Month: December 2024
‘Unprecedented’ famine spreading in war-torn Sudan, report says
A report by the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification, or IPC, said Tuesday famine had been detected in five areas in the north eastern African country.
Read MoreCalifornia storm turns deadly as waves wreak havoc in coastal communities – ABC News
California storm turns deadly as waves wreak havoc in coastal communities ABC News Watch: High surf causes damage to Santa Cruz Harbor, triggers evacuations KSBW Monterey Photos: Santa Cruz pier collapse KRON4 Santa Cruz Wharf collapses in storm, tossing three people into water The
Read MoreCalifornia storm turns deadly as waves wreak havoc in coastal communities – ABC News
California storm turns deadly as waves wreak havoc in coastal communities ABC News See the Santa Cruz Wharf collapse amid heavy waves The Washington Post Man dies after being trapped under debris on Watsonville beach KRON4 Pounding surf kills man trapped beneath debris
Read MorePakistan’s Nuclear Strategy Shifts as U.S. Realigns Ties in Asia
Pakistan rejected American assertions that it is developing ballistic-missile technology that could give it the capability to strike the U.S.
Read MoreUN organization says Syria’s new authorities ‘very receptive’ to investigation into Assad war crimes
The visit by International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism for Syria, was the first since the organization was established by the U.N. General Assembly in 2016 to assist in evidence-gathering and prosecution of individuals responsible for possible war crimes, crimes against
Read MoreUN organization says Syria’s new authorities ‘very receptive’ to investigation into Assad war crimes
The visit by International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism for Syria, was the first since the organization was established by the U.N. General Assembly in 2016 to assist in evidence-gathering and prosecution of individuals responsible for possible war crimes, crimes against
Read MoreTrump says he plans to seek death penalty for violent offenders – POLITICO
Trump says he plans to seek death penalty for violent offenders POLITICO Biden’s rationale behind Christmas present for death row killers foggy at best: expert Fox News Trump says DoJ will ‘vigorously’ pursue death penalty after Biden commutations The Guardian US Opinion |
Read MoreSome Syrian rebel factions agree to dissolve – but fighting continues in north
Syria’s de facto leader has reached an agreement with the heads of rebel factions to dissolve their groups and work under the country’s defence ministry, his new administration says.
Read MoreAmerican Airlines blames brief grounding of flights on technical problem
American flights were cleared to fly by federal regulators about one hour after a national ground stop order was issued by federal regulators Tuesday.
Read MoreNobel Laureate Narges Mohammadi Talks to Margaret Atwood About Reading The Handmaid’s Tale in an Iranian Prison
Narges Mohammadi picked up Margaret Atwood’s The Handmaid ‘s Tale while in prison. The activist had been sentenced to 16 years for challenging Iran’s enforcement of what Mohammadi terms gender apartheid—a system of dress codes, sexual subjugation, and coercive control
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