A CRJ-900 Endeavor Air crashed during landing in Toronto on Monday. Many questions remain about the exact cause of the crash. The regional jet was lying on its side, without wings, in pictures and videos taken by the passengers who miraculously survived. Note: If you are wondering what the difference is between Delta and Endeavor - the latter is an independent but fully … [Read more...] about Shocking Footage of CRJ Crash in Toronto Reveals Critical Details
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Yet Another American Citizen Detained in Russia – What’s Behind the Growing Tensions?
The story sounds familiar: an unnamed American was arrested in Russia for drug possession. The American was arrested in Moscow, Russia on February 7, allegedly for possessing cannabinoids. According to Russian state-run media, TASS, the Russian Customs Service detained a US citizen aged 28 at Vnukovo Airport near Moscow for possessing cannabis-laced marmalade. The Russian … [Read more...] about Yet Another American Citizen Detained in Russia – What’s Behind the Growing Tensions?
What Are the Details of Egypt’s Reconstruction Plan for Gaza?
On Thursday, details were revealed about Egypt's plans to rebuild Gaza. These included a promise to not relocate Palestinians or to threaten Hamas terrorists backed by Iran. Egypt announced Tuesday that its own Gaza reconstruction plan would be presented after Abdel Fatah el Sissi canceled a scheduled trip to the White House for February 18. Mohamed Hegazy, former … [Read more...] about What Are the Details of Egypt’s Reconstruction Plan for Gaza?
Amnesty International Exposes Horrific Toll of Gang Violence on Haitian Children
Amnesty International published a report Wednesday showing that Haitian children have become increasingly involved in gang-related violence. They are forced to carry weapons, spy on rival gangs and police, or even run errands for gunmen. Of the 51 children interviewed, one said he was constantly under pressure from a group. They murdered people in front of me and asked that … [Read more...] about Amnesty International Exposes Horrific Toll of Gang Violence on Haitian Children
Tensions Rise: IDF on High Alert as Hamas Delays Hostage Release
In a Monday evening statement, following the Hamas announcement that it would postpone the release of its next hostages, IDF raised the alert level in Southern Command and suspended leave for combatants. The military also decided to reinforce the units in this area. The IDF announced on Tuesday morning that the ceremony to dedicate an area of forest in southern Israel as the … [Read more...] about Tensions Rise: IDF on High Alert as Hamas Delays Hostage Release