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Crime
Court convicts first pro-Assad war crimes defendant in Netherlands While the Dutch have brought several Syrians to trial for crimes committed during their country’s civil war, previous defendants were all members of opposition forces.
(Courthouse News) Dutch judges sentenced a former militia commander to 12 years in prison for complicity in torture and illegal detention on Monday, marking the first conviction of a pro-government Syrian defendant in the Netherlands. The 35-year-old, identified only as Mustafa A., […]
Arts & Entertainment
Member of Kneecap charged with terror offence Liam O'Hanna — who performs under the stage name Mo Chara — will appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court next month, the Metropolitan Police says.
(Sky News) A member of Irish-language rap group Kneecap has been charged with a terror offence. Liam O’Hanna, or Liam Og O Hannaidh, has been charged with displaying a flag in support of Hezbollah, a proscribed organisation, the Metropolitan Police said. The […]
Academics & Education
US growth of Islam creates need for religious scholars
(AP) “Brothers and sisters,” the seminary instructor tells his class, don’t believe in God because of your parents’ beliefs but because “you know why God exists.” The challenge spurs a discussion about beliefs. But more than Imam Mohammad Qazwini’s interesting delivery, deep […]