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Shia Muslims protest in Kashmir over deadly Islamabad mosque blast India News

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Shia Muslims protest in Kashmir over deadly Islamabad mosque blast India News

Shia Muslims protest in Kashmir against deadly Islamabad mosque blast

Jammu: Hundreds of Shia Muslims held spontaneous protests across Kashmir on Saturday to condemn the suicide bombing at the Kadijatul Kubra Masjid in Islamabad that killed at least 31 people and injured over 169 others.The attack occurred during Friday prayers in the Pakistani capital. The attacks on Shia places of worship triggered a backlash in Kashmir, with demonstrations reported in Srinagar, Baramulla and Bandipora on Friday and Saturday.

Deadly blast at Shiite religious center in Islamabad raises questions about Pakistan’s security failures

In the central Kashmir town of Magam, female protesters raised slogans against the Pakistani government and condemned attacks on Shiite Muslims. Some demonstrators raised slogans in support of Said Hassan Nasrallah, Palestine and Hezbollah. The protests remained peaceful, with participants expressing solidarity with victims in Pakistan.“We stand with the victims and we are against the Pakistani government,” one female protester said. “We want to ask the Pakistani government why we were killed,” she added.On Friday night, all J&K Shia Association Chinabal (Patan) raised slogans against Pakistan and demanded immediate action against the culprits. They also raised pro-India slogans.Protesters held Indian tricolor flags and raised slogans against the Pakistan government in Sombal area of ​​Ganderbal district. “Our protest is against the Pakistani government, which we hold responsible for such killings,” said another protester. “Shia Muslims are being targeted in Pakistan. It is painful to see Muslims being killed in mosques during prayers. What kind of jihad is this?”Protesters hold posters of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Atura in Baramulla. They also raised slogans against Pakistan. Police said the demonstration ended peacefully.

In Milan, where the Olympics are being held, police fired water cannons at protesters who threw smoke bombs

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In Milan, where the Olympics are being held, police fired water cannons at protesters who threw smoke bombs

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In Milan, where the Olympics are being held, police fired water cannons at protesters who threw smoke bombs
In Milan, where the Olympics are being held, police fired water cannons at protesters who threw smoke bombs

MILAN – A group of about 100 protesters threw firecrackers, smoke bombs and bottles at police in the Olympic host city of Milan on Saturday after breaking away from the main body of the demonstration.

Police in riot gear and carrying shields responded with water cannon to try to disperse the group, some of whom wore bandanas and scarves covering their faces. Order was restored after a few minutes.

Police sources said six people were detained during the clashes.

An estimated 10,000 people took to the streets of Milan on the first day of the Winter Olympics in Cortina to protest against housing costs and environmental issues.

The march, organized by grassroots unions, housing rights groups and social center community activists, aimed to highlight what campaigners say is an increasingly unsustainable urban model characterized by soaring rents and rising inequality.

Security in Italy’s financial capital has been stepped up for the Olympics.

According to statistics from the Interior Ministry, the demonstration was seen as the trigger after a far-left rally in Turin turned violent last weekend, resulting in more than 100 police officers being injured and nearly 30 protesters being arrested.

Left behind by Milan’s prosperity

The Olympics end a decade of Milan’s real estate boom following Expo 2015, Italy’s tax plan for wealthy new residents and Brexit, which lured professionals to the financial capital and left local residents squeezed by soaring living costs.

Some groups also view the Olympics as a waste of public funds and resources, noting that infrastructure projects damage the environment of mountain communities.

“I’m here because these Olympics are economically, socially and environmentally unsustainable,” said Stefano Nutini, 71, standing under the banner of the Communist Party’s Ennahda party.

He believes Olympic infrastructure has placed a heavy burden on the mountain towns hosting the first widely dispersed Winter Olympic events.

The International Olympic Committee said the Games will mainly use existing facilities to make them more sustainable.

