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Egypt: Terrorism Circuit Court Considers Death Penalty for Two Men Who Bombed Protestant Church
Egypt: Terrorism Circuit Court Considers Death Penalty for Two Men Who Bombed Protestant Church
Thursday, November 14, 2024

Amid efforts by Egypt’s Islamic government to improve its relations with Egyptian Christians, the Cairo Criminal Court’s terrorism circuit has referred the case of two men convicted of a church bombing to the Grand Mufti for his opinion on whether the death penalty should be applied, Watani International (WI) reports.

Taiwan Considering $15 Billion Weapons Deal with US: Report
Taiwan Considering $15 Billion Weapons Deal with US: Report
Thursday, November 14, 2024

Taiwan has told the incoming Trump administration it is interested in securing a massive $15 billion military weapons deal with the United States, the Financial Times reported exclusively on Tuesday (November 12).

Trump taps Matt Gaetz as Attorney General, Tulsi Gabbard as Intelligence Official
Trump taps Matt Gaetz as Attorney General, Tulsi Gabbard as Intelligence Official
Wednesday, November 13, 2024

President-Elect Donald Trump named two more high-profile figures to his administration Wednesday afternoon, the latest in a flurry of presidential picks.

Turkey Cuts Ties With Israel
Turkey Cuts Ties With Israel
Wednesday, November 13, 2024

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said Wednesday that Turkey has cut its ties with the State of Israel, marking a sharp escalation in diplomatic tensions between the two nations.

Amsterdam Despite Ban; ‘Capital Moving Toward Anarchy’
Amsterdam Despite Ban; ‘Capital Moving Toward Anarchy’
Wednesday, November 13, 2024

Police say pro-Palestine protesters gathered on Amsterdam’s central Dam Square despite a protest ban following the first pogrom in the Netherlands against Jews since World War Two.

Trump Selects Marco Rubio for Secretary of State
Trump Selects Marco Rubio for Secretary of State
Wednesday, November 13, 2024

President-Elect Donald Trump continues to fill out his cabinet today by announcing Florida Senator Marco Rubio as the next Secretary of State.

Republicans Select Thune as New Senate Leader
Republicans Select Thune as New Senate Leader
Wednesday, November 13, 2024

Senate Minority Whip John Thune (R-SD) will take over as Republican Senate leader and majority leader in the new Congress, succeeding Mitch McConnell (R-KY), the longest-serving party leader in Senate history, in January.

Israeli Defense Minister: ‘Hezbollah Must Withdraw Beyond Litani River’
Israeli Defense Minister: ‘Hezbollah Must Withdraw Beyond Litani River’
Wednesday, November 13, 2024

Newly appointed Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz stated on Wednesday that Israel would reject any ceasefire agreement that does not require Hezbollah to withdraw beyond the Litani River, amid reports that a deal may be close.

Translation Sector Will Have No Need of Human Editors in Three Years, CEO Says
Translation Sector Will Have No Need of Human Editors in Three Years, CEO Says
Wednesday, November 13, 2024

The CEO of Unbabel, a major translation service powered by artificial intelligence, has announced that human translators may not be required at all in three years, CNBC reports.

CIA Officer Arrested in Connection with Leaked Classified Documents on Israel
CIA Officer Arrested in Connection with Leaked Classified Documents on Israel
Wednesday, November 13, 2024

A CIA official was arrested in Cambodia and indicted on charges of violating the Espionage Act by leaking classified U.S. documents detailing Israel’s preparations for a retaliatory strike against Iran following a missile attack earlier this year, according to court records and a source familiar with the case.