Posts Tagged ‘global-impact events’
Bolivian General Arrested After Apparent Failed Coup Attempt As Government Faces New Crisis
Led by a top general vowing to “restore democracy,” armored vehicles rammed the doors of Bolivia’s government palace Wednesday in what the president called a coup attempt, then quickly retreated — the latest crisis in the South American country facing a political battle and an economic crisis. Within hours, the nation of 12 million people…
Read MoreDHS identifies over 400 migrants brought to the U.S. by an ISIS-affiliated human smuggling network
The Department of Homeland Security has identified over 400 immigrants from Central Asia and elsewhere who crossed into the U.S. in the past three years as “subjects of concern” because they were brought by an ISIS-affiliated human smuggling network, three U.S. officials tell NBC News. While over 150 of them have been arrested, the whereabouts…
Read MoreShip Attacked In Red Sea In Latest Maritime Assault Likely Carried Out By Yemen’s Houthi Rebels
A ship traveling through the Red Sea on Thursday reported being hit in an attack likely carried out by Yemen’s Houthi rebels, authorities said, the latest in the campaign targeting shipping over the Israel-Hamas war. The ship issued a radio call off the coast of the rebel-held port city of Hodeida saying it had been…
Read MoreAmid Heavy Police Presence, Kenya Starts Clearing Debris After Protests In Which At Least 6 Died
Kenyans woke up to the acrid smell of tear gas still lingering in the capital on Wednesday, a day after protesters stormed parliament and burned part of the building over a controversial tax plan. As the day began, there were no reports of violence, but more protests were expected in coming days. Police and soldiers…
Read MoreNetanyahu Says He Won’t Agree To A Deal That Ends The War In Gaza, Testing The Latest Truce Proposal
The viability of a U.S.-backed proposal to wind down the 8-month-long war in Gaza was cast into doubt on Monday after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he would only be willing to agree to a “partial” cease-fire deal that would not end the war, comments that sparked an uproar from families of hostages held…
Read MoreFrance beefs up security measures ahead of Paris Olympics opening ceremony
The planned six-kilometre sailing route down the Senne has become a major talking point for its unique open-air event setup and its exposure to potential danger. France is increasing security measures in preparation for the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics next month. Military helicopters will patrol the city and protect airspace on the day…
Read MoreIsrael pounds central Gaza camps, deepens invasion of Rafah
Several Israeli air strikes in the central and northern Gaza Strip overnight and into Thursday killed at least 14 people and wounded dozens of others, according to medics, while tanks deepened their invasion into Rafah in the south, residents said. Israeli planes struck a house in Al-Nuseirat camp, killing two people and wounding 12 others,…
Read MoreRussia obliterates front-line Ukraine towns by retrofitting bombs
The first shock wave shattered aisles stacked almost to the ceiling with home improvement products. The next Russian bomb streaked down like a comet seconds later, unleashing flames that left the megastore an ashen shell. A third bomb failed to detonate when it landed behind the Epicenter shopping complex in Kharkiv. Investigators hope it will…
Read MoreIndian national accused of murder-for-hire plot arrives in New York
An Indian citizen accused of attempting to kill a Sikh separatist in New York has been extradited to the U.S. ahead of an expected federal court appearance, people with knowledge of the situation confirmed. The defendant, Nikhil Gupta, has been charged with murder for hire linked to a foiled plot to assassinate Gurpatwant Singh Pannun,…
Read MoreUS intelligence assesses Houthis in Yemen in talks to provide weapons to al-Shabaab in Somalia, officials say
US intelligence has learned of discussions between Houthis in Yemen to provide weapons to the Somali militant group al-Shabaab, in what three American officials described to CNN as a worrying development that threatens to further destabilize an already violent region. Officials are now searching for evidence that Houthi weapons have been delivered to Somalia, and…
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