Category: World News
Biden, Headed to the Exit, Sets an Aggressive Climate Goal for the U.S.
New York Times The promise of deeper emissions cuts will very likely be ignored by the Trump administration, but officials hoped it would send a signal to the world. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/19/climate/biden-new-us-climate-target.html
Read MoreFrenchman found guilty in horrific rape trial that shocked the world
Fox News A Frenchman accused of drugging his wife of 50 years and inviting strangers over to rape her – while he filmed the assaults – has been found guilty. The verdict for 72-year-old Dominique Pelicot, the ex-husband of Gisèle Pelicot, was read by the lead judge of the court in Avignon, Roger Arata. He…
Read MoreChina skirts US efforts to stiff-arm CCP interference by bolstering state, local relations
Fox News As the U.S. looks to better secure itself from threats posed by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), Beijing is skirting efforts to clamp down on Chinese interference by utilizing a core American principle, the separation of state and federal powers. While the U.S. federal government over the last several years has taken steps…
Read MoreDominique Pelicot found guilty in France mass rape trial that shocked world
Washington Post Pelicot, 72, was accused of orchestrating the mass rape of his wife without her knowledge. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/12/19/verdict-france-mass-rape-trial-pelicot/
Read MoreVerdicts are due in mass rape case that horrified France. Here’s what to know.
Washington Post Dominique Pelicot was accused of repeatedly drugging and raping his wife, Gisèle Pelicot, and orchestrating her abuse by at least 70 other men. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/12/19/france-rape-trial-pelicot-explain/
Read MoreLive Briefing: Gaza ceasefire talks continue with CIA director in Qatar
Washington Post U.S. and Israeli officials say there are a number of hurdles still to cross — including the disclosure of names of hostages to be released by Hamas. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/12/19/israel-syria-war-news-hamas-gaza-palestine/
Read MoreIsraeli airstrikes target Yemen’s Houthi-controlled capital of Sanaa, port city Hodeida
Fox News A series of Israeli airstrikes targeted Sanaa, Yemen’s Houthi-controlled capital, early Thursday, igniting fires at energy facilities and at the Red Sea port city of Hodeida. “The targets struck by the [Israeli military] were used by the Houthi forces for military purposes,” a statement said. “The strikes degrade the Houthi terrorist regime, preventing…
Read MorePro-Palestinian activists storm basketball court during Israeli team’s game against France
Fox News A group of agitators waving Palestinian flags stormed the court during a basketball game between Israel’s Hapoel Holon and France’s Nanterre 92, sparking chaos in the stands. The bedlam came during the third quarter of the game in Nanterre, France, which was part of the FIBA Basketball Champions League. Around 10 individuals ran…
Read MoreParaguay reverses decision to halt U.S. antidrug cooperation
Washington Post Officials in Paraguay, a major cocaine transit country, announced the reversal after a wave of local and international criticism in recent days. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/12/18/paraguay-antidrug-reversal-us-dea-cocaine/
Read MoreWant to visit China? New policy expands visa-free travel to 10 days.
Washington Post The policy applies to some foreigners, including Americans, who are traveling through China and another country. https://www.washingtonpost.com/travel/2024/12/18/china-visa-free-travel/
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