Pakistan: Mob burns churches over blasphemy claims
Thousands took to the streets over accusations that two Christian men had desecrated the Quran.
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Death toll in Dominican Republic explosion rises to 25 as blaze continues
The cause of the deadly explosion remains unknown, though officials have vowed to pursue accountability in the case.
British Museum says staff member dismissed after items were found to be missing, stolen or damaged
The British Museum said Wednesday that a member of its staff has been dismissed after items dating back as far as the 15th century B.C. were found to be missing, stolen or damaged.
Desperate Putin forces migrants to join army as troops perish at ‘stunning’ rate
Police in Russia have been detaining migrants with Russian citizenship and bringing them to military registration and enlistment offices in scrambled efforts to sign up them up to the army as the Ukraine war rages on.
EU state plans to stop Russians from voting
Estonia’s ruling party has proposed banning residents with Russian citizenship from voting in municipal elections on security grounds
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At least 55 dead following clashes between rival factions in Libya
At least 55 people were killed and 146 others injured when clashes broke out between two powerful armed factions in the southern Libyan capital of Tripoli.
NYC Bans TikTok on City-Owned Devices
New York City is banning TikTok from city-owned devices and requiring agencies to remove the app within the next 30 days. From a report: The directive issued Wednesday comes after a review by the NYC Cyber Command, which a city official said found that…
Hybrid Work for Government: Resiliency in Emergency Situations
Learn about the importance of maintaining operational resilience and the need for adaptable technology in emergency situations.
Niger soldiers ambushed near country’s border, at least 17 killed – CBS News
Niger soldiers ambushed near country’s border, at least 17 killed CBS NewsView Full Coverage on Google News