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Hero police officer saves retirement home resident from jumping off balcony

Hero police officer saves retirement home resident from jumping off balcony

A Hamden police officer is being commended for saving the life of a man, after the retirement home resident tried to jump off a balcony to almost certain death on 21 April. As the man flung himself off a railing on the side of the terrace, Officer Justin Martin was able to grab him before he fell and pull him back onto the balcony.The Samaritans provides a free support service for those who need to talk to someone in the UK and Republic of Ireland. Visit Samaritans.org or call 116 123 (UK) or 116 123 (ROI), 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Apr 28, 2017
North Korea propaganda video shows missile strike on US Capitol

North Korea propaganda video shows missile strike on US Capitol

A North Korean propaganda site has released a video in which it says its military will destroy the US if threatened. The video features clips of US military forces in crosshairs, and ends with a computer-generated missile strike on the US Capitol. Apr 28, 2017
Anti-racism protesters crash Ukip election campaign launch

Anti-racism protesters crash Ukip election campaign launch

Ukips general election launch had a chaotic start after being disrupted by activists from Stand Up to Racism. Leader Paul Nuttall was preparing to deliver his campaign speech to the media at Londons Marriott Hotel in Westminster on Friday (28 April) when a handful of activists burst in. Apr 28, 2017
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny attacked with green dye again

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny attacked with green dye again

Prominent Vladimir Putin critic Alexei Navalny had to be taken to hospital on 28 April, after green antiseptic dye was thrown in his face causing his eyes to burn. Navalny says he will continue his anti-corruption activity and presidential campaign after an unknown assailant threw the green liquid at his face. Apr 28, 2017
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