At the front of the procession, about 50 people held stylized cardboard trees representing larches that they said were cut down to build a new toboggan track in Cortina d’Ampezzo.

Another banner read: “Century-old tree, survivor of two wars… sacrificed for 90 seconds of racing on $124 million bobsleigh track.”

This article was generated from automated news agency feeds without modifications to the text.

‘Rahul turned violent’: Ravneet Singh Bittu says LoP came at him after ‘losing temper’ amid ‘traitor’ confrontation | India News

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‘Rahul turned violent’: Ravneet Singh Bittu says LoP came at him after ‘losing temper’ amid ‘traitor’ confrontation | India News

'Rahul turned violent': Ravneet Singh Bittu on 'traitor' standoff says Lopu came towards him after 'losing his temper'

New Delhi: Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu on Saturday expressed concern over his relationship with Rahul Gandhi The latter’s “traitor” remarks in parliament earlier this week. Bittu claimed that the opposition Lok Sabha leader had a “bad temper” and became “so violent” that other Congress leaders had to stop him.The former Congress leader said he was walking towards Parliament when Rahul approached him “after losing his temper”, PTI reported. Bittu said he took the initiative to shake hands and considered himself a “shahanshah” (emperor).

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“One of his arms was held by Congress leader KC Venugopal and the other by Gurdaspur MP Sukhjinder Randhawa,” Bittu was quoted as saying by PTI.“He became so violent that he didn’t know what he had, only God knows,” Bittu claimed.The incident took place outside Parliament Makadewa, the main entrance for MPs to enter the new Parliament building, where Rahul and suspended MPs, mostly from Punjab, stood protesting on the steps. “A traitor is walking by. Look at this face,” Rahul said to Bittu. He offered a handshake, saying: “Hello, brother, my traitor friend. Don’t worry, you’ll be back (in Congress).”Bittu refused to shake hands and retorted: “Desh ke dushman..” The verbal exchange was caught on camera.He further said that he was not quitting the Congress mid-term, adding that he completed his third term as an MP before joining the Congress. bjpBittu joins the BJP ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. He is a member of the Lok Sabha and served as a minister during the third term of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

‘We could have played better’: India captain Suryakumar Yadav gets honest after win over USA Cricket News

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‘We could have played better’: India captain Suryakumar Yadav gets honest after win over USA Cricket News

'We could have played better': India captain Suryakumar Yadav makes honest admission after win over USA
India captain Suryakumar Yadav (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool)

New Delhi: India kicked off their T20 World Cup campaign with a win over the United States, but skipper Suryakumar Yadav admitted the side will have to dig deep after a shaky start. India finished with a record of 161/9, mainly due to SKY’s unbeaten 84 off 49 balls after the order collapsed in the upper middle order. The US then responded with a score of 132/8, with the Indian bowlers taking control.

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After the match, Suryakumar got honest about India’s batting woes. He said: “Only I know how much pressure we were under when we were at 77/6… We could have played a little better.” He also addressed the situation, noting that the pitch and morning light were unusual, but stressed that the team should not make excuses.“This wicket is a bit different from Wankhede’s usual wickets. But at the same time, we know that when we wake up in the morning, we see there’s not a lot of sunlight outside,” he added.Surya, who was awarded the Man of the Match award for his superb knock, explained how he handled his innings when India were in trouble, adding, “I always felt the need for a batsman to bat till the end. I never felt it was a 180-190 wicket. I felt it was a 140 wicket.” He revealed that coach Gautam Gambhir also advised him to stay till the end and come back on his own. “Gowdy Bai told me the same thing during the break after the 14th over. He told me that just try to bat till the end and you can always cover it,” he continued.With the experience of playing at the Independence Stadium in Mumbai, he focused on timing his bats and managing the innings under pressure.He also reflected on his personal experience, saying: “I definitely knew it was going to come one day…I was trying to bat in this way to save the innings for the team, but it didn’t happen.”India’s bowlers then stepped up. Mohammad Siraj, Arshdeep Singh and Axar Patel shared crucial wickets to halt the US team’s pursuit. Despite effective counter-attacks from Milind Kumar, Shubham Ranjane and Suraj Krishnamurti, they could not match the experience of the Indian team in the crucial moments.Earlier, Shadley van Schalkwyk broke through the batting with four wickets, including a triple in one over, as India were stunned at 77/6. But Suryakumar’s clinical and aggressive batting came to India’s rescue and gave the bowlers enough runs to defend.In the end, India won by 29 runs, an important but hard-earned win that showed both their resilience and the areas where they still need to improve.

