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On April 19, 1995, the Oklahoma City bombing, the deadliest homegrown terrorist attack in U.S. history, claimed 168 lives and injured hundreds, primarily targeting the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. The Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum honors the victims by preserving their stories and promoting educational initiatives against violence, attracting around half a million visitors annually. Timothy McVeigh, a former Army soldier, orchestrated the bombing with a homemade bomb, resulting in extensive casualties, including...

Auckland FC is on the brink of securing the A-League Men premiership in their inaugural season after a 2-0 victory over Melbourne Victory, with goals from Louis Verstraete and Guillermo May. This win puts Auckland seven points ahead with two games remaining, needing Melbourne City to lose or draw against Western Sydney to clinch the title. Auckland's goalkeeper, Alex Paulsen, made crucial saves during the match, while Melbourne Victory's finals position is now at risk...

SummaryOn Saturday, armed illegal Israeli settlers attacked the Bedouin village of Ras Ein al-Auja in the occupied West Bank, damaging property and impeding access to land, according to human rights groups. The al-Baydar Organization reported a significant escalation in settler violence against Bedouin communities, with 60 illegal outposts established since the Gaza war began on October 7, 2023, leading to the displacement of around 2,000 Palestinians. Tensions remain high in the West Bank, with at...

SINGAPORE: A 41-year-old Singaporean man was arrested for attempting to smuggle approximately 4.7kg of heroin at Woodlands Checkpoint on April 16. Officers noticed suspicious behavior from the passenger of a Malaysian-registered car, leading to the discovery of various controlled drugs, including cannabis and Ice, with a combined estimated value of over S$845,500. The man also had additional drugs seized from his residence, and serious legal consequences await those found guilty of drug trafficking in Singapore....

This article discusses the urgent need for new institutions in Europe to enhance rearmament and collective defense due to the Russian threat and potential US disengagement. A recent poll revealed that 70% of respondents oppose far-right leader Marine Le Pen's presidential candidacy after her embezzlement conviction. Proposals for a rearmament bank and a European Defence Mechanism aim to provide financial support for joint procurement, tackling Europe's rearmament backlog and creating a competitive defense market while...

SummaryU.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to withdraw funding from certain universities unless they comply with his demands for ideological policy changes. This approach mirrors a pledge made by Canadian Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre regarding post-secondary institutions in Canada. Both leaders are advocating for significant shifts in the ideological frameworks of educational institutions to align with their political perspectives. Full Article