The filmed beating of a female secondary school student in northwest China by a male schoolmate has provoked public outrage. The unnamed girl from Shaanxi province was reportedly brutally beaten up because she tried to defend herself from the attack and as a result she bounced off a wall and fell to the ground. A few students sat in a classroom during the dinner break on … [Read more...] about Sore loser: Boy violently assaults female classmate after she beats him in board game in China
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Norway terror alert raised after deadly mass shooting
OSLO: The Norwegian security service PST has raised its terror alert to the highest level after a mass shooting left two people dead and many wounded during Pride week in Oslo. Acting PST chief Roger Berg called the shootings an "extreme Islamist terror act." He said the gunman, who was arrested shortly after the shootings, had a "long history of violence and threats." … [Read more...] about Norway terror alert raised after deadly mass shooting
Ecuador government, indigenous leaders hold first talks amid protests
QUITO (Reuters) -Ecuador's government and indigenous leaders met on Saturday for the first formal talks since mass protests began two weeks ago, and President Guillermo Lasso eased security measures. The demonstrations, which broke out on June 13 fueled by indigenous calls for lower fuel and food prices, among other demands, have led to at least six civilian deaths and … [Read more...] about Ecuador government, indigenous leaders hold first talks amid protests
Ecuador loses control of Amazon city in anti-government protests
QUITO (Reuters) - Ecuador's government is trying to retake control of Puyo, a city in the country's Amazon region, after violent clashes and the burning of a police station by demonstrations during nationwide protests against the economic policies of President Guillermo Lasso. Protests have been ongoing for more than a week, with marchers and major indigenous groups angry … [Read more...] about Ecuador loses control of Amazon city in anti-government protests
‘Your body belongs to Christ’: US anti-abortionists see divine hand in court ruling
Diana Villanueva, 53, who is against abortion, discusses her work running "Rachel's Vineyard," a retreat inspired by Christian biblical scripture which offers support to women who, like her, regret their abortion, in El Paso, Texas, on June 16, 2022 EL PASO (UNITED STATES) - Diana Villanueva's rapist took her to an abortion clinic when she was just 16 years old and told her … [Read more...] about ‘Your body belongs to Christ’: US anti-abortionists see divine hand in court ruling