• 11/14/2024

Finland becomes member of NATO

Jerusalem Post Finland’s accession roughly doubles the length of the border that NATO shares with Russia and bolsters its eastern flank. https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-736373

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Stand News sedition trial: Testimony of ex-chief editor ends after 36 days as closing arguments set for June

Hong Kong Free Press A Hong Kong journalist has completed his testimony over 17 allegedly “seditious” articles published by defunct news outlet Stand News while he and another editor were at the helm after 36 days on the stand. The trial, which began last October and was scheduled to last for 20 days, will hear…

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Hong Kong top sports federation threatens to suspend ice hockey body over anthem blunder

Hong Kong Free Press The top sports federation representing Hong Kong at the Olympics has warned that it could suspend the Hong Kong Ice Hockey Association (HKIHA) after a blunder that saw a pro-democracy protest song played instead of China’s national anthem at a recent international match. The protest song Glory to Hong Kong was…

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2 Hongkongers set to plead guilty to conspiring to wound over Telegram messages about killing police

Hong Kong Free Press Two Hong Kong men are set to plead guilty to conspiring to wound others with intent over discussions on messaging app Telegram, which included talking about stabbing police officers to death. Telegram app. File photo: Amin Moshrefi, via Unsplash. Chan Sze-lok, 36, Lee Ho-yuen, 18, Wong Yuu-ro, 36, and two students…

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Hong Kong chief executive John Lee refuses to comment on reports of journalists being tailed

Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee has refused to comment on reports received by the city’s largest press group that reporters had been followed by unknown men. “I will not spend time to talk about individual self-speculation or perception. But if anybody wants to seek assistance from the police, they can…

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Minister Chikli attacks Bank of Israel governor after interest hike

Jerusalem Post Bank of Israel raised the national interest rate by 0.25%, up to 4.5%, the highest the rate has been since December 2006. https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/banking-and-finance/article-736348

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What are Donald Trump’s legal troubles? – explainer

Jerusalem Post The decision to charge Trump for hush money payments during his 2016 campaign is just one of many probes facing him. https://www.jpost.com/american-politics/article-736341

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US says its forces killed Islamic State leader in Syria

Jerusalem Post Sources in Syria said he was killed in a drone strike in the rebel-held northwest, a region where other Islamic State leaders have hidden out. https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-736336

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Why This Colombian Town Still Celebrates Christmas in February

New York Times The Afro-Colombian residents of Quinamayó have followed a unique tradition: celebrating Christmas 40 days after the traditional date, a custom begun under the subjugation of slavery. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/30/world/americas/colombia-february-christmas-quinamayo.html

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