Meet ‘Lady Al-Qaeda’ Aafia Siddiqui, Who Texas Gunman Demanded Be Freed
Aafia Siddiqui is a Pakistani neuroscientist currently serving 86 years for the attempted murder of American troops and FBI agents.
Sullivan: ‘It’s Too Soon to Tell’ if Texas Synagogue Hostage Situation Part of Broader Extremist Threat
The president said he will answer more questions regarding the incident at his press conference on Wednesday.
Two Teens Arrested in UK in Connection to Texas Synagogue Hostage Standoff: Report
The tense standoff lasted for about 10 hours, part of which was captured on a Facebook live stream of the services. Akram was fatally shot by an FBI team after all four hostages were safely released from the synagogue.
Footage Emerges of Moment Three Hostages Escaped Texas Synagogue
Seconds after, FBI agents in military-style gear stormed the building. The agents were later identified as an “elite hostage rescue force” flown in by the Bureau.
Texas Rabbi: Captor Grew “Belligerent” Late in Standoff
Akram could be heard for a time ranting on a Facebook livestream of the services and demanding the release of Aafia Siddiqui, a Pakistani neuroscientist suspected of having ties to al-Qaida who was convicted of trying to kill U.S. Army officers in Afghanistan.
Emirate Of Ajman Will Penalize Workers for Being Exposed to COVID-19 Twice
The country has a vaccination rate of 99%
Protesters Block Lebanon’s Roads to Protest Economic Crash, Soaring Prices
The Lebanese pound, which was freely exchanged in shops and banks at 1,500 to the dollar until the crisis erupted in 2019, has crumbled and was trading on the unofficial market on Thursday at about 31,500.
U.K.’S Prince Andrew Stripped of Royal and Military Links
"The Duke of York will continue not to undertake any public duties and is defending this case as a private citizen."
Biden To Send More Military Medics to U.S. Hospitals in COVID-19 Hot Spots
Hospitals due to receive the health workers welcomed the assistance but cautioned the teams ranging in size from seven to 25 might not be enough to slow the surge.
Nurses Across the U.S. Strike Against COVID Working Conditions
Nurses "are enraged to see that, for our government and our employers, it’s all about what’s good for business, not what’s good for public health," NNU President Zenei Triunfo-Cortez said in a statement.