Today in News History
On June 18, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1164, Elisabeth of Schönau, German Benedictine visionary (born c. 1129) passed away. In 1900, Vlasta Vraz, Czech-American relief worker, editor, and fundraiser (died 1989) was born. In 1900, Empress Dowager Cixi of China orders all foreigners killed, including foreign diplomats and their families. In 1907, Frithjof Schuon, Swiss-American metaphysicist, philosopher, and author (died 1998) was born. In 1915, Alice T. Schafer, American mathematician (died 2009) was born. In 1920, The Troubles in Northern Ireland (1920-1922) begin with a week of sectarian violence in Derry. In 1921, Abdul Awwal Jaunpuri, Indian Islamic scholar and author (born 1867) passed away. In 1964, Patti Webster, American publicist and author (died 2013) was born. In 1970, Katie Derham, English journalist was born. In 1983, Mona Mahmudnizhad, together with nine other women of the Baháʼí Faith, is sentenced to death and hanged in Shiraz, Iran over her religious beliefs. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Woman Attempts Suicide After Man Abuses Her, Forces Her To Change Religion

The woman, from Rajkot, drank acid and was rushed to a hospital by her husband.
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