Turkish archaeologist acquitted in hate crime case
An Istanbul court acquitted Muazzez Ímiyye Cig, a 92 year old Sumerian expert, of inciting hatred by claiming that Islamic head scarves were first worn by priestesses over 5000 years ago. The trial lasted under an hour amid EU pressure on Turkey’s freedom of expression.
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Ethiopian immigrant sentenced for genital mutilation case in Georgia
Khalid Adem 30 was convicted of aggravated battery and cruelty to children for cutting his two year old daughter. He received a 10 year prison term in what prosecutors said was the first U S criminal case of its kind. The Atlanta area incident occurred in 2001.
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Israel seizes Beit Hanoun in Gaza amid tightened curfew
Israeli troops seized the northern Gaza town of Beit Hanoun in one of the largest strikes against Palestinian groups in months. Eight Palestinians and one Israeli soldier were killed as curfews, rooftop snipers, and tank patrols were deployed. The move aims to deter smuggling tunnels while states seek to avoid a wider Gaza offensive.
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