10 h. ago Judge rules Trump administration can no longer detain Mahmoud Khalil on claims he’s a threat to foreign policy

But Columbia University graduate can be held for inaccurately filling out green card application, says judgeA federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration can no longer detain Columbia University graduate and Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil on the basis of federal claims that he is a threat to US foreign policy.In his order on Wednesday, Judge Michael E Farbiarz said that the ruling will go into effect at 9.30am on Friday, adding: “This is to allow the respondents to seek appellate review should they wish to.” Continue reading...

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10 h. ago Judge rules that Trump administration can no longer detain Mahmoud Khalil

Khalil can’t be held on claims that he’s a threat to foreign policy, but can be held for inaccurately filling out green card application, says judgeA federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration can no longer detain Columbia University graduate and Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil on the basis of federal claims that he is a threat to US foreign policy.In his order on Wednesday, Judge Michael E Farbiarz said that the ruling will go into effect at 9.30am on Friday, adding: “This is to allow the respondents to seek appellate review should they wish to.” Continue reading...

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19 h. ago Tragic moment 'cherished' hiker killed after attempting 'challenging' route up Snowdonia mountain Tryfan

Salford University graduate Maria Eftimova fell to her death while out hiking in Wales

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4 d. ago Graduate, 25, found stabbed to death in ditch as lies of killer, 84, exposed

Creative university graduate Mary Schlais was killed on her way to an art show and the only clue was a hat left behind at the crime scene with no explanation until 50 years later

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5 d. ago Father of stabbed Nottingham student Barnaby Webber reveals his guilt and anger that he couldn't protect his boy

David and Emma should be proudly anticipating their dearly loved eldest son's graduation from this university next month. But, as David says, 'Barney will never take his degree in history'.

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6 d. ago Mahmoud Khalil describes pain of missing son’s birth in latest court filing

Palestinian graduate describes weeping as he crouched on detention center floor listening to wife give birthMahmoud Khalil, the detained Columbia University graduate and Palestinian activist, has said in a new court filing that the “most immediate and visceral harms” he has experienced during his nearly three-month detention have been missing the birth of his son and being separated from his wife.“Instead of holding my wife’s hand in the delivery room, I was crouched on a detention center floor, whispering through a crackling phone line as she labored alone,” Khalil said. “I listened to her pain, trying to comfort her while 70 other men slept around me. When I heard my son’s first cries, I buried my face in my arms so no one would see me weep. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Scotland's 14 best and worst universities for graduate success

All 14 of Scotland's universities have been ranked in terms of entry standards, student satisfaction and graduate prospects.

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1 week ago Patrick Grant named as Queen Margaret University’s new Chancellor

Patrick Grant, the designer, entrepreneur, writer, and advocate for sustainability and sustaining communities, is to be the next Chancellor of Queen Margaret University, (QMU) Edinburgh. The Chancellor is the ceremonial head of the University, presiding over graduation ceremonies and performing an ambassadorial role.

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1 week ago East Kilbride MP says NHS Lanarkshire 'is in decline' under the SNP as patients are left languishing

Statistics from Public Health Scotland show that outpatient treatments fell by 2,301 (over five per cent) – the third worst figure in Scotland.

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2 w. ago CBS anchor Scott Pelley tears into Trump in fiery commencement speech

Scott Pelley warns graduates that journalism, universities and freedom of speech are ‘under attack’ from new administration in impassioned address

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2 w. ago Scots share their 'worst Scottish towns' as one called 'absolute toilet'

People in Scotland have shared their least favourite towns.

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2 w. ago First class graduates from American University of Baghdad, once Saddam's palace

The American University of Baghdad has celebrated the graduation of its first cohort of students at a campus that was once a palace built by Saddam Hussein

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If you’re set to travel to or from Scotland during your holidays this year, sometimes booking an airport hotel is the best option.

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3 w. ago Kermit the Frog to deliver commencement address at the University of Maryland graduation

Kermit the Frog is set to address the University of Maryland’s class of 2025 as their commencement speaker

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3 w. ago University at Buffalo graduate is chased off stage by police... but school has the last laugh

A student's celebratory walk across the stage at the graduating ceremony descended into chaos when police chased after him.

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3 w. ago AP PHOTOS: Columbia University president notes Mahmoud Khalil's absence at graduation

The head of Columbia University alluded to the detention of Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil during a commencement speech Wednesday that drew loud boos and chants of “free Palestine” from graduating students.

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3 w. ago Over boos, Columbia University president notes Mahmoud Khalil's absence at graduation

The head of Columbia University alluded to the detention of Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil during a commencement speech Wednesday that drew loud boos and chants of “free Palestine” from graduating students

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3 w. ago Romanian man in court accused of arson attacks on Keir Starmer

University graduate Stanislav Carpiuc appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday

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3 w. ago University graduate in court accused of arson attacks on Keir Starmer

University graduate Stanislav Carpiuc appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday

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3 w. ago Second Ukrainian man in court accused of arson attacks on Keir Starmer

University graduate Stanislav Carpiuc appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday

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