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<p>Rats in the New Orleans police department headquarters are reportedly getting intoxicated from marijuana stored in the evidence room, authorities revealed on Monday.</p>

<p>Police Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick disclosed the dire condition of the dilapidated building, citing issues such as cockroach infestations, mold, malfunctioning elevators and non-functional bathrooms during a Criminal Justice Committee meeting with city council members.</p>

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<p>Kirkpatrick emphasised the contradiction between expressing value for employees and allowing them to work in unacceptable conditions. Rats, rampant in the facility, are even consuming drugs stored in the evidence room, leading to a comical observation that the rodents are now high.</p>

<p>"When we say we value our employees, you can't say that, and at the same time, allow people to work in conditions that are not acceptable," Kirkpatrick said.</p>

<p>The building's deterioration, evident in rodent droppings on officers' desks and pervasive maintenance problems, has discouraged potential police department recruits from visiting the headquarters due to its unappealing state.</p>

<p>In response to escalating concerns about the building's decay, the city is considering relocating the police headquarters to two floors of a downtown office building for the next decade, awaiting the identification of a permanent space. The city council members have given preliminary approval for a lease agreement for the new location.</p>

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<p>The building's issues have been ongoing for over 15 years, with reports of possums and mold affecting the police evidence room.</p>

<p>Chief administrative officer Gilbert Montaño acknowledged the need for relocation, citing a total base rent of $7.6 million over ten years from the general fund as a more feasible option compared to the threefold cost of repairing the existing structure.</p>

<p>Montano acknowledged that the police headquarters is not the only problematic building in the city, expressing the expectation that other criminal justice agencies may also require temporary housing as efforts to address ageing infrastructure continue.</p>

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Rats in the New Orleans police department headquarters are reportedly getting intoxicated from marijuana stored in the evidence room, authorities revealed on Monday.

Rats in the New Orleans police department headquarters are reportedly getting intoxicated from marijuana stored in the evidence room, authorities revealed on Monday. Police Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick disclosed the dire condition of the dilapidated building, citing issues such as cockroach infestations, mold, malfunctioning elevators and non-functional bathrooms during a Criminal Justice Committee meeting with city council members. Also read: World's oldest lipstick found in Iran. It dates back to Bronze Age Kirkpatrick emphasised the contradiction between expressing value for employees and allowing them to work in unacceptable conditions. Rats, rampant in the facility, are even consuming drugs stored in the evidence room, leading to a comical observation that the rodents are now high. "When we say we value our employees, you can't say that, and at the same time, allow people to work in conditions that are not acceptable," Kirkpatrick said. The building's deterioration, evident in rodent droppings on officers' desks and pervasive maintenance problems, has discouraged potential police department recruits from visiting the headquarters due to its unappealing state. In response to escalating concerns about the building's decay, the city is considering relocating the police headquarters to two floors of a downtown office building for the next decade, awaiting the identification of a permanent space. The city council members have given preliminary approval for a lease agreement for the new location. Also read: Tapeworms in brain! Here's how parasitic worms infested a man's brain in US The building's issues have been ongoing for over 15 years, with reports of possums and mold affecting the police evidence room. Chief administrative officer Gilbert Montaño acknowledged the need for relocation, citing a total base rent of $7.6 million over ten years from the general fund as a more feasible option compared to the threefold cost of repairing the existing structure. Montano acknowledged that the police headquarters is not the only problematic building in the city, expressing the expectation that other criminal justice agencies may also require temporary housing as efforts to address ageing infrastructure continue. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>There is relative calm in violence-hit Haiti after Ariel Henry announced he would resign as the prime minister. After the announcement a&nbsp;proposal was put up to install a new government in the&nbsp;Caribbean nation. However, the plan&nbsp;appeared to be crumbling on Wednesday (Mar 13) as some political parties rejected the proposal to create a presidential council that would manage the transition.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to a report by the news agency Associated Press, former senator&nbsp;Jean Charles Moïse told reporters that he rejected the&nbsp;proposed council backed by the international community which would select an interim prime minister and a council of ministers.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Moïse insisted that a three-person presidential council he recently created with former rebel leader Guy Philippe and a Haitian judge should be implemented.</p>

