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Rami Malek & The Amateur: Two Thumbs Up!

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I recommend "The Amateur." I'm a fan of Rami Malek. I watched " The Amateur " yesterday. On Rotten Tomatoes, all critics rated it at 61% (Tomatometer). However, Verified Audience rated it at 88% (Popcornmeter). I'm into spy thrillers, Rami Malek, and vigilantism -- so I second the Popcornmeter. Plus Rami Malek's character is a grieving widower so I easily related to Malek's character. Watch the trailer for #TheAmateur starring Oscar® winner Rami Malek (“Bohemian Rhapsody”) and Academy Award® nominee Laurence Fishburne (“What’s Love Got to Do with It”). The all-new espionage thriller opens in theaters nationwide April 11, 2025. Charlie Heller (Malek) is a brilliant, but deeply introverted decoder for the CIA working out of a basement office at headquarters in Langley whose life is turned upside down when his wife is killed in a London terrorist attack. When his supervisors refuse to take action, he takes matters into his own hands, embarking on a ...
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Rappler: The dangers of the Anti-terrorism Law

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In this explainer, Rappler lays out the key highlights of the Anti-terrorism Law and why its provisions could be dangerous. The implementing rules and regulations of the Anti-Terrorism Act will be completed way earlier than the deadline, officials said in the wake of the suspected suicide bombings that rocked Jolo, Sulu. https://t.co/XQvP0SfR7K — CNN Philippines (@cnnphilippines) August 28, 2020 The  Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020 , officially designated as   Republic Act No. 11479 , is a   Philippine law   whose intent is to prevent, prohibit, and penalize terrorism in the   Philippines . [1]   The law was signed by President   Rodrigo Duterte   on July 3, 2020 and effectively replaced the   Human Security Act   of 2007 on July 18, 2020.  The law's constitutionality is currently being challenged in the   Supreme Court   by multiple groups. - Wikipedia
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9/11: As Events Unfold

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On the 17th anniversary of 9/11, the TSA released an emotional video chronicling the events of September 11, 2001. The events of 9/11 as they unfolded through actual audio of First Responders, Air Traffic Controllers, Dispatch Personnel, Airline Employees, Pilots, Citizens, Pilots, and Terrorists. [post_ads]
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Location: New York, NY, USA
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@realDonaldTrump: Immigration security is national security

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Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump addresses enthusiastic supporters in Estero, Florida
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Location: Estero, FL, USA
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@CNN: How the New York, New Jersey explosions unfolded

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The man suspected in the bombings in New York and New Jersey has been captured alive after a frantic manhunt and shootout. CNN's Jim Sciutto has the timeline of how it unfolded.
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Duterte declares 'state of lawlessness'

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President Rodrigo Duterte early Saturday declared “a state of lawlessness” or “a state of lawless violence” to counter terrorism and strengthen the campaign against illegal-drug trade. Speaking in a televised interview, he clarified “it’s not martial law but it would require nationwide, well-coordinated efforts of the military and the police.” “I have this duty to protect the country. I have this duty to keep intact the integrity of the nation,” he added. “There will be major checkpoints, curfews,” he said. Around 4 a.m. Saturday, Duterte visited the site of the explosion at the Davao City night market that had left 14 dead and 67 wounded, based on the latest police reports. Duterte declares ‘state of lawlessness’ https://t.co/aYU7hqaIoC — Inquirerdotnet (@inquirerdotnet) September 2, 2016
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Location: Davao City, Davao del Sur, Philippines
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