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© Bill Clark/Roll Call Photos/NewscomRep. Vicky Hartzler, R-Mo., organized colleagues to urge the Department of Health and Human Services to investigate the extent to which Planned Parenthood and other recipients of federal Title X funds fail to report suspected sexual abuse of minors.
In a letter Thursday to the Department of Health and Human Services, Hartzler and 55 other Republicans ask the agency to probe whether Planned Parenthood, as a recipient of federal Title X funds, "failed in its duty to report suspected child abuse to local authorities and to HHS."
Hartzler and other signers announced the formal request of an investigation in a press conference Thursday morning at the Capitol.
The video, taken from Katy ISD officer Elvin Paley's body camera shows 17-year-old Jevon Washington attempt to walk out of the school after he began to have some sort of panic attack while in class.
The incident happened in November of 2016 and the video is just now being released as Washington's mother has come forward after she says no one is answering her questions.
"This was not necessary, it was excessive force," Jevon's mother, Lori Washington told ABC13.
On that November day, Washington who is in special education at the school, says he was merely trying to go outside to "blow off some steam, but a male school official blocked him, asking him over and over why he wanted to leave."
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'Naksa,' or setback, is what Palestinians call the anniversary of the 1967 Six-Day War on June 5, which saw Israel annex the West Bank from Jordan and the Gaza strip from Egypt. It is also 'Quds Day' or Jerusalem Day, which Iran established in 1979 to support Palestinians.
The Gaza Ministry of Health announced more than 500 have been injured at the protests along the Gaza-Israel security fence. At least 80 of the injuries are from live gunfire and some are in critical condition.
© Mick Tsikas / ReutersMembers of Australia's special forces conduct an exercise in Melbourne.
The leaked report, seen by Fairfax Media, includes details of a confidential defense inquiry which was commissioned in 2016 by then-Special Operations Commander Major General Jeff Sengelman and conducted by a defense department consultant.
It cites special forces insiders who stated that soldiers had practiced the "unsanctioned and illegal application of violence on operations" which extend to a "disregard for human life and dignity."
Citing witnesses, the report said there is a "pattern of...cover-ups - real or imagined, and misdemeanors or more serious offenses in the field, as well as a culture of drug and alcohol abuse." It continues to say that at the very least, "there is no doubt that there are major issues of morale or performance..."
In addition to alleged drug and alcohol issues and violence among operations, the report mentions "the perception of a complete lack of accountability at all times."
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Suicide among London's youth increased to 29 among 10 to 19-year-olds in 2015-16, up from 14 in 2013-14, the Office for National Statistics (OFS) revealed. While the rate in the UK capital rose four times faster than in England and Wales together, where they went up 24 percent from 148 to 184.
According to experts, the rise is due to an "over-pressured" environment in the capital and increasing levels of deprivation which leave young people feeling hopeless.
The figures also reveal the number of people taking their own lives in London increased 48 percent since 2015. That compares to a three-percent decrease in England and Wales.
Dr. Maxim de Sauma, the chief executive of the center, which supports more than 600 young people with mental health problems each year, said: "When young people with crippling or disabling mental health conditions are not given the support they need, it wastes lives.
Over 400 people gathered outside Leeds Crown Court over the weekend, where Robinson was taken away by police last Friday, before taking part in a one-hour march through the city centre.
Over 1,000 people filled the streets of Manchester, UK to demonstrate.
Comment: More on the Tommy Robinson saga:
- Morrissey decries 'shocking' treatment of Tommy Robinson and warns about free speech implications in UK court case
- Technically, he broke the law, but is Tommy Robinson really in prison because he drew attention to 'grooming gangs'?
- "Working-class hero" Tommy Robinson serving Israel's Yinon Plan for Europe
- Tensions rising: Tommy Robinson supporters threaten judge behind ex-EDL leader's jail term
- Un-free speech: Tommy Robinson arrested for talking into his phone outside court hearing for Leeds grooming gangs
© JOE KLAMAR / AFPA mosque of the Islam Centre of Vienna, Austria
"Parallel societies, political Islam and radicalization tendencies have no place in our country," Chancellor Sebastian Kurz said at a Friday joint press conference with his vice chancellor, and interior and EU ministers. The government proceeded with the closures of seven mosques throughout the country, three of which are located in Vienna.
Some of mosques are suspected by authorities to have been influenced by a Turkish right-wing organization called the 'Grey Wolves.' Austrian authorities highlighted that, along with the closures of the mosques, they had also been closely investigating the dubious financial flows "under the disguise of religion."
© Faisal Al Nasser / ReutersF-15SA fighter jets are pictured in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
"A military attack or siege on Hodeidah will impact hundreds of thousands of innocent lives," Lise Grande, the UN's humanitarian coordinator in Yemen, said in a Friday statement.
"In a prolonged worst case, we fear that as many as 250,000 people may lose everything - even their lives."
Comment: See also:
- US mulls over whether it will help Saudi regime capture Yemen's port which is lifeline for 80% of people in need of aid
- Saudi promise to open Yemen's port of Hodeidah is nothing but a 'cynical PR exercise'
- Saudi-led coalition intensifies strikes on Yemeni port, may trap civilians and interfere with humanitarian operations in the area
- Yemeni rebel leader threatens to 'target Saudi oil tankers' if coalition attacks port of Hodeidah
© Kevin Lamarque / Gary A. Vasquez / ReutersDonald Trump gives a thumbs up to supporters / Alex Ovechkin (8) hoists the Stanley Cup
Trump tweeted: "Congratulations to the Washington Capitals on their GREAT play and winning the Stanley Cup Championship. Alex Ovechkin, the team captain, was spectacular - a true Superstar! D.C. is popping, in many ways. What a time!"
The Caps defeated the Las Vegas Golden Knights 4-3 in game 5 of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals on Thursday. In doing so, Ovechkin became the first Russian-born player to captain a team to the most coveted prize in hockey.
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Comment: Collusion! This time the Russians actually did it!
Comment: It's high time Planned Parenthood received more scrutiny! A few examples of its 'contributions' to the well-being of society: