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Dictatorial governments are reaching beyond their borders to silence critics

Paul Rusesabagina, whose heroic efforts during the Rwandan genocide were depicted in the film “Hotel Rwanda,” was living in the U.S. when he was brought to Rwanda, against his will, to stand trial on charges of terrorism. Human rights advocates

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Maryland is the first state to formally reckon with its history of lynching and racial violence

Healing wounds over and violence from years past can be an extremely difficult endeavor. South Africa’s truth and reconciliation commission was the most famous attempt of its kind–but now, Maryland is the first U.S. state using the resolution model to

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Florida Tech student fatally shot in armed confrontation with officers, police say – ABC News

Florida Tech student fatally shot in armed confrontation with officers, police say  ABC News Florida police shoot, kill armed Florida Tech student who ‘lunged’ at officers  Fox News College student from metro Atlanta shot and killed by officers at Florida school  11Alive Police

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CNN fires Chris Cuomo for role in fighting brother’s sexual harassment scandal

Cuomo’s termination follows revelations that shed light on the journalist’s role in helping his brother, former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, in the face of sexual harassment allegations. (Image credit: Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for CNN)

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Israeli spyware was used against US diplomats in Uganda

A woman walks past an NSO Group building at one of the company’s branches in the Arava Desert on November 11, 2021, in Sapir, Israel.  | Amir Levy/Getty Images A hack targeting US officials is just the latest problem for

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Religious affairs minister says death threats causing him ‘a wretched feeling’

‘We already know where this leads,’ Matan Kahana warns after reportedly being threatened with kabbalistic death curse

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CNN Fires Chris Cuomo Over His Efforts to Help Andrew – The New York Times

CNN Fires Chris Cuomo Over His Efforts to Help Andrew  The New York Times CNN fires Chris Cuomo  CNN Chris Cuomo fired from CNN over involvement with brother Andrew’s scandals  New York Post Why CNN’s Chris Cuomo ‘indefinite’ suspension isn’t enough  NBCNews.com Maria Bartiromo

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A blizzard warning in Hawaii but no snow yet in Denver, in unusual December weather

In Denver, no snow has yet fallen this season — smashing the city’s previous record of Nov. 21 for the latest ever recorded first snowfall. (Image credit: Thomas Peipert/AP)

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In Kyoto, traditional Japanese candles and tops get Hanukkah spin

Chabad emissary in Japan gives local crafts a Jewish twist, forging a connection between cultures and boosting small businesses hurt by the pandemic

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Israel’s COVID reproduction rate drops below 1, despite Omicron fears

But many Israelis returning from abroad are failing to test properly, TV report says, meaning strain could yet gain a foothold in the country

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