Donald H. Harrison

Deadly Philippine anti-drug policy could prompt world court probe

The Hague (dpa) – Extrajudicial killings targeting alleged drug dealers and users in the Philippines may fall under the purview of the International Criminal Court, warned the chamber’s top prosecutor Friday. “Let me be clear: any person in the Philippines who incites or engages in acts of mass violence including by ordering, requesting, encouraging or […]

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International

New Supersonic Jets Take Russia To The Stratosphere

Russian military aircraft successfully completed a supersonic flight into the stratosphere, the Interfax News Agency reported Friday. The Sukhoi-34 flight was part of a tactical exercise conducted by Russia’s Eastern Military District in which planes practiced bombing runs in teams of two. “The pilots completed exercises in air navigation, takeoff, and landing at airfields in

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International

Colombian President Santos extends FARC ceasefire until end of year

Bogota (dpa) – Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos Thursday extended the ceasefire with the FARC guerilla group until the end of December in a bid to reach a final peace deal. In a televised speech, Santos said the new date was not “an ultimatum or a deadline” for a comprehensive agreement welcomed by all sectors

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International

Danon: Too bad Israeli organizations join diplomatic terror

Israel”s UN Ambassador, Danny Danon, on Friday blasted leftist organizations Peace Now and B”Tselem for taking part in a UN Security Council meeting on Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria. The members of the Security Council had convened the special meeting, entitled “Illegal Israeli Settlements: Obstacles to Peace and the Two-State Solution” and initiated by

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International, Middle East

Islamic State Group Kills 12 Egyptian Security Force Officers At Checkpoint

Islamic State group supporters ambushed Egypt’s security forces at a checkpoint Friday, killing 12 law enforcement officials and injuring eight others in the North Sinai province, Reuters reported. It was the first major attack in the central Sinai area, signaling that the militant group also known as ISIS may be extending its reach in Egypt.

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Middle East

Assad: There’s no contradiction between Israel and ISIS

Syria”s President, Bashar Al-Assad, claimed on Thursday that there is “no contradiction” between Israel and jihadist groups such as the Islamic State (ISIS). Assad was speaking in an interview with the Russian newspaper Komsomolskaya Pravda and was responding to a question regarding Israel and ISIS. “For me, it”s a very strange thing,” the interviewer said,

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Middle East

Rutgers Hillel enters final stages for new headquarters

$20 million building will be fully operational by spring Rutgers Hillel executive director Andrew Getraer holds up a ceiling tile to be used in the new dining hall. Photos by Debra Rubin Workers in the final stages of completing work on the grounds outside the new Rutgers Hillel building Stained-glass windows dating back to the

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Science, Medicine, & Education, USA

Home of congressional candidate defaced with swastikas

Religious, civic leaders gather to condemn vandalism Swastikas spray-painted onto the Union home of Democratic congressional candidate Peter Jacob. Photo by Johanna Ginsberg The swastikas drawn on the pavement in front of Jacob’s home, in a photo taken by neighbor Kathy Dematos. Photo courtesy Kathy Dematos Peter Jacob addresses an Oct. 11 press conference at

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USA

Former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula de Silva Facing Criminal Charges

Former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula de Silva is currently battling more legal troubles. It is being reported that he will be facing corruption charges for his involvement in an alleged scheme. According to FOX News Latino, Lula de Silva is facing his 3rd corruption charge for an alleged scheme involving the construction giant Odebrecht.

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International

Parents won’t object to reading this supreme tale to their kids

Author Debbie Levy pens children’s biography of Ruth Bader Ginsburg to illustrate how ‘change happens one disagreement at a time’ By Cathryn J. Prince NEW YORK — Author Debbie Levy likes to tell stories about history and humanity. Her newest children’s book “I Dissent: Ruth Bader Ginsburg Makes Her Mark” is no different. The first

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Books, Poetry & Short Stories

Indonesia To Allow Castration Of Pedophiles

Indonesia’s parliament has voted to allow incredibly strict punishments against convicted pedophiles, including chemical castration, 10-year mandatory minimum prison sentences and execution, the BBC reported this week. Indonesian President Joko Widodo proposed the changes. The Indonesian Doctors Association said the punishments would violate its members’ professional ethics. The new laws will mandate at least 10

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International