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Journalist Stabbed in Senegal: President Condemns Attack as Threat to Press Freedom

March 3, 2024 by Ryan Eastwood

Dakar, Senegal – President Macky Sall of Senegal strongly condemned a vicious attack on Maimouna Ndour Faye, a prominent female journalist and director of 7TV, a private television channel, in a statement released on Friday. Faye, known for her political show on 7TV, was brutally stabbed multiple times near her home by an unknown assailant. … Read more

Protesters in Jaffna Rally for Media Freedom in Sri Lanka

January 26, 2024 by Ryan Eastwood

Jaffna, Sri Lanka – Tamils in Jaffna gathered to commemorate ‘Black January’ with a protest urging the Sri Lankan government to protect media freedom across the island. The protesters carried placards denouncing media harassment and displayed photos of journalists who have been killed or forcibly disappeared while calling for justice. The media workers, especially those … Read more

Prison Convoy Ambush in Normandy Sparks Manhunt for Gunmen

May 18, 2024

Paris, France – French authorities have launched a massive manhunt following a violent ambush on a prison convoy in Normandy. The incident resulted in the death of two guards and the injuring of three others as gunmen attacked the vehicle transporting a prisoner. The attack, described as rare for the region, occurred as the convoy ... Read more

MAULED Miniature Horse Dies After Dogs Return to Owner

May 18, 2024

New Galilee, Pennsylvania – A tragic incident in Beaver County has left a family mourning the loss of their beloved miniature horse after it was viciously attacked by two dogs that managed to get into a fenced yard. Despite the severity of the attack, the dogs were not taken into custody by the police due ... Read more

Diddy’s Violent Assault on Cassie Caught on Surveillance Footage Triggered Outrage Among Celebrities

May 18, 2024

Los Angeles, California – Emily Ratajkowski condemned Diddy as a ‘monster’ after newly uncovered footage revealed his violent assault on Cassie in a Los Angeles hotel back in 2016. The disturbing video obtained by CNN shows Diddy, also known as Sean Combs, aggressively attacking Cassie as she tries to escape down a hallway at the ... Read more

Abuse Video of Cassie Ventura Prompts Questions on LA County DA’s Handling of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Case

May 18, 2024

Los Angeles, California – Despite the existence of an “extremely disturbing” abuse video involving Cassie Ventura and Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office has chosen not to prosecute the music mogul. The decision has sparked outrage and confusion among the public, with many questioning the reasoning behind the lack of legal ... Read more

UCLA: Identifying Attackers from Campus Protest Clash

May 18, 2024

Los Angeles, California – Recent incidents of extremism have brought attention to various troubling events in the United States. In UCLA, a pro-Palestinian protest turned violent when a mob of counter-protesters attacked demonstrators, causing chaos and injuries. The attackers, some wearing pro-Israel gear, unleashed pepper spray, used sticks, and engaged in physical confrontations. Despite police ... Read more

Violent Metro Bus Attack in Los Angeles Marks Fourth Incident in a Week

May 18, 2024

Los Angeles, California witnessed yet another tragic incident on a Metro bus, marking the fourth violent attack within just one week. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department responded to a shots fired call on Slauson Avenue in Commerce, where a suspect fatally shot a victim onboard the bus. Authorities revealed that both the suspect and ... Read more

Diddy Branded a ‘Monster’ by Emily Ratajkowski in Shocking Assault Footage Reveal

May 18, 2024

Los Angeles, California – Newly unearthed footage of a violent assault at the InterContinental Hotel in Century City in 2016 has sparked outrage among celebrities. The video shows Diddy, also known as Sean Combs, chasing his then-girlfriend Cassie down the hallway, grabbing her, throwing her to the ground, and kicking her while she lay motionless. ... Read more

Kyrgyz Government Takes Action Against Hostel Attacks on India, Pakistan Students

May 18, 2024

Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan – Government officials in Kyrgyzstan have made a plea following recent attacks on hostels housing students from India and Pakistan. The authorities have expressed concern over what they refer to as “destructive forces” impacting the safety and security of students. The request from the Kyrgyz government comes after incidents of violence targeting hostels ... Read more

Sentenced: Man Who Attacked Pelosi’s Husband Gets 30 Years, Prosecutors Challenge Sentence

May 18, 2024

San Francisco, California – A man was sentenced to 30 years in prison for breaking into the home of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and attacking her husband with a hammer. David DePape, 44, was found guilty of attempted kidnapping of a federal official and assault on a family member. Prosecutors had sought a 40-year ... Read more

Students from India and Pakistan Attacked in Kyrgystan, Foreign Minister Reacts

May 18, 2024

New Delhi, India – A violent attack on Indian and Pakistani students in Kyrgyzstan has sparked outrage, with India’s Foreign Minister, S Jaishankar, condemning the incident. The students were reportedly attacked by a mob, leading to injuries and damaged property. The attack occurred in the city of Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, where a group ... Read more