Sasha Ingber

Sasha Ingber appears in the following:

British Judge Sentences Julian Assange To 50 Weeks In Prison

Wednesday, May 01, 2019

The WikiLeaks founder, who had lived in the Ecuadorian Embassy in London since 2012, delayed justice, the judge said. He faces a hearing Thursday on an extradition request from the U.S. government.

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Amid Violence In Venezuela, Maduro Digs In And Protests Continue

Wednesday, May 01, 2019

Supporters of opposition leader Juan Guaidó took to the streets Tuesday in the "final phase" of the uprising. Venezuelan officials said they had quelled what they called a coup attempt.

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Mueller's Letter To Barr Complained That Trump-Russia Report Summary Lacked 'Context'

Tuesday, April 30, 2019

The special counsel's letter to the attorney general may show a split over characterizations of the investigation's conclusions. It came before Barr meets the Senate and House Judiciary committees.

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Juan Guaidó Says 'The Moment Is Now!' To Remove Maduro, Sparking Clashes In Venezuela

Tuesday, April 30, 2019

Saying, "We are making history," Venezuela's opposition leader makes his boldest attempt yet to oust President Nicolás Maduro. On Tuesday, Juan Guaidó declared that "Operation Freedom" has begun.

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Alleged California Synagogue Shooter 'Part Of The History Of Evil,' His Parents Say

Tuesday, April 30, 2019

The parents of the man accused in the attack on the Poway synagogue in San Diego have condemned the attack as shocking and evil. A family attorney says they will not pay for his legal defense.

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Religious Freedom Report Offers Grim Review Of Attacks On Faith Groups

Monday, April 29, 2019

The 20th annual report identifies 16 countries that engaged in or tolerated egregious violations. It also names five entities as violators of religious freedom, including ISIS and the Taliban.

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Sri Lanka Bans Face Coverings After Easter Sunday Attacks

Monday, April 29, 2019

The move by President Maithripala Sirisena was meant to help authorities identify people, part of a new security push after a wave of bombings left the country reeling.

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Global Effort Begins To Stop Social Media From Spreading Terrorism

Wednesday, April 24, 2019

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said her country and France will lead a meeting with world leaders next month. Social media is now a "centerpiece" for terrorist outreach, an expert says.

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Mass Funerals Begin In A Grieving Sri Lanka

Tuesday, April 23, 2019

Mourners and religious leaders gathered to say goodbye to more than 300 people who died in a string of bombings on Sunday at churches and hotels. Among the dead are 45 children.

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After Sri Lanka Attacks, Islamist Group Blamed And Victims Named

Monday, April 22, 2019

Sri Lankans mourned the deaths of more than 300 people who were caught in Easter Sunday's coordinated church and hotel bombings. Officials blamed the National Thowfeek Jamaath, a local militant group.

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Death Toll Rises In Sri Lanka Explosions Carried Out On Easter Sunday

Sunday, April 21, 2019

Nearly 300 people were killed in blasts at three churches and three hotels. No one claimed responsibility, but the nation's defense minister says the attacks were the work of religious extremists.

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Anti-Tobacco Advocates Question McConnell Plan To Raise Minimum Purchasing Age

Friday, April 19, 2019

Citing an "unprecedented spike" in teens vaping, Sen. Mitch McConnell said the bill would raise the minimum age for people to buy tobacco products from 18 to 21. Tobacco companies back the proposal.

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The U.S. Now Ranks As A 'Problematic' Place For Journalists

Thursday, April 18, 2019

"Never before have US journalists been subjected to so many death threats," Reporters Without Borders said in its annual World Press Freedom Index, adding that President Trump "exacerbates" problem.

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Bus Carrying Tourists Crashes in Portugal; At Least 29 Reported Dead

Thursday, April 18, 2019

The bus was carrying visitors from Germany when it veered off a road Wednesday evening on the island of Madeira and then tumbled down a hill. Authorities have launched an investigation.

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'Uncharted Waters': Union Tells Hollywood Writers To Fire Their Agents

Saturday, April 13, 2019

The abrupt directive on Friday followed a breakdown in talks over proposed changes to the agreement that has guided the basic business relationship between writers and agents for the past 43 years.

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'New York Post' Denounced For Publishing Sept. 11 Photo With Rep. Ilhan Omar's Words

Friday, April 12, 2019

The newspaper's cover paired an image from the 2001 terrorist attacks with a partial quote by Omar. Fellow lawmakers and activists expressed outrage at the paper's editorial decision.

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Trump Threatens To Send Detained Immigrants To 'Sanctuary Cities' As Retaliation

Friday, April 12, 2019

After his administration knocked down reports that such a policy was being considered, the president said Friday that "strong considerations" were being given to the idea as political retribution.

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'Evil Acts': Son Of Sheriff's Deputy Is Chief Suspect In Black Church Arson Cases

Thursday, April 11, 2019

Police investigating three recent attacks on historically black churches in Louisiana have arrested Holden Matthews, 21, a white male who is the son of a St. Landry Parish sheriff's deputy.

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Julian Assange Arrested, Faces U.S. Charges Related To 2010 WikiLeaks Releases

Thursday, April 11, 2019

The WikiLeaks founder had been holed up in Ecuador's embassy in London since 2012. He was arrested on a warrant from 2012 for failing to surrender to the court and also on behalf of the United States.

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Military Stores Asked To Stop Showing 'Divisive' News On Their TVs

Wednesday, April 10, 2019

The Army and Air Force Exchange Service initially recommended that facilities feature sports programming. An updated memo tells facilities to make adjustments based on "the news of the day."

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