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PARIS, France — A 16-year-old pupil was arrested over a false bomb threat outside Paris, police sources said Friday, as French authorities scramble to halt a week of bomb scares at airports, schools and landmarks.
COTABATO CITY — A known supporter of three local terrorist groups who is wanted for 14 high-profile criminal cases eluded a police team out to arrest him before dawn Friday, but his two companions were not as lucky.
WASHINGTON, United States — US President Joe Biden welcomes European leaders Charles Michel and Ursula von der Leyen in Washington Friday, at a summit set to deliver a message of unity on conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine.
This is a case about Republic Act 9262 or the law on violence against women and children, which usually involves a husband committing violence against his wife. The issue resolved here is whether said law applies to lesbian relationships.
Complaining of “media bias,” Hamas spokesman Dr. Basim Naim denies allegations that its members intentionally murdered civilians and non-combatants in their assault on Israel last week. The operation “targeted only the Israeli military bases and compounds,” he says, and Al Qassam Brigades commanders ordered their troops to “avoid targeting civilians or killing them.” Given the details, as best we can know them, those claims ring hollow.
Poverty is an intricate web of economic constraints interwoven with societal challenges, but at its core, it represents an assault on human dignity. Each number, each statistic, embodies a life, a dream and a plea for equality. The reality is stark: those facing poverty don’t yearn for mere charity; they desire empowerment, equality and respect. Handouts, while necessary at times, are merely a band-aid on a deep-rooted issue. The path to sustainable alleviation lies in empowerment, providing individuals with the tools, resources and respect they deserve.
JERUSALEM, unidentified — A senior Israeli official on Saturday admitted "mistakes" in intelligence assessments ahead of a brutal Hamas attack last weekend that took the country by surprise.
