Pakistani official: Death toll in southern province struck by heat wave reaches 622
KARACHI, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistani official: Death toll in southern province struck by heat wave reaches 622.
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Pakistani official: Death toll in southern province struck by heat wave reaches 622
KARACHI, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistani official: Death toll in southern province struck by heat wave reaches 622.
Rwandan spy chief Karake arrested in London
British police have arrested the head of Rwanda’s intelligence service on a Spanish warrant relating to alleged crimes during the conflict in the 1990s, officials said Tuesday, sparking outrage from Kigali. A police spokesman said Karenzi Karake was held on suspicion of war crimes, apparently referring to a 2008 arrest warrant issued by a Spanish court for genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity and terrorism.
Rwandan spy chief Karake arrested in London
British police have arrested the head of Rwanda’s intelligence service on a Spanish warrant relating to alleged crimes during the conflict in the 1990s, officials said Tuesday, sparking outrage from Kigali. A police spokesman said Karenzi Karake was held on suspicion of war crimes, apparently referring to a 2008 arrest warrant issued by a Spanish court for genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity and terrorism.
Changing tone on Confederate flag follows years of refusal
For years, South Carolina lawmakers refused to revisit the Confederate flag on Statehouse grounds, saying the law that took it off the dome was a bipartisan compromise, and renewing the debate would unnecessarily expose divisive wounds.
Joyce Mitchell’s husband: ‘Do I still love her? Yes. Am I mad? Yes’
The husband of Joyce Mitchell, the New York prison worker accused of helping two convicted killers escape, says he knew nothing of his wife’s alleged role in the plot until he was able to speak with her after her arrest.
Changing tone on Confederate flag follows years of refusal
For years, South Carolina lawmakers refused to revisit the Confederate flag on Statehouse grounds, saying the law that took it off the dome was a bipartisan compromise, and renewing the debate would unnecessarily expose divisive wounds.
US to put military equipment in several European countries
TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — The U.S. will spread about 250 tanks, armored vehicles and other military equipment across six former Soviet bloc nations to help reassure NATO allies facing threats from Russia and terrorist groups, Defense Secretary Ash Carter announced Tuesday.
Joyce Mitchell’s husband: ‘Do I still love her? Yes. Am I mad? Yes’
The husband of Joyce Mitchell, the New York prison worker accused of helping two convicted killers escape, says he knew nothing of his wife’s alleged role in the plot until he was able to speak with her after her arrest.
South Carolina lawmakers push for Confederate flag debate
By Harriet McLeod COLUMBIA, S.C. (Reuters) – South Carolina lawmakers plan to introduce a resolution on Tuesday to begin a debate on removing the Confederate flag from the State House grounds following the killings last week of nine African-American churchgoers allegedly by a white gunman. Political leaders and civil rights organizations, including Reverend Al Sharpton’s National Action Network, also plan to rally Tuesday in support of the measure on the