The International Criminal Court (ICC) has made a groundbreaking decision to issue arrest warrants for Vladimir Putin, the current President of Russia, and Maria Alekseyevna Lvova-Belova, the Commissioner for Children’s Rights in the Office of the President of the Russian Federation. It is alleged that both are responsible for war crimes such as “unlawful deportation of population (children)” and “transfer of population (children) from occupied areas of Ukraine to the Russian Federation”.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov denounced the decision as "outrageous and unacceptable," as the court's warrant has no jurisdiction in Russia due to its non-recognition of the court. In response, Ukrainian officials were ecstatic, celebrating what appears to be tangible progress towards justice. Indeed, all parties involved in the court’s decision have

On a night that will be remembered for years to come, 16th-ranked Fairleigh Dickinson pulled off an unlikely upset of No. 1 Purdue in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. The Knights held their own in the second half, outplaying Purdue and sealing the deal with a 3-point shot from Sean Moore with 1:03 to go. Moore then blocked a layup attempt with 30 seconds left to seal the victory.

This is only the second time a No. 16 seed has beaten a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament, with the first instance occurring in 2018 with the University of Maryland-Baltimore County. In fact, FDU's upset may be even bigger than UMBC's, as they were a 23.5-point underdog against Purdue.

Head Coach Matt Painter now joins Lute Olson and Tony Bennett as the only coaches to lose three times to a team seeded 13th or

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have issued a warning after 68 people across 16 US states were diagnosed with a bacterial infection caused by a rare and extensively drug-resistant bacteria, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, linked to over-the-counter eye drops. Eight patients lost their vision as a result of using the eye drops, with one individual dying as a result of the infection, and four patients requiring surgical removal of their eyes. One Florida grandmother involved in a lawsuit was registered as legally blind after developing a bacterial infection, which she believed was caused by EzriCare Artificial Tears eye drops. Patients who used the eye drops, including users of over ten brands initially identified, are advised to immediately stop use if they show signs of an eye infection and seek urgent medical advice. India-based Global Pharma Healthcare, which makes EzriCare and Delsam Pharma artificial tears, issued a product recall last month.

The women’s tournament is officially underway. The 8th seeded South Florida will be taking on the 9th seeded Marquette in the opening game, marking their first meeting since 2013. Marquette had an impressive 21-10 season, highlight by a win over powerhouse UConn in February. South Florida brought home the American Athletic Conference regular-season title for the second time after going 15-1. The victor of this showdown will face top-seeded South Carolina, boasting an undefeated 32-0 record.

Number 6 Michigan and 11th seeded U.N.L.V. will face off at 3pm, with U.N.L.V. hitting the court after 22 game-winning streak. Michigan had a strong Elite Eight finish last year and will be looking for similar success with their Big Three, Brown, Phelia, and Kiser. Michigan has a

The University of Miami Women’s Tennis team pulled off an impressive victory over a ranked opponent on Friday, prevailing over the fifth-ranked NC State Wolfpack 4-3. After dropping the doubles point, the Hurricanes showcased individual brilliance to clinch the win. No. 14 Alexa Noel notched the first singles victory over No. 35 and WTA-ranked No. 94 Diana Shnaider 6-4, 6-1 while No. 18 Elvalina Tewolde followed suit with a 6-4, 6-4 win. Nevin Arimilli came through with a tiebreaker victory to secure the team win, but the match came down to the No. 4 singles as Tewolde faced Umarova. With the whole team cheering her on, Tewolde persevered and emerged victorious with a three-set win to seal the win for the Hurricanes.

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Lance Reddick, the revered American actor known for his performances in The Wire, John Wick, and Oz, has passed away at 60. His publicist attributed Reddick's death to natural causes. David Simon, creator of The Wire, was among those paying tribute, saying on Twitter, "Could go on, but no, I can't go on. This is gutting. And way, way, way too soon."

In a career spanning three decades, Reddick was noted for his tall, taciturn and elegant portrayals, often in a suit or crisp uniform. Notable roles include Lt. Cedric Daniels from The Wire and Charon from the John Wick film franchise, for which it has been announced both Reeves and Stahelski have dedicated the fourth film to his memory. Beyond the small screen, Reddick had roles in Godzilla vs. Kong, White House Down, and was due to play Zeus in the upcoming

In an unprecedented move, the International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin over the alleged war crimes committed during the invasion of Ukraine. The arrest warrant alleges he was responsible for the unlawful deportation of children from Ukraine to Russia. Putin is being accused of directly committing the crimes and not doing enough to stop those responsible.

