Bullfighting resumes in Mexico City before a full crowd

MEXICO CITY (AP) — With protesters outside a full arena, bullfights resumed in Mexico City on Sunday after the country’s highest court temporarily revoked a local ruling that sided with animal rights defenders and suspended the events for more than a year and a half.

The resumption of bullfights in the Plaza México, the largest bullfighting arena in the world, raised expectations of fans in the face of a lengthy legal battle between enthusiasts and opponents, who argue the practice violates animal welfare and affects people’s rights to a healthy environment.

Bullfighting is still allowed in many ways Mexico.

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Israel-Hamas war combat resumes in Gaza as Israelis accuse the Palestinian group of violating cease-fire

The temporary cease-fire in the war between Israel and Hamas ended Friday morning after a week and both parties confirmed that hospitality had resumed. Israel accused Hamas, which the US and Israel consider a terror organization, of violating the terms of the truce as it was set to expire.

Israeli war planes hit targets in the Gaza Strip, killing at least 109 people, according to the Hamas-controlled Ministry of Health in the Palestinian territory, as rocket warning sirens blared in southern and northern Israel. An estimated 137 hostages were still believed to be in captivity in Gaza after 105 were

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I-94 project in Calhoun County resumes Monday

Fast facts:

– The second year of a three-year, $160 million MDOT investment to repair 10 miles of I-94 and replace or repair 17 bridges in Calhoun County resumes March 25.
– This year’s work includes rebuilding four eastbound I-94 bridges and repaving between Helmer Road (Exit 95) in Battle Creek and 17 1/2 Mile Road in Marshall Township.
– Drivers should expect I-94 lane closures and traffic shifts.

MARSHALL, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will be summing up on Monday, March 25, its three-year, $160 million project to repair I-94 between Helmer Road and 17 1/2

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