Three Palestinian College Students Shot in Vermont, Suspect on the Loose
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| Civil rights organisations and the victims’ families are calling for an investigation into a possible bias by the attacker after three Palestinian college students were shot in Burlington, Vermont. The students, aged 20, were walking on Prospect Street when they were confronted by a white man with a handgun who discharged at least four rounds. Two of the students were wearing Palestinian scarves. The suspect is yet to be identified, and the FBI is prepared to investigate the incident. The victims’ families are demanding justice and an end to this pain and agony. |
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| UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has condemned antisemitism and criticized Elon Musk, owner of X, for his recent remarks regarding the Israel-Hamas war. While Sunak did not explicitly condemn Musk, he expressed his abhorrence for antisemitism “in all its forms.” Musk faced backlash for agreeing with a post on X that falsely claimed Jewish people are stoking hatred against White people. Sunak, who shared a stage with Musk at a recent summit, has faced questions about his judgment. Antisemitic incidents have surged amid the Israel-Hamas conflict, leading to protests against antisemitism. Sunak assured that incidents of antisemitism are unacceptable and under police investigation. The tags related to this article are: Rishi Sunak, Elon Musk, Israel. |
Derek Chauvin, George Floyd’s killer, Survives Prison Stabbing
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| Former police officer Derek Chauvin, who was convicted for the murder of George Floyd, was stabbed by another inmate in a federal prison in Arizona. However, officials claim that Chauvin is expected to survive the attack. Chauvin was critically wounded and received medical treatment at a hospital. The identity of the attacker has not been revealed. This incident raises concerns about the security and staffing shortages in the prison. Chauvin’s lawyers had previously expressed fears about his safety in the general population. The stabbing has been condemned, and it is expected that Chauvin will continue to serve his sentence without further harm. |
Malaysia to Allow Visa-Free Entry to Indian, Chinese Citizens from December 1
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| Malaysia’s Prime Minister, Anwar Ibrahim, announced that starting from December 1, citizens of China and India will be granted visa-free entry for stays of up to 30 days. The duration of the visa exemption was not specified. China and India are two of Malaysia’s significant tourist markets, and this move aims to boost the tourism sector and stimulate the country’s economy. This decision follows similar measures implemented by Thailand. |
Six Teenagers on Trial for Beheading of French Teacher Samuel Paty
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| Six teenagers are on trial for their involvement in the beheading of French history teacher Samuel Paty in 2020. Paty was killed by an 18-year-old attacker who was shot dead by police. The teacher had shown cartoons of the Prophet Mohammad in a class on freedom of expression, angering some Muslim parents. One of the minors, a 15-year-old girl, will be charged with false accusation as she was not present in the class. The other five minors will be charged with premeditated criminal conspiracy. The trial will be held behind closed doors and the teenagers could face up to 2.5 years in prison. Eight adults are also accused and will appear before a special criminal court. |
