U.S. begins retaliatory strikes in Iraq and Syria as slain soldiers arrive home

[ad_1] IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Former hostage describes captivity in Hamas tunnel and dungeon in Gaza 02:16 South Carolina’s Democratic primary could offer clues to general election 01:49 Closing arguments in Jennifer Crumbley involuntary manslaughter trial 01:44 Now Playing U.S. begins retaliatory strikes in…

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U.S. retaliatory strikes start in Iraq and Syria in first response to Jordan drone attack

[ad_1] The United States launched attacks in the Iraq and Syria on Friday, its first retaliatory strikes for the killing of three American soldiers, according to an official at the Department of Defense. The military action is a significant escalation in Washington’s bid to deter the growing threat from Iran-backed groups across the Middle East…

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In ‘white’ Argentina, TV star Martín Ku, who’s Argentine Asian, spurs reality check on race

[ad_1] BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — On Dec. 11, the all-caps phrase ‘UN CHINO’ — or ‘a Chinese’ — began trending in Argentina on the social media platform X. That night, the local spinoff of the “Big Brother” franchise aired the premiere of its latest season. Argentine television watchers were processing their surprise: For the first…

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Climate activist Greta Thunberg cleared of public order offense during London oil protest

[ad_1] LONDON — Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg on Friday was cleared of a public order offense over a protest at an oil and gas conference in October. Thunberg was arrested Oct. 17 outside the InterContinental London Park Lane hotel after joining hundreds of protesters at an “Oily Money Out” demonstration organized by Fossil Free London and…

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