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<p>Philippe, who helped lead a successful revolt in 2004 against former president Jean-Bertrand Aristide, said on Tuesday that no Haitian should&nbsp;accept any proposal from the international community.</p>

<p>He accused the community of being&nbsp;complicit with Haiti’s elite and corrupt politicians and urged citizens to take to the streets. Some other high-profile politicians who rejected the proposal included&nbsp;Himmler Rébu, a former colonel of the country's army.</p>

<p>Rébu is also the president of the Grand Rally for the Evolution of Haiti, a party that is part of a coalition awarded a spot on the transitional council. In a statement,&nbsp;Rébu said that his party preferred that a judge from the Supreme Court assume the reins of power.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The above developments come as Henry remains locked out of Haiti as gangs, who had been calling to overthrow his government, closed the country's airports. Henry is currently in&nbsp;Puerto Rico.</p>

<p>The latest gang attacks started on February 29 when Henry was in Kenya to push for a United Nations (UN)-backed deployment of a Kenyan police force. The deployment has been temporarily suspended.</p>

<p>Between February 27 and March 8, over 130 people were killed in Haiti, officials told the news agency, adding that&nbsp;40 gang members were killed between February 29&nbsp;and March 10.</p>

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There is relative calm in violence-hit Haiti after Ariel Henry announced he would resign as the prime minister. After the announcement a proposal was put up to install a new government in the Caribbean nation.

There is relative calm in violence-hit Haiti after Ariel Henry announced he would resign as the prime minister. After the announcement a proposal was put up to install a new government in the Caribbean nation. However, the plan appeared to be crumbling on Wednesday (Mar 13) as some political parties rejected the proposal to create a presidential council that would manage the transition. According to a report by the news agency Associated Press, former senator Jean Charles Moïse told reporters that he rejected the proposed council backed by the international community which would select an interim prime minister and a council of ministers. Moïse insisted that a three-person presidential council he recently created with former rebel leader Guy Philippe and a Haitian judge should be implemented. Also read | Biden administration weighs using Guantanamo Bay for Haitian migrant influx Philippe, who helped lead a successful revolt in 2004 against former president Jean-Bertrand Aristide, said on Tuesday that no Haitian should accept any proposal from the international community. He accused the community of being complicit with Haiti’s elite and corrupt politicians and urged citizens to take to the streets. Some other high-profile politicians who rejected the proposal included Himmler Rébu, a former colonel of the country's army. Rébu is also the president of the Grand Rally for the Evolution of Haiti, a party that is part of a coalition awarded a spot on the transitional council. In a statement, Rébu said that his party preferred that a judge from the Supreme Court assume the reins of power. Also watch | Amid escalating violence in Haiti, PM resigns × The above developments come as Henry remains locked out of Haiti as gangs, who had been calling to overthrow his government, closed the country's airports. Henry is currently in Puerto Rico. The latest gang attacks started on February 29 when Henry was in Kenya to push for a United Nations (UN)-backed deployment of a Kenyan police force. The deployment has been temporarily suspended. Between February 27 and March 8, over 130 people were killed in Haiti, officials told the news agency, adding that 40 gang members were killed between February 29 and March 10. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Four individuals, among whom three were Indian nationals, were apprehended in New York after they leaped off a moving freight train coming from Canada in an attempt to enter the United States unlawfully.&nbsp;The incident, which occurred on March 12, led to the arrest of the four by US Border Patrol agents. According to reports, all four individuals were determined to be undocumented non-citizens.</p>

<p>The Border Patrol agents stationed at Buffalo observed the four individuals jumping from the moving freight train on the International Railroad Bridge.</p>

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<p>Following the leap, the men abandoned the injured woman, who was unable to move due to her injuries. They were subsequently captured after a short while as police ran behind the accused individuals. The injured woman received initial medical assistance from Erie County Sheriff's deputies and officers of the US&nbsp;Customs and Border Protection.</p>

