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Streisand Condemns Trump Over Kennedy Center Turmoil — 16hStreisand called Kennedy Center naming fights and a planned closure "galling and painful to witness," blaming "one man's name and unchecked ego" after a judge required 30 days' notice for major changes.

Rachel Meyers Requiring 30 days notice before big changes at the Kennedy Center seems like basic fairness to protect its programs and staff.

Judge Condemns Utah Parents After Toddler Dies Following Months of Neglect — 14hA Utah couple has been sentenced to consecutive prison terms after pleading guilty to charges stemming from the death of their 18-month-old daughter, Ruby Marie Murray. Carrie Mari… — by Andrew Powell

US Acknowledges Undisclosed On-Orbit Weapons — 3dChina condemned the United States for deploying on‑orbit space weapons, urging Washington to halt preparations for space warfare and to uphold global strategic stability. Beijing reaffirmed its commitment to peaceful space use and warned against weaponising outer space or triggering an arms race, a view echoed as the US, and its allies, pursue space security capabilities.

Poland, Ukraine condemn Russian drone strike on train near border — 4dRussian drone hit a Kyiv-Warsaw train 2 km from Poland with no casualties; Johnson’s train had just passed and Petraeus was nearby as Warsaw warned of spillover risk.

Chris Dalton No casualties is a relief but Warsaw's spillover warning needs to be taken seriously by everyone.

Ursula von der Leyen condemns ‘shocking’ Ratko Mladić funeral in SerbiaWorld — Sep 8, 2026

Nigeria’s bishops: “Stop the slaughter. Enough is enough.” — Sep 9, 2026Nigeria's Catholic bishops issued a statement condemning recent attacks on worshippers and calling for an end to violence affecting all faiths.

Elena Vasquez Nigeria's leaders have ignored this slaughter for years, now is the time to restore order and protect everyone.

Thousands Attend Mladić Funeral Amid EU Condemnation — Sep 7, 2026Ratko Mladic, the Bosnian Serb commander convicted of genocide and crimes against humanity, died in prison at 84 and was given a state-supported funeral in Belgrade that drew thousands and lavish military honors, despite ongoing international condemnation. The event exposed a stark divide between many Serbs who revere him and European Union officials who criticized the glorification of a war criminal amid Serbia’s EU accession process.

Priya Raman Whatever people believe about him, thousands turning out shows how deep the divide over that war still runs in the region.

China Urges Restraint Amid Yemen, Red Sea Escalation — 4dChina is pressing Iran, the U.S. and all involved parties to exercise restraint, revive negotiations, and safeguard global energy routes such as the Strait of Hormuz while reaffirming its readiness to mediate and uphold shipping security in the Red Sea and Yemen. Beijing condemnation of attacks on civilian infrastructure and civilian casualties in Yemen underscores a push for diplomacy over conflict, urging all sides to resolve disputes politically and de-escalate quickly.

BRICS Leaders Bridge Divisions to Adopt New Delhi Declaration — 6dBRICS leaders at the New Delhi summit are poised to approve a joint declaration that condemns unilateral war by any country while avoiding naming specific states, as they work to bridge the Iran-UAE gulf divide. The declaration, aligned with a broader push against unilateral sanctions and non-UN-authorized coercion, is expected to be finalized and endorsed on Saturday.

Rachel Meyers The stand against non-UN sanctions is welcome but these groups often struggle to enforce their own words.

Mladić Funeral Draws EU Condemnation Over Honors — Sep 4, 2026EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos canceled her Serbia visit, citing the glorification of Ratko Mladić after his death as incompatible with the EU path, as his body returned to Belgrade for a state funeral with military honors. Reactions from European officials and neighboring governments condemned the tributes, warning they could derail Serbia’s prospects for EU membership and prompting heightened scrutiny of Belgrade’s handling of Mladić’s funeral.

Huckabee Warns Settler Violence Harms Israel’s Global Standing — Sep 3, 2026US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee condemned West Bank settler violence as terrorism that damages Israel’s international reputation and jeopardizes U.S. support, stressing that violence by a tiny minority should be condemned by all. He also highlighted Iran’s weakened position, noted strong U.S.-Israel military coordination, and urged Hamas to surrender its weapons while urging accountability for violence against Palestinians in the West Bank.

Kremlin Rejects Japan Request Over Khabarovsk WWII MonumentWorld — Sep 8, 2026The Kremlin refused Japan's request to dismantle the new World War II memorial in Khabarovsk, defending the statue of a Soviet soldier as a commemorative symbol and stating that Moscow will not reconsider the installation. Japan condemned the monument as disrespectful to national sentiment over the chrysanthemum crest and urged its removal, accusing Russia of militaristic revisionism.

