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British judges ruled that WikiLeaks founder and former hacker Julian Assange can't immediately be extradited to the U.S. to face spying charges.
British judges ruled that WikiLeaks founder and former hacker Julian Assange can’t immediately be extradited to the U.S. to face spying charges.The Wall Street Journal - World -
The British Museum suing a former curator over alleged theft of almost 2,000 items
The British Museum is suing a former curator alleged to have stolen hundreds of artifacts from its collections and offered them for sale onlineABC News - World -
Former Gaming Executive Sentenced To Death
A former gaming executive has been sentenced to death in China for poisoning the founder of Chinese gaming company Yoozoo Games. This story also connects to the recently released Netflix series 3 Body Problem from the creators of Game of Thrones.. ...GameSpot - Tech -
Nigeria Binance dispute: British-Kenyan executive Nadeem Anjarwalla escapes from custody
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British Museum Sues Former Curator for Return of Stolen Items
The museum accuses Peter Higgs, a former keeper of Greek and Roman antiquities, of stealing or damaging at least 1,800 artifacts and selling many on eBay.The New York Times - World -
Russia-Ukraine war live: 200,000 without power in Ukraine since Friday; Nato could ‘shoot down Russian missiles near borders’
Attack on energy infrastructure on last week still causing blackouts; Poland’s deputy foreign minister warns Russia of consequences if missiles enter territory. The Kremlin has refused to be drawn on whether it believed there was a link between ...The Guardian - World - Ukraine -
Former executive given death sentence in poisoning of Chinese gaming company founder
A former executive at Yoozoo Games has been sentenced to death in the poisoning of the founder of the high-profile Chinese gaming companyABC News - Entertainment -
Kremlin officials claim Ukraine was involved in deadly Moscow concert attack
Two powerful allies of Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday that they believed Ukraine was involved in the attack on a concert hall just outside Moscow that killed at least 139 people and wounded 180 others.NBC News - Top stories - Ukraine -
ISIS Claimed the Moscow Concert Hall Attack. Russian Officials Blame Others.
Russian narratives served to deflect attention from the failure to prevent the deadly attack while rallying the country behind the war in Ukraine.The New York Times - Business - Russia -
The British Museum is suing a former curator it says stole 1,800 items and tried to sell them
The British Museum is suing a former curator alleged to have stolen hundreds of artifacts from its collections and offered them for sale onlineABC News - Entertainment -
Middle East Crisis: U.N. Security Council Passes Resolution for Immediate Cease-Fire
The U.S. abstained from the vote on a resolution calling for a halt to fighting in Gaza for the remainder of Ramadan, breaking a five-month impasse.The New York Times - World -
Middle East Crisis: Top Israeli and U.S. Defense Officials Meet on Rafah as Tensions Rise
A day after the United States permitted the passage of a U.N. cease-fire resolution that drew the ire of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel's defense minister met with the U.S. defense secretary.The New York Times - World - Israel -
Israeli defense minister to visit D.C. amid tensions over Gaza
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant will visit Washington to meet with senior U.S. leaders on Sunday, the Israeli government announced, as tensions continue to rise between the Biden administration and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s ...The Hill - Politics - Israel -
U.S. and Israeli defense chiefs meet as tensions rise over war in Gaza
s tensions rise between the two countries, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin met with his Israeli counterpart, Yoav Gallant, on Tuesday.NBC News - Top stories - Israel -
Canada's Poor Productivity Has Reached Emergency Status, Senior Central Bank Official Says
Bank of Canada’s senior deputy governor, Carolyn Rogers, warns that a turnaround is urgently needed to protect the economy from future bouts of inflation.The Wall Street Journal - World -
France to sue teen in headscarf row with school head
The girl's false allegations about her headmaster led to death threats and his sudden resignation.BBC News - Top stories -
Workplace neurodiversity claims spur companies to seek legal help
Employers find staff often cite conditions such as autism and ADHD during performance management reviewsFinancial Times - Business -
‘Beer louts with unhealthy diets’: why British cooking still hasn’t won over the French
While UK gastronomy is finally being praised worldwide, France ranked it 60th out of 60 nations in new global survey. British cooking is finally starting to be recognised around the world. But try telling the French that. For them, la cuisine ...The Guardian - World -
The British Museum names Nicholas Cullinan its new director as it tries to get over a rocky patch
The British Museum has appointed Nicholas Cullinan as its new directorABC News - Entertainment -
Former DHS official says U.S. watching ISIS-K for threats "to American interests and homeland"
Samantha Vinograd, a CBS News contributor and former counterterrorism official for the Department of Homeland Security in the Biden and Obama administrations tells "Face the Nation" that when she worked with the agency, they "were concerned about ...CBS News - World -