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<p>Further investigation revealed that the woman and two men were Indian nationals, while the third man was from the Dominican Republic.</p>

<p>The three men are currently undergoing process&nbsp;for deportation and are detained at the Batavia Federal Detention Facility awaiting a deportation hearing. They are facing charges under Sections 212 and 237 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, as per reports.</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, the woman remains hospitalised for additional medical treatment at a local medical facility.</p>

<p>Chief Patrol Agent Thomas G&nbsp;Martin of the US Border Patrol Buffalo Sector commended the coordinated efforts of Border Patrol agents, CBP officers, and law enforcement partners in safeguarding the Western New York area.</p>

<h2><strong>Illegal migrants&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Usually, illegal immigrants or refugees across borders enter from different countries to US through&nbsp;dangerous methods. One of them is "donkey" flights.&nbsp;In such situations, individuals may be transported clandestinely across borders, sometimes through remote or hazardous routes.</p>

<p>This can involve crossing deserts, mountains, or bodies of water, often with little regard for the safety or well-being of those being transported. There is a constant threat of detection by authorities, which can result in arrest, deportation, or other legal consequences for both the migrants and the facilitators of the transport.</p>

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Four individuals, among whom three were Indian nationals, were apprehended in New York after they leaped off a moving freight train coming from Canada in an attempt to enter the United States unlawfully.

Four individuals, among whom three were Indian nationals, were apprehended in New York after they leaped off a moving freight train coming from Canada in an attempt to enter the United States unlawfully. The incident, which occurred on March 12, led to the arrest of the four by US Border Patrol agents. According to reports, all four individuals were determined to be undocumented non-citizens. The Border Patrol agents stationed at Buffalo observed the four individuals jumping from the moving freight train on the International Railroad Bridge. Also Read | India: US chipmaker Qualcomm opens design centre for wireless tech, to generate 1600 jobs Following the leap, the men abandoned the injured woman, who was unable to move due to her injuries. They were subsequently captured after a short while as police ran behind the accused individuals. The injured woman received initial medical assistance from Erie County Sheriff's deputies and officers of the US Customs and Border Protection. Also Read | Chief Justice of India honours meritorious daughter of Supreme Court cook Further investigation revealed that the woman and two men were Indian nationals, while the third man was from the Dominican Republic. The three men are currently undergoing process for deportation and are detained at the Batavia Federal Detention Facility awaiting a deportation hearing. They are facing charges under Sections 212 and 237 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, as per reports. Watch | India elections 2024: BJP has dropped 21% sitting MPs in two Lok Sabha lists × Meanwhile, the woman remains hospitalised for additional medical treatment at a local medical facility. Chief Patrol Agent Thomas G Martin of the US Border Patrol Buffalo Sector commended the coordinated efforts of Border Patrol agents, CBP officers, and law enforcement partners in safeguarding the Western New York area. Illegal migrants Usually, illegal immigrants or refugees across borders enter from different countries to US through dangerous methods. One of them is "donkey" flights. In such situations, individuals may be transported clandestinely across borders, sometimes through remote or hazardous routes. This can involve crossing deserts, mountains, or bodies of water, often with little regard for the safety or well-being of those being transported. There is a constant threat of detection by authorities, which can result in arrest, deportation, or other legal consequences for both the migrants and the facilitators of the transport. (With inputs from agencies)

Three Indians held while illegally entering US from Canada

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<p>An Iranian woman got into a heated argument with a cleric who clicked her pictures because she was not wearing the hijab. The woman's argument with the cleric was recorded and shared on social media, after which it went viral.</p>

<p>The video was filmed at a Qom clinic where the woman had come with her baby. She got upset when she noticed her pictures being clicked because she was not wearing the hijab and asked the cleric to delete the images.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, the cleric refused to accept her request after which the two got involved in an ugly spat.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In Iran, wearing the head scarf in public places has been compulsory for women since the 1979 revolution.</p>