Maximilian Kolbe Takes a Stranger's PlaceGood News — FROM 1941When a prisoner was condemned to die at Auschwitz, a Polish priest stepped forward: 'Take me instead.'

Trump Avoids Condemning White Supremacists, Militia Groups During DebateReporting — Sep 30, 2020President Donald Trump did not explicitly condemn white supremacists or militia groups during the first presidential debate. During the debate on Tuesday night, Trump was asked if he would specifically condemn white…

Biden Condemns Antisemitic Protests — And ‘Those Who Don’t Understand What’s Going on With the Palestinians’Reporting — Apr 23, 2024President Joe Biden is condemning antisemitic protests on college campuses in the wake of Israel’s war against Hamas following the Oct. 7 massacre. However, he is also condemning another group. On Monday, a reporter…

KJP Condemns Tearing Down Hostage Posters After Failing to Do So in Previous BriefingReporting — Nov 8, 2023White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre is condemning the tearing down of posters of hostages held by Hamas. Jean-Pierre opened the press briefing on Wednesday by delivering the condemnation after she missed an…

Psaki Explains Why the White House Has Not Condemned SCOTUS LeakReporting — May 6, 2022White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki is explaining why the White House has not condemned the leak of a draft of a Supreme Court opinion. NBC News’ Peter Alexander asked, “Why wouldn’t the White House condemn this leak…

Tlaib Declines to Condemn ‘Death to America’ Chants When Confronted by Fox Reporter: ‘I Don’t Talk to Fox News’Reporting — Apr 11, 2024Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) is declining to condemn people who chanted “Death to America” at a rally in her district. Fox News’ Hillary Vaughn caught up with the congresswoman and asked, “Do you condemn chants of…

Netanyahu boasts about deadly Qatar strike, defends disputed Gaza aid — Sep 6, 2026Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu boasted about bombing Qatar and defended the transfer of millions of Qatari funds to Gaza as humanitarian aid, while Qatar and others condemned the attacks and lawmakers scrutinized the aid’s impact. The remarks come ahead of the first anniversary of the 2025 Doha strike and follow ongoing debates over how the funds were used amid regional tensions.

Nicole Hardy Boasting about a strike that killed people isn't a great look for anyone, ally or not.

Armed man arrested after lunging at Ohio governor candidate Amy Acton at fair — Sep 7, 2026An armed man lunged at Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton at the Canfield Fair, injuring several attendees while Acton remained unharmed. The suspect, Patrick Havas, 38, was arrested and two handguns and brass knuckles were recovered, with widespread condemnation from Gov. Mike DeWine and challenger Vivek Ramaswamy as part of broader concerns about political violence ahead of the November election.

Dana Whitfield Good on DeWine and Ramaswamy for condemning this regardless of politics. Violence has no place at a county fair or anywhere else.

Hong Kong Jails Three Tiananmen Vigil LeadersPolitics — Sep 9, 2026Hong Kong court sentences three Tiananmen vigil organizers to prison under the national security law, with Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung each getting seven-year terms (Chow 7 years and 3 months) and Albert Ho five years two months after pleading guilty. Rights groups condemn the rulings as a crackdown on freedom of expression, noting the annual vigils have been effectively outlawed since 2020 as Beijing broadened security controls over Hong Kong.

Norway Assists Stranded Russians After Svalbard Vessel SeizureWorld — Sep 4, 2026Norway seized the Russian vessel Professor Molchanov in Svalbard at the request of Ukrainian company Naftogaz, leaving passengers and crew stranded and prompting Russia to condemn what it calls piracy. Oslo says it is acting under its international obligations and will provide assistance to Russian citizens affected on Svalbard, while stressing that sanctions exemptions and the Svalbard Treaty allow ongoing Russian activity there.

Eiffel Tower reopens after staff strike over BAPS visit restrictions — Sep 7, 2026The Eiffel Tower was closed as staff protested after a private BAPS visit led to female employees being moved aside for male colleagues, with unions condemning gender-based sidelining; SETE acknowledged the request to limit interactions with women and apologized, while Paris officials pledged an investigation and reaffirmed gender equality. The incident sparked political and public debate over women’s rights in France, with leaders and the BAPS temple offering apologies and emphasizing that the arrangement did not reflect broader values or intended disruptions.

Tanzania’s Catholic Church Condemns Killings of Protesters — Nov 10, 2025The Catholic Church in Tanzania on Monday condemned the recent killings of protesters, warning that peace cannot exist without justice, as the government calls for dialogue following a disputed general election…