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France Indicts Founder of Notorious Website Used in Pelicot Rape Case

New York Times The site, coco.fr, was shut down in June after being linked to more than 23,000 sexual abuse and other cases in France alone, including the rape trial that shocked the country last year. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/09/world/europe/france-pelicot-rape-trial-coco-indictment.html

Houthi: Israel incapable of downing Yemen’s hypersonic missiles

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The leader of the Ansarullah movement has praised Yemen’s recent strikes, saying they showed Israel is incapable of intercepting and shooting down hypersonic Yemeni missiles. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/09/740610/Israeli-military-incapable-of-intercepting,-shooting-down-Yemen-s-hypersonic-missiles–Houthi

Palestinian dies in Israeli prisons due to medical negligence

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Israeli continues to prevent Red Cross from visiting the prions, detention centers and camps and interrogation facilities. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/09/740605/Palestine-Gaza-Israel-US-Red-Cross-

Germany Approves Tribunal to Decide Nazi-Looted Art Claims

New York Times The new body will be easier to access and its decisions will be legally binding. But some lawyers and Jewish heirs are not happy with the reform. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/09/arts/germany-nazi-looted-art-restitution-panel.html

‘Better future for Lebanon’: Israeli FM congratulates Joseph Aoun’s election

Jerusalem Post Shortly after the Sa’ar’s welcome statement, it was reported that National Security Advisor Tzachi Hanegbi had told Israeli ministers not to address the appointment. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-836850

With Trump Arriving, Zelensky Urges Allies Not to ‘Drop the Ball’

New York Times In an impassioned address to officials from countries supporting Ukraine, Mr. Zelensky said ‘a new chapter’ would be starting for Europe and the rest of the world, requiring even more cooperation. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/09/us/politics/trump-zelensky-ukraine-war.html

Why Asia can expect ‘America First’ policy to endure post-Trump 2.0

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Trump’s policies and tariffs in his second term could have ‘more punitive’ consequences for global economy, analysts at Singapore forum say. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3294121/why-asia-can-expect-america-first-policy-endure-post-trump-20?utm_source=rss_feed

Elon Musk Is Trying to Break Germany’s Quarantine on the Far-Right AfD

New York Times Political leaders have shunned the Alternative for Germany. But on his social media platform X, Mr. Musk is pitching the party as mainstream. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/09/world/europe/germany-elon-musk-afd.html

Who is Joseph Aoun, the Lebanese army commander elected president?

Jerusalem Post Aoun’s media appearances are extremely rare, and he has not stated a view on Hezbollah’s arsenal. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-836828

Joseph Aoun voted Lebanon’s president, ending 2-year deadlock

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. After two years of deadlock, Lebanese lawmakers elect army commander Joseph Aoun as the new president of the Arab country. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/09/740600/Lebanon-Joseph-Aoun-president-lawmakers-Hezbollah-Israel