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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.
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.
N. Korea Calls U.S. Sanctions ‘Provocation,’ Warns of Strong Reaction
The statement warned of an unspecified "stronger and certain reaction" if the United States adopts a confrontational stance.
U.S. Veterans, Families Urge Biden Admin Not to Release Billions in Frozen Funds to Iran Until Terror Cases Settled
The U.S. this month agreed to allow Iran access to some funds frozen in South Korea.
Iran Publishes Video Depicting Trump Assassination, Revenge for Soleimani
A video depicts Iran taking "revenge against the murderers and those who ordered the martyrdom of [Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Quds Force commander Qassem] Soleimani."
Rockets Fired at U.S. Embassy in Baghdad Hurt Iraqi Woman, Child -Military
Iraqi military officials separately told Reuters that the attack involved two to three Katyusha rockets being fired toward the embassy and at least two of them being shot down by the embassy's rocket defense system.
Prince Andrew Must Face Sex Abuse Accuser’s Lawsuit – U.S. Judge
Giuffre's claims against Andrew have not been proven, and the prince is not accused of criminal wrongdoing.