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New York’s top court appears torn on tossing Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction
If the Court of Appeals were to rule in Weinstein’s favor, he would remain locked up because of his California ...

Biden urges assault weapons ban after Super Bowl parade shooting
WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden called on Americans Wednesday to back his call for Congress to ban assault weapons, saying ...

Detention of Venezuelan human rights activist and attorney inspires protest
Human rights organizations in Venezuela on Wednesday demanded the release of a prominent attorney and activist whose detention last week ...

One killed, eight children among 22 hit by gunfire at end of Chiefs’ Super Bowl parade in Kansas City
Kansas City has long struggled with gun violence, and in 2020 it was among nine cities targeted by the U.S. ...

Anti-gang task force agreement with Kenya in the works, Haitian government says
Haiti’s government announced Wednesday that it is working on an official agreement with Kenyan officials to secure the long-awaited deployment ...

US Army dietitian dies in Kuwait
An Army dietitian from Illinois has died in Kuwait following an incident not related to combat, military officials said Wednesday.Lt. ...

Italian police raid homes of 24 people accused of promoting Mussolini, Hitler
Italian police on Wednesday raided the homes of 24 people under investigation for promoting fascism during a gathering at a ...

Israel conducts airstrikes in Lebanon after deadly Hezbollah attack
Israel is launching airstrikes against Hezbollah targets in Lebanon Wednesday, after the terrorist organization launched a rocket barrage that killed ...

British Foreign Secretary Cameron urges support for Ukraine during Europe visit
British Foreign Secretary David Cameron on Wednesday called for increased global support for Ukraine.Cameron stressed that this support is not ...

Former Mexican police officer wanted for the massacre of 19 migrants arrested in Texas
A former elite Mexican police officer who was on the run for the horrific slaying of 19 migrants three years ...