• 02/24/2025

Divided court leaves constitutional issue at Guantanamo unresolved

Washington Post U.S. may not be allowed to keep a man imprisoned in Guantanamo Bay after he is no longer deemed a threat, but due process question remains https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2023/04/12/guantanamo-alhela-due-process/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_world

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Greek Orthodox Church accuses Israeli police of violating ‘Holy Fire’ worshippers’ rights

Fox News The Greek Orthodox Church on Wednesday accused Israeli police of infringing on the freedom of worshippers with “heavy-handed” restrictions on how many pilgrims can attend the “Holy Fire” ceremony amid soaring tensions. Israeli police said the limits are needed for safety during Saturday’s celebration at the ancient Church of the Holy Sepulcher, a…

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Pablo Escobar hippo killed in highway collision in Colombia

Fox News A hippopotamus descended from animals illegally brought to Colombia by the late drug kingpin Pablo Escobar has died in a collision with an SUV on a highway near Escobar’s hacienda, environmental authorities said Wednesday. The hippos, which spread from the estate into nearby rivers and now number more than 100, have no natural…

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Russian official suggests leaked US documents may be attempt to ‘mislead the enemy’

Fox News A Russian official is suggesting Wednesday that the leak of classified U.S. documents may have been a deliberate act to “mislead the enemy.”  Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov made the remarks to Russian news agencies, according to Reuters, as White House National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby told Fox News that the source…

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Makers of ‘Elemental’ explore family, tolerance and movement

Washington Post “Elemental’’ director Peter Sohn says his parents ignited the spark for the upcoming Disney and Pixar animated film https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/04/12/elemental-disney-pixar-movie/a1fa3448-d96e-11ed-aebd-3fd2ac4c460a_story.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_world

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Serbia denies it sent weapons to Ukraine, as leaked document claims

Washington Post The country is among a handful in Europe that have not issued sanctions targeting Russia over its invasion of Ukraine. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/04/12/serbia-weapons-ukraine-documents-leak/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_world

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Iran smuggled weapons to terror proxy under guise of humanitarian aid: report

Fox News Iran allegedly smuggled weapons to Syria through deliveries of relief supplies shipped following a devastating earthquake in February, according to a new report.  “Under the guise of shipments of earthquake aid to Syria, Israel has seen significant movements of military equipment from Iran, mainly transported in parts,” an unnamed Israeli defense official told…

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Tokyo redevelopment plan threatens stadium where Babe Ruth played

Fox News A historic baseball stadium in Tokyo where Babe Ruth played could be demolished, part of a disputed redevelopment plan harshly criticized by environmentalists. Ruth played at the Meiji Jingu Stadium in 1934 on a barnstorming tour with other American stars that included Lou Gehrig, Lefty Gomez and Jimmie Foxx. Ruth homered several times…

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Alleged boat pilot charged in English Channel migrant deaths

Washington Post A man who allegedly piloted a small boat packed with migrants that capsized crossing the English Channel in December has been charged with four counts of manslaughter https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/04/12/migrant-smuggling-small-boat-capsize-english-channel/ae3dc4dc-d968-11ed-aebd-3fd2ac4c460a_story.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_world

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Wait in line: Russian foreign minister left waiting for visa to enter US ahead of UN meeting

Fox News Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov still has not received the visa he needs to enter the U.S. for a United Nations Security Council meeting later this month, despite Russia’s seat as president of the top international body. “Not a single visa has been issued yet,” Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov told Russian news…

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