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Published on Feb 14, 2025

Fernanda Torres is making the Oscar run of her life. For Brazilians, she's already won something larger

Speaking to The Times in 2019, Brazilian acting legend Fernanda Montenegro described receiving an Academy Award nomination 20 years earlier for her role in Walter Salles’ “Central Station” — and her extensive campaigning for it — as “a trip to Jupiter.” …

Source: Los Angeles Times - Center-left
Published on Feb 13, 2025

Migration madness as lefty lawyers threaten block on border controls

Left-wing lawyers will launch a "barrage" of human rights claims against Labour’s new immigration rules, critics warned. The Home Office issued new guidance this week suggesting migrants will "normally" be refused the right to remain if …

Source: Daily Express - Right-wing
Published on Feb 14, 2025

“Litmus test” court case against government censorship of Musk’s “X” to be heard next month, Australia

MELBOURNE (13 February 2025) – As Australia faces a significant review into the use of so-called “gender-affirming care” on children, including through the administration of toxic “puberty blockers”, the government is preparing to face court for censoring …

Source: ADF International - Label Pending
Published on Feb 13, 2025

Howard County’s Korean community closely watching unrest in South Korea

On a recent winter afternoon, members of the Korean American Senior Association of Howard County spent their afternoon taking a Zumba class, singing karaoke in their native language and line dancing at the Bain 50+ Center in Columbia. But behind most of …

Source: Baltimore Banner - Maryland - Label Pending
Published on Feb 13, 2025

HRC2025: Blueprint for States to ensure the Human Rights Council is credible, accessible and effective

Introduction In the face of the triple planetary environmental crisis, of conflict, genocide and apartheid, of the consolidation of authoritarian ideologies and narratives around the globe, and the erosion of the rule of law and the closing of civic space …

Source: International Service for Human Rights - Label Pending
Published on Feb 13, 2025

Ekiti Court Dismisses Defamation Case Against Farotimi As Babalola Withdraws Suit

February 13, (THEWILL) – A Chief Magistrate’s Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital, on Thursday, struck out a defamation case against human rights lawyer and activist, Dele Farotimi, following the withdrawal of charges by the prosecution. …

Source: The Will - Neutral
Published on Feb 13, 2025

China is targeting critics on British soil - so why is David Lammy rolling out the red carpet?

13 February 2025, 10:19 Britain's Foreign Secretary David Lammy and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi shake hands before their meeting at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing, China, Friday, Oct. 18, 2024. Picture: Associated Press China's …

Source: LBC - Label Pending
Published on Feb 13, 2025

‘I’m Still Here’ Eunice Paiva’s pivotal role in Brazil’s Indigenous & environmental rights

The critically acclaimed film ‘I’m Still Here’ focuses on the personal and political history of Eunice Paiva but offers glimpses of her Indigenous rights work as a lawyer — a rarity in Brazil’s 1980s. Paiva is a famed lawyer who went into the field in her …

Source: Mongabay - Neutral
Published on Feb 13, 2025

This Brazilian sitcom star is now a surprise Oscar nominee

For Fernanda Torres, “I’m Still Here” is more than just a film – it’s a homecoming. Directed by Walter Salles, the Portuguese-language drama is nominated for three Academy Awards, including best picture and best actress (Torres). She’s only the second …

Source: Oak Ridger - Tennessee - Label Pending
Published on Feb 13, 2025

Return of Syrians fraught with challenges

Hassan Ibrahim | Khaled al-Jeratli | Ali Darwish On the rubble of his destroyed home in the Damascus neighborhood of Jobar, Mohammad prostrated in gratitude for his return to Syria after 11 years of waiting, feeling a mix of conflicting emotions between …

Source: Enab Baladi - Neutral
Published on Feb 13, 2025

Afe Babalola: Another Court Strikes Out Defamation Case Against Farotim

A Chief Magistrate Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital has struck out defamation charges brought against human rights lawyer, Dele Farotimi. The Nigeria police in Ekiti state had arraigned Farotimi for allegedly defaming legal luminary, …

Source: The Nigerian Voice - Uncategorized
Published on Feb 13, 2025

Ekiti magistrate court strikes out defamation suit against Dele Farotimi

The Ekiti State Chief Magistrates Court, has struck out the defamation suit against human rights lawyer and activist, Dele Farotimi. The court’s decision followed the application and motion by Martins Akala, the police prosecutor, to withdraw the suit …

Source: Nigerian Eye - Neutral
Published on Feb 12, 2025

‘Homes for Hamas’: Lee Anderson erupts as court ruling 'opens floodgates' to Gaza

Lee Anderson has offering a scathing verdict after it was revealed a Palestinian family was granted the right to stay in the UK via a scheme meant for Ukraine refugees. The Reform UK MP was backed by Richard Tice, his party’s deputy leader, and fellow …

