UNITED NATIONS – Spain’s ambassador to the United Nations is blaming Israel for the death of a Spanish U.N. peacekeeper during the Israeli military’s exchange of fire with the Lebanese militant Hezbollah group in a disputed border area. “It was because of this escalation of violence, and it came from …
Read More »Biographies of the 3 Al-Jazeera English journalists, 1 has been deported and 2 remain in jail
CAIRO – Al-Jazeera English reporter Peter Greste left Egypt Sunday after President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi approved his deportation. He was arrested along with two colleagues, Mohammed Fahmy and Baher Mohammed, in December 2013 on terrorism-related charges in a case widely criticized by rights groups. His two colleagues remain in prison. …
Read More »Polls close in Sudan's presidential, legislative elections after 4-day vote
KHARTOUM, Sudan – Polls have closed in Sudan’s presidential and legislative elections, with President Omar al-Bashir expected to extend his 25-year rule following an opposition boycott of the vote. Polling centers closed at 7:00 p.m. (1600 GMT) Thursday and ballot counting will start on Friday. Results are expected on April …
Read More »Pakistani jets hit militant hideout near Afghan border, kill 22 'terrorists'
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s military says its warplanes have pounded a militant hideout in a troubled tribal region along the Afghan border, killing 22 “terrorists.” In a statement released Wednesday, the military said the airstrikes were carried out the night before in the North Waziristan region, where the military launched a …
Read More »Greek mayor backs down in controversy over Star of David on monument to Holocaust victims
KAVALA, Greece – Faced with blistering criticism over objecting to the presence of the Star of David on a monument dedicated to Holocaust victims, the mayor of Kavala in northern Greece told protesters Sunday that the dedication ceremony, originally set for this Sunday, will take place “very soon.” Mayor Dimitra …
Read More »Travis Kelce breaks scoreless drought but key fumble contributes to Chiefs loss sans Taylor Swift
Travis Kelce came into Monday night’s game with a tremendous amount of pressure on his shoulders as the Kansas City Chiefs looked to get back into the swing of things following a bye week. The only thing standing between them was a rematch of Super Bowl LVII against the Philadelphia …
Read More »Israel, Hamas agree to temporary cease-fire, hostage release deal including freeing 3 Americans
Israel and Hamas have agreed to a temporary cease-fire for humanitarian purposes that includes a hostage release deal, Fox News has confirmed. “The Israeli government is committed to the return of all hostages home. Tonight, the government approved the outline for the first stage of achieving this goal, according to …
Read More »Gaza hospital 'safe place' for Hamas terrorists, hospital chief admits during interrogation
The head of a Gaza hospital has admitted to Israeli forces that the terror organization used his hospital to advance its military operations since the hospital is a “safe place.” Ahmad Kahlot, the director of Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza, admitted in a bombshell interrogation with Israeli forces that …
Read More »Putin ally dies falling from house window, latest in spate of mysterious Russian deaths
A Russian lawmaker and ally of PresidentVladimir Putin was found dead under mysterious circumstances Wednesday after falling from the third floor of his home, Russian state media has reported. Vladimir Egorov, 46, who was a member of Putin’s ruling United Russia party, plunged 30 feet to his death at his …
Read More »Pistons snap record-breaking losing streak with first win since October
Do you believe in miracles? The Detroit Pistons do. After losing an NBA record 28 straight games, the Pistons are back in the win column for the first time in over two months. Detroit took home a 129-127 victory over the Toronto Raptors at Little Caesars Arena Saturday. CLICK HERE …
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