Fear at isolated Antarctica base as man accused of attacking colleague, threats

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Fear at isolated Antarctica base as a man allegedly assaulted and sexually harassed colleagues
CAPE TOWN, South Africa — A member of a South African research team that is confined for more than a year at an isolated Antarctica base was put under psychological evaluation there after he ...NBC News - 3d -
Antarctic base under control after researcher accused of assault, officials say
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Antarctic researcher accuses colleague of death threat and assault
South African minister ‘considering options’ after plea for help from member of team on remote base. A member of a South African research team on a remote Antarctic base has accused a colleague of ...The Guardian - Mar. 17 -
Crisis in Antarctica: can science teams ever prepare for isolated assignments?
Alleged assault at polar base shows the importance of research on cabin fever – including on future Mars missions. South Africa has a tight regime for scientists wanting to “overwinter” in ...The Guardian - 3d -
South Africa Will Not Remove Antarctic Team After a Reported Assault
A researcher at a South African base in Antarctica has been accused of physical assault and sexual harassment. South Africa said it had no immediate plans to remove the accused or any colleagues.The New York Times - 6d -
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Researcher "Threatened to Kill" Colleagues Trapped in Antarctic Base
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Kenya-based content moderators mourn Nigerian colleague who 'was desperate to go home'
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Australian surfer feared dead after shark attack, police say
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Brit Hume defends Fox News colleague from Trump attack
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Wine Businesses Fear Disaster in Threat of Huge Tariffs
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Man United must sign Victor Osimhen to give their attack the fear factor again
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Psychologists in touch with Antarctic base after assault allegation, South Africa confirms
Ministers also investigating sexual harassment claim at country’s isolated Sanae IV research station. Psychologists are in “constant” contact with a South African science team isolated for months ...The Guardian - 5d -
Man United's Europa League fate depends on a misfiring attack finding the net
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Nikki Glaser says she fears getting death threats or detained over political humor
Nikki Glaser said that she is thinking twice about performing political jokes, including those about President Donald Trump, over fears of getting death threats or being detained.NBC News - 3h -
Man accused of hiding stolen ruby slippers from "Wizard of Oz" is dead
A federal judge has dismissed the charges against a Minnesota man accused of hiding a stolen pair of ruby slippers that Judy Garland wore in "The Wizard of Oz." Prosecutors informed the court ...CBS News - Mar. 17 -
12-year-old accused of hate crime after 2 Muslim students attacked at Connecticut school
A 12-year-old Connecticut student who police say assaulted two of her Muslim classmates has been accused of a hate crime in the attack.NBC News - 2d -
Ukraine Attacks Air Base Deep Inside Russia
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Police investigate MP Rupert Lowe over alleged threats
The Great Yarmouth MP is accused of making "verbal threats" against Reform UK's chairman.BBC News - Mar. 11 -
Kenya based content moderators mourn Nigerian colleague who 'was desperate to go home'
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Prosecutors say Minnesota man accused of hiding stolen ruby slippers from 'The Wizard of Oz' is dead
A federal judge has dismissed the charges against a Minnesota man accused of hiding a stolen pair of ruby slippers that Judy Garland wore in “The Wizard of Oz.” Prosecutors informed the court ...ABC News - Mar. 17 -
Man accused of hiding stolen 'Wizard of Oz' ruby slippers dies ahead of court hearing
Federal charges against the man accused of hiding a stolen pair of ruby slippers Judy Garland wore in "The Wizard of Oz" were dropped Monday after the suspect died.NBC News - Mar. 17 -
U.S. airman accused of killing woman on South Dakota military base
An active-duty U.S. Air Force member has been arrested on murder charges in the death of a South Dakota woman who went missing in August.CBS News - Mar. 17 -
Israel accused of genocidal acts and sexual violence in Gaza by U.N. experts
United Nations-backed human rights experts accused Israel of the use of sexual, reproductive and other gender-based violence in its war with Hamas in Gaza.NBC News - Mar. 14 -
South Sudan orders civilians to vacate a northern area as it battles an armed group
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Texas man accused of violent assault on American Airlines flight to D.C.
The FBI arrested a Texas man, Asterius Rulamka, for allegedly beating one passenger, attempting to strike another, injuring a second passenger and vulgarly berating a flight attendant.CBS News - Mar. 10 -
As Ebola Spreads in Uganda, Trump Aid Freeze Hinders Effort to Contain It, U.S. Officials Fear
Two more people are reported dead from the disease, and dozens are in isolation, as the outbreak grows.The New York Times - Mar. 7 -
Trump Intensifies ‘51st State’ Threats in Attack on Canada
The U.S. president on Tuesday reiterated his claims on Canada’s territory as he increased tariffs, threatening to bring the country’s economy to its knees.The New York Times - Mar. 12 -
Community speaks out after woman accused of holding man captive for years
The former principal and neighbors of a man who authorities believe was being held captive by his stepmother for 20 years in Waterbury, Connecticut, are speaking out. Kimberly Sullivan was arrested ...NBC News - Mar. 13 -
Tesla attacks stoke fears of political violence
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Man accused of violent assault on American Airlines flight from Wichita to D.C.
A Texas man has been arrested by the FBI for an alleged assault against multiple people on an American Airlines flight exactly five weeks after another American Airlines flight crashed while ...CBS News - Mar. 11 -
Man Accused of Shoplifting Dies at Brooklyn Courthouse
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U.N. Helicopter Attacked as South Sudan Teeters on Brink
The aircraft came under fire as it tried to rescue wounded soldiers, the United Nations said. The attack came amid fears that a critical power-sharing deal was at risk of collapse, risking all-out ...The New York Times - Mar. 7 -
Man charged after allegedly attacking flight attendant, swallowing rosary beads
A passenger is facing federal charges after allegedly attacking a flight attendant and swallowing rosary beads while onboard a regional flight to Miami.NBC News - Mar. 12 -
Openly gay soccer player still faces online death threats
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Openly gay soccer player still faces online death threats
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Explosives-filled caravan planted by criminals to play on fears of antisemitic attacks, Australian police say
A fake plan to attack a Sydney synagogue using a caravan of explosives was fabricated by an organized crime network in order to divert police resources, Australian police said.NBC News - Mar. 10 -
Defiance and Threats in Deportation Case Renew Fear of Constitutional Crisis
Legal scholars say that the nation has reached a tipping point and that the right question is not whether there is a crisis, but rather how much damage it will cause.The New York Times - 5d
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