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Israel says eight of the remaining 26 hostages due to be released by Hamas during the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire deal are dead. Government spokesman David Mencer told reporters that Israel had received a list from the Palestinian armed group overnight that provided information on the status of the hostages. “The list from…
Iraq bans media from using term ‘homosexuality’, says they must use ‘sexual deviance’
Aug 8 (Reuters) – Iraq’s official media regulator on Tuesday ordered all media and social media companies operating in the Arab state not to use the term “homosexuality” and instead to say “sexual deviance,” the regulator said. The Iraqi Communications and Media Commission (CMC) said in a statement that the use of the term “gender”…
Government shuts down Florida national park after arrival of ‘approximately 300’ illegal immigrants
The federal government this week shut down a Florida national park after hundreds of illegal immigrants arrived at the location unexpectedly. The National Parks Service said in a press release that Dry Tortugas National Park would be closed on Monday “while law enforcement and medical personnel evaluate, provide care for and coordinate transport to Key…
Credit Suisse Predicts $63 Oil
Brent crude prices have been on a sharp decline since peaking in June, nearly giving up all the year’s gains. And Credit Suisse says the selloff is not yet over. “The market remains well below its 55-Day Moving Average and 200DMA at 89.01 and 100.67, and with medium-term momentum declining and global growth concerns looming,…
Democrat Sarah McBride of Delaware to become first openly transgender person to serve in Congress
DOVER, Del. (AP) — Delaware state Sen. Sarah McBride has been elected to the U.S. House and will become the first openly transgender person to serve in Congress. McBride easily defeated Republican John Whalen III on Tuesday in the race for Delaware’s lone House seat. Whalen is a retired construction company owner and former state trooper who…
Magnitude 6.3 quake shakes Colombian capital, one dead
BOGOTA, Aug 17 (Reuters) – A strong earthquake of 6.3 magnitude struck the Colombian capital Bogota on Thursday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey, prompting frightened residents to flee into the street and leading a woman to fall to her death. There were no immediate reports of major damage from the quake, which Colombia’s national…
