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Published on Apr 17, 2025

YouTube ‘humorist’ Greg Toussaint convicted of incitement to homophobia

Greg Toussaint had claimed LGBT people are corrupt and exploit minors A French court found “humorist” Greg Toussaint guilty of public insult and incitement to hatred for his anti-LGBT viral videos, and ordered him to pay damages to plaintiff LGBT advocacy …

Source: Erasing 76 Crimes - Center-left
Published on Apr 17, 2025

Nicaragua: RSF calls for urgent international support as exiled media strive to keep informing amid repression

To stay informed about what is happening in Nicaragua — how repression is silencing every critical voice and the extent to which the news is being censored — one must now rely primarily on media outlets such as 100% Noticias, Divergentes and Confidencial. …

Source: Reporters Without Borders - Neutral
Published on Apr 15, 2025

ZPP raises alarm over human rights violations

The Zimbabwe Peace Project (ZPP), a prominent human rights watchdog, has reported that more than 1,000 Zimbabweans experienced violations of their fundamental freedoms in the wake of the March 31 protests against President Emmerson Mnangagwa. The …

Source: Bulawayo 24 News - Neutral
Published on Apr 17, 2025

Arkansas Legislature Passes Landmark Youth Justice Reforms to Protect Victimized Children from Trauma and Incarceration

Legislation supported by a bipartisan coalition of lawmakers and child rights advocates will reform the state’s youth justice system. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a major bipartisan victory for children’ …

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Published on Apr 17, 2025

Ethiopia at the Brink: From Elite Paralysis to Possibility – Part Two

From Fragmentation to Redemption: Scenarios, Strategies, and a Roadmap for Political Action Sirak Zena April 17, 2025 Table of Contents – Part Two From Fragmentation to Redemption VIII. Consequences of Elite Failure Potential Scenarios and Their …

Source: Zehabesha - Indeterminate
Published on Apr 17, 2025

Nepal News Evening Briefing | Thursday, April 17, 2025

KATHMANDU: Stay informed with Nepal News’ daily evening briefing, covering the most significant developments from Nepal and around the world. From politics and economy to sports, entertainment, and culture, we bring you a concise summary of the day’s top …

Source: Nepal News - Neutral
Published on Apr 17, 2025

Does Eleanor Holmes Norton Still Have What It Takes to Fight for DC?

During her first year as the District of Columbia’s congressional delegate in 1991, Eleanor Holmes Norton attended nearly 500 events. These weren’t just committee hearings on Capitol Hill. Already an accomplished civil-rights activist and law professor, …

Source: Washingtonian - Left-wing
Published on Apr 17, 2025

Period As Punishment: The Double Discrimination Of Caste And Gender

A video documenting how a Dalit girl was allegedly asked to write her exams outside the classroom, has gone viral in social media for the past 2 weeks. The incident is reported to have happened to the girl studying in the 8th standard, at Swamy …

Source: Feminism in India - Pending
Published on Apr 17, 2025

Ms. Rachel Breaks Silence After Pro-Israel Group Reports Her to Attorney General Pam Bondi

Evan Agostini/Invision/AP Teacher and children’s social media star Ms. Rachel broke her silence after a pro-Israel group reported her to the Justice Department for speaking out against the killing of children in Gaza. The same week that Ms. Rachel …

Source: Mediaite - New York - Left-wing
Published on Apr 17, 2025

Whistleblower’s Account of Corruption and Administrative Abuse Within Cook County Jail

Chicago, IL — “I didn’t write this to become a hero. I wrote it because I got tired of watching officers break down and disappear.” Those are the words of Jabril Gushiniere, a sworn Cook County Sheriff Deputy working as a correctional officer at Chicago’s …

Source: Unicorn Riot - Left-wing
Published on Apr 17, 2025

Who Cares for the Children and Adolescents of Costa Rica?

The National Children’s Trust (PANI) also supports families in Costa Rica to provide a protective environment and ensure that their children grow up safe, loved, and happy.But who is responsible for caring for minors in this country? Specialists agree that …

Source: Costa Rica News - Indeterminate
Published on Apr 17, 2025

Georgia: IPI welcomes release of Azerbaijani journalist Afgan Sadygov

The International Press Institute (IPI) global network welcomes the release of Azerbaijani journalist Afgan Sadygov, who had been held in detention pending extradition in Georgia since August 4, 2024 — one day after his arrest in Tbilisi. Authorities in …

Source: International Press Institute - Pending
Published on Apr 17, 2025

Who’s Calling Out the National Assembly’s Bill Seeking to Regulate Bloggers?