Three-storey building collapses in Kota, Rajasthan; many fear trapped | India News

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Three-storey building collapses in Kota, Rajasthan; many fear trapped | India News

Three-storey building collapses in Kota, Rajasthan; some fear trapped

New Delhi: A three-story building collapses rajasthanSeveral people feared they were trapped under rubble in Kota on Saturday. The incident took place in Talwandi area where a restaurant was operating in the building.Police and rescue workers rushed to the scene soon after receiving the news and immediately started rescue work. Five people have been rescued and taken to hospital for treatment, officials said.According to preliminary information, customers and employees were inside the restaurant when the building collapsed.Sandeep Sharma, a local councilor who visited the scene after the incident, said, “There may be many people trapped. The police and administrative departments rushed to the scene quickly and rescue operations are underway. Some people have been rescued.”More details are awaited.

Around 37,000 players in Haryana without food subsidy for 10 months, AAP’s Dhanda says India News

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Around 37,000 players in Haryana without food subsidy for 10 months, AAP’s Dhanda says India News

AAP 的 Dhanda 称，哈里亚纳邦约有 37,000 名球员在 10 个月内没有饮食补贴He further slammed the ruling party for allegedly denying pension payments to over 75,000 senior citizens in Haryana on “ridiculous” reasons.AAP national media chief Danda said in an interview with the media that Haryana has always been the home of sports, and most of the athletes who raised the national tricolor flag at the Olympics, Commonwealth and Asian Games came from this soil.“But today these players are asking whether the value of their hard work and medals is limited to the applause they receive on an electoral platform,” Danda said.He attacked Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini and said the players bleed and sweat all day on the field and their parents earn a living through hard work and try to help them win medals.Danda alleged that the state government had not paid dietary allowances to the 37,000 athletes practicing at sports crèches in the state in the past 10 months.He said the purpose of the sports nursery was to provide grassroots athletes with good training and nutrition so that they could compete at national and international levels.He also claimed that the coaches who train these players have not been paid for 10 months.“Should players focus on meal planning or game preparation?” am admi party (AAP) leader questioned.Dhanda claimed that the state government closes nurseries for two months every year. “Is there any athlete who takes two months off to prepare for an international medal?” he asked.On the alleged suspension of pension payments to over 75,000 senior citizens, he said: “If farmers receive Rs 1.50 or Rs 2 lakh in their crop accounts, they are told that their income is Rs 3 lakh and therefore they cannot receive pension. This means that the Nayab government considers farmers selling crops worth Rs 3 lakh to be rich,” he claimed.He alleged that in some cases pensions were stopped by citing the total family income in the Parivar Pehchan Patra (family identity card) and in some cases due to mismatch in names or ages.He added that many places consider the income of the entire family, although the income of seniors is not linked to the income of the family.The AAP leader said hundreds of senior citizens and women were queuing up at government offices across Haryana to inquire why their pensions had been cut.

