Iraqi police say 33 people, including 20 or more women, were gunned down in apartment buildings in eastern Baghdad.
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Israel Expands Attacks On Hamas In Gaza
With Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu saying Hamas will “pay a heavy price” for a recent spike in rocket attacks, Israel conducted airstrikes early Tuesday.
Egyptian Judge Confirms Death Sentence Of More Than 180
An Egyptian judge has confirmed the death penalty for more than 180 people, including the outlawed Muslim Brotherhood’s spiritual leader.
Chelsea Manning Says She Leaked Classified Info Out Of Love For Country
Chelsea Manning, the former Army intelligence analyst responsible for the biggest leak of classified information in U.S. history, says she disclosed the information out of “a love for my country and a sense of duty to others.”
White House Mistakenly Blows Cover Of CIA Officer In Afghanistan
A list that was meant to help journalists report on President Obama’s trip to Afghanistan on Sunday has instead created an awkward and potentially damaging situation.
Thai Military Detains Ousted Prime Minister, Bans Negative Press
One day after staging a coup, Thailand’s military summoned leaders of the ousted government and other political figures to a meeting Friday. More than 150 people were ordered to convene at the Royal Thai Army auditorium — or risk arrest and possible charges.
Tropical Storms Hitting Peak Strength Nearer Poles, Study Says
Tropical storms are migrating out of the tropics, reaching their peak intensity in higher latitudes, where larger populations are concentrated, a new NOAA-led study published in the journal Nature says.
Abu Ghraib Prison Temporarily Closed Over Security Concerns
Abu Ghraib, the Iraqi prison that became the center of 2004 prison-abuse scandal during the U.S. occupation, is being closed temporarily due to security concerns, according to the country’s Justice Ministry.
Many Students Stabbed, Cut At Pennsylvania High School
At least 19 teenagers and one adult were injured, some seriously, Wednesday morning at Franklin Regional High School in Murrysville, Pa., when a male suspect who may have been one of their fellow students attacked them with sharp weapons — reportedly, two knives.
Death Toll At 33 In Washington State Mudslide
The number of dead from last month’s mudslide near Oso, Wash., has been officially raised to 33 by the Snohomish County medical examiner’s office.