Jet Set Nightclub Collapse Kills 113 in Dominican Republic
A heartbreaking disaster struck the Dominican Republic this week when the roof of the popular Jet Set nightclub collapsed during a live performance, killing 113 people and injuring over 150…
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Taiwan has been important to the U.S. Here’s why
TAIPEI, Taiwan — China considers it a part of the Chinese nation. The United States considers it a roadblock to further Chinese influence in Asia. No wonder, then, that Taiwan has…
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Authorities Search for U.S. Student Missing in the Dominican Republic
The authorities have been searching by land, air and sea for a University of Pittsburgh student who disappeared last week while on spring break in the popular Dominican Republic resort…
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Inside China’s alleged spy operation in L.A. County
It was no secret that authorities believed the Chinese government intended to infiltrate state and local governments across America. For years, the FBI has warned cities and police agencies about…
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Czech Republic Senate rejects Istanbul Convention – JURIST
The Czech Republic Senate voted against ratifying the Istanbul Convention, a convention from the Council of Europe (COE) intended to curb domestic violence and violence against women. Czech Minister for European…
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Orange County’s Indian community celebrates the 75th Republic Day – Orange County Register
Around 50 students, faculty and staff came to watch the national flag of India rise at Chapman University’s International Peace Plaza on a gloomy Thursday, Jan. 25. The orange, white…
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UN deploys peacekeepers to northwest Central African Republic following massacre – JURIST
The United Nations (UN) deployed peacekeepers to the northwest of the Central African Republic (CAR) after a deadly attack last week that killed 23 civilians. According to a Wednesday report…
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Democratic Republic of Congo bans opposition protests following election – JURIST
At a press conference Tuesday, the Vice Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo announced that planned protests against the electoral commission (CENI) would not be permitted. The…
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ICC prosecutor withdraws charges against former Central African Republic minister – JURIST
International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutors stated on Thursday that they have attempted to withdraw all charges against Maxime Mokom, a former minister of disarmament in the Central African Republic (CAR)….
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The Republic – The New York Times
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