Category: World News
Former home of convict in notorious German cannibal case destroyed
Fox News The former home of a man serving a life sentence for killing and eating an acquaintance in a case that appalled Germany two decades ago burned down early Monday, police said. It wasn’t immediately clear what caused the overnight blaze in the small central town of Rotenburg an der Fulda, but police said…
Read MoreSpain PM apologizes to sexual assault victims after law inadvertently reduces hundreds of convicts’ sentences
Fox News Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Sunday apologized to the victims of a government-sponsored sexual freedom law passed last October that was aimed at increasing protection for women, but inadvertently allowed hundreds of convicted sex offenders to have their sentences reduced. The legislation, known as the “only yes means yes” law, is set…
Read More16 killed, 9 injured in Dubai apartment fire
Fox News A fire swept through an apartment building in an older neighborhood of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, killing at least 16 people and injuring another nine, authorities said Sunday. The blaze Saturday in the Al Murar area of Dubai’s historic Deira neighborhood struck an apartment believed to have been shared by multiple…
Read MoreMuslims across the world practice ‘Green Ramadan’ to become more environmentally friendly
Fox News In the heart of Jakarta, the grand Istiqlal Mosque was built with a vision for it to stand for a thousand years. The mosque was conceived by Soekarno, Indonesia’s founding father, and was designed as an impressive symbol for the country’s independence. Its seven gates — representing the seven heavens in Islam —…
Read MoreLack of security around Japanese prime minister surprises many following smoke bomb attack
Fox News The fishermen who tackled the man suspected of the second attack on a Japanese political leader in less than a year were surprised by the lack of security for Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. Fisherman Tsutomu Konishi was watching Kishida at a campaign event at this fishing port when an object flew overhead and…
Read MoreGerman and British fighter jets intercept Russian plane near NATO border
Fox News The German and British Air Forces teamed up to intercept a Russian aircraft that was collecting intelligence near NATO airspace. “What this intercept has proven is that together with our German allies, we are able to act with speed and decisiveness to effectively ensure the Alliance’s security,” a Royal Air Force (RAF) pilot…
Read MoreFormer president of International Biathlon Union indicted in Norway on bribery accusations
Fox News The former president of the International Biathlon Union has been indicted in his home country of Norway after accusations he took bribes, authorities said Monday. Anders Besseberg was president of the sport’s governing body for more than 20 years before stepping down in 2018, shortly after Austrian police raided the IBU headquarters. He denies…
Read MoreKyiv accuses Russia of undermining deal on grain shipments
Washington Post Ukraine said the agreement, which has allowed shipments through the Black Sea despite Russia’s ongoing war, was in danger of falling apart. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/04/17/grain-ukraine-russia-deal-ships/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_world
Read MoreAntisemitic incidents on rise across US, report finds
Washington Post Researchers say that antisemitism rose in the U.S. in 2022 and shows little sign of abating worldwide as political radicals have gained mainstream popularity https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/04/17/antisemitism-israel-jews-tel-aviv-us/168cf992-dd40-11ed-a78e-9a7c2418b00c_story.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_world
Read MoreSlovakia, Poland, Hungary ban food imports from Ukraine leading to objections from EU
Fox News Slovakia became the third European Union country to ban food imports from Ukraine on Monday, deepening the challenge for the bloc as it works to help Ukraine transport its grain to world markets. Slovakia followed Poland and Hungary, both of which announced bans Saturday on Ukrainian food imports through June 30. They did…
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