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Inside the 24-hour manhunt for the Maine shooting suspect who killed 18
Fp Explainers •\An extensive search has been ongoing since Thursday for Robert Card, an army reservist, by heavily armed police and FBI agents. Although the manhunt covered both land and water, the primary focus was a property belonging to one of his relatives. The suspect is still on the loose
What did India's intel reveal about Khalistani Hardeep Singh Nijjar?
Fp Explainers •In the midst of growing tension between the two nations, Indian authorities have revealed that Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar lied about his background to acquire Canadian citizenship, engaged in gurudwara politics, and operated a terrorist network from the nation he chose to call home
Are UFOs posing a threat to US airspace? Here's what a new NASA report says
Fp Explainers •In a report on its investigation into UFOs or UAPs, NASA asserts that it believes 'aliens are out there' and that they pose a 'threat to US airspace'. But according to the 36-page research, there aren't enough credible observations of UAP to draw firm scientific conclusions about their nature
Good Friday Agreement: How the US became a major peacemaker in Northern Ireland's deal
•The 1998 Good Friday Accord was made possible thanks in large part to former US president Bill Clinton and senator George Mitchell's efforts to keep the involved parties at the table. Irish America and the US government believe they contributed to the peace deal, and wish to preserve this success
Time's Up For Trump? The indictment leaves America divided
Fp Staff •Donald Trump has become the first ex-US president to be charged with a crime. Hours after the indictment, followers gathered outside his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, offering support and comparing him to the crucified Christ. For Trump haters, it was a day of celebration
Donald Trump indicted: What does it mean for his political career and US democracy?
•After much buildup in the media, a Manhattan grand jury voted to indict former US president Donald Trump. His indictment, and the frenzy it has already created, demonstrate just what a dangerous and unstable time this is for American democracy. The road is probably about to get even rockier
How China has replaced the US in bailing out middle-income countries
•According to new data, China is providing ever more emergency loans to countries, including Turkey, Argentina, and Sri Lanka. In many ways, China has replaced the United States in bailing out indebted low- and middle-income countries
Barricades, Costumes and Cameras: New York City holds its breath over Donald Trump's likely indictment
Fp Staff •Followers of Donald Trump from all over the US converged in New York City to extend their support to Donald Trump. The former US president is facing a likely indictment over hush money paid to porn star Stormy Daniels
Uganda passes bill banning identifying as LGBTQ: Other countries where it is illegal to be gay
Fp Explainers •Uganda has approved a bill making it unlawful to identify as members from the LGBTQ community. The legislation will now be sent to President Yoweri Museveni to be signed into law. There are 70 countries that have laws criminalising homosexuality, and nearly half of these are in Africa
Explained: Will Americans have to bear the cost of the bank failures?
•The administration's response to the failure of two large US banks has already involved hundreds of billions of dollars. Taxpayers will probably bear no direct cost for the failure of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank. But other institutions may have to help