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Family Members of Muslim Family Murdered by Nathaniel Veltman Share Heartbreak and Resilience at Sentencing Hearing in Ontario

LONDON, Ontario – Family members of the Afzaals, a Muslim family tragically murdered in a vehicle attack by Nathaniel Veltman, are sharing their stories of loss, grief, pain, and resilience at a sentencing hearing in London, Ont. Two days have been set aside for victim impact statements due to the large number of family members and friends willing to share how the events of June 6, 2021 have impacted their lives. Veltman drove his truck …

Passenger Plane Collides with Japanese Coast Guard Aircraft at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport, Killing 5 Crew Members

TOKYO, Japan – A tragic incident unfolded at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport when a passenger plane collided with a Japanese coast guard aircraft on the runway, erupting into flames and resulting in the deaths of five people aboard the smaller plane. The collision involved Japan Airlines flight JAL-516, which was en route from Chitose, Hokkaido. The large passenger plane landed at approximately 5:47 p.m. local time and was carrying 367 passengers and 12 crew members. Thankfully, …

Deceased INLA Member’s Family Seeks Payments for Relatives of Troubles Victims

BELFAST, Northern Ireland – The family of a man murdered in 1996 by paramilitaries is speaking out against being excluded from payments for relatives of those killed during the Troubles. Deirdre Owens, aged 54, was left to care for her 11-month-old twin boys after her fiancé, John Fennell, was beaten to death in a feud between rival factions of the Irish National Liberation Army (INLA) in Bundoran, Co Donegal. At 40 years old, Fennell, a …

Socialist Equality Party Members Assaulted by Pro-Government Thugs at Moratuwa University Spark Global Outrage

Colombo, Sri Lanka – Academics and activists from around the world are rallying in protest against the violent attack on two members of the Socialist Equality Party (SEP) in Sri Lanka. Dehin Wasantha, a university worker and staunch advocate for workers’ rights and socialism, and Lakshman Fernando, a full-time SEP party worker, were assaulted by pro-government thugs at the University of Moratuwa. The attack, which took place on November 30, resulted in serious injuries for …

Arkansas Family Members Killed in Michigan House Explosion During Holiday Visit

WHITMORE LAKE, Mich. – A tragic house explosion in Michigan claimed the lives of members of an Arkansas family who were visiting relatives for the holidays. Hope Bragg, 51, husband Don Bragg, 53, and their children, Kenneth Bragg, 22, and Elizabeth Bragg, 19, all from Monticello, Arkansas, were killed in the explosion. Hope Bragg’s 72-year-old father and the house’s owner, Richard Pruden, was in critical condition. The couple’s son Stephen Bragg, 16, was in stable …

Tragic Plane Crash Claims Lives of Three Former Afghan Air Force Members in Oregon, Investigation Rules Out Technical Malfunctions

INDEPENDENCE, OREGON – A tragic plane crash claimed the lives of three former Afghan Air Force members who were training for a commercial license in Oregon, USA. This devastating incident, which occurred two weeks ago, highlights the risks faced by former Afghan forces receiving training in the U.S. The ill-fated crash occurred when the pilot decided to return to a small airport against the advice of his flight instructor, despite low visibility due to adverse …