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Police net arrests in Limassol, Famagusta theft crackdown

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Police net arrests in Limassol, Famagusta theft crackdown

Police cracked down on thefts and vandalism in Limassol and Famagusta districts. In Limassol, a 34-year-old man was arrested for handling stolen goods after being found with items stolen from two vehicles. In Famagusta, two teenagers and a 25-year-old man were arrested for possession of burglary tools and linked to a series of thefts from vehicles in Ayia Napa. Another 17-year-old is awaiting a court hearing for theft from a parked car in the same area.

Yale graduates stage pro-Palestinian walkout of commencement (photos+video)

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Yale graduates stage pro-Palestinian walkout of commencement (photos+video)

Scores of graduating students staged a walkout from Yale University’s commencement exercises on Monday, protesting the Israeli war in Gaza, Yale’s financial ties to weapons makers, and its response to pro-Palestinian demonstrations on campus. The walkout drew cheers from fellow students but was otherwise peaceful, with no mention made from the stage.

Police report no firecracker injuries during easter

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Police report no firecracker injuries during easter

No injuries from firecrackers were reported during the Easter holidays. Approximately 5,500 firecrackers were confiscated island wide and 12 people were charged in writing for illegal possession of fireworks and other explosives.

Pro-Palestinian protesters arrested at Yale, Columbia cancels in-person classes

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Pro-Palestinian protesters arrested at Yale, Columbia cancels in-person classes

Dozens of people were taken into custody during a pro-Palestinian demonstration at Yale University. More than 40 people were apprehended by police as they blocked traffic around Yale’s campus in New Haven, Connecticut, demanding the school divest from military weapons manufacturers. The protests at Yale and Columbia were in response to the latest escalation of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, which began on Oct. 7. The Columbia University president canceled in-person classes to deescalate tensions on its New York campus following the arrest of over 100 protesters who disrupted school activities. President Joe Biden has put the full force of the federal government behind protecting the Jewish community. Student organizers from the Columbia University encampment responded to claims of antisemitism in the pro-Palestinian protests, stating that some individuals did not represent their movement.

Arrests are made , ‘every day’ for migrant smuggling

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Arrests are made , ‘every day’ for migrant smuggling

Fact: Justice Minister Marios Hartsiotis stated that Cyprus’ police ranks have been strengthened to apprehend smugglers, with arrests being made daily.