Magdeburg attack: Police said entire incident was over in 3 minutes, suspect acted alone
Christmas market attack suspect Taleb was produced before the court which ordered investigative detention
By The Week News Desk December 22, 2024
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Fire breaks out in Eiffel Tower, hundreds evacuated
Initial reports indicate that the fire was spotted in the elevator shaft. Emergency services rushed to the spot
By The Week News Desk December 24, 2024
VIRAL VIDEO: The Grinch turns police in Peru; busts gang dealing drugs ahead of Christmas!
The Peruvian National Police released a video in which one of its personnel was seen dressed up as the character from 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas!' while participating in a drug bust
By The Week News Desk December 24, 2024
New York: Woman dies after being set on fire on Brooklyn subway; suspect watched her burn alive, says police
The NYPD arrested the suspect and is being questioned to find the motive behind the incident
By The Week News Desk December 23, 2024
At least 32 dead in stampedes during Christmas charity events in Nigeria
The dead included 22 people in southeastern Anambra state's Okija town, while a stampede was also reported at a church-organised charity event in Maitama
By The Week News Desk December 22, 2024-
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Bangladesh seeks extradition of Sheikh Hasina, sends formal note to India
Hasina has been living in exile in India since August 5 after she was forced to quit and flee the country following massive anti-government protests.
By The Week News Desk December 23, 2024 -
The Russian connection behind US President-Elect Donald's Trump desire to buy Greenland
Russia has invested heavily in the Arctic, rebuilding 475 Cold War-era military strongholds
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Who is Mark Burnett, 'The Apprentice' producer appointed by Trump as special envoy to UK?
Burnett, who has also created and produced multiple shows including Survivor, Shark Tank, and The Voice, lacks diplomatic experience
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War crimes: Soldier's mother identifies executed son by underwear in Kursk after video surfaces | Russia-Ukraine conflict
Ukrainian drone operator Ruslan Holubenko and his comrades were stripped by Russian forces before killing them in cold blood, but the young soldier was identified by his mother
By The Week News Desk December 22, 2024 -
Did Asma al-Assad file for divorce? Reports claim deposed Syrian leader's wife wants to return to UK
Unconfirmed reports claim her application is reportedly currently being evaluated by Russian authorities
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Magdeburg Christmas market attack: 7 Indians among 200 injured; MEA condemns 'horrific and senseless' act
The Ministry of External Affairs said its diplomatic mission is in contact with the Indian citizens and their families, adding that it has offered all possible assistance to the victims in Christmas market attack in Germany
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Germany Christmas market attack: Suspect 'an Islamophobe', says minister; death toll rises to five
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz assured that “full force of the law” would be applied in the case. The incident occurred on the same day eight years ago when an Islamist terrorist drove a stolen lorry into a Christmas market on Breitscheid Platz
By The Week News Desk December 21, 2024 -
VIDEO | Saudi doctor arrested in Christmas market car 'attack' in Germany; 2 killed
What we know so far about the Saudi national held in the incident, which also injured around 60 people in the eastern German city of Magdeburg on Friday
By The Week News Desk December 21, 2024 -
Nativity scene at the Vatican sparks outrage in Israel
The keffiyeh controversy deepened after Israel’s Minister for Diaspora Affairs, Amichai Chikli, wrote a strongly-worded letter to Pope Francis
By Ajish P Joy December 21, 2024 -
Magdeburg attack: CHILLING post by Saudi doctor reveals he mulled slaughtering Germans 'indiscriminately'
Taleb Al Abdulmohsen aka Taleb Abdul Jawad posted that he had been looking for this peaceful way since January 2019 but could not find it. He also supported Elon Musk, Tommy Robinson and Alex Jones in his posts
By The Week News Desk December 21, 2024 -
Who is Taleb Abdul Jawad? Saudi Arabia warned Germany about the suspect in Christmas market attack: Report
Taleb Abdul Jawad was reportedly an anti-Islam activist and fled Saudi Arabia as a refugee to Germany in 2006. He was reportedly a sympathiser of Alternative for Germany, a far-right party
By The Week News Desk December 21, 2024 -
Senate passes Social Security benefits boost for many public service retirees
President Joe Biden, who has played a less public role in the process throughout a turbulent week, was expected to sign the measure into law Saturday
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White House aides covered up President Biden’s mental decline from Day 1 of his presidency: Report
Biden's staffers made adjustments to daily plans for the President's schedule when he appeared tired or kept stumbling
By The Week News Desk December 20, 2024 -
Pakistan blames 'pressure from New Delhi' for US sanctions, statement against its missile programme
Pakistan also termed US sanctions against its firms as discriminatory and accused the US of turning a blind eye towards India
By The Week News Desk December 20, 2024 -
US: House approves funding bill hours before govt shutdown deadline
President-elect Donald Trump's demands for a debt ceiling suspension was omitted from the bill, which has been sent to the Senate, after Republican opposition
By Lisa Mascaro, Farnoush Amiri and Matt Brown December 21, 2024 -
Lay's potato chips recalled explained: Manufacture codes revealed as US customers warned about potential milk allergy by Frito-Lay
A limited number of Lay’s potato chips are being actively recalled by Frito-Lay, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration confirmed, after milk was found to have mixed with the product
By Bechu S December 19, 2024 -
Andrew Tate and brother Tristan to lose over £2 million to police over tax fraud, the 'J' story so far
Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan, who are facing human trafficking charges in Romania, didn't care to pay a single penny for their huge income from online sources, the Court said
By The Week News Desk December 18, 2024 -
Why are five Palestinians from Gaza, West Bank suing Blinken?
The US has failed to uphold a law that prevents aid to foreign armies accused of human rights violations, say plaintiffs
By Ajish P Joy December 18, 2024 -
Who killed Russian general Igor Kirillov? Ukraine offered Uzbek suspect $100,000 for assassination
Russia's Investigative Committee (SK) said the suspect, 29, was recruited by the Ukrainian special services
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'Haven't met Bashar al-Assad yet but plan to': Putin breaks silence on Syria situation
Putin said they are talking to partners on the ground in Syria with regard to the military base there
By The Week News Desk December 19, 2024
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