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Italy releases Iranian citizen held on a U.S. warrant over drone attack in Jordan
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Italy releases Iranian citizen held on a U.S. warrant over drone attack in Jordan

Rome After the Italian justice minister requested that a court annul his arrest, Italy on Sunday freed an Iranian national who was wanted by the United States for a drone strike in Jordan that killed three Americans a year ago. Iranian state television stated Sunday afternoon that Mohammad Abedini had already returned to Iran. In relation to his request for home detention while awaiting extradition to the United States, he was expected to appear in court in Milan on Wednesday. Three days before to the arrest of Italian journalist Cecilia Sala during a reporting trip to Iran, Abedini was taken into custody on a U.S. warrant on December 16. Last week, Sala, who was thought to have been used as leverage to secure Abedini's release, went back to his homeland. Abedini has been charged by the ...
Italy releases Iranian citizen held on a U.S. warrant over drone attack in Jordan
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Italy releases Iranian citizen held on a U.S. warrant over drone attack in Jordan

Rome After the Italian justice minister requested that a court annul his arrest, Italy on Sunday freed an Iranian national who was wanted by the United States for a drone strike in Jordan that killed three Americans a year ago. Iranian state television stated Sunday afternoon that Mohammad Abedini had already returned to Iran. In relation to his request for home detention while awaiting extradition to the United States, he was expected to appear in court in Milan on Wednesday. Three days before to the arrest of Italian journalist Cecilia Sala during a reporting trip to Iran, Abedini was taken into custody on a U.S. warrant on December 16. Last week, Sala, who was thought to have been used as leverage to secure Abedini's release, went back to his homeland. Abedini has been charged by the ...
300 North Korean troops have been killed in Ukraine, South Korea says
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300 North Korean troops have been killed in Ukraine, South Korea says

South Korea's SEOUL As Ukraine provided more information about two North Korean soldiers it has seized, South Korean MPs stated Monday that roughly 300 North Korean soldiers have been dead and 2,700 others wounded while fighting for Russia against Ukrainian forces. Lawmakers Lee Sung-kwon and Park Sun-won told reporters following a closed-door briefing from South Korea's National Intelligence Service that "poor understanding of modern warfare tactics," as well as how Russia is using them, has contributed to the high casualty rates among North Korean soldiers. According to the MPs, the agency also said that North Korean soldiers have been told to blow themselves up with explosives in order to escape capture. According to U.S. and Ukrainian authorities, over 11,000 North Korean troops have...
More high winds forecast for L.A. and takeaways from wild-card round of NFL playoffs: Morning Rundown
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More high winds forecast for L.A. and takeaways from wild-card round of NFL playoffs: Morning Rundown

As firefighters try to contain the destructive fires, forecasters predict that Los Angeles will see another round of severe winds. Confirmation hearings for Trump's Cabinet nominees are scheduled for this week in the Senate. and lessons learned from the NFL playoffs' opening weekend. What to know today is as follows. High winds to strengthen as death toll rises to 24 in L.A. wildfires As firefighters scramble to suppress fires ahead of another week of high winds, at least 24 people have been killed in the greater Los Angeles area. As the Santa Ana winds that contributed to last week's fires are predicted to return over the course of the next three days to portions of Ventura and Los Angeles counties, fire conditions in Southern California have entered a critical time. More than 12,300 b...
A young gorilla rescued from an aircraft hold recovers at Istanbul zoo
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A young gorilla rescued from an aircraft hold recovers at Istanbul zoo

Istanbul According to officials on Sunday, a young gorilla that was saved from the cargo hold of an airplane is recuperating at a zoo in Istanbul as wildlife officers think about relocating him to his native environment. Last month, a Turkish Airlines aircraft from Nigeria to Thailand found the 5-month-old gorilla in a box. He was given the name Zeytin, or Olive, following a public competition, and is currently recovering at Polonezkoy Zoo. Fahrettin Ulu, regional director of Istanbul Nature Conservation and National Parks, stated on Sunday that it is our goal and hope for the young gorilla to live on in its native habitat. What matters is that, which is crucial for us, a completely safe environment is created wherever it travels. Zeytin has put on weight in the weeks since his discover...
More high winds forecast for L.A. and takeaways from wild-card round of NFL playoffs: Morning Rundown
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More high winds forecast for L.A. and takeaways from wild-card round of NFL playoffs: Morning Rundown

