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Putin Reacts to Potential Sanctions Against His Country

(TheDailyHorn.com) – The United States and its European allies are at odds with Russia. Reports suggest war could break out at any time if President Vladimir Putin invades Ukraine. Over the last month, the Russian military amassed over 100,000 soldiers on the border between the two former Soviet bloc countries and continued bringing in military hardware. Russia claims it has no intention to invade but demands that NATO agree to never admit Ukraine as a …

Novak Djokovic to Sue Australia

(TheDailyHorn.com) – Over the last year, few countries have had such draconian COVID-19 mitigation rules as Australia. The Land Down Under isn’t so friendly to unvaccinated foreigners right now. In Melbourne, the state government has harsh rules in place to control the spread of Omicron, including not allowing residents to travel more than three miles from their homes. Those coming into the country must be vaccinated and endure a quarantine period at approved hotels. In …

Disabled Child Forced to Sit Out in the Cold for Not Wearing a Mask

(TheDailyHorn.com) – Not long ago, the standards for child abuse were more or less set in stone, but it now seems they’re highly subjective. If a student fails to follow strict protocols, they could find themselves shivering, and in some instances, they may not be doing anything wrong at all. In Austria, some teachers force children to sit outside in freezing weather if they violate a draconian COVID-19 rule. Recently, a 9-year-old disabled boy was …

China Uses Olympic Games to Legitimize Human Rights Abuses

(TheDailyHorn.com) – The Winter Olympics will kick off in China on February 4. As the games grow closer, some are urging protests of the Olympics over allegations that China participates in human rights abuses. The US government and numerous advocacy groups say China persecutes and enslaves Uyghurs and other Muslim groups. Estimates suggest the Chinese government imprisons around 1 million people in camps. Olympic corporate partner 'proud' of sponsorship despite China's treatment of Uyghurshttps://t.co/3ZO5LHEjfB — …

Former US Soldier Saves Christians in Afghanistan

(TheDailyHorn.com) – A former US Army staff sergeant returned on his own to Afghanistan to help Christians and other minority groups flee the ravages of the Taliban after it took over the country in the wake of the US military withdrawal in August. The US Army veteran came to the US from Afghanistan as a teenager just days before the horrific events of 9/11 in 2001. After joining the army, he was sent to his …

China Threatens to Deploy Military Against Taiwan

(TheDailyHorn.com) – In the wake of President Joe Biden’s botched withdrawal from Afghanistan, China likely saw the United States as weakened and lacking resolve. In the days following the US retreat, the communist country increased its presence near Taiwan and began flying military aircraft over the small island’s airspace. China considers Taiwan its territory under the One China policy and says it intends to reunify the island with the mainland at some point, despite Taiwan’s …

Several Suspects Arrested in Plot to Assassinate Country’s President

(TheDailyHorn.com) – On July 7, shooters assassinated Haiti’s president after months of civil unrest. Unfortunately, violence against heads of state seems to be spreading. On the tiny Indian Ocean island nation of Madagascar, which is known for its history of political violence, six people recently conspired to assassinate President Andry Rajoelina. Police in Madagascar this week arrested six people, including one foreign citizen, suspected of plotting to kill the president following what officials in the …

Cuban Patriot Killed Standing Up to Communism

(TheDailyHorn.com) – Cubans hit the streets in the largest protests seen by the island nation in decades. Fed up with Cuba’s failed communist regime, news reports show them waving American flags and shouting for “freedom” and “liberty.” Sadly, at least one person is dead, and an unknown number of others have been injured. Additionally, scores of people are reportedly in police custody, and others have been reported missing by family members and friends. Cuba confirms …

Haiti President Assassinated at Home

(TheDailyHorn.com) – Haiti has struggled politically in recent months after gang violence spiked in Port-au-Prince, inflation surged, and food and gas became scarce. As desperation grew, Haitian President Jovenel Moïse apparently sought to consolidate power by holding a constitutional referendum to strengthen the presidency. That led to massive protests over the last few months, many of which turned violent. On Wednesday, July 7, Moïse was gunned down in his home. First Lady Martine Moïse is …

Israeli Prime Minister Enters Plea as Criminal Trial Begins

(TheDailyHorn.com) – Israel’s longest-serving Prime Minister has faced two years of obstacles, deadlocked elections, and COVID-19. However, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s biggest challenge to date has just begun. After 12 consecutive years in office, Netanyahu is defending himself against allegations of corruption. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pleaded not guilty as his trial on corruption charges resumed in a Jerusalem courtroom just weeks before national elections in which he hopes to extend his 12-year rule.https://t.co/mpVd8ehp46 …