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The United States military said Thursday it carried out an airstrike in southern Somalia, killing two members of the Al-Qaeda-linked Al-Shabaab group, including a senior commander. The strike, conducted in coordination with Somalia’s federal government, targeted an area southwest of Quyno Barrow on Tuesday, according to US Africa Command (AFRICOM).
Former Indian prime minister Manmohan Singh, whose economic reforms made his country a global powerhouse, has died at the age of 92. Camille Knight looks back at his life.
The 26-year-old Canadian guard made 15-of-22 shots from the floor, 4-of-5 from 3-point range, and all 11 of his free throws while adding seven rebounds, eight assists, two blocked shots and a steal in a maestro performance. "It's the extra plays that put you over the edge," Gilgeous-Alexander said. "We have a group of guys that are hungry to do whatever it takes to win and that's why we win." Jalen Williams added 20 points and Isaiah Hartenstein contributed 11 points and 13 rebounds for the Thunder in his 11th double-double of the season. Читать дальше...
Authorities in Mali say a shipwreck off the coast of Morocco on December 19 left 70 people missing, including migrants from Mali. The vessel, carrying around 80 people, sank while en route to Spain. Eleven survivors were rescued.
"I saw countless dead bodies," said 50-year-old refugee Hasina, recounting her traumatic journey to neighbouring Bangladesh. She has joined around a million members from her stateless and persecuted Muslim minority, who have already been eking out an existence in sprawling refugee camps in Cox's Bazar in Bangladesh since escaping violence in 2017. Fighting has battered Myanmar's Rakhine state since Arakan Army (AA) rebels attacked the junta's security forces in November 2023. When AA forces --... Читать дальше...
More than 6,000 prisoners escaped from a high-security facility in Maputo on Christmas Day following a rebellion, during which at least 33 inmates were killed. The chaos erupted amid violent protests and riots triggered by the confirmation of the ruling Frelimo party’s victory in October's elections.
The visitors were 51-2 at tea on day two at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, still 423 runs adrift after the hosts were all out soon after lunch on the back of Smith's dogged 140. Yashasvi Jaiswal was not out 23, weathering a fiery blast from Australia's pace attack, with KL Rahul bowled by Cummins for 24 on the cusp of the break. Skipper Rohit reverted to his usual role as opener after dropping to six in the past two Tests. But it did nothing to help his woeful recent form and he was out for three... Читать дальше...
Jorge Torres, the former head of the congressional legal and constitutional office, rejected the accusations during questioning by a parliamentary oversight committee investigating the scandal in parallel with the public prosecutor's office. "Regarding the issue of a possible prostitution ring in Congress, I totally reject it," Torres said. He said he had no connection to sexual workers providing services to members of congress, "much less that these services have been used to generate votes in... Читать дальше...
It was a patient and well-constructed innings from the 35-year-old, who hit nine fours and two sixes in the 167-ball knock to help put the hosts in a strong position. Smith also scored a ton at the last Test in Brisbane -- his first since June 2023 -- with the latest his 34th in his 113th match. It moves him alongside four other players on the all-list of century-makers, including Sunil Gavaskar and Brian Lara. Only six players have scored more, led by Sachin Tendulkar's 51.
The 57-year-old Canadian, who signed a multi-year contract with the Red Wings, had previous coaching stints with the NHL San Jose Sharks, Edmonton Oilers and Los Angeles Kings. McLellan, who was fired by the Kings last February 2 after going 23-15 with 10 overtime losses, has a career NHL coaching record of 598-412-134 over 1,144 regular-season games and a 42-46 mark in Stanley Cup playoff contests. His teams have reached the playoffs nine times in his 14 full NHL campaigns but never reached a Stanley Cup Final. Читать дальше...
The eastern state of Victoria has faced extreme fire conditions in the past week, with numerous blazes forcing evacuations in dozens of rural communities. The largest fire has now burnt 74,000 hectares (183,000 acres) of the Grampians National Park, 240 kilometres (150 miles) west of Melbourne, state control centre spokesman Luke Hegarty said. "We're talking about the fire that's roughly the size of Singapore," he told Australian national broadcaster ABC. Fire conditions were easing but it would... Читать дальше...
Israeli airstrikes in Gaza on Thursday killed at least 45 people, according to Palestinian sources, including hospital workers and five journalists. The strikes come as worsening humanitarian conditions and freezing winter temperatures claim the lives of newborns in displacement camps.
Syria's new government has detained military justice official Mohammed Kanjo Hassan, who issued death sentences at Saydnaya prison under ousted president Bashar al-Assad, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights confirmed Thursday. His arrest follows deadly clashes in Tartus, an Assad stronghold, as gunmen sought to protect him.
In tonight's edition, the situation is still confused in Mozambique after the spectacular prison break that led thousands of inmates to go free. Also, inflation in Chad means traders struggle to keep up with fuel prices, one of the issues at the center of Sunday's legislative elections. And we continue with our series of goodbyes to 2024. This time, focus on Rwanda.