The art of the deal drawn in ink: Trump’s map makes India an anchor

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The art of the deal drawn in ink: Trump’s map makes India an anchor

The art of the deal drawn in ink: Trump’s map makes India an anchor

TOI reporter in Washington: In a move that combines economic diplomacy with strategic signaling, the Trump administration on Friday released a map of India depicting the entire Jammu and Kashmir region, including Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Aksai Chin, as an integral part of Indian territory. The United States Trade Representative (USTR) shared this image on X while also announcing the framework for an interim trade agreement between the United States and India.The map is important because it departs from historical U.S. practices, which have often made Pakistan-administered Kashmir and Aksai Chin disputed areas. Analysts saw this as a deliberate geopolitical endorsement of India’s claims, angering the two countries amid the US’s rocky relations with Pakistan and China. It also marks a return to strategic support for India as a counterweight in the Indo-Pacific—a policy that had briefly been eclipsed—especially in the wake of the recent Saudi-Pakistan deal and U.S. geopolitical outreach to Beijing in the G-2 axis (despite a raging trade war).

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The map’s release, dubbed “cartographic diplomacy” by some, marks the clear end of decades of U.S. “neutrality” on the region’s volatile borders. The Trump administration’s explicit tying of the U.S. government’s official narrative to India’s territorial claims may effectively signal that India is no longer just a “partner” but a key regional pillar of U.S. interests in Asia. By validating India’s borders while demanding a halt to imports of Russian oil, Washington also appears to be signaling that its support is absolute – as long as the alliance is reciprocal.Analysts believe the map is a key component of the “grand bargain” struck, albeit silently, between President Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. While public attention remains on the reduction of tariffs from 50% to 18% and India’s $500 billion “Buy American” commitment, the territorial confirmation represents a major diplomatic victory for New Delhi that goes beyond the trade balance. Defense analyst Major Gaurav Arya, celebrating the departure of the US position, said: “Full marks on the map for the US. Well done.”In India, the hashtag #AkhandBharat briefly trended, with nationalist supporters hailing the move as a global recognition of India’s integrity. Instead, Pakistani social media users expressed deep concern, with many seeing the map as a betrayal of a long-standing diplomatic agreement.

After 44 years, BJP returns to Mumbai mayor’s post: Ritu Tawde to be elected unopposed; End of Thackeray era at BMC | India News

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After 44 years, BJP returns to Mumbai mayor’s post: Ritu Tawde to be elected unopposed; End of Thackeray era at BMC | India News

