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Man gets 14 months in prison for threatening Ardern: David Ruck was held on remand for months after a judge determined he was likely to continue sending death ...
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Man gets 14 months in prison for threatening Ardern: David Ruck was held on remand for months after a judge determined he was likely to continue sending death ...
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Man gets 14 months in prison for threatening Ardern
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The confused place where Seymour and Ardern converge: Comment: Treating te Tiriti as between individual Māori and Pākehā seeks to absolve the Crown of its duty ...
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The confused place where Seymour and Ardern converge
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Thousands protest against Hungary's Orban after former insider leaks graft case tape
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Thousands protest against Hungary's Orban after former insider leaks graft ...
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Pregnant Chick-fil-A manager killed in crash with prison transport van before baby shower
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Pregnant Chick-fil-A manager killed in crash with prison transport van ...
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Bassirou Diomaye Faye: From prison to Senegal’s presidential spotlight: From a Dakar prison to the presidency, Senegal's anti-establishment Bassirou Diomaye Faye ...
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Bassirou Diomaye Faye: From prison to Senegal’s presidential spotlight
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Rent paid by civil servants to increase by up to 100pc, says PS Hinga: PS Charles Hinga said the move was necessitated by the government's lack of adequate ...
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Rent paid by civil servants to increase by up to 100pc, says PS Hinga
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State to take significant step towards intervening in South Africa’s genocide case against Israel
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State to take significant step towards intervening in South Africa’s ...
Quick Glance: Ireland Plans to Intervene in Genocide Case Against Israel
  • Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Micheál Martin, announced that Ireland intends to intervene in the case initiated by South Africa against Israel under the Genocide Convention at the International Court of Justice.

  • Upon government approval, this action will be submitted to the court in The Hague for the case involving Israel under the 1948 Genocide Convention.

  • The legal basis for Ireland's intervention remains undetermined at this stage.

  • Sustained pressure from the opposition led Ireland to decide to intervene in the South Africa v Israel case after a thorough analysis and consultation to address the significant violations of international humanitarian law.
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Leo Varadkar to step down as Taoiseach and Fine Gael leader : Taoiseach Leo Varadkar is to stand down as Taoiseach and Fine Gael leader.
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Leo Varadkar to step down as Taoiseach and Fine Gael leader
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Australia's housing crisis has become a fierce political battle that could have major implications for the next federal election
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Australia's housing crisis has become a fierce political battle that could ...
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Navarro's bid to stave off jail sentence denied at Supreme Court: His sentence is set to begin Tuesday.
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Navarro's bid to stave off jail sentence denied at Supreme Court
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Trabolgan holiday village enjoys record revenues of €10m due to Government Ukrainian business
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Trabolgan holiday village enjoys record revenues of €10m due to Government ...
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The U.S. and Israel have a ‘major credibility problem’: U.S. officials are carrying water on the world stage for an increasingly unpopular Israeli government ...
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The U.S. and Israel have a ‘major credibility problem’
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Taiwan transportation ministry greenlights Tainan MRT Blue Line: Blue Line will run through Yongkang District, East District, Rende District
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Taiwan transportation ministry greenlights Tainan MRT Blue Line
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Government fails to rush extraordinary immigration powers through parliament: The Senate has rejected the government's bid to rush extraordinary immigration ...
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Government fails to rush extraordinary immigration powers through ...
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Federal officials say 20 have been charged for threatening election workers: An outsize number of the prosecutions have involved Arizona, a swing state that ...
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Quick Glance: Federal Charges for Threatening Election Workers
  • The Justice Department reported that approximately 20 individuals have been charged for threatening election officials during the 2020 and 2022 elections, with over half a dozen receiving sentences ranging from one to 3 ½ years.

  • Investigators must assess reported threats to determine if they escalate from free speech to actual violent or death threats, considering the reason behind the threat and its impact on the recipient.

  • Threats commonly arise during election periods, often fueled by denial of election results, leading to severe consequences for election workers, their families, and colleagues.

  • Judge Steven P. Logan emphasized that violent threats pose a significant risk to American institutions and employees, constituting a direct assault on the rule of law.
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Jacindamania: $3.2m raised for NZ documentary on extremism and online hate: The New Zealand Film Commission is putting $800,000 towards a documentary about ...
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Jacindamania: $3.2m raised for NZ documentary on extremism and online hate
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Kāinga Ora crackdown: Government's move cruel, Greens say: Evicting more people from state housing is ignorant to the consequences of poverty, the Greens say ...
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Kāinga Ora crackdown: Government's move cruel, Greens say
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Woman who lied to police that her mobile phone was snatched gets 5 days’ jail: Lee Yi-Ching's lies caused the police to conduct a manhunt that lasted nearly two ...
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Woman who lied to police that her mobile phone was snatched gets 5 days’ ...
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Winter gas threat grows in Victoria, NSW as offshore fields dry up: Gas users are in danger of winter shortfalls sooner than originally feared as ExxonMobil and ...
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Winter gas threat grows in Victoria, NSW as offshore fields dry up
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Video appears to show French police using aggressive tactics against small boats carrying migrants across Channel
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Video appears to show French police using aggressive tactics against small ...
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Man sentenced to 11 months in prison for voicemail threats to Nancy Pelosi, Alejandro Mayorkas: DOJ
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Man sentenced to 11 months in prison for voicemail threats to Nancy Pelosi ...
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Modi Government Crackdown on Dissent Hits 'Crisis Point' Before Indian Elections: "The growing crackdown clearly shows the authorities' blatant disregard ...
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Modi Government Crackdown on Dissent Hits 'Crisis Point' Before Indian ...
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Kimmel fires back at Trump criticism from Oscars stage: ‘Isn’t it past your jail time?’
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Quick Glance: Success at the Oscars 2024
  • The 96th Academy Awards were commemorated with host Jimmy Kimmel.