2025. Senate President, Godswill Akpabio and Speaker of the House of Representatives exchange greetings during the presentation of the 2025 budget. Photo: The Cable. Remember how we all woke up one morning and heard we had a new national anthem to learn? …

Source: Zikoko! - Center-left
Published on Apr 17, 2025

Ranveer says he 'lost health, repute, peace' after IGL row

Ranveer Allahbadia, popularly known as BeerBiceps, has finally broken his silence on the emotional and professional impact of the India’s Got Latent controversy. The 31-year-old YouTuber addressed the issue during a candid Instagram Q&A session, …

Source: The Times of India - Center-right
Published on Apr 17, 2025

Deportation of Several Sub-Saharan Africans as Part of Voluntary Return to Their Home Countries

IOM Tunisia Strengthens its Support to Migrants through the Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration Programme Tunis, 18 April – The International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Tunisia organized on 17 April a charter flight from Tunis Carthage to …

Source: Tunisie Numerique - Neutral
Published on Apr 17, 2025

Azerbaijani journalist Afgan Sadigov released from prison after being granted bail

Rely on OC Media? We rely on you too. Amidst the current global turmoil, small news outlets like ours could be the first to close. Help us get off grants and become the first reader-funded news site in the Caucasus, and keep telling the stories that matter …

Source: Open Caucasus Media - Center-left
Published on Apr 17, 2025

Turnbull says negative gearing ‘examined by every government’; measles warning issued for greater Melbourne area

Turnbull: ‘negative gearing is examined by every government’The former PM (and well-known lover of weighing in on political issues) Malcolm Turnbull has weighed into the issue of how the government received advice on negative gearing and capital gains tax. …

Source: The Guardian - Center-left
Published on Apr 17, 2025

Ornithologist Marius Karlonas’ Advice for Pupils: Life is Short, Don’t Scatter Your Attention

Surrounded by forests and swamps, Didysis Raistas is the hometown of ornithologist, nature guide, author of bird books, and founder of Ornitostogos Marius Karlonas—it is the place where his career was shaped. However, according to the naturalist, the path …

Source: The Baltic Times - Neutral
Published on Apr 17, 2025

"Lost Money, Repute, Mental Health": Ranveer Allahbadia On 'Latent' Row

It's been a tough last few months for YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia, who has been at the centre of the India's Got Latent storm. The 31-year-old said the controversy took a huge toll on him emotionally, financially, and professionally. It left his …

Source: NDTV - Center-right

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Published on April 17, 2025 - 23:41 GMT

Arkansas Legislature Passes Landmark Youth Justice Reforms to Protect Victimized Children from Trauma and Incarceration

Legislation supported by a bipartisan coalition of lawmakers and child rights advocates will reform the state’s youth justice system. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a major bipartisan victory for children’ …

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Published on April 17, 2025 - 09:21 GMT

Alona Lebedieva: The Law on Bona Fide Acquirers Is a Crucial Step Toward Legal and Investment Stability

KYIV, UKRAINE, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed Law No. 12089, which strengthens the protection of the rights of bona fide acquirers of property. In particular, property can no longer be …

Distribution channels: Business & Economy, Companies ...

Published on April 17, 2025 - 20:42 GMT

MEDITERRANEAN: Fall in recorded crossings in first quarter of 2025 ― Greece redesignates Türkiye as ‘safe third country’ ...

The significant decrease in the number of irregular border crossings into the EU via the Mediterranean routes that was observed in 2024 has continued into the first quarter of 2025. Greece has redesignated Türkiye as a “safe third country” for people …

Distribution channels: Politics
Published on April 17, 2025 - 23:08 GMT

Two years of war in Sudan and the elusive path to peace

As Sudan’s civil war enters its third year, the humanitarian catastrophe continues to spiral, with more than 12.7 million people displaced and little hope of resolution in sight. Jehanne Henry, MEI Associate Fellow and former Africa Director at Human …

Distribution channels: Politics

Published on April 17, 2025 - 20:41 GMT

EU EXTERNAL PARTNERS: EU deepens police co-operation with Egypt ― Libyan authorities escalate crackdown on humanitarian ...

