JERUSALEM (AP) — An anti-settlement watchdog says Israel has approved the largest seizure of land in the occupied West Bank in over three decades. Peace Now said Wednesday that authorities recently approved the appropriation of 12.7 square kilometers (nearly 5 square miles) of land in the Jordan Valley. The group’s data indicate it was the […]
Here’s a roundup of recent incidents and announcements from Ventura County agencies: Pasadena man charged with hijacking in Camarillo A woman’s car was hijacked last month outside a hamburger restaurant in Camarillo but found in Los Angeles and the suspect charged with three related felonies. Identified as a 28-year-old Pasadena man, the suspect allegedly approached […]
Jun. 1—1/1 Swipe or click to see more STAR-ADVERTISER / 2019 Protesters gather at Mauna Kea Access Road in opposition to the construction of the Thirty Meter Telescope atop Mauna Kea. Select an option below to continue reading this premium story. Already a Honolulu Star-Advertiser subscriber? to continue reading. Get unlimited access From as low […]
Egypt has warned it will not hesitate to respond militarily after Israeli forces took control of a buffer zone along its border with the Gaza Strip. Daniel Hagari, Israel’s chief military spokesperson, said Israeli forces had gained “operational” control over the “Philadelphi Corridor”, using the Israeli military’s code name for the 14 km-long (nine-mile) corridor […]
Two men have appeared in court on drugs charges after herbal cannabis worth an estimated €2.1m (£1.98) was seized in Dublin on Friday. The accused are Jaime Stalker from Liverpool Road in Liverpool and Niall Maher from Cherry Orchard Drive, Ballyfermot, Dublin. The pair, who are both in their 30s, were brought before the Criminal […]
MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russia will identify U.S. property, including securities, that could be used as compensation for losses sustained as a result of any seizure of frozen Russian assets in the United States, according to a decree signed by President Vladimir Putin on Thursday. G7 negotiators have been discussing for weeks how to best exploit some […]
A man who had seizures aboard a Royal Caribbean cruise in 2022 doesn’t recall exactly what happened when he fell ill, but says he won’t forget about the pricey medical bill he was handed as he was evacuated to a rescue boat. Vincent Wasney was told that after having three seizures aboard the Independence of […]
A man who had seizures aboard a Royal Caribbean cruise in 2022 doesn’t recall exactly what happened when he fell ill, but says he won’t forget about the pricey medical bill he was handed as he was evacuated to a rescue boat. Vincent Wasney was told that after having three seizures aboard the Independence of […]
Editor’s Note: A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. Sign up for the daily digest chronicling the evolving media landscape here. Israel must do better. The Benjamin Netanyahu-led country on Tuesday took the outrageous step of seizing a camera and other video equipment used by The Associated Press to broadcast a live feed of Gaza — a decision the […]
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said Wednesday a Chinese invasion of Taiwan and seizure of chips producer TSMC would be “absolutely devastating” to the American economy. Asked at a U.S. House hearing about the impact, Raimondo said “it would be absolutely devastating,” declining to comment on how or if it […]
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said Wednesday a Chinese invasion of Taiwan and seizure of chips producer TSMC would be “absolutely devastating” to the American economy. Asked at a U.S. House hearing about the impact, Raimondo said “it would be absolutely devastating,” declining to comment on how or if it […]
One person is in jail and the intersection of Lancaster Avenue and University Drive is partially closed after a driver crashed into a traffic light, according to police. The driver of a black Dodge Ram told police he had a seizure before hitting the traffic light pole but officers determined he was driving while intoxicated, […]