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Sixth Accused Arrested in Gang-Rape Case
2 months ago

Sixth Accused Arrested in Gang-Rape Case

The Hindu  

Sri Sathya Sai district police have arrested the sixth accused in an alleged gang-rape case. The arrested, Chakali Srinivasulu, has been absconding after committing the offence and was nabbed at Pulakunta village on Tuesday. The six accused persons came to the paper mill on two motorcycles and sexually assaulted the two women of the watchman’s family. Five of the accused, …

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South Africa says Israel’s campaign in Gaza amounts to genocide. What can the UN do about it?
11 months, 2 weeks ago

South Africa says Israel’s campaign in Gaza amounts to genocide. What can the UN do about it?

Associated Press  

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — Israel is defending itself in the United Nations’ highest court Thursday against allegations that it is committing genocide with its military campaign in Gaza. South Africa’s 84-page filing says Israel’s actions “are genocidal in character because they are intended to bring about the destruction of a substantial part” of the Palestinians in Gaza. Levy said Israel’s …

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₹5 crore released for women survivors of sexual assault, other crimes in Manipur, SC told
1 year, 1 month ago

₹5 crore released for women survivors of sexual assault, other crimes in Manipur, SC told

The Hindu  

The Manipur government on November 20 informed the Supreme Court that ₹5 crore has been credited to a dedicated bank account to disburse compensation to women who are survivors of sexual assault and other crimes committed since May 3, when ethnic violence erupted in the State. Earlier in September, the court had ordered the State government to “immediately identify all …

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Hyundai and Kia thefts keep rising despite security fix
1 year, 7 months ago

Hyundai and Kia thefts keep rising despite security fix

Associated Press  

Nearly three months ago, Hyundai and Kia unveiled software that was designed to thwart an epidemic of thefts of their vehicles, caused by a security flaw that was exposed on TikTok and other social media sites. Data from seven U.S. cities gathered by The Associated Press shows that the number of Hyundai and Kia thefts is still growing despite the …

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Alex Murdaugh’s desperate murder trial confession likely sentenced him to 700 extra years in prison
1 year, 9 months ago

Alex Murdaugh’s desperate murder trial confession likely sentenced him to 700 extra years in prison

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Not only has he been convicted …

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Prosecutors, defense argue guns, bad acts in Murdaugh trial
1 year, 10 months ago

Prosecutors, defense argue guns, bad acts in Murdaugh trial

Associated Press  

WALTERBORO, S.C. — As prosecutors and defense lawyers prepare to choose a jury for South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh’s murder trial, a judge decided to wait until the issues come up at trial to decide whether jurors hear evidence about blood spatter or other crimes Murdaugh is charged with. Defense attorneys don’t want the judge to admit the evidence, contending …

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What I learned from my identity theft nightmare. Your questions answered
2 years ago

What I learned from my identity theft nightmare. Your questions answered

LA Times  

The following are highlights from a Reddit “Ask Me Anything” Q&A with The Times’ Jessica Roy, lightly edited for style and clarity. A few weeks later, I found out I was the victim of a ring of persistent serial identity thieves — and that banks, credit bureaus and police weren’t going to do anything to help me. Eventually, you’ll probably …

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Guatemalans still seek justice, 25 years after civil war’s end
2 years, 11 months ago

Guatemalans still seek justice, 25 years after civil war’s end

Al Jazeera  

Survivors decry new amnesty bill that would free perpetrators of crimes against humanity during 1960-1996 civil war. Wednesday marks 25 years since peace accords ended the 36-year armed conflict, but the struggle for truth, justice and reparations — led primarily by Indigenous people who make up the majority of the war’s victims — continues amid fresh challenges and backlash. “We …

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