Meet Fani Willis’ GOP challenger for the top prosecutor job in deep-blue Georgia
Embattled Georgia prosecutor Fani Willis is facing a GOP challenger in the race for her post as district attorney this November, the first time a Republican has sought the office in more than two decades. Courtney Kramer, an Atlanta-based attorney, is likely to face Willis in November, assuming Willis defeats her one Democratic primary challenger, Read More
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal visits Hanuman temple, to hit campaign trail with mega roadshow on first day of bail
Ahead of his visit to the Hanuman Temple at Connaught Place in the National Capital, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said he is happy to be back with the prayers of crores of people and justice of the Supreme Court.
Clarence Thomas says he receives ‘nastiness’ from critics, describes D.C. as a ‘hideous place’
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas said Friday at a judicial conference that he and his wife have been subjected to “nastiness” and “lies” over the past several years and criticized Washington, D.C., as a “hideous place.” Thomas delivered remarks at a conference attended by judges, attorneys and other court personnel at the 11th Circuit Judicial Read More
South Africa asks ICJ to order Israel to withdraw from Gaza’s Rafah
South Africa seeks new emergency measures over Israel’s latest offensive against the southern city in Gaza. South Africa has asked the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to order Israel to withdraw from Rafah as part of additional emergency measures over the war in Gaza, the United Nations’s top court said. In the ongoing case brought Read More
US report punts on possible Israeli violations of international law in Gaza
A report from the administration of President Joe Biden has found that Israeli forces likely used United States-supplied weapons in a manner “inconsistent” with international law, but it stopped short of identifying violations that would put an end to the ongoing military aid. In the report, released on Friday after a delay, the US State Read More
This Indian historian fights the far-right, one makeup video at a time
Ghaziabad, India – It is close to midnight. Ruchika Sharma sits in her makeshift studio at her home in Ghaziabad, a city just outside India’s capital, New Delhi, a small mic hooked to her shirt. The 33-year-old historian and former professor is getting ready for her latest YouTube video show. The recording hours are odd, Read More
Bengaluru shocker: Water-purifier technician sexually abuses woman during service visit, arrested
The 30-year-old victim had requested service for her water purifier on May 4. When the technician failed to show up, she lodged another complaint the following day
EC cautions Congress chief Kharge on comments about voter turnout data, terms it as attempt to ‘push biased narrative’
In a five-page response with a series of annexures, the poll panel rejected charges of mismanagement and delay in the release of voter turnout data in the first two phases of the Lok Sabha elections.
Texas’ DEI ban almost ended cultural graduations. Latina students at UT-Austin fought to keep theirs.
Graduating students raised funds and took the lead organizing smaller ceremonies meant to highlight their identities and cultural heritage.
Court rules Pennsylvania borough ordinance cracking down on lawn signs is unconstitutional
A federal appeals court panel has found that a small Pennsylvania town’s ordinance designed to cut down on lawn signs is unconstitutional, saying that its resulting limitations on political lawn signs violates the free speech rights of residents. The decision Thursday by a three-judge panel of the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a Read More