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Harvard president apologizes for remarks on antisemitism as pressure mounts on Penn's president
WASHINGTON (AP) — Harvard University's president apologized as pressure mounted for the University of Pennsylvania's president to resign over their testimony at a congressional hearing on antisemitism that critics from the White House on down say failed to demonstrate they would stand up to...
U.S. sanctions officials from Afghanistan to China on declaration of human rights anniversary
WASHINGTON (AP) — Ahead of the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the U.S. on Friday imposed sanctions on 20 people, from Afghanistan to China to Haiti to Iran, accused of violating human rights in their respective nations. Included in the sanctions are...
Greek soccer matches postponed after clashes leave police officer in critical condition
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — This weekend's top-level soccer matches in Greece have been postponed following serious clashes involving sports fans that left a police officer in critical condition after he was hit by a flare. Greek league organizers said weekend matches would be...
Dutch police arrest a Syrian accused of sexual violence and other crimes in Syria's civil war
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — A Syrian refugee was arrested Friday in the Netherlands on suspicion of crimes against humanity including sexual violence while he was allegedly head of an interrogation team in a militia aligned to the government of President Bashar Assad. The arrest...
AP PHOTOS: 2023 images show violence and vibrance in Latin America
A little girl perches on the shoulder of her mom, whose eyes fill with trepidation as she wades through waist-deep water in the jungle of the Darien Gap. Another woman sits beside railroad tracks as she and her husband head north through central Mexico. Covering her eyes with her...
Greek policeman severely injured in attack by fans during Athens volleyball match
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — A Greek policeman was severely injured late Thursday when a mob of volleyball fans poured out of an Athens arena and attacked riot police outside. State ERT television said a flare shot by a rioter severed a thigh artery in the 30-year-old officer, who was...
Rebels in Congo take key outpost in the east as peacekeepers withdraw and fighting intensifies
GOMA, Congo (AP) — Armed rebels seized a town in eastern Congo on Thursday after violently clashing with the army, which has taken on an expanded role as peacekeeping forces withdraw from the mineral-rich, conflict-stricken region. Military officials and residents of Mushaki told...
Editorial Roundup: Georgia
Valdosta Daily Times. December 5, 2023. Editorial: Domestic disputes mar holidays Sadly, during the holidays law enforcement typically responds to the most incidents of domestic violence. This should be a joyous time, when people spend special days and...
A nurse's fatal last visit to patient's home renews calls for better safety measures
WILLIMANTIC, Conn. (AP) — The killing of a Connecticut nurse making a house call in October was a nightmare come true for an industry gripped by the fear of violence. Already stressed out by staffing shortages and mounting caseloads, heath care workers are increasingly worrying...
Sheriff: Texas man killed parents, 4 others in trail of violence from San Antonio to Austin
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A Texas man killed his parents and four others and wounded two police officers in a daylong trail of violence stretching from San Antonio to Austin, authorities said Wednesday. Shane James, 34, of San Antonio, was charged with two counts of capital murder after...
