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Missing Endangered Person James E. Goodson from the 18th District – Blotter
The Philadelphia Police Department needs the public’s assistance in locating missing endangered person James E. Goodson. James was last seen February 8, 2024, at approx. 12:15am on the 34xx block of Civic Center Blvd. James…
Zelenskyy replaces top military commander in wider leadership shake-up
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday replaced the country’s highest-ranking army general of the country in a national military shake-up. Gen. Valerii Zaluzhnyi was relieved of his position and thanked by Zelenskyy for his service —…
Over 100 missing, 11 dead in Philippine mountain village landslide
Rescuers dug out more bodies from a landslide-hit southern Philippine village on Thursday, bringing the death toll to 11 as the number of missing rose to 110, officials said.At least 31 residents survived with injuries…
Eiffel Tower pieces make up Paris Olympics’ medals
An Olympic medal inlaid with a piece of the Eiffel Tower. How’s that for a monumental prize?A hexagonal, polished chunk of iron taken from the iconic landmark is being embedded in each gold, silver and…
Airline traveler scares plane passengers in emergency exit escape attempt caught on video
An addled tourist faces criminal charges for his outburst on a packed passenger plane. When a flight attendant refused to let him disembark, he leaped up, ran toward an emergency exit and shouted as he forced…
Texas stabbing of Palestinian American classified as hate crime by police
The stabbing of Zacharia Doar, a 23-year-old Palestinian American, near the University of Texas, has been classified as a hate crime.Bert James Baker, 36, allegedly approached Doar’s truck, yelled racial slurs and physically assaulted Doar…
Thai officials to deliver humanitarian aid to war-torn Burma
Thailand plans to open a humanitarian corridor within a month to deliver aid to suffering civilians in war-torn Burma.The plan initially targets a small proportion of the 2.6 million displaced civilians in Burma due to…
UN panel criticize Russia’s efforts to rewrite school curriculum about Ukraine
A U.N.-backed panel focused on children’s rights urged Russia to prevent the alteration of school textbooks to align with its political and military agenda.The Committee on the Rights of the Child conducted hearings in Geneva,…
Polish PM Donald Tusk says Reagan ‘must be turning in his grave’ after Republicans stall Ukraine aid package
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340 Burmese troops fled to Bangladesh following rebel skirmish, country says
About 340 Burmese security forces, including members of its Border Guard Police, are now reported to have fled the country for Bangladesh, according to Bangladeshi Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud.The exodus of troops across Burma’s western…
Hungary’s president under scrutiny after issuing pardon in sexual abuse case
President Katalin Novák of Hungary is facing mounting pressure to resign after it was disclosed that she granted a presidential pardon to a man convicted as an accomplice in a child sexual abuse case.Novák issued…
Airline apologizes after placing innocent man on no-fly list, tattling on him to boss
An airline in Ireland that mistakenly placed an innocent man on a no-fly list, and even contacted the man’s boss about the matter, has apologized for the apparent mix-up, reports show. Airline Ryanair said before Ireland’s…
Brazil police investigate Bolsonaro’s allies over alleged election interference
Brazilian police are investigating several top allies of former President Jair Bolsonaro for allegedly attempting to overturn the results of the 2022 election.Bolsonaro himself wasn’t the target of the search, but was ordered to surrender…
EU lawmakers demand probe into alleged vote fraud allegations in Serbia
European Union lawmakers have called for an independent investigation into alleged vote-rigging in Serbia’s recent elections.They demanded that EU funds be cut off if authorities in Belgrade fail to cooperate with the inquiry or are…
EU leaders converge in Mauritania to address surge in migrant crossings
European Union Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez arrived in Mauritania on Thursday.They are expected to sign deals on migration, security and green energy.In January, approximately 7,270 migrants arrived…
Virginia Dems push to expand state-funded health insurance to illegal immigrant children
Virginia Democrats are pushing to expand state-funded health insurance to illegal immigrant children with a critical committee vote scheduled for Thursday.The Senate bill, named the “Cover All Kids” Act by proponents, seeks to provide illegal immigrant children…
Filmmakers in Georgia should do more to earn tax breaks, lawmakers say
Top Georgia lawmakers say moviemakers should be required to do more than just show a peach at the end of the credits to get the top benefit from Georgia’s lucrative film tax credit.Thanks in large…
Gaetz says he ‘never missed George Santos more’ after failed Mayorkas ouster
Republican Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz said his former colleague George Santos has never been missed more following a failed impeachment vote.The GOP failed to impeach Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas on Tuesday after three…
Virginia assisted suicide bill poses ‘deadly harm,’ bishops warn
Catholic bishops in Virginia are raising the alarm about proposed legislation in the commonwealth that would legalize assisted suicide. Bishop Michael Burbidge of Arlington and Bishop Barry Knestout of Richmond published a letter Monday urging Virginians…
Russia presidential candidate criticizes government’s treatment of soldiers
Boris Nadezhdin, a Russian presidential hopeful, met with soldiers’ wives opposing Moscow’s actions in Ukraine, criticizing the government’s decision to keep soldiers in the ranks.Nadezhdin, who is collecting signatures to challenge Putin in the upcoming…
German Navy ship sails toward Red Sea to join EU mission against Houthi attacks
The German Navy frigate Hessen has departed from Wilhelmshaven towards the Red Sea for a European Union mission aimed at defending cargo ships from Houthi rebel attacks.Approximately 240 personnel are aboard the Hessen, awaiting official…
Suspect for Commercial Burglary in the 39th District [VIDEO] – Blotter
The PPD Northwest Detective Division is attempting to identify the individual responsible for this commercial burglary. On February 3, 2024, at 10:30AM the complainant reported to police an unknown black male broke into and burglarized…
US conducts ‘self-defense strikes’ against Houthi anti-ship cruise missiles
The U.S. conducted two “self-defense strikes” in Yemen on Wednesday against three Houthi mobile anti-ship cruise missiles preparing to launch into the Red Sea, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced.Since Saturday, the U.S. has taken out…
Illegal migrant wanted for homicide, convicted child predator arrested in Texas
Border Patrol agents in Texas have made significant arrests this week, with an illegal immigrant wanted for homicide apprehended along with a migrant who is a convicted pedophile.U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) Chief Jason Owens posted on…
Fukushima nuclear plant in Japan reportedly leaked radioactive water
Highly radioactive water leaked from a treatment machine at the tsunami-hit Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, but no one was injured and radiation monitoring shows no impact to the outside environment, the utility operator said…
IDF video reveals tunnel used to hide Hamas members, hostages in terrorist group’s stronghold
Israel’s military has released video and images of a tunnel in a Hamas stronghold that it says was used to hide “high-ranking members” of the terrorist group and hostages. The emergence of the labyrinth under Khan…
Berlin Zoo mourns Ingo the Flamingo, believed to be its oldest resident at 75
Ingo the Flamingo, the oldest resident of the Berlin Zoo, died at approximately 75 years old, having lived there since the mid-1950s.Ingo arrived at the Berlin Zoo in 1955 from the Tierpark zoo in East…