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ISWAP executes captives on Christmas Day, gives reasons
Last year, Iswap killed two midwives it had previously taken hostage . One of the detainees in the video who identified himself as a school teacher said all the 11 hostages were Christians and appealed to the Nigerian government to secure their release. [Full Article...]
Christmas Day fire in Dartmouth forces tenants from their apartments
One person was brought to Athol Hospital after suffering smoke inhalation. Firefighters say the Red Cross was requested to assist the home's occupants. The building was evacuated and crews quickly determined that the fire was inside one unit in the building. Kline says 40 firefighters were able to knock down the fire within 10 to 15 minutes. [Full Article...]
Aussie, French academics held for 'spying' in Iran go on hunger strike
Melbourne University lecturer Kylie Moore-Gilbert has been held in the notorious Evin prison in Tehran since October 2018. British and Australian media have reported that she has been sentenced to 10 years in jail by Iranian authorities. The matter is of "deep concern" to Australia, its Foreign Affairs Minister Marise Payne told AFP, calling for Moore-Gilbert to be treated "fairly, humanely and in... [Full Article...]
Helicopter with seven on board missing off Hawaii: US Coast Guard
The chopper, which had six passengers, including two children, and the pilot aboard, was off Nā Pali Coast and scheduled to return Thursday at 5:21 p.m., according to the Coast Guard. A pilot and six passengers were said to be in the helicopter- two of them reportedly minors. The Coast Guard helicopter and crew are being supported by the US Navy Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 37 at Kaneohe ... [Full Article...]
MI woman’s Secret Santa turns out to be multi-billionaire Bill Gates
The site is run by Reddit, which runs the popular discussion site by the same name. After a Three Stooges-esque attempt to fit the parcel into her compact Ford Mustang, Shelby tore open the bundle amidst employees and patrons to find an array of flawlessly wrapped presents. [Full Article...]
Strong earthquake shakes northeast end of B.C. coast on Christmas Eve
Geological Survey reports. Earthquakes Canada said the first quake measured 5.1, the second 5.6 and the third 5.8. John Cassidy, an quake seismologist with Natural Resource Canada, said the area is part of a region of the Pacific Ocean known as the "Ring of Fire" due to its frequent earthquakes. [Full Article...]
Philadelphia woman fatally stabbed in front of children on Christmas morning
A 14-year-old boy found inside the home with a stab wound to his right thigh was taken by police to the hospital, where he was listed in critical condition. Philadelphia police are investigating the fatal stabbing of a mother, who was reportedly attacked in front of her six children. "For this to happen early on Christmas morning, on a day that should be a family day, a peaceful day, it just mak... [Full Article...]
Security camera captures Australian police officer saving choking baby
In a matter of seconds Acting Sergeant Lee had dislodged the food and had the baby breathing freely again. The heroic officer was successful within several seconds and then handed the baby back to the relieved parents. He showed them how to hold the baby in one hand, facing down, and give five sturdy pats on the infant's back. The whole test lasts only two minutes. "First Aid is very important... [Full Article...]