As firefighters try to contain the destructive fires, forecasters predict that Los Angeles will see another round of severe winds. Confirmation hearings for Trump's Cabinet nominees are scheduled for this week in the Senate. and lessons learned from the NFL playoffs' opening weekend. What to know today is as follows. High winds to strengthen as death toll rises to 24 in L.A. wildfires As firefighters scramble to suppress fires ahead of another week of high winds, at least 24 people have been killed in the greater Los Angeles area. As the Santa Ana winds that contributed to last week's fires are predicted to return over the course of the next three days to portions of Ventura and Los Angeles counties, fire conditions in Southern California have entered a critical time. More than 12,300 b...
A young gorilla rescued from an aircraft hold recovers at Istanbul zoo
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A young gorilla rescued from an aircraft hold recovers at Istanbul zoo

Istanbul According to officials on Sunday, a young gorilla that was saved from the cargo hold of an airplane is recuperating at a zoo in Istanbul as wildlife officers think about relocating him to his native environment. Last month, a Turkish Airlines aircraft from Nigeria to Thailand found the 5-month-old gorilla in a box. He was given the name Zeytin, or Olive, following a public competition, and is currently recovering at Polonezkoy Zoo. Fahrettin Ulu, regional director of Istanbul Nature Conservation and National Parks, stated on Sunday that it is our goal and hope for the young gorilla to live on in its native habitat. What matters is that, which is crucial for us, a completely safe environment is created wherever it travels. Zeytin has put on weight in the weeks since his discover...
Ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas make ‘very real’ progress
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Ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas make ‘very real’ progress

Several officials briefed on the negotiations indicated Monday that negotiators made major strides over the weekend in their efforts to mediate a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Because of the delicate nature of the talks, the White House has been pressuring both parties to come to an agreement by the end of the week, according to an official who spoke on condition of anonymity. The insider told NBC News, "We are not there yet, but there is potential for real progress." These remarks were made as the Biden administration's optimism over the recent developments in the months-long negotiations continued to grow. Before President-elect Donald Trump takes office on Monday, January 20, Washington hopes to reach a ceasefire agreement that will put an end to over 15 months of deadly conflict ...
Ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas make ‘very real’ progress
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Ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas make ‘very real’ progress

Several officials briefed on the negotiations indicated Monday that negotiators made major strides over the weekend in their efforts to mediate a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Because of the delicate nature of the talks, the White House has been pressuring both parties to come to an agreement by the end of the week, according to an official who spoke on condition of anonymity. The insider told NBC News, "We are not there yet, but there is potential for real progress." These remarks were made as the Biden administration's optimism over the recent developments in the months-long negotiations continued to grow. Before President-elect Donald Trump takes office on Monday, January 20, Washington hopes to reach a ceasefire agreement that will put an end to over 15 months of deadly conflict ...
Santa Ana winds to keep fire threat high until Wednesday evening, officials warn
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Santa Ana winds to keep fire threat high until Wednesday evening, officials warn

The deadly Santa Ana winds that sparked the fires have returned and are predicted to get stronger as firefighters continue to fight fires in Los Angeles that have destroyed entire communities. At a news conference on Sunday, officials stated that the region's significant fire risks are growing due to gusty offshore winds and consistently dry weather. According to Ariel Cohen, meteorologist in charge of the weather service office for Los Angeles, the National Weather Service classified it as a "Particularly Dangerous Situation," a designation that has only been applied five times in the agency's existence. The meteorological service says certain red flag warnings will be phased out sooner, but most will expire at 6 p.m. Wednesday. The warnings encompass Southern California from the top of t...