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Religious Studies Professor S Brent Rodriguez-Plate Takes on The Berlin International Film Festival: An Ecumenical Journey Through Diverse Films

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Berlin, Germany – Professor of Religious Studies S Brent Rodriguez-Plate recently had the honor of being a member of the ecumenical jury at the 74th Berlin International Film Festival, also known as the Berlinale. As a longstanding tradition, the ecumenical jury at the Berlinale recognizes and celebrates outstanding international films. Over the course of ten days, Rodriguez-Plate and the jury watched more than 30 films, encompassing a diverse range of genres and settings. This year, the ecumenical jury presented awards in three categories: the main competition, panorama, and forum. The top prize in the main … Read more

Lawyer for Convicted Killer of Mollie Tibbetts Admits Migrants Enter US with ‘Bad Intentions’, Raises Concerns Over Connection to Another Murder

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New York City, New York – The lawyer representing Cristhian Bahena Rivera, a Mexican national convicted in the 2018 murder of University of Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts, has acknowledged that the current migrant crisis is allowing people with “bad intentions” to enter the United States. Chad Frese, the attorney, also suggested that there could be a connection between his client and the alleged murderer of Georgia nursing student Laken Riley. Frese, who represented Rivera during his trial, made these comments in an interview with The New York Post. He highlighted the problems associated with illegal … Read more

Judge Releases Violent Homeless Man Who Attacked Woman in Union Square, Despite Prior Convictions: Exclusive

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New York City, New York – A Manhattan judge known for her leniency has once again released a suspect without bail, this time a vagrant who randomly attacked a woman in Union Square. The judge’s decision has sparked outrage and raised concerns about public safety. The victim, Jill Burke, was walking to work on January 31 when she was suddenly struck in the face with a heavy object by the alleged attacker, Eric Taylor. Burke suffered a black eye and a cut above her eyebrow. Despite Taylor’s prior criminal record and the severity of the … Read more

The Unveiling of Saddam Hussein’s Secret Tapes Finally Reveals the Truth Behind the Ill-Fated Invasion of Iraq

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BAGHDAD, Iraq — In the annals of history’s bloodthirsty dictators, Saddam Hussein has faded into obscurity. He’s remembered as part of the “axis of evil,” for his psychopathic sons, and the absence of weapons of mass destruction. However, a new book, “The Achilles Trap: Saddam Hussein, the CIA and the Origins of America’s Invasion of Iraq,” by journalist Steve Coll, reveals the secrets behind Saddam’s downfall. Based on Saddam’s secret tapes, obtained after a legal battle, the book highlights the CIA’s misunderstanding of the dictator, as well as Saddam’s own blunders. The book discloses that … Read more