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More than half the world cannot speak freely, report finds
Sharp rise in number of people facing a crisis in freedom of speech, while authors particularly alarmed by deterioration in India under Narendra ModiHalf the world’s population cannot freely speak their mind according to a new report on freedom of expression.In its annual report, the advocate group Article 19 found the number of people facing a “crisis” in freedom of speech and information was the highest this century after a sharp rise from 34% in 2022 to 53% in 2023. Continue reading
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29 detained in pro-Palestinian protests at Brooklyn Museum
NEW YORK >> New York City police said on Saturday they had taken into custody more than two dozen people in connection with Friday’s pro-Palestinian protests at the Brooklyn Museum.
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Flags ordered to be lowered at half-staff for Memorial Day
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Flags across Ohio and the United States have been lowered to half-staff in honor of Memorial Day. Gov. Mike DeWine issued the order this weekend that all flags at public buildings and grounds throughout the state will be lowered from 12:01 a.m. to noon on Monday. Memorial Day originated as Decoration