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Advocate Defending Hindu Monk in Bangladesh Brutally Attacked, Left in Critical Condition: ISKCON Urges Prayers and Action Amid Rising Minority Tensions

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Kolkata, India – Tensions in Bangladesh continue to rise as Advocate Ramen Roy, a lawyer who defended a Hindu monk, remains in critical condition after a violent attack, allegedly by Islamist groups. Roy was representing Chinmoy Krishna Das, a Hindu religious leader entangled in legal issues, when assailants attacked him, severely injuring him and leaving … Read more

Global Health Alert: WHO Reports 4.2 Million Annual Deaths Linked to Outdoor Air Pollution, Urges Policy Action

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Geneva, Switzerland — Air pollution, a severe global environmental hazard, continues to endanger the health of millions, with children among the most affected. The World Health Organization (WHO) has disclosed alarming statistics indicating that nearly the entire world’s population lives in areas that fail to meet its air quality guidelines. In 2019, these conditions were … Read more

Bangladesh Religious Leaders Demand Justice for 2018 Tablighi Jamaat Attack, Issue Ultimatum for Government Action

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Dhaka, Bangladesh – On a recent Sunday at the National Press Club, religious leaders from Ulama-Mashayekh Bangladesh convened a press conference demanding justice for the victims of a 2018 assault on Tablighi Jamaat adherents. The violent incident occurred during the Bishwa Ijtema, an annual gathering of Muslims in Tongi near the Turag River, stirring a … Read more

Ulama-Mashayekh Bangladesh Demands Justice for 2018 Bishwa Ijtema Violence, Issues Ultimatum for Government Action

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Dhaka, Bangladesh — On Friday, a significant assembly was convened at the National Press Club by Ulama-Mashayekh Bangladesh, a prominent religious organization, demanding justice for the devastating 2018 incident that targeted Tablighi Jamaat adherents, including students and teachers, during the Bishwa Ijtema in Tongi. The leaders of this religious group used this platform to reecho … Read more

Mount Pearl Sees Increased Police Action as Seventh Youth Arrested Following Spate of Violent Incidents

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Mount Pearl, Canada — Seven juveniles have been apprehended and charged in relation to two separate violent incidents on Roosevelt Avenue in Mount Pearl last week, signalling an escalation in juvenile-related crimes in the region. The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary announced on Friday additional charges are now imposed on four of these individuals concerning another assault … Read more

Community Calls for Action as Sacramento Grapples with High Traffic Fatalities; Young Survivor’s Tale Highlights Urgent Need for Safer Streets

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On a typical school morning in 2019, Alena Wong, a 12-year-old student, was riding her bicycle to California Middle School in Sacramento, California, when a collision with a car left her severely injured. The driver, a high school senior on his way to school, struck the rear of her bike, catapulting her into the air … Read more

Black Moon’s Buckshot Recovers and Speaks Out After Violent Assault in Brooklyn, Calls for Community Action

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NEW YORK — Rapper Buckshot, known as a member of the Brooklyn-based group Black Moon, was hospitalized after a violent attack in Flatbush on October 28. Buckshot, whose real name is Kenyatta Blake, reported that he was assaulted by several armed individuals. The incident has triggered conversations about safety and violence in the community Buckshot … Read more

Netanyahu Condemns Antisemitic Violence in Amsterdam, Urges Global Action

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Jerusalem, Israel – During a recent public address, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu strongly condemned what he described as the most egregious antisemitic outbreak against Jews in Europe this century, sparked by a violent mob assault on Israeli citizens in Amsterdam last Thursday. The Prime Minister asserted a steadfast refusal to allow history’s dark chapters … Read more

Atlanta Mother Mourns Teenage Son Slain in Gas Station Shooting, Community Seeks Answers and Action Amid Local Crime Spike

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ATLANTA, Ga. — In a solemn scene outside her Atlanta residence, Lashala Ferguson mourns the tragic loss of her 18-year-old son, Raquavious Ferguson, who was fatally shot at a gas station on Tuesday afternoon. Stricken with grief, she remembered him as a remarkable young man with promising prospects. “I had a great kid. He had … Read more

Hip-Hop Icon Buckshot Speaks Out After Violent Attack in Brooklyn, Calls for Community Action

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Brooklyn, NY – Renowned Brooklyn-born rapper Buckshot, of Black Moon and Boot Camp Clik fame, has publicly addressed his recent violent assault, following his release from hospitalization due to severe injuries sustained during the attack. On October 28, Buckshot, born Kenyatta Blake, was assaulted in the Flatbush area of Brooklyn. The artist described the incident … Read more