Anugrah Kumar

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  Dec 4, 2023

  Man pleads guilty to firebombing Wisconsin pro-life group office after Supreme Court leak

  A 29-year-old Wisconsin man, Hridindu Sankar Roychowdhury, has pleaded guilty to the May 2022 firebombing of a Madison office building. Roychowdhury, also of Madison, admitted to attempting to cause damage by means of fire or an explosive.

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  Dec 4, 2023

  4 killed in church bombing in Philippines, ISIS claims responsibility

  Four people were killed and over 50 injured in a bombing at a Catholic Mass being held on Sunday morning at the Mindanao State University gymnasium in Marawi City, Philippines, according to media reports.

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  Dec 3, 2023

  Nigeria: Judge refuses to dismiss case of mother jailed for speaking against murder of Christian girl

  The trial of Rhoda Jatau, a Christian mother of five in Nigeria’s Bauchi State, will continue following a judge’s refusal to dismiss the case against her. Jatau has been in prison since last May, accused of sharing a video on WhatsApp that condemned the lynching of Deborah Emmanuel Yakubu, a Nigerian student killed by her classmates for sharing her Christian faith.

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  Dec 3, 2023

  Hamas hostage Guy Iluz, son of American mother, among 6 hostages found dead

  The tragic fate of six Israeli hostages, including Guy Iluz, a 26-year-old soundman who attempted to escape Hamas, has been confirmed.

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  Dec 2, 2023

  US blames Hamas for Gaza truce breakdown as war resumes: 'The onus is on Hamas'

  The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas ended Friday as Israeli forces resumed airstrikes on the Gaza Strip, marking a significant escalation after a weeklong pause in hostilities. The United States squarely blamed Hamas for the breakdown, citing its failure to provide a list of hostages for release.

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  Nov 28, 2023

  Respiratory virus surging in China raising concerns about new global pandemic

  Cases of respiratory illnesses are surging in northern China, especially among children, raising global concerns about a potential new pandemic threat, four years after the emergence of COVID-19 in the country. Chinese health authorities claim the increase is due to a mix of known viruses, coinciding with the country’s first full cold season post the lifting of strict COVID restrictions last December.

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  Nov 27, 2023

  Theology lecturer files suit against Methodist school after being fired for tweet

  A theology lecturer has initiated legal proceedings against a Methodist Bible college in England following his dismissal over a tweet concerning sexuality. The case involves issues of free speech and religious expression.

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  Nov 26, 2023

  4-year-old American girl among 17 hostages released by Hamas on day 3 of ceasefire

  A 4-year-old American-Israeli girl, Abigail Edan, was among 17 hostages released on the third day of a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Edan was orphaned on Oct. 7 when Hamas militants murdered her parents. She turned 4 while being held hostage in Gaza. 

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  Nov 25, 2023

  Hamas releases 13 Israelis on second day of ceasefire after delaying exchange over demands

  Hamas released 13 Israelis late Saturday night on the second day of the ceasefire after delaying the exchange over demands, saying Israel must first allow aid trucks into northern Gaza before it will free the hostages as part of an exchange deal involving 50 Israeli hostages for 150 Palestinian prisoners. Between four and seven foreign nationals are also expected to be released.

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  Nov 25, 2023

  UN raises concerns Ukraine is failing to protect rights of churches with Russian ties

  The United Nations has raised concerns over Ukraine’s handling of religious rights, particularly for churches linked to Russia, detailing restrictions and threats to the safety of religious communities in the country, not only in Ukraine but also in Russia-occupied territories.