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<h2><strong>Iran arrests four people in connection with video&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>After the video of the scuffle went viral, four people were arrested by Iran on suspicion of handing over the video to a foreign-based broadcaster.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The footage of the argument in Iran's Shiite clerical centre of Qom was also aired on the London-based news channel Iran International, which the Iran government sees as an "enemy media" outlet.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Ruhollah Moslemhkani, deputy prosecutor of Qom, Ruhollah Moslemhkani, said that four of the "main publishers and senders" of the video to the "enemy (Iran) International network" were arrested, as reported by the Fars news agency.</p>

<p>"What is clear to us, and we are sure of, is a design and planning had been made to create division and sedition in the society," he said.</p>

<p>The mandatory dress code has remained controversial in Iran since Mahsa Amini's death in police custody in September 2022 after she was arrested for an alleged breach.</p>

<p>Her death led to nationwide protests which the government authorities claimed took place because of incitement by foreign-based Farsi-language media and the Western governments.&nbsp;</p>

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An Iranian woman got into a heated argument with a cleric who clicked her pictures because she was not wearing the hijab. The woman's argument with the cleric was recorded and shared on social media, after which it went viral.

An Iranian woman got into a heated argument with a cleric who clicked her pictures because she was not wearing the hijab. The woman's argument with the cleric was recorded and shared on social media, after which it went viral. The video was filmed at a Qom clinic where the woman had come with her baby. She got upset when she noticed her pictures being clicked because she was not wearing the hijab and asked the cleric to delete the images. However, the cleric refused to accept her request after which the two got involved in an ugly spat. Today's images from Iran show a cleric engaging in a confrontation with an unveiled woman at a clinic in Qom while filming her. According to these images, the young woman, who arrived at the clinic with her baby, becomes upset upon noticing the filming and asks the cleric to… pic.twitter.com/Y7owgqY7lH — Ellie Omidvari (@ElhamOmidvari) March 9, 2024 × In Iran, wearing the head scarf in public places has been compulsory for women since the 1979 revolution. Also Read: US intelligence says Iran ‘did not orchestrate nor had foreknowledge’ of October 7 attacks Iran arrests four people in connection with video After the video of the scuffle went viral, four people were arrested by Iran on suspicion of handing over the video to a foreign-based broadcaster. The footage of the argument in Iran's Shiite clerical centre of Qom was also aired on the London-based news channel Iran International, which the Iran government sees as an "enemy media" outlet. Watch: Iran foreign minister visits Syria meets Syrian President Bashar al-Assad Ruhollah Moslemhkani, deputy prosecutor of Qom, Ruhollah Moslemhkani, said that four of the "main publishers and senders" of the video to the "enemy (Iran) International network" were arrested, as reported by the Fars news agency. "What is clear to us, and we are sure of, is a design and planning had been made to create division and sedition in the society," he said. The mandatory dress code has remained controversial in Iran since Mahsa Amini's death in police custody in September 2022 after she was arrested for an alleged breach. Her death led to nationwide protests which the government authorities claimed took place because of incitement by foreign-based Farsi-language media and the Western governments. (With inputs from agencies)

Watch: Iranian woman without hijab gets into a scuffle with cleric for clicking her picture

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<p>In the early hours of Wednesday (Mar 13), a landslide that struck a wealthy neighbourhood in Los Angeles reduced a house to a jumble of lumber.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The house was undergoing renovation and&nbsp;was left in ruins, with most of its roof collapsed. It was not the only property affected, several others were also significantly damaged.</p>

<h2><strong>Extent of damage</strong></h2>

<p>As per The Guardian, the landslide happened just before 3 am in the Sherman Oaks area located about 19&nbsp;km (12 miles) northwest of downtown.</p>

<p>Aerial footage from news helicopters revealed the extent of the damage caused by the landslide.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Watch the video here:</p>

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<p>The force of the landslide reportedly also pulled the pool and deck away from one house, while leaving another residence's pool teetering on the edge of a large fissure.</p>

