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House panel seeks testimony from Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell
But the topic also spurs U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson to recess chamber early to avoid voting on the issue. July 22 (UPI) — A House Oversight subcommittee unanimously approved a motion to subpoena former Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell amid renewed interest in the case. Only four subcommittee members were present when the vote…
Florida education board extends ban on gender identity lessons to all grades
April 19 (Reuters) – Florida education officials voted on Wednesday to ban classroom instruction on gender identity and sexual orientation in all public school grades, expanding on a law signed by Republican Governor Ron DeSantis that barred such lessons for younger students and was derided by critics as the “Don’t Say Gay” bill. The new…
World Court dismisses much of Ukraine’s case against Russia
THE HAGUE, Jan 31 (Reuters) – Judges at the top U.N. court on Wednesday found that Russia violated elements of a U.N. anti-terrorism treaty, but declined to rule on allegations brought by Kyiv that Moscow was responsible for the shooting down of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 over eastern Ukraine in 2014. In the same ruling,…
After Niger coup, France worries over Russia’s influence, impact on North Africa
France is increasingly worried that the military putsch in Niger will push the country into Russia’s lap. GABORONE, Botswana — An ongoing military coup in Niger is threatening French and American efforts to combat Sahel and North Africa-originated jihadism. Russian flags waved by local Nigerians shortly after the takeover illustrate whose side the rebels are…
Julian Assange dropping $500K for flight to remote island to avoid setting foot on US mainland
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange shelled out half a million dollars to fly to a remote island to avoid returning to the American mainland after accepting a plea deal with the US government and being freed from prison. Assange, 52, was freed Monday morning from UK prison and flew from London Stansted Airport to the US territory of…