Moscow has denied allegations of war crimes and ejected the ruling, while Ukrainian politicians have responded jubilantly to the decision. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said Russia does not recognize the authority of the International Criminal Court and considers its decisions “legally void.”

The prosecution of Russian leader has big implications for the international law system and is seen as a boost for those in Ukraine’s opposition. Alexei Navalny's close ally Ivan Zhdanov said “an arrest warrant for Putin! Yes, a symbolic step. But how import it

Late actor Lance Reddick was found dead at his home on Friday, March 17, 2023. Cause of death has yet to be revealed, but law enforcement believe it was of natural causes. The 60-year-old was best known for his roles in The Wire and the John Wick movies.

Reddick was an incredibly versatile actor. He cut his teeth on HBO's The Wire, where he played Lieutenant Cedric Daniels of the Baltimore Police Department for six years. He then made appearances on star-studded shows such as Lost and Law & Order: SVU. According to The Jim and Sam Show, he went above and beyond to get in character for his role in The Wire, riding along the the actual Lieutenant of the department.

More recently, Reddick branched out into video games with roles in Horizon Zero Dawn and its sequel, as well as the

On March 13th, Def Leppard's one-armed drummer Rick Allen was attacked outside of the Four Seasons Hotel in Fort Lauderdale Beach, Florida. According to an arrest report, the suspect, 19-year-old Max Hartley of Avon, Ohio, allegedly ran toward Allen at full speed, striking him and knocking him backward. The violent attack caused Allen to hit his head on the ground.

In an effort to help Allen, a woman came running out of the hotel, but unfortunately, Hartley also knocked her to the ground. While the woman was trying to make her escape back inside the hotel, Hartley grabbed her by the hair and dragged her back outside.

Hartley is currently out on a $5,000 bond and has been charged with neglect and abuse of an elderly person. Allen was in South Florida for a show co-headlined by '80s rock group

In a bold show of support for Russia amid the ongoing war against Ukraine, Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to visit Moscow next week. The visit is a well-timed demonstration of the growing entente between China and Russia and an indictment of the US's failed foreign policy in the region.

During the anticipated three day trip, President Xi is expected to discuss the conflict in Ukraine and China's peace plan which has seen few takers in Europe. In what some speculate could be the the start of an even larger diplomatic role, the Chinese President is looking to make a statement that international order doesn't have to come out of the US.

Xi's visit is also indicative of China's desire to keep Russia close, a defiance in the face of American pressure. During a meeting between the Chinese and Russian presidents, a dig was made at the US, saying China-Russia relations "certainly can't be

Russian President Vladimir Putin faces a potential war crimes trial after the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued an arrest warrant on Friday. Polish government spokesman Piotr Muller said Putin should be tried as a war criminal along with those responsible for atrocities in Ukraine.

"This is an important decision from the court, which points to war crimes committed by the Russian apparatus of violence," Muller said in a statement to state-run news agency PAP.

The ICC's decision follows a report which found that Russias had transferred thousands of Ukrainian children to Russian families as part of a campaign to justify the war in Ukraine.

The report contended that many of these moves were conducted without parental consent and at times forcibly.

This marks the first time an international court has issued an arrest warrant for any sitting head of state since the ICC's founding in 2002.

The charges come as a result of a long-running conflict between Russian forces and

Tensions between the United States and Russia rose to new heights this week after both American and Russian military forces experienced a direct collision in the skies over the Black Sea. On Tuesday, two Russian Sukhoi-27 war planes collided with an MQ-9 surveillance drone belonging to the United States. The drone was damaged beyond repair and its debris is believed to have fallen into the Black Sea.

In the wake of the incident, U.S. officials have pointed to the “unprofessional, dangerous” maneuver in international airspace as inappropriate. The Biden administration summoned Russian Ambassador Anatoly Antonov to the State Department to register its strong condemnation, while the Pentagon released a 43-second clip of the incident to prove its accounts of the incident.

On Thursday, NATO announced it scrambles around 570 of its air forces each year in order to intercept Russian military aircraft that may potentially violate Allied

International Criminal Court (ICC) judges issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday, citing his involvement in the alleged war crimes of the unlawful deportation and transfer of children from occupied areas in Ukraine to Russia. Piotr Hofmanski, president of the court, noted the ICC's judges had done their part in issuing the warrants, and it is up to the larger international community to now enforce them.

