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Deadly Crackdown in Kathmandu: Police Fire on Social Media Ban Protesters, 14 Killed

Deadly Crackdown in Kathmandu: Police Fire on Social Media Ban Protesters, 14 Killed

Deadly Crackdown in Kathmandu: Police Fire on Social Media Ban Protesters, 14 Killed Kathmandu, Nepal is reeling from a violent crackdown as police opened fire on tens of thousands of protesters demonstrating against the government’s ban on social media platforms yesterday, September 8, 2025. At least 14 people have been confirmed dead and dozens more wounded, according to state TV and local hospital reports. The clashes intensified outside the Nepalese Parliament building as protesters, largely from ‘Gen Z’ and angered…

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Germany Rejects US Human Rights Report, Citing ‘High Level of Freedom of Expression’

Germany Rejects US Human Rights Report, Citing ‘High Level of Freedom of Expression’

Germany Rejects US Human Rights Report, Citing ‘High Level of Freedom of Expression’ The German government has vehemently rejected the US State Department’s 2024 Human Rights Report, pushing back against claims that freedom of expression is under threat in the country. Deputy Government Spokesman Steffen Meyer asserted, “There is no censorship in Germany,” emphasizing the nation’s commitment to defending its “very high level of freedom of expression.” The controversial report, which has faced accusations of political bias, stated that Germany’s…

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Hundreds Arrested in London After Defying Ban on Pro-Palestine Group

Hundreds Arrested in London After Defying Ban on Pro-Palestine Group

Hundreds Arrested in London After Defying Ban on Pro-Palestine Group London police confirmed the arrest of 365 individuals in central London on Saturday after supporters of the recently banned pro-Palestinian group, Palestine Action, intentionally defied the law. The mass arrests occurred during a demonstration aimed at pressuring the government to reconsider its ban on the organization. Parliament enacted legislation earlier in July, outlawing Palestine Action and criminalizing public support for the group. This move followed an incident where activists reportedly…

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