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Local Hero Volunteer Firefighter Brian Diamond Heads Home After Surviving House Explosion

STERLING, VIRGINIA – After a month-long stay at the Washington Hospital Center burn unit, volunteer firefighter Brian Diamond is finally heading home. His departure marks the beginning of a significant journey towards recovery following the harrowing house explosion in Sterling that tragically claimed the life of one of his colleagues. Diamond’s release from the hospital comes after a challenging period of healing from the injuries he sustained during the gas leak response that led to …

Congress Leader Rahul Gandhi Heads to Wayanad After Violent Protests Over Man-Animal Conflicts

Wayanad, Kerala – Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has departed for his constituency in Wayanad, Kerala, following a violent district-wide strike called by opposition parties regarding the ongoing man-animal conflicts in the region. The strike turned violent over the weekend, prompting Gandhi to return to his Lok Sabha constituency to address the urgent situation. Gandhi’s visit comes in the wake of yet another tragic death caused by an encounter with a wild elephant near Kuruva island …

Rahul Gandhi Heads to Wayanad After Violent Opposition Strike Sparks Man-Animal Conflict

WAYANAD, KERALA – Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi is on his way to his constituency in Wayanad, Kerala after a strike called by opposition parties turned violent. The strike was called in response to the escalating conflicts between humans and wild animals in the region, particularly involving wild elephants. Rahul Gandhi’s urgent departure from Varanasi is in response to the violent escalation of the strike and the recent death of a man due to a …

Perth Man Accused of Murdering Mother for Life Insurance Payout Heads to Trial

Perth, Australia – A Perth man is facing trial in October, accused of murdering his mother in order to gain access to her life insurance money. Andre Rebelo, 27, denies the allegations and appeared in the Supreme Court on Thursday ahead of the upcoming trial. The charge stems from the death of his mother, Colleen Rebelo, in May 2020, when her body was found in her home in the suburb of Bicton. It wasn’t until …

Violent Assault Case Involving Sri Lankan Socialist Equality Party Members Heads to Mediation Board

MORATUWA, Sri Lanka – Two members of the Sri Lankan Socialist Equality Party (SEP) were assaulted last year, and their assailants recently appeared in court to face legal proceedings. Dehin Wasantha, an employee at Moratuwa University, and Lakshman Fernando, a full-time SEP worker, were attacked by two individuals on November 30. The accused, identified as Indika Perera and Suranga Piyawardena, are president and secretary, respectively, of the People’s Progressive Employees Union branch at Moratuwa University. …