Source: Daily Express - Right-wing
Published on Feb 13, 2025

Attorney says opposition figure detained in Uganda for alleged crimes against the state is unwell

KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — A prominent opposition figure jailed in Uganda for allegedly threatening state security is unwell and in need of urgent medical care, his attorney said Thursday. Four-time presidential candidate Kizza Besigye, who has been in …

Source: Associated Press - Neutral
Published on Feb 13, 2025

Trump Administration policies disrupt higher education

President Donald Trump’s return to the White House last month has already been marked by a number of contentious executive orders. Since taking office on Jan. 20, Trump has signed 55 executive orders into law as of Feb. 11, covering issues ranging from …

Source: The Miscellany News - New York - Center-right
Published on Feb 13, 2025

DOGE’s Latest Target is Seen as a Gift to the CCP

The Treasury Department has frozen funding disbursements to the National Endowment for Democracy, a U.S.-government funded organization that promotes democracy around the world and is a longtime bugbear of the Chinese Communist Party. The freeze has …

Source: The Wire China - Neutral
Published on Feb 13, 2025

Abusing Terrorism Laws to Target Egypt's Business Community: The Arbitrary Detention and Rights Violations of Mohamed ...

Summary The Egyptian government has targeted independent business owners, subjecting them to arbitrary prosecution under the guise of combating terrorism, but in fact to control, harass, intimidate, and rob its citizens. One such victim is Mohamed Ahmed …

Source: Democracy for the Arab World Now (DAWN) - Center-left
Published on Feb 13, 2025

Nigerian woman who failed to secure asylum in Britain eight times is finally granted the right to stay... because ...

A Nigerian migrant whose claim for asylum in Britain was rejected eight times has finally been granted the right to stay after deliberately joining a terror group to boost her claim. The 49-year-old woman, who is from Nigeria, became involved with the …

Source: Daily Mail - Right-wing
Published on Feb 12, 2025

Egypt: Stop attacks on privacy and reform draft Criminal Procedure Code

We, the undersigned organisations, support the calls from states during Egypt’s 4th Universal Periodic Review (UPR) held at the Human Rights Council on 28 January, 2025, urging the Egyptian government to ensure that the recently proposed draft Criminal …

Source: ARTICLE 19 - Center-left

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Published on February 12, 2025 - 14:17 GMT

Statement on Inclusive and Sustainable Artificial Intelligence for People and the Planet

CANADA, November 2 - Participants from over 100 countries, including government leaders, international organisations, representatives of civil society, the private sector, and the academic and research communities gathered in Paris on February 10 and 11, …

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Published on February 16, 2025 - 15:14 GMT

MU INVESTOR ALERT: Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP Announces that Micron Technology, Inc. Investors with Substantial ...

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The law firm of Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP announces that purchasers or acquirers of Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: MU) common stock between September 28, 2023 and December 18, 2024, both dates …

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Published on February 16, 2025 - 14:38 GMT

ROSEN, THE FIRST FILING FIRM, Encourages Polestar Automotive Holding UK PLC Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important ...

NEW YORK, Feb. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of Polestar Automotive Holding UK PLC (NASDAQ: PSNY) between November 14, 2022 and January 16, 2025, both dates inclusive ( …

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Published on February 16, 2025 - 14:15 GMT

CRBU IMPORTANT DEADLINE: ROSEN, LEADING TRIAL ATTORNEYS, Encourages Caribou Biosciences, Inc. Investors to Secure ...

NEW YORK, Feb. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of Caribou Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: CRBU) between July 14, 2023 and July 16, 2024, both dates inclusive (the “Class …

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Published on February 16, 2025 - 12:18 GMT

APLT COURT NEWS: Applied Therapeutics has been Sued for Securities Fraud; Contact BFA Law by February 18 if You Lost ...

NEW YORK, Feb. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announces that a lawsuit has been filed against Applied Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: APLT) and certain of the Company’s senior executives for potential …

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Published on February 16, 2025 - 12:18 GMT

BIOA COURT NEWS: BioAge Labs has been Sued for Securities Violations; Contact BFA Law by March 10 if You Lost Money (...

NEW YORK, Feb. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announces that a lawsuit has been filed against BioAge Labs, Inc. (NASDAQ: BIOA) and certain of its senior executives for potential violations of the …

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Published on February 16, 2025 - 12:18 GMT

SMTC STOCK UPDATE: Semtech Corp. is being Investigated for Securities Fraud; Contact BFA Law if You Lost Money (NASDAQ:...

