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FDR's Legacy Under Scrutiny Amidst Anti-Big Government Push

Eighty years after President Franklin Delano Roosevelt's death in Warm Springs, Georgia, his legacy of expansive government programs is being debated in light of President Trump's anti-big government policies, causing concern about the future of social safety nets and economic stability.

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Kenya Shuts Down Mediheal Clinic Amid Organ Trafficking Scandal

Kenya shut down a kidney transplant operation at the Mediheal clinic following a DW and German media report that uncovered an international organ trafficking network exploiting vulnerable Kenyans; two health officials were suspended, and a new investigation was launched.

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Six Injured in Florida State University Shooting; Suspect in Custody

A mass shooting at Florida State University on Thursday injured six people, one critically, with a suspect now in custody; the incident prompted immediate campus lockdowns and evacuations.

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Menendez Brothers' Hearing Could Lead to Parole

Jailed for life since 1989 for killing their parents, Erik and Lyle Menendez face a Thursday hearing that could revise their sentences, potentially leading to parole after a three-decade legal battle fueled by claims of childhood abuse, a docuseries, and a Netflix drama.

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Trump Administration Faces Charges Over Erroneous Deportation to El Salvador

US Senator Chris Van Hollen visited El Salvador to advocate for the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran man who was mistakenly deported despite a court order protecting him from removal; the Trump administration faces potential criminal charges for defying court orders and is using a victim...

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Slovakia Passes Controversial NGO Transparency Law Amid Protests

Slovakia passed a law requiring NGOs to disclose funding sources and major contributors, prompting widespread protests and accusations of mimicking restrictive Russian legislation; the government removed some elements after criticism from the EU.

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Canada's Struggle to Address Gender-Based Violence After Nova Scotia Massacre

The 2020 Nova Scotia mass shooting, resulting from intimate partner violence, prompted 130 recommendations for change; however, insufficient implementation and persistent victim-blaming hinder progress, despite increased awareness and funding.

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Slovakia Passes Controversial NGO Transparency Law

Slovakia's parliament passed a law on April 16th requiring NGOs to disclose all funding sources, including major donors, under penalty of fines; while the government claims it promotes transparency, critics see it as a tool to silence dissent, drawing parallels to similar laws in Russia.

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Peru's Controversial Forestry Law Amendment Risks Amazon Deforestation

Peru's Constitutional Court upheld a controversial amendment to its forestry law, eliminating the need for permits to convert forested land, potentially accelerating deforestation and jeopardizing indigenous communities' rights, despite concerns about legitimizing past illegal activities and undermi...

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DRC: High Rates of Unsafe Abortions Fuel Public Health Crisis

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, where abortion is illegal, an estimated 7.5% of women under 20 have undergone the procedure, leading to 38,000 women seeking treatment in 2016 for complications from unsafe abortions, highlighting a critical public health crisis exacerbated by poverty and lack of...

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New Zealand's Waitangi Tribunal Under Review Amidst Concerns Over Māori Rights

The Waitangi Tribunal, established in 1975 to address Māori grievances, is under review by the New Zealand government, sparking concerns about its future role in upholding the Treaty of Waitangi, particularly after a 1980s case successfully revitalized the Māori language.

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EU Designates Seven Countries as 'Safe,' Affecting Asylum Seekers

The European Commission designated Bangladesh, Colombia, Kosovo, Egypt, India, Morocco, and Tunisia as 'safe countries of origin,' potentially leading to faster asylum application processing and increased deportations, prompting criticism from human rights groups.

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