World Regions - Page 244

October 29

Antisemitic attacker faced 30-year sentence, gets less than 1½ years in plea deal

Tarek Bazrouk, a 20-year-old Palestinian American, was sentenced to 17 months in prison for federal hate crimes after attacking Jewish protesters in New York City.

October 29

US hockey star Brady Tkachuk opens up on Trump phone call ahead of 4-Nations face-off final vs Canada

U.S. hockey star Brady Tkachuk discussed President Donald Trump's locker room call before the 4 Nations Face-Off final and its impact heading into the Olympics.

October 29

Pentagon scales back troops from NATO eastern flank, denies American withdrawal from Europe

U.S. troops withdrawing from Romania spark Republican opposition amid Russia-Ukraine war tensions and concerns over weakened deterrence.

October 29

US rescue teams to descend on hard-hit Caribbean after catastrophic Hurricane Melissa's impact

The State Department activated a Caribbean disaster response team following Hurricane Melissa's devastating impact on Jamaica, with teams arriving Thursday to provide aid.

October 29

US Olympians Madison Chock, Evan Bates send message to opponent who took their gold before disqualification

Figure skaters Madison Chock and Evan Bates shared a gracious message for Kamila Valieva ahead of the Milano-Cortina Olympics after a doping controversy delayed their gold.

October 29

80-year-old Australian woman dies on island after cruise ship leaves without her

An 80-year-old Australian woman was found dead after the Coral Adventurer cruise ship allegedly left her behind on Lizard Island during a hiking tour.

October 29

Paris prosecutor says apprehended Louvre heist suspects have spoken, as $102M crown jewels remain missing

French authorities have arrested two suspects in the $102 million Louvre Museum crown jewel heist, but the stolen royal artifacts remain missing.

October 29

Trump claims Asia tour returned 'trillions' to US ahead of critical meeting with China's Xi

President Donald Trump prepares to meet China's Xi Jinping after securing trade deals across Asia that he claims bring trillions of dollars back to the U.S.

October 29

Putin hails successful test of nuclear-powered underwater torpedo

Putin announced successful Poseidon nuclear drone testing as President Donald Trump urged Russia to end the Ukraine war instead of testing missiles on Monday.

October 29

Israel Defense Forces announces resumption of ceasefire following strikes

The Israel Defense Forces indicated that a ceasefire was being resumed after the Jewish state, a key ally of the United States, executed strikes on Tuesday.