The charges against Putin are based on the persecution of ethnic Ukrainians, Tatars, and other groups since the 2014 annexation of Crimea, as well as kidnappings, torture, and other abuses during the war in eastern Ukraine. Some of the accusations include the abduction of 12 children in 2015 and 2016, who were transferred to Russia without their families' consent.

Russia has refused to recognize the ICC's jurisdiction and has not yet extradited its own nationals, making it difficult to enforce the

With ongoing dangerously escalating tensions in Ukraine, the international spotlight is shining down on both Russian President Vladimir Putin, who will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Moscow next Monday, and multiple other involved countries.

Putin has been told to expect his first ever International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant for his role in the abduction of children from Ukraine by the ICC. Maria Alekseyevna Lvova-Belova, the Commissioner for Children's Rights in the Office of the President of the Russian Federation, was also issued a warrant.

The Kremlin has stated that Xi's state visit will take place from March 20 to 22. On the other hand, the Wall Street Journal has reported that after any planned trip to Russia, Xi is expected to have a phone call with the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, in what would be their first

China's leader Xi Jinping is scheduled to fly to Moscow for a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin next week. This visit will be Jinping's first foreign trip since securing a third term as president, and is seen as a show of support for Moscow from Beijing. Western countries have been wary of the two nations' deepening partnership with war raging in Europe.

The visit comes as China seeks to present itself as a neutral peace broker in the Ukraine crisis, offering proposals to end the war which Western countries have only given a lukewarm reception to. The Chinese Foreign Ministry said the visit will take place Monday to Wednesday and will include the war in the Ukraine being a key discussion topic.

The two leaders are reported to be discussing the "topical issues of further development of comprehensive partnership relations and strategic cooperation" between the two countries according to the Kremlin. In addition, various bilateral documents are expected to be signed.

Slovakia and Poland have followed through on their promises to assist Ukraine in its fight against the Russian invasion. Today, Prime Minister Eduard Heger of Slovakia announced his government’s unanimous decision to supply Ukraine portion of Slovakian MiG-29 fighter jets. The move comes just one day after Poland’s president Andjerzej Duda said his country would give Ukraine around a dozen of the Soviet-made warplanes, with four arriving in the days ahead.

Slovakia’s supply of 13 jets and Poland’s 12 have arrived as the first wave of NATO supplying military hardware to Ukraine. This comes after lengthy discussions from NATO allies due to the risk of escalating the already prolonged conflict. Heger expressed assurance that the decision to supply fighter jets was the right one, tweeting that “promises must be kept,” and that military aid was essential in keeping

On Tuesday a Russian fighter jet forced down a US Air Force drone over international waters in the Black Sea. US European Command claim that the jet intentionally flew in front of the MQ-9 Reaper drone and dropped fuel on it several times, potentially causing it to crash.

Russia has pushed back on claims from the US, denying its jets "came into contact" with the drone. The Russian Ambassador to the US, Anatoly Antonov, stated that its aircraft was too close to the Russian border and that Moscow did not want a "confrontation" with the US. The drone has not been recovered.

The incident is the first known interaction between Russian and US aircraft, and could be seen as a dangerous escalation at a critical time in the war felt across the region, prompting US EUCOM to express "strong objections" to Russian diplomats.

Meanwhile,

The streets of Paris were littered with trash on Thursday 14 March 2023, at the climax of a wave of nationwide strikes that lasted for over a month in opposition of the French government's pension reform bill. The bill had been met with significant resistance, and opinion polls suggested a majority of the public supported industrial action to oppose it, which included the demand to push back the official retirement age from 65 to 62. The bill would also drastically increase the deficit of the French Pension System to 10 billion euros annually, according to the Pensions Advisory Council.

Despite the outcry, Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire directed the government to pass the measure by constitutional article 49.3, which does not require an outright majority in parliament. As a result, Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne had to suspend the lower house session early and take the controversial decision which has resulted in massive outrage from both the far-right and far-left.

On Friday, Slovakia's government unanimously approved a plan to give Ukraine their fleet of 13 Soviet-era MiG-29 fighter jets, becoming the second NATO member country to fulfill the Ukrainian government's plea for more planes to help defend against the Russian invasion.

This news comes the day after Poland's president announced his country would transfer approximately a dozen of the same fighter jets to Ukraine. President Andrzej Duda said Poland would hand over four of the Soviet-made warplanes in the coming days, with others that need servicing being supplied later.

