[ad_1] Washington CNN — Former President Donald Trump on Sunday criticized American Jews for what he argued was their insufficient praise of his policies toward Israel, warning that they need to “get their act together” before “it is too late!” The suggestion, made on Trump’s social media platform Truth Social, …
Read More »Iran Evin prison fire: Inmates say guards fired tear gas after deadly blaze in Tehran
[ad_1] CNN — Details of a chaotic night marked by tear gas and explosions have emerged from an Iranian prison following a deadly fire at the facility on Saturday. At least four inmates died of smoke inhalation and 61 others were injured in the blaze at Tehran’s Evin prison, which …
Read More »Busch debuts non-alcoholic “Turkey Brew” for dogs
[ad_1] CNN — Crack open a cold one this Thanksgiving – for your dog. Just in time for the winter holidays, Busch Beer has debuted a limited-edition turkey-flavored “dog brew.” That’ll give Fido something to be thankful for! But don’t worry, it won’t make your furry friend suspiciously merry. The …
Read More »Iran denies supplying Russia with weapons for use in Ukraine
[ad_1] CNN — Iran has denied supplying Russia with weapons for use in Ukraine, saying it “has not and will not” do so. The denial, reportedly made in a phone call between Iran’s Foreign Minister and his Portuguese counterpart on Friday, follows claims by Kyiv and US intelligence that Russia …
Read More »Iranian security official confirms fire at Evin prison, says situation is under control after social media footage emerges
[ad_1] CNN — A large, dark plume of smoke was seen billowing near Evin prison in northern Tehran in multiple videos on social media Saturday night. An Iranian security official said “thugs” set fire to the warehouse of prison clothing, which led to a fire in the prison, Iranian state media IRNA reported. Tehran’s Evin Prison is a notoriously brutal facility where the regime incarcerates political dissidents. “Now the …
Read More »Iranian police looking into incident involving woman surrounded by officers in street
[ad_1] CNN — Video from Tehran has shown a large group of male security forces surrounding and grabbing a female in the street. They eventually let her go and she hurries away quickly. The clip has been shared widely on Persian language news channels outside Iran. Iran’s Vice President for …
Read More »Turkey coal mine explosion kills 40, traps dozens
[ad_1] CNN — An explosion inside a coal mine in northern Turkey has killed at least 40 people and left 11 others hospitalized, state news media reported on Saturday. The explosion took place in the Black Sea town of Amasra in Bartin province on Friday, trapping dozens beneath the rubble …
Read More »Sergey Surovikin, Russia’s new top commander in Ukraine, has a reputation for brutality
[ad_1] CNN — Russian President Vladimir Putin’s devastating war on Ukraine is faltering. Now, there’s a new general in charge – with a reputation for brutality. After Ukraine recently recaptured more territory than Russia’s army took in the last six months, Russia’s Ministry of Defense last Saturday named Sergey Surovikin …
Read More »Iraq names new president and prime minister, ending a year of political deadlock
[ad_1] CNN — Iraq’s parliament elected Kurdish politician Abdul Latif Rashid as the country’s new president on Thursday, ending a yearlong political stalemate that had turned violent over the summer. Rashid won 162 out of 269 votes, beating out current President Barham Salim, who only obtained 99 votes, according to …
Read More »How Iran’s protests transformed into a national uprising
[ad_1] CNN — Nearly a month after the start of nationwide protests, parts of Iran now bear the hallmarks of battle zones, with flares lighting up skies, gunfire ringing out and bloody scenes recorded in video footage. “I am recording this video about the situation in Sanandaj,” said one demonstrator, …
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