  • The dominance of Oppenheimer with 13 nominations stood out.

  • Exciting competitions in diverse categories with possible historical victories.

  • Past acting winners introduced nominees, along with thrilling musical performances.
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Labour caucus retreat a lot different from a year ago: Labour heads into caucus retreat expecting a quieter time than last year.
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Labour caucus retreat a lot different from a year ago
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Peter Navarro ordered to prison on March 19: The former Trump aide is urging an appeals court to step in and block the sentence while he appeals.
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Peter Navarro ordered to prison on March 19
Quick Glance: Mark Robinson Running for GOP Governor in North Carolina
  • After Republican losses in the 2018 elections, Mark Robinson accused the Affordable Care Act of attempting to 'enslave' people.

  • Robinson, a fiery conservative who spreads conspiracies, is the Republican nominee for governor in North Carolina.

  • The race between Robinson and Democratic nominee Josh Stein will be this cycle’s most closely watched gubernatorial campaign.

  • Robinson advocates for full repeal of the Affordable Care Act without replacement, sparking political tensions.
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No more prison for fare dodging: There will no longer be a prison sentence for repeated fare evasion in Cologne. The federal government is also planning ...
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No more prison for fare dodging
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A U.K. court delays extradition of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to the U.S.: He spent seven years in the Ecuadorian Embassy and five years in prison ...
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A U.K. court delays extradition of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to the ...
Quick Glance: Julian Assange: UK Court Delays US Extradition
  • A British court ruled that Julian Assange cannot be extradited to the United States unless U.S. authorities guarantee he won't face the death penalty.

  • Assange will remain in London's Belmarsh Prison as the legal battle continues.

  • Judges emphasized the need for Assange to receive the same protections as a U.S. citizen and to be spared from the death penalty.

  • The U.S. Justice Department declined to comment, while Assange's supporters argue for his rights as a journalist under the First Amendment.
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Former Norwich City director's comments about black footballers branded 'absolute disgrace'
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Former Norwich City director's comments about black footballers branded ...
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If politicians like Varadkar and Ardern are burnt out, it’s a sign of the corrosive nature of politics
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If politicians like Varadkar and Ardern are burnt out, it’s a sign of the ...
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Big stink at the fish market as ‘greedy’ tenants drag out design stoush: A former fish market boss says the new billion-dollar taxpayer funded building is ...
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Big stink at the fish market as ‘greedy’ tenants drag out design stoush
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Pro-Trump lawyer surrenders in Michigan after DC arrest and Dominion leaks: Pro-Trump lawyer Stefanie Lambert surrendered Thursday to Michigan authorities in ...
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Pro-Trump lawyer surrenders in Michigan after DC arrest and Dominion leaks
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Referendum counts live updates: Early tallies show trend towards two No votes: Counting of votes began at 9am with speculation that voter turnout may only reach ...
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Referendum counts live updates: Early tallies show trend towards two No ...
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Israel Arrests West Bank Reporter Rula Hassanein; 13th Palestinian Dies in Israeli Prison Since Oct. 7
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Quick Glance: Escalation in Israeli Prisons
  • A journalist named Rula Hassanein was arrested by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank while her home was raided overnight. Despite still breastfeeding her 9-month-old baby, she had to leave it behind.

  • Additionally, a 26-year-old Palestinian Bedouin passed away over the weekend in an Israeli prison. Reports indicate widespread abuse and medical neglect in Israeli detention facilities. This recent tragedy marks at least the 13th death due to mistreatment in an Israeli prison since October 7.
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Trump promises to 'free' Jan. 6 rioters on first day back in White House if reelected
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Quick Glance: Trump Insistent on Capitol Visit, Driver Testifies
  • The driver of former President Trump’s car on Jan. 6 disputed claims of Trump trying to take control of the car, while affirming Trump's insistence on joining his supporters at the Capitol.

  • The driver confirmed details about Trump's insistence to go to the Capitol and his lack of concern about the crowd.

  • Emphasis was placed on Trump persistently demanding to go to the Capitol even after returning to the White House, supported by Engel and Ornato.

  • Additional details in the transcript reveal Trump's frustration with Pence and his focus on crowd size during his speech.
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Dubai Police arrest 202 beggars; most are visit visa holders - News | Khaleej Times
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Ohio mom who left toddler alone 10 days when she went on vacation pleads guilty to aggravated murder
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Ohio mom who left toddler alone 10 days when she went on vacation pleads ...
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Greifswald corona expert: I was treated with hostility: The coronavirus pandemic has made scientists the target of hostility. Lars Kaderali from Greifswald said ...
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Greifswald corona expert: I was treated with hostility
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First Muslim American nominated to federal appeals court faces roadblocks in Senate
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First Muslim American nominated to federal appeals court faces roadblocks ...
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11-year-old fatally stabbed while trying to protect pregnant mother from attacker, officials say
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11-year-old fatally stabbed while trying to protect pregnant mother from ...