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Nicaragua ramping up repression of exiles: UN experts

Nicaragua ramping up repression of exiles: UN experts

While ramping up its repression at home, Nicaragua's government is also going after exiles abroad, with hundreds if not thousands of people affected, UN investigators said Tuesday. In a fresh report to be presented to the United Nations Human Rights Council next week, the experts also concluded that

NY police say device thrown near anti-Islam protest was homemade bomb

NY police say device thrown near anti-Islam protest was homemade bomb

An improvised explosive thrown near anti-Islam protesters outside the New York mayor's residence was a viable device "that could have caused serious injury or death," police said Sunday. Two suspicious devices were thrown by a man identified by police as Emir Balat near the protest

Possible terror motive in US embassy blast, say Norway police

Possible terror motive in US embassy blast, say Norway police

Oslo police said Sunday an explosion at the US embassy in Norway overnight may have been an act of terror, but stressed they were also investigating other possible causes. The blast, which caused no injuries and minor material damage, occurred around 1:00 am (0000 GMT) at the entrance to

US, Ecuador carry out joint anti-drug strikes

US and Ecuadoran forces conducted joint strikes inside Ecuador as part of ongoing operations to combat drug trafficking in the South American country, according to a statement by US Southern Command (SOUTHCOM). The statement posted to X said SOUTHCOM Commander General Francis Donovan, at the order of Pentagon chief Pete

Violent crime trends in Missoula fluctuate over 9-year period

MISSOULA, Mont. – A review of historical crime trends in Missoula shows fluctuations in violent crime over a nine-year period, according to the Montana Board of Crime Control. The data indicates that in 2021, the number of violent crime victims peaked at more than 670. Following this, a decline was

Ukraine accuses Hungary of taking 'hostage' bank staff carrying $40 mn

Ukraine accuses Hungary of taking 'hostage' bank staff carrying $40 mn

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha accused Hungary on Friday of taking "hostage" a group of Ukrainian bank employees who were reportedly transporting $40 million and nine kilograms of gold. Hungary is one of the few European countries to maintain close ties with Russia since its Ukraine

Expert sheds light on bounty hunters connected to shooting

MISSOULA, Mont. – Authorities in Missoula are considering charges against two men connected to a deadly shooting that occurred yesterday. Currently, the men have not been formally charged, but police have recommended charges including deliberate homicide and assault with a weapon for one, and attempted assault with a weapon for the