World Regions - Page 236

November 9

US Olympic medalist apologizes after footage emerges of him berating younger sister

U.S. Olympic medalist ice dancer Alex Shibutani apologized after video emerged showing him berating hissister and partner Maia Shibutani during training.

November 9

101-year-old Kristallnacht survivor warns current era 'equivalent to 1938' on anniversary of Nazi riot

A 101-year-old Holocaust survivor who lived through Kristallnacht warns that today's rising antisemitism mirrors Nazi Germany in 1938.

November 9

Iran smuggled $1B to Hezbollah this year despite US sanctions, Treasury official says

Iran smuggled at least $1 billion to terrorist proxy Hezbollah despite heavy sanctions this year, according to U.S. Treasury Department officials.

November 9

Hamas turns over body of Israeli soldier Hadar Goldin, killed and taken in 2014

Hamas returned the remains of Israeli soldier Hadar Goldin after holding his body for over 4,000 days since the 2014 Gaza war, Israel confirmed

November 9

Trump holds key to saving Syria's vanishing Christians in crucial White House meeting

Syria's Christian population has plummeted from 1.5 million to 300,000. Trump's meeting with Syrian leadership could determine their survival in their ancient homeland.

November 9

‘Genocide can’t be ignored’: GOP lawmaker backs Trump’s threat of military action in Nigeria

Trump designates Nigeria as country of concern over Christian killings, with Rep. Riley Moore warning military action possible as U.S. considers sanctions.

November 8

Irish soccer federation votes to call for UEFA to suspend Israel from competition for alleged violations

Ireland's soccer governing body voted to call for UEFA to suspend Israel from competition, joining Spain, Norway and Turkey in similar resolutions.

November 8

Trump’s warning to Nigeria offers hope to nation's persecuted Christians

Many Nigerians welcome Trump’s threat of action over Christian killings, hoping it will pressure their government to protect churches after years of deadly attacks.

November 8

Body of Israeli hostage who 'fought heroically' to defend community during Oct. 7 massacre is returned: IDF

Israeli hostage Lior Rudaeff's body was returned Friday following his Oct. 7, 2023, defense of a kibbutz against terrorists who took his body to Gaza.

November 8

Treating gum disease could reduce risk of heart attacks and strokes, study suggests

A new study reveals gum disease treatment can reduce cardiovascular risk by 10% annually, and intensive dental cleanings show significant heart health benefits.