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A French prosecutor is calling for a harsh 20-year prison sentence for Dominique Pelicot, who orchestrated the horrifying mass rape of his own wife over nearly a decade. He allegedly drugged her into unconsciousness and then filmed and photographed the assaults. Mr. Pelicot, now 71 years old, has confessed to the charges during a trial that has captivated audiences worldwide. This case goes beyond the courtroom; it serves as a stark reflection on the widespread issue of sexual violence, both in France and around the globe.…

"In Mykolaiv, Ukraine, November 17, 2024, a firefighter is in the thick of a catastrophic scene—another grim chapter in Russia's ongoing assault on Ukraine, marked by a residential house engulfed in turmoil after a drone strike," reported via a handout from the State Emergency Service of Ukraine, circulated by REUTERS. It's crucial to comprehend the relentless nature of the conflict to grasp the physical and psychological toll it is taking on the population. Russia launched a substantial offensive, the fiercest in nearly…

Recent allegations have cast a shadow over the legacy of Mohamed Al Fayed, with reports emerging that one of his brothers is also implicated in heinous acts against women employed at the renowned Harrods department store in the UK. This disturbing narrative comes from the testimonies of three former staff members. According to these women, Salah Fayed is accused of committing abusive acts in various locations—including London, the French Riviera, and Monaco—between the years 1989 and 1997. In a chilling account, one…

In the bustling metropolis of New York City, a significant verdict unfolded that speaks volumes about global security threats. A 34-year-old Kenyan named Cholo Abdi Abdullah, tethered to the infamous Somali militant cadre Al Shabaab, was handed a conviction for orchestrating a catastrophic plot echoing the dark shadows of the September 11 attacks. Abdullah's journey entwined intrigue and menace. Captured in the Philippines back in July 2019, his next chapter unfolded in the U.S. by December 2020, facing justice in a foreign…

Somalia: Devastating Al-Shabaab Assault Claims Lives of AU Troops at Mogadishu’s Halane Base MOGADISHU, Somalia - In a ruthless act of violence, Al-Shabaab insurgents launched a mortar attack on Sunday, tragically ending the lives of two soldiers from the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), according to law enforcement authorities. This incident unfolded ominously close to the Aden Adde International Airport, a locale reinforced against such threats. Mohamed El-Amine Souef, representing the African Union…

FILE PHOTOA mortar round launched by al-Shabab struck a base inside the confines of Mogadishu’s international airport on Sunday, resulting in the deaths of two African Union soldiers and injuring another.Mohamed El-Amine Souef, the head of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) and Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, expressed deep condemnation for the assault on the Halane Base Camp. Speaking on behalf of ATMIS, he noted, “This brutal attack will not dissuade us or the…

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) – On Saturday, Iran's leading figure, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, issued a stern warning to Israel and the United States, vowing that any further aggression would provoke “a devastating response.” His remarks follow an uptick in Iranian threats aimed at Israel, especially in light of a military strike on October 26 that targeted Iranian bases, resulting in the deaths of at least five individuals. The potential for a broader conflict looms over the already volatile Middle East, exacerbated by the…

Mogadishu (AX) — On Saturday, Somali law enforcement apprehended a dozen individuals following a well-orchestrated clan-driven assault on a police precinct close to the Ex-Control Afgoye crossroads in Mogadishu, as reported by Police Spokesperson Colonel Abdifatah Adan Hassan. This brazen attack saw armed factions and government forces from various military divisions engaging in conflict, seemingly influenced by clan affiliations. Colonel Abdifatah elaborated that the Somali Police Force was collaborating with the Hodan…

JOHANNESBURG - South Africa and Somalia have vehemently denounced Israel's recent assault on Iran, asserting that it endangers regional stability. In a late Saturday statement, the South African Foreign Ministry remarked, "This strike is an intolerable breach of Iran's sovereignty." The ministry added that alongside the atrocities in Gaza, Israel’s relentless attacks on Lebanon and its ongoing annexation of the West Bank have cultivated a dire humanitarian catastrophe in the Middle East. The call for an immediate…

Somalia Blasts Attack on Turkish Aerospace Industries MOGADISHU, Somalia - In a fervent denouncement, Somalia shunned the dastardly act of terror that scarred Turkey on Wednesday. As global efforts gear toward disarming conflict and bolstering peace, this violent episode stood as a stark and unnecessary anomaly. Turkey, a stalwart in international peacekeeping, particularly drew Somalia's dismay. Somalia's helm, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, expressed profound disquiet over the calamity. With empathy, he hoped for the…