Israel’s government is mobilizing 360,000 reservists as the nation responds to the sudden attack by Palestinian militants. Global companies with a presence in Israel are moving quickly to safeguard their employees and come up with contingency plans if needed. Bank of America, for example, has decided to temporarily close its […]
ABC News
A teacher dies and 2 people are wounded in a stabbing in a French school
PARIS — A man armed with a knife killed a teacher at the high school in northern France he once attended and critically wounded another teacher and a security guard Friday, authorities said, an attack being investigated as potential terrorism amid soaring global tensions over the war between Israel and […]
Russia raids the homes of lawyers for imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny
TALLINN, Estonia — Russian authorities on Friday detained three lawyers representing imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny after searching their homes, the politician’s allies said. The move was an attempt to “completely isolate Navalny,” his ally Ivan Zhdanov said on social media. Navalny, 47, has been behind bars since January 2021, […]
7 killed as a suspected migrant-smuggling vehicle crashes in southern Germany
Authorities say apparently packed with migrants left a highway in southern Germany at high speed on Friday and crashed as the driver tried to evade a police check, killing seven people and injuring 16 ByThe Associated Press October 13, 2023, 3:23 AM Police attendants stand by an overturned vehicle on […]
African leaders react as Israel declares war on Hamas
LONDON — Six days on since Hamas’ unprecedented multifront attack on Israel, world leaders are reacting as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu formally declared war on Hamas, setting the stage for a large-scale military operation. The incursion — dubbed operation “Al-Aqsa Storm” by Hamas — was the largest and most devastating […]
One officer shot at airport has died, Philadelphia police say
Philadelphia police say 1 officer shot at city’s airport has died and another is in stable condition ByThe Associated Press October 13, 2023, 1:22 AM PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia police say 1 officer shot at city’s airport has died and another is in stable condition. Free America Network Articles
Rep. Steve Scalise drops out of House speaker race
Rep. Steve Scalise announced Thursday night he is withdrawing his name as a candidate to replace Kevin McCarthy as speaker of the House after he failed to secure enough support from the House Republican conference to take his bid to the floor for a vote. “I just shared with my […]
Jury convicts 1 officer in connection with Elijah McClain’s death
A jury in Adams County, Colorado, has found Randy Roedema guilty of criminally negligent homicide and assault in the third degree in the death of 23-year-old Elijah McClain. Roedema and Jason Rosenblatt were the two officers first tried in connection to McClain’s death. Rosenblatt was found not guilty on charges […]
How years of war, rise in terrorism led to the current Israel-Hamas conflict: Experts
The origin of the bloody conflict happening in Gaza and Israel is complicated given the long, disputed history of the region, according to experts who have spent decades studying the region. As the attacks continue in both countries, the experts fear that any attempts at truly achieving peace between the […]
Ohio begins voting on amendment that would guarantee abortion rights
Ohio residents this week began voting on a constitutional amendment whose fate will ultimately determine abortion access in the state. Voters are considering two ballot initiatives; ballots began being accepted on Wednesday and go through Election Day on Nov. 7. The two measures are: Issue 1, the amendment that if […]