The European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation (Europol) has signed a working agreement with Egypt. Libyan authorities have suspended the operation of ten humanitarian NGOs after accusing them of facilitating the “resettlement” of people on the …

Distribution channels: Politics
Published on April 17, 2025 - 20:41 GMT

OP-ED: Germany’s dangerous shift to the right: The new coalition agreement is a blow to refugee protection

By Karl Kopp and Wiebke Judith Germany is facing a watershed moment in refugee policy. The negotiated coalition agreement between the conservative parties (CDU/CSU) and the Social Democrats (SPD) signals not only a dramatic tightening of asylum law but …

Distribution channels: Politics
Published on April 17, 2025 - 20:35 GMT

Montenegrin State Election Commission begins livestreaming its sessions with OSCE support

On 17 April, the State Election Commission of Montenegro (SEC) held its first livestreamed session using video equipment provided by the OSCE Mission to Montenegro. By introducing livestreamed sessions, SEC has addressed a recommendation from the OSCE …

Distribution channels: Politics
Published on April 17, 2025 - 13:48 GMT

Rwanda: Facts & Figures 2024

One example is our support to families separated as they escape conflict and other situations of violence in the Great Lakes Region, crossing borders, including into Rwanda. In partnership with the Rwanda Red Cross Society (RRCS) and other components of …

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Published on April 17, 2025 - 23:41 GMT

Arkansas Legislature Passes Landmark Youth Justice Reforms to Protect Victimized Children from Trauma and Incarceration

Legislation supported by a bipartisan coalition of lawmakers and child rights advocates will reform the state’s youth justice system. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a major bipartisan victory for children’ …

Distribution channels: Culture, Society & Lifestyle, Human Rights ...
Published on April 17, 2025 - 21:52 GMT

4/20 For Freedom: Last Prisoner Project and Ben & Jerry’s Call on Governors to Grant Cannabis Clemency

The Fight for Cannabis Justice This 4/20 Just Got a Little Bit Sweeter WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As in years past, this 4/20, cannabis businesses will rack up sales, public figures will use their …

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Published on April 17, 2025 - 20:22 GMT

Denise Richards is this year’s Honoree for The Jonathan Foundation’s Spring Fundraiser as an Advocate to Help Children

Hosted by Emmy Award Winner Fritz Coleman, Retired KNBC Weathercaster Saturday, May 17, 2025 @ The Universal Sheraton -5:30 PM LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Popular actress Denise Richards is this year’s …

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Published on April 17, 2025 - 19:20 GMT

Madison Education Group Launches New Certificate Program

New Certificate Program in Leadership Principles and Developing Visionary Leadership Skills MELBOURNE, FL, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Madison Education Group and the Madison School of Professional Development are proud …

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Published on April 17, 2025 - 16:45 GMT

Supreme Court Declines Cannabis Case; DOJ Faces Escalating Scrutiny Over Prosecutorial Misconduct

Lucas Sirois followed Maine law—but federal prosecutors continue pursuit, potentially violating DOJ funding limits and wasting taxpayer resources. AUGUSTA, ME, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a significant development …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on April 17, 2025 - 16:41 GMT

University of Phoenix Career Optimism Index Reveals 1 in 4 American Workers Face Professional Uncertainty

PHOENIX, AZ, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Amid record-low institutional trust and rising workplace grievances, the fifth annual Career Optimism Index® from the University of Phoenix Career Institute® finds American workers …

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Published on April 17, 2025 - 13:14 GMT

Global Impact Wellness Group Welcomes Taylor Smith as New Executive Leader Focused on Legal Affairs and Community Impact

Global Impact Wellness Group is proud to announce the appointment of Taylor Smith as the newest executive leader within the organization. BALTIMORE , MD, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Global Impact Wellness Group is proud …

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Published on April 17, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

Elected Officials and Silicon Valley Nonprofits Hold 'Save Medicaid' Rally to Fight Impending Budget Cuts

