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'Vanderpump Rules' star James Kennedy says he's committed to change after domestic violence arrest
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Vanderpump Rules” star James Kennedy says he is determined to make changes and seek sobriety after he was arrested on suspicion of misdemeanor domestic violence for allegedly throwing his girlfriend to the ground. “I am committed to making meaningful...
Deadly violence in Nigeria linked to breakup of United Methodist Church over LGBTQ policies
A religious schism has turned deadly in Nigeria, with a church member fatally shot and two young children killed as homes were set ablaze, according to United Methodist News Service. The news service said the reported violence on Sunday stemmed from a schism in the worldwide United...
Pakistani air ambulance delivers medicines to violence-hit district as roads remain closed
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — A Pakistani charity used an air ambulance on Tuesday to deliver medicines to a northwestern region where a doctor said 29 children had died in the past two months because life-saving supplies couldn't get through roadblocks following sectarian clashes. Air...
Violent scenes in Glasgow city center ahead of Scottish League Cup final between Celtic and Rangers
GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — Police said missiles were thrown at officers during violent scenes in Glasgow on Sunday ahead of the Scottish League Cup final between rivals Celtic and Rangers. Police said there were also reports of broken windows and that officers would use stop and...
Ex-soccer player Kavelashvili becomes Georgia's president in a blow to country's EU aspirations
TBILISI, Georgia (AP) — Former soccer player Mikheil Kavelashvili became president of Georgia on Saturday, as the ruling party tightened its grip in what the opposition calls a blow to the country’s EU aspirations and a victory for former imperial ruler Russia. Kavelashvili, 53,...
Leader of California white supremacist group gets two years in prison
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The leader of a Southern California white supremacist group was sentenced Friday to two years in federal prison for inciting violence at California political rallies in 2017. Robert Paul Rundo, 34, pleaded guilty in September to one count of conspiracy to violate...
Millions mark Mexico's Virgin of Guadalupe Day but calls for a truce in drug violence go unheeded
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Millions of faithful gathered to mark Mexico’s Virgin of Guadalupe Day, honoring the country’s patron saint. But calls by the Roman Catholic Church for a truce in Mexico's ongoing cartel violence apparently went unheeded as more dead bodies were found in the country on...
Haiti's new prime minister promises security to a country reeling from recent massacres
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Haiti’s prime minister held his first press conference Thursday since being appointed more than a month ago to oversee the troubled Caribbean country reeling from recent massacres as Haitians demand government protection. Alix Didier Fils-Aimé said...
'Vanderpump Rules' star James Kennedy arrested on suspicion of misdemeanor domestic violence
BURBANK, Calif. (AP) — “Vanderpump Rules” star James Kennedy has been arrested on suspicion of misdemeanor domestic violence, police said Thursday. Police in Burbank, California, near Los Angeles were sent to a residence after a report of a man and woman arguing at about 11:30...
Supporters of Bangladesh Nationalist Party hold protest march as tensions continue with India
DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Thousands of members of youth and student bodies belonging to the Bangladesh Nationalist Party on Wednesday held a road march procession from Bangladesh’s capital toward its eastern border with India to protest against an attack on a diplomatic mission earlier this...
