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Hate Crime Conviction in Murder of Gay College Student in California Highlighting Extremist Ties

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SANTA ANA, Calif. – A California man was found guilty of first-degree murder with a hate crime enhancement in the stabbing death of Blaze Bernstein, a gay University of Pennsylvania student from a Jewish family. Samuel Woodward, 26, was convicted after a monthslong trial that sought to unravel the motive behind Bernstein’s killing, which occurred … Read more

Terrorist Attacks Shake Russia’s Muslim Majority Republic of Dagestan, Highlighting ISIS Threat and Kremlin’s Ukraine Focus

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Makhachkala, Russia – Attacks in the Muslim-majority republic of Dagestan have raised concerns about terrorism linked to extremist groups such as Islamic State. These incidents, including shootings at churches and a synagogue, have sparked a counterterrorism operation by Russian authorities. The attacks have left numerous casualties, including police officers, civilians, and an Orthodox priest, highlighting … Read more