Rights group says ICC arrest warrant request for Myanmar military leader is decisive in ending impunity – JURIST
Secretary-General at Amnesty International, Agnès Callamard, welcomed on Wednesday the International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecutor Karim Khan’s decision to seek an arrest warrant for Myanmar military leader, Min Aung Hlaing…
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Disney agrees to pay $43 million to settle lawsuit over women’s pay
Walt Disney Co. has agreed to pay $43.3 million to resolve a long-running lawsuit brought by a group of female employees who alleged gender pay discrimination at the Burbank entertainment…
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California workers switched jobs and moved to these states
California, home to a rich pool of talent in major industries such as film and tech, has lost thousands of workers to states that have a lower cost of living…
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16-year-old bicyclist struck, killed in possible road rage hit-and-run in Exposition Park, authorities say
A 16-year-old bicyclist was struck and killed by the driver of a sedan Friday afternoon in Exposition Park in a potential case of road rage, authorities said. The driver fled…
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Shooting wounds Mexican Mafia member, kills another man in L.A. County
A reputed member of the Mexican Mafia was wounded in a shooting Saturday that left a second man dead in Los Angeles County, authorities said. At 11 p.m., Los Angeles…
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In two L.A. City Council races, police ‘abolition’ is a wedge issue
Long before she uttered the words “F— the police,” Los Angeles City Council candidate Ysabel Jurado made clear she was not happy with the city’s approach to public safety. In…
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With Hezbollah weakened by Israel, political opponents see opportunity
BEIRUT — Under heavy attack from Israel, the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah has been seriously weakened militarily in recent weeks, with many of its top leaders killed, and at least some…
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GOP attacks in California House races link Democrats to pedophiles
A not-so-subtle theme has emerged in recent Republican attack ads in battleground California congressional races: linking Democrats to pedophiles. Take, for instance, the 30-second spot from the National Republican Congressional…
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How making mistakes rejuvenated Americana rock group Fruition ahead of the band’s Los Angeles show – Press Enterprise
After not seeing each other for about a year during the pandemic, Portland-based Americana rockers Fruition looked to their live musical roots when they finally got back together for a…
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BruntWork on Outsourcing Growth as Partners Group Picks Alter Domus – OC Weekly
Partners Group, a global private markets firm, recently selected Alter Domus as its key outsourcing partner. Leaders like BruntWork see the deal, which focuses on managing operational duties for the…
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Israel’s killing of Hamas’ Sinwar is a harsh blow, but hardly fatal. What now?
The killing by Israeli forces of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar leaves the Palestinian militant group wounded, but hardly a spent force, analysts say. Even before Sinwar’s death in a surprise…
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Liam Payne dead: One Direction alum falls off balcony in Buenos Aires
Liam Payne, the British singer and former One Direction member who helped propel the boy band to global superstardom, has died, Argentine authorities told local media. He was 31. Payne…
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Hezbollah faces backlash in Lebanon as Israel’s invasion widens
BEIRUT — As Israel’s invasion of Lebanon intensifies and brings more destruction to the Mediterranean nation, anger among the Lebanese with Israel is, not surprisingly, at an all-time high. But displeasure…
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DOJ Lawyer to Lead Paul Hastings’ Appellate Group
DOJ Lawyer to Lead Paul Hastings’ Appellate Group. Benjamin Snyder, a legal professional who has represented the United States in Supreme Court cases concerning regulatory issues and the free speech…
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Officials concerned about Nazi symbolism in deputy subgroup’s logo
The Civilian Oversight Commission is raising concerns about a previously unknown deputy subgroup that oversight officials say uses a logo featuring Nazi-like imagery, according to a memo obtained by The…
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Who was Hassan Nasrallah, longtime Hezbollah leader killed by Israel?
BEIRUT — Hassan Nasrallah was for a long time one of the world’s most hunted men. A founder of the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah and its longtime secretary general, Nasrallah had…
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What is the Iran-backed Axis of Resistance?
BEIRUT — Israel’s sharp escalation against the Lebanese Shiite group Hezbollah has killed hundreds of people, injured thousands and left an estimated half a million displaced, Lebanese authorities say. The violence…
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Despite heavy blows from Israel, Hezbollah has refused to stop its attacks
BEIRUT — Thousands of its members wounded and at least two dozen killed when their pagers and walkie-talkies exploded. One of its key operatives assassinated in an airstrike that pulverized an…
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Man shot near his Lamborghini at South Coast Plaza
A man was shot Sunday alongside his Lamborghini during an attempted robbery outside Bloomingdale’s at South Coast Plaza, Costa Mesa police said. The gunman is still at large. About 8:40…
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There’s one way out of Israel’s escalating war with Hezbollah
Israel’s remote detonation of thousands of Hezbollah pagers and walkie-talkies has set off a series of escalations leading to the deadliest day of Israeli airstrikes against Lebanon in nearly two…
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