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The people of Prague were in a state of shock and mourning on Friday, the day after a gunman opened fire at Charles University, killing 14 people and injuring 25 more. It was the worst peacetime attack in the history of the Czech Republic, and the first school or college shooting in the country….
The citizens of Prague are coming to terms with the mass shooting that left 14 dead and dozens injured. A vigil was held near the Charles University headquarters, with people lighting candles in memory of those lost. Kristof Unger, a student, said that some of his friends had been traumatized by the shooting and wanted…
On Thursday, Rudolph W. Giuliani filed for bankruptcy, following a federal judge’s order that he must begin paying the $148 million he owes to two former Georgia election workers. The judge imposed this ruling after Giuliani spread false information that the two workers had tried to steal the 2020 election from Donald J. Trump. In…
WASHINGTON -Beijing has denounced the assaults carried out by Hamas in Israel, but it has not specifically named Hamas. This comes as a response to pressure from Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of the United States. China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement in which it condemned “all violence and attacks on civilians” and…
Washington – The terrorist attacks and kidnappings in Israel that Hamas began carrying out on Saturday appear to have put on hold, at least temporarily, the United States’ months-long public effort to mediate an Israeli-Saudi normalization accord that would shift long-standing Mideast rivalries and alliances. When Secretary of State Antony Blinken was asked about the…
What we’re discussingThe hard-right government of Israel passed a law limiting the Supreme Court’s authority, the first step in a larger scheme to weaken the judiciary.Monday’s vote was on the controversial “reasonableness” measure, which will remove the Supreme Court’s ability to block certain government decisions. The opposition left the legislature in protest.The judicial reform proposals…
In a recent development, a high-ranking Russian general was dismissed from his duties for publicly criticizing the war strategy of President Vladimir Putin. The general, Ivan Popov, was in command of the forces stationed in southern Ukraine, a critical frontline near Zap Riga. Popov was relieved of his duties after he revealed the harsh realities…
President Joe Biden said on Wednesday that the G7 countries’ unified proclamation of support for Ukraine will “make it clear” that the world’s greatest democracies’ support for Kyiv “will last long into the future.” Mr. Biden stated at the Nato summit in Vilnius following the maiden meeting of the Nato-Ukraine council that western nations are…
At the Nato summit on Wednesday, G7 countries are expected to adopt a long-term security agreement with Ukraine. It will involve weapons, training, and intelligence exchange. The agreement, according to British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, will send a “strong signal” to Russian President Vladimir Putin. It comes after Ukraine’s President Zelensky chastised Nato for failing…
Wedding guest books are a common element that couples add in their reception planning. A guest book, which is usually placed near a gift or card table, is a terrific way to commemorate your special day and the loved ones who were present. However, just because a traditional guest book is timeless and customary doesn’t…