Zoe Lofgren, Sam Liccardo and Silicon Valley nonprofits rally to fight for Medicaid SAN JOSE, CA, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- PRxDigital, Inc. will host a press conference and community rally to oppose impending cuts to …

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Published on April 17, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

Critically Acclaimed Put the Guns Down: A World Epidemic Streams May 7 on Peacock, Prime, Apple TV & Google TV

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The powerful, award-winning documentary Put the Guns Down: A World Epidemic makes its highly anticipated global streaming debut on May 7, 2025, across major platforms, including Peacock …

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Published on April 17, 2025 - 09:23 GMT

CSI condemns Holy Week massacre of Christians in Nigeria

A team from Christian Solidarity International was on the ground in Nigeria as the killings unfolded ZURICH, SWITZERLAND, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On April 13, Palm Sunday, Fulani militias massacred 56 people in a Christian village …

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Published on April 17, 2025 - 09:00 GMT

Androscoggin Bank – Leading the Way in Sustainable Banking

LEWISTON, ME, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Androscoggin Bank has partnered with Acumen Media and CNBC to debut “Banking on Change,” a compelling short film that highlights the transformative potential of sustainable banking …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on April 17, 2025 - 13:48 GMT

Rwanda: Facts & Figures 2024

One example is our support to families separated as they escape conflict and other situations of violence in the Great Lakes Region, crossing borders, including into Rwanda. In partnership with the Rwanda Red Cross Society (RRCS) and other components of …

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Published on April 17, 2025 - 13:48 GMT

Uganda: Facts & Figures 2024

We have also interacted with the law faculties of several universities through national and regional moot court competitions and an IHL essay competition, besides delivering guest lectures to promote IHL teaching. We have also engaged closely with the …

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Published on April 17, 2025 - 13:48 GMT

Artificial intelligence in the military domain: ICRC submits recommendations to UN Secretary-General

Over the course of our history, the ICRC has played a significant role in the development of many of the IHL rules regulating the use of means and methods of warfare. The ICRC’s work related to the regulation of weapons, means and methods of warfare is …

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Published on April 17, 2025 - 00:21 GMT

Autism Acceptance Month Shines at Jay Nolan's Vibrant 'Picnic in the Park' Celebration

Families with children with disabilities enjoyed a day of fun, community, and support thanks to local sponsors and Jay Nolan Community Services LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Sunday, April 13, 2025, Jay …

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Published on April 16, 2025 - 20:50 GMT

ACTOR DANNY ARROYO BRINGS NOTORIOUS LA OUTLAW TIBURCIO VÁSQUEZ TO LIFE ON THE WILD WEST CHRONICLES

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Actor Danny Arroyo is making waves this awards season with his compelling portrayal of the notorious California outlaw Tiburcio Vásquez, now on the Emmy ballot for Outstanding …

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Published on April 16, 2025 - 20:44 GMT

Dr. Jamal H. Bryant and The JHB Movement to Host Strategic Town Hall Revealing the Next Phase of the TargetFast Movement

STONECREST, GA, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As national momentum continues to build around the TargetFast movement, Dr. Jamal Harrison Bryant, Senior Pastor of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church and founder of The JHB …

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Published on April 16, 2025 - 19:13 GMT

A Season of Shared Hope: Eric Malley Offers a Reflective Easter and Passover Message for All

Both Easter and Passover call us to remember the past, celebrate the present, and look forward with hope to a future shaped by justice, compassion, and freedom. WEST HARTFORD, CT, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As Easter and …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on April 16, 2025 - 18:55 GMT

NextGen Welcomes Veteran Fundraiser Bruce Duesterhoeft to Digital Team

PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- NextGen Fundraising has announced the addition of veteran fundraiser Bruce Duesterhoeft as Senior Director, Digital Services. Bruce has spent a career spanning more than …

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Published on April 16, 2025 - 17:44 GMT

ICCU and Stukent Announce Renewed Commitment to Expand Financial Literacy Across the West

ICCU and Stukent expand their partnership to bring free, hands-on financial literacy tools to 500K students across the western U.S. POCATELLO, ID, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ICCU and Stukent®, a leading edtech provider …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, Culture, Society & Lifestyle ...

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