Month: December 2021
Indonesian rescuers dig through volcanic ash after 14 die
Rescuers were sifting through smoldering debris and thick mud in search of survivors a day after the highest volcano on Java island erupted with fury, killing at least 14 people with searing gas and ash.
Read MorePalestinian security detainee freed after hunger strike comes home to hero’s welcome
Kayed Fasfous is released on Sunday, following 131-day hunger strike, along with five other Palestinians, who were held without charges in Israeli prisons for security reasons
Read MoreViolence erupts at campaign rally for French far-right TV pundit
Eric Zemmour, whose anti-migrant and anti-Islam comments have drawn comparisons to former US president Trump, announced his candidacy with the slogan, ‘Impossible is not French’
Read MoreViolence as French far-right TV pundit holds campaign rally
As his supporters cheered and waved French flags in a northern suburb of the capital, thousands of others took to the streets of Paris to denounce his xenophobic platform.
Read MoreRussia, India to Reinforce Defense Ties as U.S. Considers Sanctions
A meeting in India this week between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi comes as Washington has urged New Delhi to cancel its purchase of a Russian missile system.
Read MoreBob Dole, Old Soldier and Stalwart of the Senate, Dies at 98
Mr. Dole, a son of the Kansas prairie who was left for dead on a World War II battlefield, became one of the longest-serving Republican leaders.
Read MoreGerman TV halts cooperation with Jordanian outlet, cites anti-Israel content
Deutsche Welle says Roya TV has also aired antisemitic content: ‘We are truly sorry that we did not notice these disgusting images’
Read MoreJewish-American WWII vet who entered Hitler’s bunker dies at 99
Edward Shames, the last surviving ‘Band of Brothers’ officer, remembered for using cognac labeled ‘for the Fuhrer’s use only’ to toast son’s bar mitzvah
Read MoreStatement of President Joe Biden on the Passing of Senator Bob Dole – The White House
Statement of President Joe Biden on the Passing of Senator Bob Dole The White House
Read MoreSexual misconduct allegation against CNN’s Chris Cuomo led to his firing, attorney says – CNBC
Sexual misconduct allegation against CNN’s Chris Cuomo led to his firing, attorney says CNBC CNN fires Chris Cuomo CNN New Chris Cuomo sexual misconduct allegation emerged days before CNN firing: report Fox News CNN fires Chris Cuomo after investigation into aid to brother
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