Terror

Pakistan Faces International Backlash at UN as Human Rights Advocate Calls Out Terror Sponsorship

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ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — A recent session at the United Nations spotlighted Pakistan in a negative light, as a prominent human rights advocate described the nation as a supporter of terrorism. The remarks sparked concern among Pakistani officials who were present during the meeting. The lawyer’s accusations have reignited discussions about Islamabad’s controversial role in regional security, including its long-standing relationships with various militant groups. This situation exemplifies the complexities surrounding Pakistan’s foreign diplomacy, especially amid increasing scrutiny on its human rights record. The critique centered on the alleged support Pakistan has extended to organizations that … Read more

New Lawsuit Targets New Orleans Police, City After Fatal Terror Attack on Bourbon Street

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New Orleans, LA — A legal battle is looming in the wake of a devastating terror attack on New Year’s Day in New Orleans, where a man drove a truck into a crowd, resulting in 14 deaths and injuring 35 others. Maples & Connick, LLC, a law firm, announced its intent to file a lawsuit against the city and the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) for alleged negligence that purportedly allowed the attack to occur. The firm is scheduled to formally file the lawsuit at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday. It alleges that both the city … Read more

Controversial Israeli Bill Seeks to Fire Academics for ‘Supporting Terror,’ Sparking Claims of McCarthyism and Democracy Erosion

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JERUSALEM, Israel — Israel’s education minister and the national union of students have endorsed a draft law which critics, including leaders of the country’s top universities, are condemning as a restrictive measure on academic freedom and an echo of historic McCarthyist tactics. The proposed legislation, which has passed the first of four required readings by the Knesset, would empower a government-appointed committee to dismiss academic staff found to be expressing “support for terror.” Under the draft law, if universities failed to comply with dismissals ordered by this committee, they would face potential cuts in funding. … Read more