WorldShamsud-Din Jabbar, who attacked New Year's Eve celebrants in New Orleans, and the man who blew up a Tesla outside Trump’s hotel reportedly served at the same army base.
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FBI does not believe New Orleans terrorist acted alone
WorldThe alleged perpetrator, Shamsud-Din Jabbar, is said to have a longstanding background in the US Army.
One dead and seven injured as Tesla explodes outside Trump’s hotel
World“Confirmed that the explosion was caused by very large fireworks and/or a bomb carried in the bed of the rented Cybertruck", Elon Musk said.
Whistleblower: CIA bosses despise Christians
WorldAnyone who said "Merry Christmas" or had a manger scene on their desk risked punishment", says retired CIA officer Kevin Shipp.
Musk: “AfD is the last spark of hope for Germany”
World“Portraying the AfD as right-wing is patently false, as party leader Alice Weidel has a same-sex partner from Sri Lanka", the tech billionaire declared.
Russia: US-made fighter jet shot down
World“The F-16 aircraft was downed when preparing for a missile strike on the region", Russian officials said.
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Journalist: “Starmer works for Israel”
WorldThe British Prime Minister hired an Israeli spy to monitor the social media accounts of his own party members.
Donald Trump reiterates claims on Greenland and the Panama Canal
World"For national security and freedom worldwide, US ownership and control of Greenland is an absolute necessity", according to Donald Trump.
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Vladimir Putin accuses Ukraine’s government of oppressing christians
WorldPutin calls Ukraine's leaders "godless" and accuses them of targeting the Orthodox Church.
Facebook moderators sue Meta – developed PTSD and drug abuse
WorldThe Kenyans were forced to watch up to 1,500 video clips a day, including murder, necrophilia, bestiality, and child abuse.
Trump: “The US and China can solve all the world’s problems”
WorldTrump sees opportunities for increased US-China cooperation, despite previous tensions, focusing on global issues and trade matters.
CNN fabricated story – “ordinary citizen” was a corrupt intelligence officer
WorldCNN accused of manipulation after claiming to find a forgotten prisoner under a blanket in a "secret prison".
China executes senior official convicted of corruption
WorldLi Jianping was sentenced to death for corruption, bribery, embezzlement of public funds and association with organized crime.
USS Liberty survivor: Israel wanted to kill us all
World“They wanted us at the bottom of the ocean – so they could blame it on the Arabs and bring the US into World War III", says Phil Tourney.
Sources: Turkey prepares to invade Syria
World“From across the border, we can already see Turkish forces amassing, and our civilians live under the constant fear of imminent death and destruction”.
“Mysterious” drones spur calls for stricter UAV laws in the US
WorldAfter reports of "mysterious" drones over the US East Coast, policymakers call for tougher laws on unmanned aerial vehicles.
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AfD leader questions Germany’s future in NATO
World"NATO is not currently a defense alliance", says outspoken AfD leader Tino Chrupalla.
Assad breaks the silence: “Filled with hope that Syria will be free again”
World"When the state falls into the hands of terrorism, any position becomes void of purpose, rendering its occupation meaningless".
Israel expands illegal settlements
World“Strengthening the Golan is strengthening the State of Israel. We will continue to hold on to it, make it flourish, and settle it", Netanyahu states.
Russian advances on the eastern Ukrainian front
WorldPokrovsk under threat, North Koreans in action, Patriot systems destroyed and changes in Kiev's military leadership.
Israel drops “earthquake bomb” on Syria
WorldMeasured at 3.0 on the Richter scale, it is described as “the heaviest strikes in Syria's coastal region since 2012”.
Biden administration sabotages Trump’s border wall
WorldJust weeks before the change of power, building materials for the wall are trucked away and sold to the highest bidder.
US pledges support to Syrian Islamists
WorldThe US promises to help Islamists in Syria and “wants them to succeed”.
Israel’s message: Staying in Syria
WorldNecessary to seize Syrian territory to establish a “sterile defense zone”, according to Defense Minister Israel Katz.
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