Mother & Daughter Mistaken For Couple Describe Anti-Gay Attack In Midtown

Mother & Daughter Mistaken For Couple Describe Anti-Gay Attack In Midtown The 27-year-old Santiago and her 46-year-old mother were having dinner at BarKogi restaurant on Second Avenue near 51st Street just before 1 a.m. on Saturday, September 12th when the assault took place. The three suspects— two women and a man in their mid-30s—were sitting in a booth directly behind them. “I assumed they were just talking amongst themselves, having a conversation,” Santiago said. “But after we finished ordering, I felt something hit my right shoulder.” [ more › ]

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Analysis: Japan takes step toward having a ‘normal’ military

TOKYO (AP) — In the wee hours of Saturday morning, Japan took a step toward having a military in line with most armed forces around the world, one that would be able to take part in combat even when the country is not under direct attack….

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German, Austrian political leaders call on EU for billions in refugee aid

German and Austrian political leaders have urged the EU to allocate billions in refugee aid to Syria’s neighbors to stem the exodus to Europe. Chancellor Angela Merkel’s interior minister wants stricter EU asylum rules.

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