Thousands protest in India demanding justice for rape victim
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Thousands of protesters took to the streets across India today, fueled by outrage following the tragic rape and murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor at a government hospital in Calcutta last week. The protests, which began a week ago, saw medical professionals in white coats joining the demonstrations in New Delhi, demanding accountability and justice for victims of sexual violence. An autopsy confirmed that the victim had been sexually assaulted, igniting widespread anger over the ongoing violence against women in the country.
One protester voiced the collective sentiment, stating, \"Women of this country are being wronged daily... Predators can do anything they want to women in this country. There is no justice. There is no action.\" The protests reflect a growing national frustration with the perceived inadequacies of the justice system in addressing violence against women.
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One protester voiced the collective sentiment, stating, \"Women of this country are being wronged daily... Predators can do anything they want to women in this country. There is no justice. There is no action.\" The protests reflect a growing national frustration with the perceived inadequacies of the justice system in addressing violence against women.
In other news, preparations are underway in Bermuda as Hurricane Ernesto approaches, with the storm strengthening to a category two and packing maximum sustained winds of 100 mph. The storm is expected to bring significant rainfall, with forecasts predicting up to a foot of rain starting Saturday morning. Meanwhile, Puerto Rico continues to grapple with power outages affecting approximately 250,000 residents nearly three days after the storm made landfall.
In Gaza, health officials reported the first case of polio since the onset of the war, involving an unvaccinated ten-month-old child. In response, UN health agencies have called for a week-long ceasefire to facilitate vaccination efforts for 640,000 children in the region.
In Florida, a jury convicted 60-year-old Susan Lorentz of manslaughter for shooting her neighbor during a dispute over children playing near her home. Lorentz, who attempted to invoke Florida's \"stand your ground\" law, now faces up to 30 years in prison.
President Biden designated the site of a notorious 1908 race riot in Illinois as a national monument, emphasizing the importance of remembering history to prevent its erasure. The site serves as a reminder of the violence that occurred during the riots, which resulted in the deaths of several Black residents.
In New Jersey, Governor Phil Murphy appointed George Helmy as interim senator following the impending resignation of Senator Bob Menendez, who faces federal bribery charges. Helmy will serve until after the November election, when a new senator will be appointed.
The public broadcasting community mourns the loss of former NPR chief executive John Lansing, who passed away at 67. Lansing led NPR through significant challenges, including the COVID pandemic and financial crises.
As the Democratic National Convention approaches, Chicago is at the forefront of discussions surrounding immigration policy, with the city having spent nearly half a billion dollars on migrant aid over the past two years. The influx of migrants has sparked both community support and backlash, highlighting the complexities of immigration in urban settings.
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