The debate over whether to provide non-NATO member Ukraine with military fighter jets started last year, but NATO allies held off, citing concern about escalating the alliance's role in the war. Now Ukraine will be receiving much-needed air support from fellow NATO members Poland and Slovakia, giving Ukraine the support it needs to better defend itself from

This weekend, South Boston will be bustling with activity as thousands gather to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. The Boston Police Department is increasing staff to ensure the safety of participants, with the assistance of the Massachusetts State Police and other law enforcement agencies. Boston Mayor Michelle Wu expressed her gratitude for the additional resources and intense planning.

In order to maintain a family-friendly atmosphere, liquor stores in Southie will close at 4pm and bars will not allow customers past 6:30pm. Commissioner Michael Cox also asked parade goers to watch their drinks for signs of tampering, encouraging them to “cover” their beverages. He also warned people against handing their phones to strangers to take pictures of them, as unlocked devices are vulnerable to access by malicious parties.

The mayor also urged citizens to take advantage of the MBTA transit system, despite reduced services. The MBTA transit police has been working closely with the

This Saturday and Sunday, Dublin and its neighboring communities will be celebrating Ireland's culture in its annual St. Patrick’s Day Festival. The festivities will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Dublin Civic Center and will feature several stages of music, shopping, local food, and carnival activities. Kicking off at 9:30 a.m., the Dublin Lions Club’s 39th St. Patrick’s Day Parade will travel along major roads, ending near the Dublin Senior Center.

The parade will be full of traditional Irish fun, with dance companies, float, and equestrians performing through the procession. Parties will continue within Hill Street and Bagenal’s Castle in Newry, McClelland Park in Downpatrick, and Lough Erne in Enniskillen. Each destination will have a wide variety

The Biden administration took a hard stance against ByteDance's popular video app TikTok this week, demanding that the company's Chinese ownership either sell the app or face a potential ban. The decision marks a significant shift from the White House's previous strategy of mitigating national security concerns by negotiating a new agreement for the app, illustrating an approach more in tune with former President Donald J. Trump's demand for a sale.

Concerns over possible data requests from Beijing has led the Biden administration to crack down on the popular video streaming service. In a statement from TikTok spokesperson Maureen Shanahan it was made clear that protecting national security does not require a change in ownership. "A change in ownership would not impose any new restrictions on data flows or access."

TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew is expected to answer questions about the app's ties to China and the service's potential

The French parliament passed President Emmanuel Macron's controversial pension reform bill following a long and heated debate in the National Assembly on Thursday, 16 March. The government did not receive an outright majority, but was able to pass through the legislation by invoking France's 49.3 constitutional clause.

The bill changes the retirement age from 62 to 64, something which has been met with resistance from the public who have staged massive protests and strikes against the reform for weeks. Opposition politicians have called for a vote of no confidence in the government, which must be done by 3 p.m. Friday.

Garbage collectors, oil refinery workers, and municipal workers are amongst the many unions who have gone on strike, causing heaps of trash to collect in parts of Paris. Philippe Martinez, the leader of one of the unions leading the protests, called for "new mobilizations" following the government's forced passing of

The Biden administration is taking a hard stance on the popular app, TikTok. The White House has recently demanded that its Chinese-owned parent company ByteDance sell TikTok or face a potential ban in the United States. This represents a shift in the Biden administration's approach to TikTok, which was previously in negotiations with the White House to oversee data protection and safety standards.

TikTok spokeswoman Maureen Shanahan has discouraged the directive, arguing that a change in ownership would not have any added protective measures. The company is now facing the same pressures as before by former president Donald J. Trump who had threatened to ban the app if it was not sold to an American company.

Meanwhile, the Justice Department and the FBI are both engaging in their own investigations into ByteDance's use of TikTok to surveil journalists. The Department of Justice has issued a subpoena with the Office of the U

Today, thousands of citizens took to the streets all over France in protest of a national pension reform bill being pushed through the Assembly by Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne. Bypassing the usual democratic process, Borne invoked article 49:3 of the French Constitution, allowing the bill to be passed without a vote from the Assembly. The pension reform changes the retirement age from 62 to 64, prompting many to express their disbelief and anger.

The capital city of Paris saw the greatest number of protesters. Crowds converged on Place de la Concorde to chant “La Marseillaise” and wave union flags, while a few protesters even threw cobblestones at police in response to the retaliatory use of tear gas. People around the country responded similarly to the news, with thousands taking to the streets while also voicing no-confidence in President Macron’s government.

The move incurred the fury of