After 44 years, BJP returns as Mumbai mayor: Ritu Tawde to be elected unopposed; BMC Thackeray era ends
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New Delhi: Bharatiya Janata Party corporator Ritu Tawde was elected unopposed as Mumbai’s next mayor, marking the party’s return to the post after 44 years and ending the Shiv Sena’s 25-year rule in Mumbai. Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC).The race became uncontroversial after the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) decided not to field a challenger against Tadeh, effectively clearing her way into the mayor’s office. Although the mayor’s role is largely ceremonial, it has strong political and symbolic significance in Mumbai’s identity-oriented civic politics.Tod’s elevation will be the first time the BJP has won the mayor’s office in Mumbai since Prabhakar Pai’s tenure in 1982-83. It also means that the undivided Shiv Sena, who controlled the BMC from 1997 to 2022, will no longer hold the mayor’s post after nearly three decades.On the last day of nominations, the Shiv Sena led by Eknath Shinde, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party ally of Mahayurti, nominated Sanjay Gadhi as its deputy mayor candidate. The party announced that the deputy mayor’s term would be split, allowing multiple legal persons to serve during the term.A senior BMC official told PTI that only nominations for the posts of mayor and deputy mayor were received before the 6 pm deadline. “We have received nominations only from Ritu Tawde of the BJP for the mayor’s post and Sanjay Ghadi for the deputy mayor’s post,” the official said.Although the opposition parties have not yet submitted their nominations, the election process will be officially completed on February 11, which is also the last day to withdraw nominations. The post of mayor has been reserved for a woman candidate in the open category after a draw by the Ministry of Urban Development.Tawde (53), a corporator from Ghatkopar East, submitted his nomination to the city secretary’s office in the presence of senior leaders including Mahayutthi, including minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha and BJP’s Mumbai unit chief Ameet Satam. In an interview with reporters, she said that building a safer and more developed Mumbai is her top priority and she hopes to work for the citizens of this cosmopolitan city.The Shiv Sena (UBT) was expected to challenge the BJP nominee but decided against it after a meeting at the official residence of party president Uddhav Thackeray. Former Mumbai mayor and Sena Party (UBT) leader Kishori Pednekar said the decision showed respect for Maratha identity.“BJP has to accept that Marathi Manus is a Hindu. If the mayor of Mumbai is a Marathi Manus, we will not do anything ominous. We have accepted the arithmetic and will play the role of strong opposition and fight for Mumbai,” Pednekar said.The Sena Party (UBT) had proposed a Marathi identity platform in last month’s BMC elections and contested in alliance with the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS). The BJP emerged as the largest single party with 89 seats in the 227-member civic body. The ruling Mahayoti Alliance has a total of 118 companies, easily crossing the half-mark of 114.The city will have a BJP mayor after four decades, the BJP’s Sattam told a press conference earlier in the day. “We have the support of 118 corporators and more members. Mahayuti will work to free the BMC from the clutches of corruption,” he said.Sattam also said that the alliance had asserted from the beginning that the Mumbai mayor would be a Marathi and a Hindu. “The city will now have a Marathi, Malwani, Konkani and Hindu mayor,” he added.The National Communist Party (SP) reacted sharply and criticized the BJP’s choice, saying that choosing a former Congress leader as the mayor has demoralized party loyalists. NCP (SP) spokesperson Clyde Crasto said: “The BJP’s selection of a former congresswoman as mayor insults the loyal business owners who have given blood, sweat and tears to the party.”After quitting the Congress Party, Tod joined the Bharatiya Janata Party in 2012 and was elected as a corporator in the same year. During her first term, she chaired the BMC Education Committee and raised issues related to infrastructure, water supply and public safety. She also gained attention for her campaign against mannequins displaying offensive clothing in stores.Party secretary Sanjay More said Ghadi, the MP from Ward 5 who defected from the Sena (UBT) to the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, will serve as deputy mayor for 15 months.The BMC, India’s richest private institution, has been run by a state-appointed administrator since March 2022, when the previous term ended. The budget for 2025-26 is Rs 74,450 crore, which is higher than the budgets of several Indian states.

Delhi cyclist death: CM Gupta releases 8-point safety framework, seeks list of excavated sites India News

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Delhi cyclist death: CM Gupta releases 8-point safety framework, seeks list of excavated sites India News

Delhi biker death: CM Gupta releases 8-point safety framework, seeks list of excavation sites

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta issued an eight-point safety framework to prevent accidents like the one in Janakpuri (where a cyclist died after falling into a hole dug by DJB) and sought a list of excavation sites in the city within three days.The chief minister expressed “very strong” views on Friday’s tragic accident in west Delhi’s Janakpuri area and has ordered all departments and executive agencies to take immediate time-bound action to prevent recurrence of such an incident, a statement from the Delhi CMO said.

