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Terry Anderson: US Journalist Held Hostage In Lebanon For Years Dies At 76

Terry Anderson, a US journalist held hostage for nearly seven years during Lebanon's civil war, has died aged 76. Anderson was the chief Middle East correspondent for the Associated Press (AP) when he was captured by Islamist militants in 1985 during what became known as the Lebanon hostage crisis. He died at his home in Greenwood Lake, New York, following complications from heart surgery, his daughter said. Sulome Anderson said […]

todayApril 22, 2024

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American Idol’ Singer , Grammy Winner, Mandisa, Found Dead

Grammy-winning singer Mandisa, who rose to fame on season five of “American Idol,” has died. She died on Thursday, April 18 at the age of 47, her representative said Friday. “We can confirm that yesterday Mandisa was found in her home deceased," her representative said in a statement. “At this time we do not know the cause of death or any further details.” “We ask for your prayers for her […]

todayApril 20, 2024

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Chess Master, Plays 58 Hours Straight To Beat Marathon Record

Under the beaming lights of New York's iconic Times Square, Nigerian chess master Tunde Onakoya has broken the record for the longest chess marathon. After playing for 58 consecutive hours he was still at the board. Onakoya hopes to raise $1m (£805,000) for charity to support chess education for millions of children. Hundreds of supporters from the city's Nigerian community have shown up to cheer on the chess master, including […]

todayApril 20, 2024

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US Congress Close To Passing Long-Awaited Ukraine Aid

After months of delay, the US House of Representatives is poised to hold a vote on tens of billions of dollars in American military aid for Ukraine and Israel this weekend. Both measures have vocal opponents in Congress, however, and their hopes of passage have hinged on a fragile bipartisan coalition to overcome daunting procedural and legislative obstacles. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson has said he is determined to […]

todayApril 20, 2024

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Man Who Set Fire To Himself Near Trump Trial Dies

A man who set himself on fire outside the Manhattan court where former President Donald Trump's hush-money trial is being held has died. Maxwell Azzarello, 37, doused himself in a liquid before throwing conspiracy-theory pamphlets into the air. It happened as the jury selection for Mr Trump's trial was completed. He was taken to hospital on Friday in critical condition, where he later died, CBS News - the BBC's US […]

todayApril 20, 2024

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Kenya’s Military Chief Dies In Helicopter Crash

Kenya's military chief, Gen Francis Omondi Ogolla, has died after a military helicopter crashed in the west of the country, the president said. Ogolla - Kenya's highest ranking military officer - was in the helicopter alongside 11 other military personnel. Only two people survived. In a news conference, President William Ruto said it was a "moment of great sadness" for the country. He had earlier convened an urgent security council […]

todayApril 19, 2024

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Explosions Heard In Iran

Iran’s state media reported explosions in central Isfahan Friday, as US media quoted officials saying Israel had carried out retaliatory strikes on its arch-rival. Air defence systems over several Iranian cities were activated, state media reported, after the country’s official broadcaster said explosions were heard near the central city of Isfahan. Israel had previously warned it would hit back after Iran fired hundreds of missiles and drones at Israel over […]

todayApril 19, 2024

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German Spying: Two Suspected Spies Arrested In Bavaria

Two alleged spies suspected of planning to sabotage German military aid for Ukraine have been arrested in the southern German state of Bavaria. The two men, described as dual German-Russian nationals, were detained in Bayreuth on suspicion of spying for Russia, prosecutors say. The pair are accused of scouting potential targets, including US military facilities based in Germany. The main suspect, Dieter S, is suspected of a string of offences. […]

todayApril 18, 2024

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Star Wars Actor Warwick Davis pays tribute to wife, Samantha

Samantha Davis, founder of dwarfism charity Little People UK and wife of Harry Potter star Warwick Davis, has died at the age of 53. In a statement, the actor paid tribute to his "favourite human", who died on 24 March, saying: "I miss her hugs." "Her passing has left a huge hole in our lives as a family," he added. Mrs Davis was also an actor, appearing alongside her husband […]

todayApril 18, 2024