Month: December 2021
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
Read MoreMaryland 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
Read MoreFlorida 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
Read MoreCNN 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)
Read MoreIsraeli 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
Read MoreReligious 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
Read MoreCNN 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
Read MoreA 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)
Read MoreIn 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
Read MoreIsrael’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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