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Diplomatic Overture: Lavrov Signals Willingness to Meet Rubio

                                                     Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has expressed readiness to meet with U.S. Senator Marco Rubio, signaling a potential opening for dialogue amid strained relations between Moscow and Washington. Lavrov’s statement comes at a time when geopolitical tensions remain high, with both nations navigating disagreements over security, sanctions, and global conflicts. While no formal agenda has been announced, the prospect of a meeting suggests that both sides may be exploring avenues to reduce friction and establish communication channels. Rubio, a senior Republican senator known for his strong stance on foreign policy, has frequently criticized Russia’s actions on the international stage. A meeting between the two figures could mark a rare...

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Notorious Killer Paul Bernardo to Appear Before Parole Board of Canada

 

Paul Bernardo, one of Canada's most infamous serial killers, is scheduled to appear before the Parole Board of Canada today for a hearing. Bernardo, who has been denied parole twice in the past, is serving an indeterminate life sentence for the kidnapping, sexual assault, and murder of 15-year-old Kristen French and 14-year-old Leslie Mahaffy in the early 1990s near St. Catharines, Ontario.

The hearing will take place at the medium-security La Macaza Institution in Quebec, following his controversial transfer from a maximum-security Ontario prison last year. Tim Danson, the lawyer representing the French and Mahaffy families, has expressed frustration over the parole board's initial decision to deny the families the right to deliver their victim impact statements in person. Although the board later reversed this decision, the short notice has made it difficult for the families to arrange travel, resulting in only Mahaffy's mother attending in person while others will deliver their statements remotely.

Bernardo's crimes, which also include the manslaughter of his then-wife Karla Homolka's 15-year-old sister, Tammy, have left a lasting impact on the victims' families and the Canadian public. The parole board's decision today will be closely watched, as it could determine whether Bernardo will remain behind bars or be granted parole.



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