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Israeli strike kills 76 members in one Gaza family, rescue officials say as combat expands in south

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:32:02 GMT

RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — An Israeli airstrike killed 76 members of an extended family, rescue officials said Saturday, a day after the U.N. chief warned again that nowhere is safe in Gaza and that Israel’s ongoing offensive is creating “massive obstacles” to the distribution of humanitarian aid.Friday’s strike on a building in Gaza City was among the deadliest of the Israel-Hamas war, now in its 12th week, said Mahmoud Bassal, a spokesman for Gaza’s Civil Defense department. He provided a partial list of the names of those killed — 16 heads of households from the al-Mughrabi family — and said the dead included women and children.Among the dead were Issam al-Mughrabi, a veteran employee of U.N. Development Program, his wife, and their five children.“The loss of Issam and his family has deeply affected us all. The U.N. and civilians in Gaza are not a target,” said Achim Steiner, the head of the agency. “This war must end.” Israel declared war after Hamas militants st...

Anger in remote parts of Indian-controlled Kashmir after 3 die while in the army’s custody

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:32:02 GMT

NEW DELHI (AP) — Anger spread in some remote parts of Indian-controlled Kashmir after three civilians died while in the army’s custody, officials and residents said Saturday. This comes two days after a militant ambush killed four soldiers. Locals said the Indian army detained at least eight civilians on Friday for questioning, a day after rebels fighting against Indian rule ambushed two army vehicles in the southern Poonch district, killing four soldiers and wounding three others.The districts of Poonch and Rajouri are close to the highly militarized line of control that divides the disputed Himalayan region between India and Pakistan.Locals accused army personnel of torturing the three to death in a nearby military camp. The bodies were later handed to the local police who in turn contacted the families. Residents said the bodies bore marks of severe torture. The five other detainees were taken to an army hospital after they were severely tortured, their families said.Mohammed You...

Daily horoscope for December 23, 2023

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:32:02 GMT

Moon Alert: Avoid shopping or making important decisions after 10 p.m. PST. The Moon is in Taurus.Happy Birthday for Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023:You are an optimist with a strong sense of purpose. You are hardworking and a planner. You have been supportive to others this year. Next year is about learning and teaching. Explore philosophies that give you greater self-awareness and get you closer to the true meaning of your life.ARIES(March 21-April 19)★★★Keep your eye on your possessions today to avoid loss, theft or damage, because something unexpected could impact your money or your possessions. Definitely, things are loosey-goosey and confusing. Therefore, be mindful. Keep your eyes open. Don’t fall for any snake oil stories. Tonight: Be aware.TAURUS(April 20-May 20)★★Today the Moon is in your sign lined up with unpredictable Uranus, which is why you feel restless, even impulsive. You might suddenly do something different or go off in a new direction. Unfortunately, issues are no...

Harriette Cole: My girlfriend cries easily, and I’m wondering if it’s a tactic to shut me down

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:32:02 GMT

DEAR HARRIETTE: My girlfriend is deeply in touch with her emotions, which, as a sensitive person myself, I genuinely admire.Related ArticlesAdvice | Harriette Cole: The problem started when my daughter switched to public school Advice | Harriette Cole: The 3 lists and one calendar you need for your 2024 life strategy Advice | Harriette Cole: There’s only so much I can do for this Plain Jane Advice | Harriette Cole: I don’t want to offend my friend but I can’t stay in this house Advice | Harriette Cole: An audience makes my roommate more irritating However, I’ve noticed that disagreements between us often result in her tears, regardless of the issue’s magnitude.While I respect her emotions, I feel like her crying has become a way to end arguments in her favor. It seems that she recognizes my discomfort with tears and, as a result, uses them to sway the outcome of our disagree...

Miss Manners: Maybe these new neighbors think their mock pity is cute. I find it annoying.

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:32:02 GMT

DEAR MISS MANNERS: We relocated 900 miles and are attempting to acclimate ourselves to a lovely town.Related ArticlesAdvice | Miss Manners: What should I have done when the groom insulted my wedding cake? Advice | Miss Manners: I had an awkward exchange with the friends I discarded Advice | Miss Manners: I try to make draft dodgers feel bad. Is this wrong of me? Advice | Miss Manners: People are noticing my watch and it’s making me uncomfortable Advice | Miss Manners: Snow shoveling has created an awkward situation with my neighbors We’ve been pleased to learn that our neighbors are just as willing to welcome and engage us as we are to approach and meet them.On occasion, we receive the seemingly benign question of whether we have pets. When we respond that we do not, I’m sometimes taken aback by a somewhat overplayed “I’m so sorry” — as if we or our lives are som...

