain.”
- In January, a jury determined Trump had to pay Carroll $83.3 million in damages after she accused him of sexual assault. Previously, another jury found Trump liable for sexual assault in the 1990s and subsequent defamation, ordering him to pay $5 million.
🔴 Yemen's Houthi group says they targeted a British oil tanker, the Andromeda Star, in the Red Sea with 'a number of naval missiles' and achieved a direct hit ... Show more
Israel’s war on Gaza live: Hamas tells world ceasefire a must for any deal | Israel War on Gaza News | Al Jazeera
Israel’s war on Gaza live: Hamas tells world ceasefire a must for any deal | Israel War on Gaza News | Al Jazeera
Strategy for the AfD from the Kremlin?: The AfD likes to appear patriotic. But this image is crumbling after the latest espionage allegations ...
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Bundestag on the espionage affair: The AfD "betrays and sells out the German people"
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Former Capitol officer on Trump support of Jan. 6 rioters: ‘He’s a sick individual’
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Ben Gvir’s car flips over after running red light, minister lightly injured: Reports claim national security minister regularly orders his driver to commit ...
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Speaker Johnson alleges Hamas support for anti-Israel campus protests, threatens intervention
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Aurora paramedic involved in the ketamine injection of Elijah McClain sentenced to 14 months work release and 4 years of probation
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Quick Glance: Former Aurora Paramedic Sentenced to 14 Months Work Release
- The former Aurora paramedic involved in injecting Elijah McClain with ketamine, resulting in his death, has been sentenced to 14 months of work release and four years of probation and community service.
- The injection occurred after McClain had a violent struggle with the police and was already subdued and in handcuffs. He lost consciousness and his pulse after the injection.
- Judge Mark Warner emphasized the importance of McClain's life and criticized Cooper for not intervening despite McClain's critical condition. The sentencing concludes a lengthy process involving five first responders charged in McClain's death.
- Cooper was convicted of criminally negligent homicide, while his supervisor, Peter Cichuniec, was convicted of similar charges. The sentencing brings closure to a tragic incident that sparked social justice protests.
Holocaust Survivor Tells Student Anti-Genocide Protesters: 'Just Keep Doing It': "There is a question of historical responsibility towards injustice ...
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US on track to deliver aid to Gaza from sea by early May, officials say: The U.S. is on track to start delivering critical humanitarian aid into Gaza through a ...
thehill.com/policy/defense/4622320-us-deliver-aid-gaza-sea-by-early-may/
Moment puppy realized he was being saved after being dumped in sack and dumped: A viral video captured the heart-wrenching moment a puppy realized that humans ...
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Girl, 13, charged after Ammanford school stabbings: A girl has been charged with three counts of attempted murder after the stabbings at a Welsh school.
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Quick Glance: Arrest and Three Injured in Wales School Attack
- Police urge removal of social media footage to prevent contempt of court and distressing those affected.
- A parent expresses concern over the injured and highlights the rarity of such incidents in Ammanford.
- Three injured and one arrested after an incident at Ysgol Dyffryn Aman in Ammanford, South-west Wales.
- Recap of the ongoing investigation at the school as parents anxiously wait for updates on their children's safety.
U.S. and 17 other countries demand that Hamas release hostages held in Gaza: In a joint statement, the U.S. and 17 other nations urged Hamas to release hostages ...
nbcnews.com/politics/national-security/us-17-countries-demand-hamas-release-hostages-held-gaza-rcna149393
Quick Glance: Biden and 17 World Leaders Urge Hamas to Release Hostages
- President Biden and 17 world leaders issued a joint statement urging Hamas to accept a hostage deal to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza.
- The statement stresses the immediate release of hostages and a sustained ceasefire in Gaza to facilitate humanitarian aid and end hostilities.
- Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar is accused of hindering progress by rejecting the deal and holding onto hostages instead of pursuing a ceasefire.
- The Biden administration and mediators from Qatar and Egypt have received signals from Hamas indicating readiness to engage in negotiations, but the sincerity of these intentions remains uncertain.
