- Kenyan lawmaker among dozens arrested during anti-abduction protests CNN
- Police in Kenya fire teargas at protest over alleged abductions Reuters
- Kenya police fire tear gas at protest against alleged government abductions Al Jazeera English
- Politician among protesters arrested in Kenya while calling for an end to alleged abductions The Associated Press
- Omtatah and 22 protesters freed as court rejects police bid to detain them Nation
Havana syndrome patients reportedly promised healthcare that never came
Letter allegedly written by US official shows contradictions in how government handled mysterious health incidents
A leaked letter purportedly written by a senior US military official and published on social media on Monday highlights stark contradictions in the government’s approach to victims of Havana syndrome – a mysterious series of health incidents affecting personnel at embassies and consulates overseas.
The letter, dated 24 March 2024 and signed by air force Brig Gen Shannon O’Harren, reassures victims of the “anomalous health incidents” (AHIs) that the defense department believed that their experiences and symptoms were real while promising them quality healthcare that never came.
Continue reading...Moments that defined 2024
As a turbulent year draws to an end, here are some of its main events in photos.
IDF soldier killed in Beit Hanoun with others wounded, UNSC convenes session on Houthi attacks – The Jerusalem Post
- IDF soldier killed in Beit Hanoun with others wounded, UNSC convenes session on Houthi attacks The Jerusalem Post
- Israel and Hamas Each Claim Wins in Fierce Fighting in Northern Gaza The New York Times
- IDF soldier killed, 3 others seriously hurt amid fighting in northern Gaza The Times of Israel
- IDF Shoots Down Missile Fired From Yemen Before It Entered Israeli Territory Haaretz
- IDF confirms fallen soldier Yuval Shoham killed in operational accident The Jerusalem Post
Son of US senator jailed for 28 years over chase and crash that killed police officer
Ian Cramer, 43, son of North Dakota senator Kevin Cramer, sentenced over incident last year in which he fled hospital
The adult son of the Republican North Dakota US senator Kevin Cramer has been sentenced to serve 28 years in prison in connection with a wild chase in which he fled from a hospital and drove into a deputy’s vehicle, killing the deputy.
Ian Cramer, 43, pleaded guilty in September to all of the charges against him, including homicide while fleeing a peace officer, preventing arrest, reckless endangerment, fleeing an officer and drug- and driving-related offenses. Those charges related to the chase and crash in December last year that killed the Mercer county sheriff’s deputy Paul Martin, 53.
Continue reading...India launches its first space docking mission
If successful, India will become the fourth country to achieve the milestone.
US to hold national day of mourning for Jimmy Carter
The 39th president of the United States will be remembered in a state funeral in Washington and ceremonies in Atlanta.
A top US missile-defense system was just used in combat for the 1st time to defend Israel – Business Insider
- A top US missile-defense system was just used in combat for the 1st time to defend Israel Business Insider
- Middle East live updates: Israel threatens Houthis with 'miserable fate' ABC News
- Israel Struggles to Halt Attacks From Faraway Foe Once Off Radar The New York Times
- Houthis claim overnight missile attacks on Israel, US aircraft carrier The Times of Israel
- WHO chief 'escaped death narrowly' in Yemen airport attack BBC.com
At UN, Israel warns Houthis could share fate of Hamas, Hezbollah and Assad – The Times of Israel
- At UN, Israel warns Houthis could share fate of Hamas, Hezbollah and Assad The Times of Israel
- Israel Struggles to Halt Attacks From Faraway Foe Once Off Radar The New York Times
- U.N. Security Council Briefing on Houthi Attacks on Israel C-SPAN
- Israel, at UN, warns Houthis risk sharing same fate as Hamas, Hezbollah Reuters
- Israel warns Houthis of consequences for missile attacks at UN Security Council meeting The Jerusalem Post
What’s behind Israel’s siege of north Gaza and is Gaza City next?
Israel carries out hospital attacks in northern Gaza and Gaza City.
British teenager hands himself into UAE authorities for having sex with 17-year-old girl – Yahoo! Voices
- British teenager hands himself into UAE authorities for having sex with 17-year-old girl Yahoo! Voices
- UK teenager begins Dubai jail term for relationship with 17-year-old girl The Guardian
- Marcus Fakana: British teen sentenced over Dubai 'holiday romance' with 17-year-old girl surrenders to authorities Sky News
- British teenager Marcus Fakana begins Dubai jail sentence over holiday romance with girl The Independent
- British teenager begins Dubai jail sentence over holiday romance MSN
Syria FM says will visit Saudi Arabia in first official trip abroad
Visit comes as Asaad Hassan al-Shibani, Syria's newly appointed foreign minister, meets GCC officials in Damascus.
Appeals Are Filed in Mass Rape Case in France, Bringing New Trial for 17 Men – The New York Times
- Appeals Are Filed in Mass Rape Case in France, Bringing New Trial for 17 Men The New York Times
- Dominique Pelicot says ‘chapter closed,’ as at least 17 others convicted in mass rape trial appeal their convictions CNN
- Gisèle Pelicot's ex-husband won't appeal his 20-year prison sentence for orchestrating mass rapes ABC News
- Dominique Pelicot will not appeal against conviction for drugging and raping wife The Guardian
- Dominique Pelicot will not appeal 20-year sentence in French mass rape trial ABC News
WHO appeals for end to attacks on Gaza’s hospitals – BBC.com
- WHO appeals for end to attacks on Gaza's hospitals BBC.com
- Live Briefing: Gaza official says hundreds of health workers detained by Israel The Washington Post
- Gaza hospitals on ‘brink of total collapse’ from Israel attacks: UN Al Jazeera English
- Concerns grow after Israeli forces detain the director of besieged Gaza hospital NBC News
- Israel raid empties northern Gaza’s last functioning major hospital of all patients and detains its director CNN
US President Biden announces $2.5bn military aid package for Ukraine
Administration of US President Joe Biden has committed more than $65bn in support since Russia's full-scale invasion.
Trump endorses Mike Johnson for another term as House speaker
President-elect gives ‘total endorsement’ amid discontent among fellow Republicans with speaker’s leadership
Donald Trump has endorsed Mike Johnson for another term as speaker of the House of Representatives, following intense speculation that the Louisiana congressman could face a challenge amid unhappiness with his leadership among fellow Republicans.
The president-elect – whose own continued support had appeared uncertain – trumpeted his backing in a social media post that appeared to assure Johnson’s re-election speaker after the new Congress is sworn in on Friday.
Continue reading...Share Covid data, World Health Organization tells China
Marking five years since Covid emerged, the WHO says China should share data as "a moral and scientific imperative".
Iran confirms arrest of Italian journalist
Cecilia Sala could be used as "political leverage" after an Iranian citizen was detained by Italy, a US state department spokesman has said.
Trump endorses Mike Johnson to return as US House speaker, despite backlash
President-elect Donald Trump had previously clashed with Speaker Johnson over the passage of a bipartisan spending bill.
Five charged in connection with Liam Payne’s death
The One Direction star died in October after falling from a third-floor hotel balcony in Buenos Aires.