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Virgin Islands suit alleges decades-long abuse by Epstein
He allegedly refused to allow an investigator from the Virgin Island's Department of the Justice to step foot on Little St. James, claiming the private island's boat dock was his "front door". Virgin Islands at Little St. James as a way to be able to hide and to be able to expand his activity here", George said. The indictment also said Epstein worked with employees and associates to lure the girl... [Full Article...]
‘Help me’ sign in vehicle window was a prank, California police say
After police received calls alerting them to the sign, several CHP officers and a K-9 unit pulled the auto over, according to the post. The woman didn't know what her daughter had been doing and officers let them leave. More than 2,000 people responded to the Facebook post, which the agency marked with hashtags including #notfunny and #beawareofyourkids. Some accused the police of "mom-shaming... [Full Article...]
Cambodia: 'Treason' trial for opposition leader begins
Nearly no journalists and no non-governmental organisations were allowed into the courtroom on Wednesday, drawing criticism from civil society groups and the press. "But we. have an abundance of evidence to prove to the judges". Little evidence has been made public to support the charge against Kem Sokha, except for a video showing Sokha giving a speech in 2013, where he said he had received for... [Full Article...]
Homeless Man Seriously Injured While Tent Being Removed
Gardai say the man - whose age is unknown - was sleeping in his tent when it was being removed by an industrial vehicle in an attempt to tidy the canal walk way. The authority said its thoughts were with the man after his injury, adding it had been "engaging with the individual for some time" to provide him with alternative accommodation. [Full Article...]
Investigation underway after human body parts discovered in Dublin street
At 10pm last night two arms and two legs were found in a bag which had been dumped outside houses at the junction of Moatview Gardens and Moatview Drive. Detectives are looking into the possibility the remains belong to a teenage boy involved in the drugs trade. They're also examining recent missing persons reports. [Full Article...]
Missing teenager Harley Dilly found dead in chimney
Police say they are investigating the incident as an accident, and no foul play is suspected. After scouring over 150 acres searching for Dilly - with 75 agencies employing helicopters, dogs and search teams - authorities focused in on an unoccupied summer home. [Full Article...]
China blasts human rights report, praises current situation
HRW also warned that the Chinese government under President Xi Jinping sees domestic human rights activism as an "existential threat" and projects that perceived threat onto global laws and institutions defending human rights. Mr Roth was challenged by an official at China's mission to the United Nations as he wrapped up his news conference. During a presentation of the report at the United Nati... [Full Article...]
Who is Davinder Singh, the decorated J&K cop caught with terrorists?
DSP Devinder Singh was posted in Anti-Hijacking Squad at Srinagar Airport. Deputy superintendent Davinder Singh had worked for the police for decades and was a member of an elite counter-insurgency force in the disputed territory, which both India and Pakistan claim in full. [Full Article...]