The Week… We try to predict all of 2024

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:32:02 GMT

Listen on Spotify Apple Music Amazon Music Sky News Two of Westminster’s best-connected journalists, Sky News’s Sam Coates and Politico’s Jack Blanchard, usually guide us through their predictions of how British politics will play out over the next seven days – but in this episode they attempt to predict an entire year… a year that’s set to be the planet’s biggest ever for elections.They start with the likely British election – looking at how Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer might play their cards, with predictions on the election date and what might happen with the Tory leadership.Plus, Jack...

Some 300 Indian travelers are sequestered in a French airport in a human trafficking probe

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:32:02 GMT

PARIS (AP) — About 300 Indian citizens heading to Central America were sequestered in a French airport for a third day Saturday because of an investigation into suspected human trafficking, authorities said.The 15 crew members of the Legend Airlines charter flight en route from United Arab Emirates to Nicaragua were questioned and released, according to a lawyer for the small Romania-based airline. She said they are deeply shaken by what happened.The flight stopped Thursday at the Vatry Airport in Champagne country for refueling, and was grounded by French police based on an anonymous tip that it could be carrying victims of human trafficking, the Paris prosecutor’s office said. It said two people have been detained and special investigators are questioning the other passengers.The unusual and sudden probe disrupted holiday weekend air travel as police cordoned off the airport and all flights in and out of the regional airport were halted, according to the administration for the Mar...

Czech Republic holds a national day of mourning for the victims of its worst mass killing

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:32:02 GMT

PRAGUE (AP) — National flags on public buildings were at half-staff and people across the Czech Republic are set to observe a minute of silence as the country holds a day of national mourning on Saturday to honor the victims of the worst mass killing in Czech history.The shooting inside a university building at the heart of the Czech capital on Thursday left 14 dead and dozens injured.Police and prosecutors said they have evidence the 24-year-old shooter also killed his father earlier in the day and a man and a baby in Prague last week.Bells will toll at churches at noon and a Mass at St. Vitus cathedral in Prague, the biggest in the country, will be celebrated for the victims. President Petr Pavel is scheduled to attend the service that is open to everyone.Similar religious services will be held in other cities and towns, while Christmas markets in a number of places were closed or reduced their programs amid boosted security measures.Authorities said that 13 people died at the sce...

Israeli strike kills 76 members of one Gaza family, rescue officials say as combat expands in south

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:32:02 GMT

RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — An Israeli airstrike killed 76 members of an extended family, rescue officials said Saturday, a day after the U.N. chief warned again that nowhere is safe in Gaza and that Israel’s ongoing offensive is creating “massive obstacles” to the distribution of humanitarian aid.Friday’s strike on a building in Gaza City was among the deadliest of the Israel-Hamas war, now in its 12th week, said Mahmoud Bassal, a spokesman for Gaza’s Civil Defense department. He provided a partial list of the names of those killed — 16 heads of households from the al-Mughrabi family — and said the dead included women and children.Among the dead were Issam al-Mughrabi, a veteran employee of U.N. Development Program, his wife, and their five children.“The loss of Issam and his family has deeply affected us all. The U.N. and civilians in Gaza are not a target,” said Achim Steiner, the head of the agency. “This war must end.” Israel declared war after Hamas militants st...

Anger in remote parts of Indian-controlled Kashmir after 3 are killed while in army custody

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:32:02 GMT

NEW DELHI (AP) — Anger spread in some remote parts of Indian-controlled Kashmir after three civilians were killed while in army custody, officials and residents said Saturday. This comes two days after a militant ambush killed four soldiers. Locals said the Indian army detained at least eight civilians on Friday for questioning, a day after rebels fighting against Indian rule ambushed two army vehicles in the southern Poonch district, killing four soldiers and wounding three others.The districts of Poonch and Rajouri are close to the highly militarized line of control that divides the disputed Himalayan region between India and Pakistan.Locals accused army personnel of torturing the three to death in a nearby military camp. The bodies were later handed to the local police who in turn contacted the families. Residents said the bodies bore marks of severe torture. The five other detainees were taken to an army hospital after they were severely tortured, their families said.Mohammed Yo...