Category: World

(BBC): Thousands of demonstrators have made their way into the Colombo residence of President Rajapaska, as shown in this footage. The protesters crowded into the building, roving through bedrooms, bathrooms and grand halls. As reported by BBC, It’s not clear where President Gotabaya Rajapkaksa is right now – but defence officials say he was whisked… Continue reading Protesters break into Sri Lankan President’s house

(BBC): Japan’s former prime minister Shinzo Abe has died in hospital after he was shot at a political campaign event, say local media. Abe was shot at twice while he was giving a speech in the southern city of Nara on Friday morning. He immediately collapsed and was rushed to the nearest hospital. Pictures taken… Continue reading Japan’s ex-leader dies after being shot while giving speech

(BBC): Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has collapsed after he was shot at an event in the city of Nara. Mr Abe was shot twice, with the second shot hitting him in the back, causing him to fall to the ground. Reports say his attacker has since been arrested. Ex-Tokyo governor Yoichi Masuzoe said… Continue reading Japan ex-PM injured after reported gunshot attack

(New York Daily News): New York state is renewing two recent pieces of legislation. One of them is a long-running fight over the practice of using electric shocks on people with disabilities as a behavior modification tool and the second one is the role of New York taxpayer dollars in funding the only school in… Continue reading Federal, N.Y. state bills seek to end electric shock treatment for people with disabilities

(BBC): Sri Lanka’s energy minister has issued a stark warning over the country’s fuel stocks as it faces its worst economic crisis in more than 70 years. On Sunday, Kanchana Wijesekera said the nation only had enough petrol left for less than a day under regular demand. He also said its next petrol shipment was… Continue reading Sri Lanka energy minister warns petrol stocks about to run dry

(Reuters): New York state passed a law on Friday banning guns from many public places, including Times Square, and requiring gun-license applicants to prove their shooting proficiency and submit their social media accounts for review by government officials. The law, passed in an emergency legislative session, was forced by a landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling… Continue reading New York bans guns in many public places after Supreme Court ruling

(New York Daily News): Mayor Adams has launched forensic DNA gun crime unit on Thursday. As reported on New York Daily News, Mayor Adam has launched the forensic DNA gun crime unit as the city remains on edge over a spate of senseless shootings. Housed within the office of the city medical examiner, the new… Continue reading Mayor Adams launches DNA gun crimes unit as NYC remains on edge over shootings

(New York Daily News): The MTA has resubmitted a plan to implement congestion pricing tolls in Manhattan to the feds, a step transit officials hope will put the major initiative on track to be implemented by 2024. The revised draft environmental assessment is the latest step in what’s become an onerous review process for the… Continue reading MTA resubmits NYC congestion pricing plan to feds, aiming for tolls in 2024

(New York Daily News): The death toll has risen to 53 in the horrific case of migrants found packed into a truck in San Antonio on Monday. The grisly tally had been 51, but two more people have died, officials said Wednesday Two men have been charged in connection with the discovery that horrified even… Continue reading Migrant death toll in San Antonio rises to 53, two men charged

(New York Daily News): Mayor Adams unveiled a new policy Monday aimed at cracking down on illegal trash disposal and cleaning up the neighborhoods that most frequently have to deal with it. “We’re going after the dumpers,” Adams said at a press conference in the South Bronx. “We want to identify those habitual dumpers. Trust… Continue reading Mayor Adams says NYC will crack down on illegal trash disposal: ‘We’re going after the dumpers’