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When US Judge Frank Caprio Wished India On Independence Day
Frank Caprio, the retired municipal judge in Rhode Island, died at the age of 88 after a long battle with pancreatic cancer.
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Chauri Chaura Incident Of 1922: When Freedom Protest Turned Violent
Four years after the end of the First World War, wherein Indian soldiers fought alongside the British, the struggle for the country's freedom was well underway.
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"Do or Die": Mahatma Gandhi's Call That Sparked India's Final Push For Freedom
When the British refused to grant India freedom despite the sacrifices the country made during World War II, Mahatma Gandhi's clarion call of "Do or Die" became the anthem of a nation ready to risk everything.
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Greta Thunberg Deported From Israel Day After Gaza-Bound Ship Seized
Activist Greta Thunberg is being deported from Israel, Israel's Foreign Ministry and a rights group representing her said Tuesday, after the Gaza-bound ship she was on was seized by the Israeli military.
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114 Killed As Israel Ramps Up Gaza Violence Amid Trump's Middle East Visit
This attack comes amid US President Donald Trump's visit to the Middle East. In Qatar, on the third day of his visit, he said, "I have concepts for Gaza that I think are very good: make it a freedom zone..."
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Hope For "Zero-Tariff Situation" Between Europe, US In Future: Musk
US tech-billionaire Elon Musk said on Saturday he hoped in future to see complete freedom of trade between the United States and Europe, speaking days after US President Donald Trump announced tariffs on trading partners.
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31 Injured In N Korea Missile Attack, As S Korea Begins Drill With US
North Korea fired "multiple unidentified ballistic missiles" on Monday, South Korea's military said, the same day Seoul and Washington began a major annual joint military drill known as Freedom Shield.
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30 Years In Prison For Murder, New DNA Evidence Frees Hawaii Man
A Hawaii man who spent 30 years in prison for a murder he long denied committing declared the day "Freedom Friday" and said he was eager to visit his mother after a judge ordered him released because of new DNA evidence.
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On German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's Remark, Musk's "Oaf" Comeback
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Tuesday he does not support freedom of speech when it is used for extreme-right views, a day after a hand gesture by US billionaire Elon Musk caused uproar during Donald Trump's inauguration festivities.
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Freed Hamas Hostage Mia Schem Gets Engaged One Year After Her Release
An Israeli woman, who was in Hamas captivity for 54 days, has marked the first anniversary of her freedom with engagement to her childhood friend.
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Putin Accuses West Of Openly Persecuting Russian Journalists
The West is openly persecuting Russian journalists, President Vladimir Putin said in remarks published on Monday, days after Moscow banned dozens of US journalists from entering the country.
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''Regained Freedom'': After Sheikh Hasina's Ouster, Bangladeshis Dream Of Better Future
One day after the military took control of Bangladesh following the ouster of the prime minister, the parliament in the capital Dhaka was busy with protesters coming to celebrate.
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Turkey Summons Instagram Officials Over Platform Freeze
Turkey's government on Monday called officials from Instagram to a meeting, four days after blocking the social media platform for unspecified reasons.
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Explained: Hong Kong's New National Security Law And How It Impacts Freedom
Hong Kong's 90-seat legislature on Tuesday unanimously passed a new national security law just 11 days after it was tabled, despite concerns from Western governments that freedoms would be further undermined in the financial hub.
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"Blunt Attack" On Freedom Of Expression: Amnesty On Pak Internet Suspension
Amnesty International on Thursday described Pakistan's decision to suspend mobile internet services throughout the day as the country held its general elections a "blunt attack on the rights to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly".
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When US Judge Frank Caprio Wished India On Independence Day
Frank Caprio, the retired municipal judge in Rhode Island, died at the age of 88 after a long battle with pancreatic cancer.
-
Chauri Chaura Incident Of 1922: When Freedom Protest Turned Violent
Four years after the end of the First World War, wherein Indian soldiers fought alongside the British, the struggle for the country's freedom was well underway.
-
"Do or Die": Mahatma Gandhi's Call That Sparked India's Final Push For Freedom
When the British refused to grant India freedom despite the sacrifices the country made during World War II, Mahatma Gandhi's clarion call of "Do or Die" became the anthem of a nation ready to risk everything.
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Greta Thunberg Deported From Israel Day After Gaza-Bound Ship Seized
Activist Greta Thunberg is being deported from Israel, Israel's Foreign Ministry and a rights group representing her said Tuesday, after the Gaza-bound ship she was on was seized by the Israeli military.
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114 Killed As Israel Ramps Up Gaza Violence Amid Trump's Middle East Visit
This attack comes amid US President Donald Trump's visit to the Middle East. In Qatar, on the third day of his visit, he said, "I have concepts for Gaza that I think are very good: make it a freedom zone..."
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Hope For "Zero-Tariff Situation" Between Europe, US In Future: Musk
US tech-billionaire Elon Musk said on Saturday he hoped in future to see complete freedom of trade between the United States and Europe, speaking days after US President Donald Trump announced tariffs on trading partners.
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31 Injured In N Korea Missile Attack, As S Korea Begins Drill With US
North Korea fired "multiple unidentified ballistic missiles" on Monday, South Korea's military said, the same day Seoul and Washington began a major annual joint military drill known as Freedom Shield.
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30 Years In Prison For Murder, New DNA Evidence Frees Hawaii Man
A Hawaii man who spent 30 years in prison for a murder he long denied committing declared the day "Freedom Friday" and said he was eager to visit his mother after a judge ordered him released because of new DNA evidence.
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On German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's Remark, Musk's "Oaf" Comeback
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Tuesday he does not support freedom of speech when it is used for extreme-right views, a day after a hand gesture by US billionaire Elon Musk caused uproar during Donald Trump's inauguration festivities.
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Freed Hamas Hostage Mia Schem Gets Engaged One Year After Her Release
An Israeli woman, who was in Hamas captivity for 54 days, has marked the first anniversary of her freedom with engagement to her childhood friend.
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Putin Accuses West Of Openly Persecuting Russian Journalists
The West is openly persecuting Russian journalists, President Vladimir Putin said in remarks published on Monday, days after Moscow banned dozens of US journalists from entering the country.
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''Regained Freedom'': After Sheikh Hasina's Ouster, Bangladeshis Dream Of Better Future
One day after the military took control of Bangladesh following the ouster of the prime minister, the parliament in the capital Dhaka was busy with protesters coming to celebrate.
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Turkey Summons Instagram Officials Over Platform Freeze
Turkey's government on Monday called officials from Instagram to a meeting, four days after blocking the social media platform for unspecified reasons.
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Explained: Hong Kong's New National Security Law And How It Impacts Freedom
Hong Kong's 90-seat legislature on Tuesday unanimously passed a new national security law just 11 days after it was tabled, despite concerns from Western governments that freedoms would be further undermined in the financial hub.
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"Blunt Attack" On Freedom Of Expression: Amnesty On Pak Internet Suspension
Amnesty International on Thursday described Pakistan's decision to suspend mobile internet services throughout the day as the country held its general elections a "blunt attack on the rights to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly".
