ISIS Leader, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, Reported Killed
A “high value ISIS target” believed to be the group’s leader, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, has been killed by US-led forces in Idlib, Syria, a well-placed military source told Fox News on Saturday night.
Chile’s President Declares State of Emergency Over Violent Protests
A state of emergency was declared on Saturday in Santiago, Chile, due to unrest caused by violent protests over a public transportation fare hike. Troops were seen patrolling the streets of Santiago on Saturday morning
Venezuela, Libya elected to UN Human Rights Council
Venezuela and Libya were elected on Thursday to serve on the UN Human Rights Council despite their questionable human rights records. The US left the UNHRC in June of 2018 over its anti-Israel bias.
Turkey Agrees to US Mediated Ceasefire
Turkish President Recp Tayyip Erdogan agreed to a cease-fire in northern Syria following his meeting with US President Mike Pence Thursday. The cease-fire will last 120 hours.
House Lawmaker and Vocal Trump Critic Elijah Cummings Dead At 68
United States House Representative Elijah Cummings, a powerful Democrat who represented the Baltimore district for more than two decades and was a vocal critic of President Trump, died early Thursday following an extensive illness.
Trump Decides to Withdraw US Troops From Syria
President Donald Trump defended his administration’s plans to withdraw US forces from northern Syria and permit Turkey to operate in the area, signaling that America’s role in Syria may be coming to an end.
India on High Alert Amid Terror Threats to Jewish, Hindu Targets
India has beefed up security in the capital city of New Delhi, amid concerns a Pakistan-based Islamic terror group could strike at both Hindu and Jewish targets during the holiday season.
Four Police Officers Killed in Paris Stabbing Attack
Four police officers were killed in a stabbing attack in Paris Thursday afternoon, French media reported. The attack took place at the police headquarters across the street from Notre Dame cathedral.
Whatsapp Testing New “Timed Messages” Feature
WhatsApp is testing disappearing messages that will self-destruct after they are sent. The feature is intended to preserve the privacy of conversations, by allowing messages to be sent but letting the record that remains of them to be purged.
Israel’s Elbit Systems wins $85 million contract from US Navy
The United States branch of Israel’s international defense electronics company, Elbit Systems, was awarded an $85 million contract by the US Navy for the repair of digital systems on F/A-18 aircraft on Monday.
A Weekly Medical Minute: Flu Season
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Report: Congress Ready to Launch Impeachment Case Against Trump
The US Congress is close to launching impeachment proceedings against US President Donald Trump, NBC News reported Tuesday. An Op Ed by seven freshmen Democratic congressmen is believed to provide cover for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to launch formal impeachment proceedings against Trump over allegations he threatened to without military aid to Ukraine unless its government investigated actions by former US Vice President Joe Biden.
Hezbollah Operative Who Hijacked Plane Arrested 34 Years Later
Greek police announced Saturday the arrest of a Hezbollah terrorist responsible for the hijacking of a Greek airplane in which an American citizen was murdered 34 years ago.
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio Drops Presidential Bid
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has ended his bid for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination. On Friday, de Blasio told MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” that 2020 is “clearly not my time”.
Former American Airlines Mechanic Accused Of Miami Plane Sabotage Has ISIS Ties
A federal judge cited new evidence of potential terrorism sympathies in denying bail for a former American Airlines mechanic charged with sabotaging a jetliner at Miami International Airport.
A Weekly Medical Minute: Sleep
CrownHeights.info: We present a new series titled “A Weekly Medical Minute.” In this series, we will publish useful tips and information from Medical Professionals on Health, Wellness, and Medical issues.
Trump Orders ‘Substantial Increase’ in Sanctions on Iran
President Trump announced Wednesday that he had ordered a “substantial increase” in sanctions on Iran. The move comes after Saturday’s drone strikes on oil facilities in Saudi Arabia, which the country said had disrupted about half of the kingdom’s oil capacity, or 5% of the daily global oil supply.
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