<h2><strong>Were there any casualties?</strong></h2>

<p>As per the report, an initial search found no victims, but as a precautionary measure, some residents from one of the affected houses were evacuated, said the Los Angeles Fire Department.</p>

<p>While the exact cause of the landslide remains unknown, it is speculated that the series of heavy winter storms that have saturated the ground in southern California may have contributed to the event.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier in February, in a similar occurrence,&nbsp;a mudslide&nbsp;in the Beverly Crest neighbourhood of Los Angeles left&nbsp;several cars buried in mud.</p>

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<p>Since the beginning of the year, downtown LA has experienced nearly double its average rainfall—totalling almost 16 inches (40.64 cm) by early February. The heightened rainfall has led to a number of mudslides and structural concerns, prompting authorities to red-tag 16 buildings as unsafe and yellow-tagging over 30 others, restricting access to them.</p>

<p>While the immediate threat has been addressed, there remains a possibility of additional rainfall over the weekend, as forecasted by the National Weather Service.</p>

<p>Officials are currently assessing the risk to other homes in the neighbourhood, and evaluating the potential for further landslides.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In conversation with KTLA5 News, fire department captain Cody Weireter emphasised the importance of monitoring the situation closely to ensure the safety of residents.</p>

<p>"Obviously, the risk is there … We’re at a static situation where it’s not really moving at this point," he said.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


In the early hours of Wednesday (Mar 13), a landslide that struck a wealthy neighbourhood in Los Angeles reduced a house to a jumble of lumber. The house was undergoing renovation and was left in ruins, with most of its roof collapsed.

In the early hours of Wednesday (Mar 13), a landslide that struck a wealthy neighbourhood in Los Angeles reduced a house to a jumble of lumber. The house was undergoing renovation and was left in ruins, with most of its roof collapsed. It was not the only property affected, several others were also significantly damaged. Extent of damage As per The Guardian, the landslide happened just before 3 am in the Sherman Oaks area located about 19 km (12 miles) northwest of downtown. Aerial footage from news helicopters revealed the extent of the damage caused by the landslide. Watch the video here: A homeowner in Sherman Oaks, CA says he woke up to what he thought was a tree falling, but then realized there was a massive landslide outside his house. Thankfully, no one was hurt. Full story tonight on @FOXLA pic.twitter.com/1jY7V43bM5 — Matthew Seedorff (@MattSeedorff) March 13, 2024 × Also read | Get away from windows! 'Gorilla hail' threatens United States Midwest. What is it? The force of the landslide reportedly also pulled the pool and deck away from one house, while leaving another residence's pool teetering on the edge of a large fissure. Were there any casualties? As per the report, an initial search found no victims, but as a precautionary measure, some residents from one of the affected houses were evacuated, said the Los Angeles Fire Department. While the exact cause of the landslide remains unknown, it is speculated that the series of heavy winter storms that have saturated the ground in southern California may have contributed to the event. Earlier in February, in a similar occurrence, a mudslide in the Beverly Crest neighbourhood of Los Angeles left several cars buried in mud. Also read | OpenAI teams up with Le Monde and Prisa Media to provide users news access in ChatGPT Since the beginning of the year, downtown LA has experienced nearly double its average rainfall—totalling almost 16 inches (40.64 cm) by early February. The heightened rainfall has led to a number of mudslides and structural concerns, prompting authorities to red-tag 16 buildings as unsafe and yellow-tagging over 30 others, restricting access to them. While the immediate threat has been addressed, there remains a possibility of additional rainfall over the weekend, as forecasted by the National Weather Service. Officials are currently assessing the risk to other homes in the neighbourhood, and evaluating the potential for further landslides. In conversation with KTLA5 News, fire department captain Cody Weireter emphasised the importance of monitoring the situation closely to ensure the safety of residents. "Obviously, the risk is there … We’re at a static situation where it’s not really moving at this point," he said. (With inputs from agencies)

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