Burkina Faso suspends BBC over report on alleged mass killings: BBC Africa is suspended for two weeks for covering a Human Rights Watch report on alleged mass ...
bbc.com/news/world-africa-68907385
Utah man who recorded fatal Jan. 6 Capitol shooting sentenced to 6 years: John Earle Sullivan recorded himself inciting violence and breaking a window before ...
washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2024/04/26/john-sullivan-sentenced-jan-6/
Gaza, Campus Protest, and the Fierce Urgency of Now: Beyond the horrors in Gaza and the long tragic history of the oppression of Palestinians ...
commondreams.org/opinion/campus-protests-gaza-martin-luther-king
With Biden’s rewrite of Title IX, women’s equality is a thing of the past : It is not easy to roll back women’s rights, due process for all, and the color-blind ...
thehill.com/opinion/civil-rights/4621537-with-bidens-rewrite-of-title-ix-womens-equality-is-a-thing-of-the-past/
US presidential candidate Jill Stein said students are being “brutalised” at pro-Palestine protests in universities across the country by American police ... Show more
The Chinese government will host Palestinian unity talks between Hamas and Fatah amid the Gaza War, both groups and a Beijing diplomat said on Friday ... Show more
Chicago appeals court rejects R. Kelly 's challenge of 20-year sentence: A federal appeals court says singer R. Kelly was correctly sentenced to 20 years in ...
apnews.com/article/r-kelly-sex-trafficking-appeal-chicago-23777cf9f0c82e8083734c974903ea0a
Ukraine Detains First Minister in Zelenskiy’s Graft Crackdown: Ukraine’s agriculture minister became the first cabinet member under Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-26/ukraine-detains-first-minister-in-zelenskiy-s-graft-crackdown
Paid articlePaid Child killer Sarah Davey's twisted crime, 'scary' nickname and glam prison life: Sarah Davey was just 14 when she tortured and killed grandma Lily Lilley ...
mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/schoolgirl-killer-sarah-daveys-twisted-32675697
South Africa election: Mbeki promises to rid ANC of 'rotten apples': South Africa's former president hits out at corruption within the governing party.
bbc.com/news/articles/cd18rkxx64no
Quick Glance: Support for South Africa's ANC around 40% before elections
- An Ipsos poll revealed that support for South Africa's governing African National Congress (ANC) has dropped to just over 40%, weeks before an election that could bring about significant political change.
- While the ANC is still expected to secure the most votes on May 29, falling below 50% would require seeking coalition partners to govern, marking the first such alliance since Nelson Mandela led the party to power 30 years ago.
- The survey was based on face-to-face interviews with 2,545 registered voters across all nine provinces in March and April, boasting a margin of error of 1.9% at a 95% confidence level.
- The poll also highlighted rising voter discontent due to issues like unemployment, corruption, crime, and poor services, with the ANC considering potential coalition partners such as the economically liberal DA and the far-left Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF).
Extremist Ahmed Alid guilty of Hartlepool knife murder: Moroccan asylum seeker Ahmed Alid told police he stabbed two men in protest at the Gaza conflict.
bbc.com/news/uk-england-tees-68899601
Egyptian delegation arrives in Israel to revive deadlocked ceasefire and hostage talks
cnn.com/2024/04/26/middleeast/egyptian-delegation-in-israel-to-revive-deadlocked-ceasefire-and-hostage-talks-intl/
Former head of ICJ explains ruling on genocide case against Israel brought by S Africa
bbc.com/news/av/world-middle-east-68906919
The persistence of an old anti-Semitic myth: The dark legacy and ongoing body count of an ancient anti-Semitic myth
theatlantic.com/newsletters/archive/2024/04/the-persistence-of-an-old-anti-semitic-myth/678184/
Quick Glance: The Legacy of an Ancient Anti-Semitic Myth
- Mary Antin recounts the false accusations against Jews regarding the Passover festival in a 1911 article in The Atlantic.
- The 'blood libel', rooted in medieval beliefs, continues to have deadly consequences, exemplified by the case of Russian Jew Menachem Mendel Beilis.
- Contemporary dissemination of anti-Semitic conspiracy theories about Jewish ritual murders persists, as evidenced by recent events.
- Despite the historical backdrop, the Passover celebration remains a traditional festival unrelated to the false accusations.
Biden says meeting with 4-year-old girl orphaned and held hostage by Hamas a reminder of work needed to free remaining hostages
abcnews.go.com/Politics/biden-meeting-4-year-girl-orphaned-held-hostage/story
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