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Dramatic Courthouse Killing: Gang Leader Slain by Gun Hidden in Book, Triggering Nationwide Security Overhaul in Sri Lanka

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Colombo, Sri Lanka — A notorious gang leader was fatally shot inside a courthouse by an individual disguised as a lawyer, sparking a major uproar and prompting a reassessment of courthouse security across Sri Lanka, police said. The gang leader, known as Ganemulle Sanjeewa, real name Sanjeewa Kumara Samararathne, was facing multiple murder charges at the time of his death. He was arrested in September 2023 and had been in custody since then. He was escorted by twelve police officers to the court for his hearing when the tragic incident unfolded. Authorities have identified the … Read more

Prominent Libel Lawyer Sues Academic for Defamation, Claims Misidentification as UAE Covert Agent in Controversial Book

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Belfast, Northern Ireland — Paul Tweed, a seasoned defamation lawyer whose client list has included well-known figures like Britney Spears, Liam Neeson, and Nicolas Cage, has initiated a legal battle against London-based academic Dr. Andreas Krieg. Tweed contends that he was erroneously depicted as a covert agent for the United Arab Emirates in Krieg’s recent book. The case, which seeks damages for the alleged misrepresentation, was filed at the High Court in Belfast. Dr. Krieg’s book, “Subversion: The Strategic Weaponization of Narratives,” published in 2023 and aimed at postgraduates and specialists in information studies, discusses … Read more

RocaJunyent Unveils New Paradigm in Public Procurement with José María Gimeno Feliú’s Latest Book in Barcelona

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Barcelona, Spain – A significant discussion on advancing public service through strategic procurement took place recently in Barcelona, gathering experts to dissect the pivotal roles of efficacy and outcome-based approaches in governmental buying processes. The backdrop for this critical discourse was the unveiling of a new book titled “Towards a good administration from public procurement,” authored by José María Gimeno Feliú, a distinguished professor of Administrative Law at the University of Zaragoza and of counsel at the RocaJunyent law firm. During the book presentation hosted at the RocaJunyent Barcelona offices, Miquel Roca Junyent, honorary president … Read more

ACLU Sues After Arkansas Library Director Fired for Fighting Book Censorship

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Saline County, Ark. — In a striking assertion of First Amendment rights, Patty Hector, the former library director of Saline County, along with the ACLU of Arkansas, have initiated a federal lawsuit against county officials. The suit claims Hector was terminated from her position in retaliation for her vocal opposition to what she perceived as censorship efforts within the public library system. Hector’s dismissal occurred in October 2023, directly following a period of heated public discourse that centered around the contents of the library’s children’s section. Earlier in the year, the Saline County Quorum Court … Read more