Senior doctors in South Korea submit resignations, deepening dispute over medical school plan
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Senior doctors in South Korea submit resignations, deepening dispute over medical school plan
Senior doctors at major hospitals in South Korea have begun submitting their resignations in support of medical interns and residents who have been on a strike over the government’s push to sharply increase medical school admissionsABC News - Health -
Moscow concert hall attack: Islamic State solely responsible for Moscow attack, no Ukraine involvement - White House
US government early this month shared information with Russia about a planned attack in Moscow. Full story: arrests as death toll rises after terror attackSurvivors of Moscow attack tell of horrorState-owned media RIA reports that so many people ...The Guardian - World - Ukraine -
Russian officials raise death toll to 93 dead after concert hall raid claimed by Islamic State group; several detained
Russian officials raise death toll to 93 dead after concert hall raid claimed by Islamic State group; several detainedABC News - World - Russia -
Iran’s currency hits a record low
Iran’s currency fell to 613,500 to the dollar as it celebrates Persian New Year.ABC News - World - Iran -
To Thwart Iran, Fight a War of Attrition
Israel and the U.S. should focus their strengths on Tehran’s weaknesses by jeopardizing its proxies.The Wall Street Journal - World -
MLB Opening Day 2024: Juan Soto sparks Yankees from 4-0 hole, secures win over Astros with 9th-inning defensive heroics
What a Yankees debut for Juan Soto.Yahoo Sports - Sports - MLB -
Illinois official resigns after public outcry over death of Jayden Perkins
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) announced Monday that a member of the Prisoner Review Board (PRB) has resigned from her post, following a public outcry in response to the death of 11-year-old Jayden Perkins. Perkins was allegedly killed by a man ...The Hill - Politics -
State department official’s resignation highlights rifts over US Gaza policy
Annelle Sheline says ‘I no longer wanted to be affiliated with this administration,’ claiming Biden is flouting US law over Israel. • Biden administration’s Gaza strategy panned as ‘mess’ amid clashing goalsA human rights official has resigned ...The Guardian - World -
Officials admit to missed call on final play of Clippers win over 76ers
Officials said they missed a foul call in the closing seconds of the Los Angeles Clippers’ 108-107 win over Philadelphia, denying the 76ers a possible victory in their fight for better playoff positioningABC News - Sports - NBA -
Law firm hits out at Uefa over Liverpool fans yet to see Paris final claims settled
More than 1,000 supporters still waiting on settlement claimsLegal firm Leigh Day criticises Uefa’s lack of actionUefa has made “no meaningful efforts” to settle claims on behalf of 1,200 Liverpool fans affected by the chaos surrounding the 2022 ...The Guardian - World -
Sacha Baron Cohen counters Rebel Wilson after she claims reps 'bullied' her over book
Sacha Baron Cohen responded to Rebel Wilson's claims from the set of 'The Brothers Grimsby.' The 'Borat' star inspires a chapter in Wilson's new memoir.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
SEC Fines Arista Co-Founder $1 Million Over Insider Trading Claims
The Wall Street regulator alleged that while he was serving as chair of Arista in July 2019, Bechtolsheim learned about an impending acquisition of Acacia Communications and profitably traded on that confidential information.The Wall Street Journal - World -
“The White Feather” Looks at the Birth and Death of Ballet in Iran
A new work, “The White Feather” is inspired by the history of the Iranian National Ballet, which went dark during the Islamic Revolution and was never revived.The New York Times - Top stories - Iran -
Cuba spy scandal reveals US vulnerabilities
Instead of appeasing Havana, Biden should take action to root out and counter espionage and malign influence by Cuba and China.The Hill - Politics -
Chuck Todd and ‘Morning Joe’ Hosts Object to NBC’s Hiring of Former R.N.C. Chair
The extraordinary comments on “Meet the Press” revealed tensions in NBC’s news divisions over Ronna McDaniel, who recently stepped down as head of the Republican National Committee.The New York Times - Business -
Prosecutors seeking 2.5-year prison sentence for former Spain soccer chief over kiss
Luis Rubiales kissed Spanish player Jennifer Hermoso on the lips without her consent during the team's trophy ceremony following Spain's final 1-0 win against England.ABC News - Top stories -
March Madness: NCAA swaps out official at halftime of NC State's win over Chattanooga due to 'background conflict'
An official assigned to the game got her master's degree at Chattanooga.Yahoo Sports - Sports - College Football -
Oklahoma official facing recall over white nationalist ties defends marching in Charlottesville
Judd Blevins, a City Council member in Enid, Oklahoma, faced questions about his connections to white nationalist groups ahead of an April 2 recall election.NBC News - Top stories -
Kaine: Russia, Iran wouldn't tell US if they knew of impending terrorist attack
Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) said Sunday that the difference between democratic and authoritarian regimes is that Russia and Iran would not tell the United States if there was going to be a terrorist attack in the U.S. Host Shannon Bream asked Kaine on ...The Hill - Politics - Iran