[ad_1] Norway’s most powerful storm in more than three decades ripped off roofs, heightened avalanche risks, canceled flights and cut power as it raged in parts of the Scandinavian country Thursday. Hurricane-force winds brought gusts of up to 112 miles per hour in some places. A new national wind speed …
Read More »Speedboat pulls up to San Diego shore and drops off group of suspected illegal migrants
[ad_1] Fox News has obtained footage of a speedboat full of suspected illegal immigrants landing on a beach in California on Tuesday and then fleeing into a wealthy seaside village. The video, which was taken by a local resident who was in the water at the time, shows a white-colored …
Read More »Authorities search for Roman Catholic cardinal missing in Panama
[ad_1] PANAMA CITY (AP) — A Roman Catholic cardinal disappeared this week in western Panama near the border with Costa Rica and investigators are searching for the missing cleric, authorities announced Thursday. PANAMA’S HIGH COURT DECLARES MINING CONTRACT UNCONSTITUTIONAL. HERE IS WHAT HAPPENS NEXT Prosecutors in the state of Chiriqui …
Read More »UK lawmaker to step down over alleged abuse, threats for pro-Israel rhetoric
[ad_1] A Conservative lawmaker in Britain said Thursday he will step down when an election is called later this year because of abuse and death threats he says are linked to his support for Israel. Mike Freer said an arson attack on his office in December was the “final straw.” …
Read More »Brazilian suffers agonizing death eating one of world’s most toxic fishes
[ad_1] A Brazilian man who feasted on one of the most poisonous fishes in the world has died after spending five weeks in hospital fighting for his life, according to reports. Magno Sergio Gomes, 46, and his friend ate a toxic pufferfish – known to be 1,200 times more poisonous …
Read More »UK citizen sentenced to prison for procuring high-powered microwave system for Iran
[ad_1] A United Kingdom citizen was sentenced to 18 months in prison after pleading guilty to conspiring to procure a high-powered microwave system and counter-drone system from the United States to Iran, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced Thursday. U.S. Attorney Matthew Graves said Saber Fakih, 48, conspired with Bader Fakih, …
Read More »Australian police rescue 3-year-old stuck inside Hello Kitty claw machine
[ad_1] An Australian toddler was rescued from inside a claw machine over the weekend after the boy took matters into his own hands and climbed through the prize chute to claim a stuffed toy. The 3-year-old boy named Ethan got stuck inside a “Hello Kitty” claw machine on Saturday while …
Read More »Indonesian vice presidential candidate resigns as a Cabinet minister
[ad_1] Indonesia’s top security minister has announced his resignation from the Cabinet to focus on his vice presidential bid. Mohammad Mahfud M.D. cited political developments as the reason for his resignation. Some believe Mahfud resigned due to discomfort over criticisms of President Joko Widodo’s administration. Indonesia’s top security minister said …
Read More »European Union secures $54 billion support package aid package for Ukraine
[ad_1] The leaders of the 27 European Union countries agreed to provide Ukraine with a new $54 billion support package for its economy. European Council President Charles Michel announced the agreement at a summit in Brussels. Hungary, which had previously threatened to veto the package, lifted its objection. The leaders …
Read More »EU agrees to new $54 billion aid package for Ukraine overcoming Hungary’s veto threat
[ad_1] All 27 countries of the European Union have agreed on a €50 billion ($54 billion) financial aid package to Ukraine despite staunch objections from Hungary in December and in the days leading up to Thursday’s summit in Brussels, according to a top E.U. official. “We have a deal. Unity,” European …
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