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Israel's Cabinet approves a deal for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of dozens of hostages
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s Cabinet approved a deal early Saturday for a ceasefire in Gaza that would release dozens of hostages held there and pause the 15-month war with Hamas, bringing the sides a step closer to ending their deadliest and most destructive fighting ever.The government announced the approval after 1 a.m. Jerusalem time and confirmed the ceasefire will go into effect on Sunday. The hourslong Cabinet meeting went well past the beginning of the Jewish Sabbath, a sign of the moment’s importance. In line with Jewish law, the Israeli government usually halts all... Read More
Middle East latest: Israel's full Cabinet approves the Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal
Israel's Cabinet has approved the Gaza ceasefire deal that would pause the fighting and release dozens of hostages held by Hamas militants along with Palestinians imprisoned by Israel.The approval came early on Saturday after a marathon session by the full Cabinet. The prime minister’s office has said that once the deal is approved, the ceasefire could start Sunday with the first hostages released. This would be just the second ceasefire achieved in 15 months of war.
Under the deal, 33 hostages are set to be released over the next six weeks, in exchange for hundreds... Read More
Attorneys for fire victim say utility may have destroyed evidence of what caused deadly LA-area fire
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Attorneys for a woman who is among thousands who lost their homes in the Eaton Fire outside Los Angeles say Southern California Edison crews working to repair and restore power in the area may have destroyed evidence that could help determine what sparked the wildfire.The fire has killed at least 16 people and destroyed more than 7,000 structures in Altadena. Video and photos taken by residents captured flames beneath Edison's electrical towers in the Eaton Canyon area in the early minutes of the fire. One resident said he heard a loud pop at the outset of... Read More
Blessings for dogs? Bring them to Mexico City's cathedral and St. Anthony will do the rest
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Behaving at their best, a dozen dogs attended Mass at Mexico City’s cathedral Friday, waiting for their turn to de doused with holy water.The blessing of the animals is a long-time Catholic tradition celebrated on January 17. On this day, Mexican Catholic congregations and priests welcome pups, cats and the occasional parrot on the feast day of St. Anthony the Abbot, considered the patron saint of animals.
A few parishioners dress up their beloved pets with sweaters or scarves. But all pray to God and their four-legged friends’ patron to keep... Read More
Former CIA analyst pleads guilty to leaking info on planned Israeli attack on Iran
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — A former CIA analyst pleaded guilty Friday to leaking information on a planned Israeli attack on Iran.Asif Rahman, 34, was arrested by the FBI in November weeks after classified documents appeared on the Telegram messaging app.
He entered guilty pleas in federal court in Virginia to two counts of willful retention and transmission of classified information related to the national defense, each of which carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison.
Prosecutors say Rahman, a CIA employee since 2016, abused his access to top-secret... Read More
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- Blessings for dogs? Bring them to Mexico City's cathedral and St. Anthony will do the rest
- Former CIA analyst pleads guilty to leaking info on planned Israeli attack on Iran
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