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“Expressing deep concern over the lapses in safety arrangements at excavation and excavation sites, the Chief Minister has directed strict implementation of safety norms and clear accountability of officials and contractors,” the statement said.On the instructions of the Chief Minister, the Chief Secretary issued a memorandum outlining an eight-point safety framework that must be followed without exception during all construction, repair and maintenance works involving excavation or excavation of roads, footpaths and underground facilities across the city.Under the eight-point directive, all workplaces are required to display appropriate and adequate warning signs in a prominent and sufficient position in advance at all entrances. Reflective lights, signal lights and luminous strips must be installed around excavation areas and barricades, especially at night and in conditions of low visibility.Gupta claimed that loss of life due to negligence was unacceptable and public safety could not be compromised under any circumstances. She said in the statement that once problems are discovered, they will be held accountable seriously.The statement further read: “The Chief Minister has made it clear that the safety of citizens is paramount. No corner will be cut by any department or contractor and enforcement on the ground will be closely monitored.”The directive applies to all departments and agencies under the administrative control of the Delhi government, including the Public Works Department (PWD), Department of Irrigation and Flood Control (I&FC), Delhi Jal Board (DJB), Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC), Distribution Companies (DISCOMs) and all other executing agencies and contractors.The chief minister also ordered all departments to erect strong, continuous and clearly visible barricades around the entire site to prevent accidental entry of pedestrians, cyclists and vehicles.Barricades must be set up in a way that eliminates the risk of accidents and ensures that excavated material or open excavations cannot be seen by passers-by or cause dust contamination.The CMO said the directive clarified the compliance responsibilities of relevant field officials and implementing agencies or contractors.Engineer-in-charge and site engineers have been directed to conduct regular inspections of all such work sites and ensure that prescribed safety measures are maintained throughout the execution period.In a time-bound initiative, all departments and organizations have been ordered to immediately conduct a review of all ongoing and recent excavations and excavations within Delhi. A comprehensive report must be submitted to the Office of the Chief Secretary within three days detailing the location of these sites, safety measures taken and corrective measures taken if deficiencies are found.The statement noted that the Chief Minister has made it clear that any violation, laxity or non-compliance of these instructions will be taken seriously.In case of accident, injury or loss of life due to negligence, severe disciplinary action will be taken against the responsible persons and institutions as prescribed, in addition to any other legal action.Departments have also been asked to issue immediate instructions to subordinate offices, field officers and executing agencies and ensure regular monitoring and strict enforcement of these safety measures at all workplaces, the statement added.

Peter Attiyah, Epstein spat sparks boycott call for CBS, Barry Weiss; TV doctors demand action

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Peter Attiyah, Epstein spat sparks boycott call for CBS, Barry Weiss; TV doctors demand action

Dr. Jen Ashton, a popular TV doctor and former medical reporter for ABC News and “Good Morning America,” vowed not to appear on CBS until Bari Weiss fired Peter Attia. The latter’s name appears more than 1,700 times in the latest Jeffrey Epstein dossier released by the Justice Department.

Peter Attia appears in latest Epstein documents (X and AP)
Peter Attia appears in latest Epstein documents (X and AP)

Ashton has one demand: CBS fire Atiyah. “I will not be on CBS while Peter Attiyah is still under contract with CBS,” she said in an Instagram video. “I think that’s terrible for me, and I feel like the American people deserve more. I feel like they deserve information from a qualified, highly qualified, ethical person.”

Dr. Jen Ashton is a board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist and obesity medicine physician. She holds a master’s degree in nutrition from Columbia University.

“Working at a major news network involves something called a ethics clause. It’s not necessarily that you committed a crime. It’s about your behavior. I’ve seen people … get fired or suspended for sending over 1,700 emails with known and convicted pedophiles and criminals,” the 56-year-old added.

Peter Attiyah-Epstein Tour

Atiyah has not been fired from CBS News. U.S. Justice Department documents show that the 52-year-old, known as the celebrity doctor, actively emailed Epstein between 2015 and 2019.

In one email, Atiyah can be seen talking about the “outrageous” lifestyle of the convicted sex financier and pedophile, which he could not “tell anyone”.

“Is that admirable, respectable and reflective of your desire to get information from people who may impact your life, health and well-being?” Ashton asked. “In my book, the answer is no,” she said.

Peter Rahal, founder of protein bar company David Protein, posted on the X (formerly Twitter) platform that Peter Attia has resigned as the company’s chief scientific officer.

CBS News is expected to sever ties with Atiyah, who was named a writer as part of editor-in-chief Barry Weiss’ strategy to restructure the business, The Wrap reports.

According to The Wrap, Weiss didn’t want to sever ties with Atiyah, which led to a fight between the CBS News CEO and Paramount.

In Monday’s X post, Atiyah denied any involvement in criminal activity. But he apologized and said he was “ashamed” of the emails, which included “vulgar, tasteless jokes”.

(With information from Reuters)

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