NEW YORK, Feb. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announces an investigation into Semtech Corp. (NASDAQ: SMTC) for potential violations of the federal securities laws. If you invested in Semtech, you are …

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Published on February 16, 2025 - 12:16 GMT

NXT COURT NEWS: Nextracker Inc. has been Sued for Securities Fraud; Contact BFA Law by February 25 if You Lost Money (...

NEW YORK, Feb. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announces that a lawsuit has been filed against Nextracker Inc. (NASDAQ: NXT) and certain of the Company’s senior executives for potential violations of …

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Published on February 16, 2025 - 12:14 GMT

TMDX CLASS ACTION ALERT: Scorpion Capital Report Triggers Class Action against TransMedics Group, Inc. for Fraud; ...

NEW YORK, Feb. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announces that a lawsuit has been filed against TransMedics Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: TMDX) and certain of the Company’s senior executives for potential …

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Published on February 16, 2025 - 12:13 GMT

ICLR COURT NEWS: ICON plc has been Sued for Securities Fraud; Contact BFA Law by April 11 if You Lost Money (NASDAQ:ICLR)...

NEW YORK, Feb. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announces that a lawsuit has been filed against ICON plc (NASDAQ: ICLR) and certain of its senior executives for potential violations of the federal …

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Published on February 16, 2025 - 12:13 GMT

FTAI COURT NEWS: FTAI Aviation Ltd. has been Sued for Securities Fraud; Contact BFA Law by March 18 if You Lost Money (...

NEW YORK, Feb. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announces that a lawsuit has been filed against FTAI Aviation Ltd. (NASDAQ: FTAI) and certain of its senior executives for potential violations of the …

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Published on February 16, 2025 - 12:13 GMT

TTD STOCK UPDATE: Trade Desk, Inc. is being Investigated for Securities Fraud; Contact BFA Law if You Lost Money (NASDAQ:...

NEW YORK, Feb. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announces an investigation into The Trade Desk, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTD) for potential violations of the federal securities laws. If you invested in Trade Desk …

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Published on February 16, 2025 - 12:11 GMT

CROX COURT NEWS: Crocs, Inc. has been Sued for Securities Fraud; Contact BFA Law by March 24 if You Lost Money (NASDAQ:...

NEW YORK, Feb. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announces that a lawsuit has been filed against Crocs, Inc. (NASDAQ: CROX) and certain of the Company’s senior executives for potential violations of the …

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Published on February 15, 2025 - 18:00 GMT

Vaziri Law Group Shares Critical Insights on Mistakes to Avoid After a Car Accident

Vaziri Law Group highlights common mistakes car accident victims make and offers guidance to protect their rights and secure fair compensation LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, February 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Car accidents often bring …

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Published on February 16, 2025 - 03:12 GMT

ROSEN, GLOBAL INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages Micron Technology, Inc. Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline ...

NEW YORK, Feb. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of common stock of Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: MU) between September 28, 2023 and December 18, 2024, both dates inclusive (the “ …

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Published on February 16, 2025 - 03:09 GMT

ROSEN, GLOBALLY RECOGNIZED INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages Intellia Therapeutics, Inc. Investors to Secure Counsel Before ...

NEW YORK, Feb. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces that a shareholder filed a class action on behalf of purchasers of securities of Intellia Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTLA) between July 30, 2024 …

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Published on February 15, 2025 - 14:00 GMT

Strang Tryson, PLLC Offers Comprehensive Legal Services in Miami and Coral Gables

Strang Tryson, PLLC provides trusted legal services in Miami and Coral Gables, offering expert guidance and comprehensive solutions for various legal matters. CORAL GABLES, FL, UNITED STATES, February 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Strang Tryson …

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Published on February 15, 2025 - 21:44 GMT

Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) Investors: March 10, 2025 Filing Deadline in Securities Class Action - Contact Kessler ...

RADNOR, Pa., Feb. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The law firm of Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP (www.ktmc.com) informs investors that a securities class action lawsuit has been filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of …

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Published on February 15, 2025 - 18:58 GMT

ThinkCareBelieve: 4th Week of Trump’s America Has Promise for Health and Prosperity

Washington, DC, Feb. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Find ThinkCareBelieve's article here: https://thinkcarebelieve.blog/2025/02/14/21203/ ThinkCareBelieve has written an article about America's continuing advancement …

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Published on February 15, 2025 - 18:00 GMT

ROSEN, NATIONAL TRIAL LAWYERS, Encourages Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important ...

NEW YORK, Feb. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of common stock of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (NASDAQ: WBA) between April 2, 2020 and January 16, 2025, both dates inclusive (the “ …

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Published on February 15, 2025 - 16:44 GMT

ROSEN, A LEADING LAW FIRM, Encourages Edison International Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in ...

NEW YORK, Feb. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces it has filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of securities of Edison International (NYSE: EIX) between February 25, 2021 and …

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