South Korean Police Raid President’s Office
The extraordinary drama saw troops and helicopters sent to parliament in an apparent — but failed — attempt to prevent lawmakers from voting down Yoon’s martial law declaration.
Category: Crime & Justice
Netanyahu Rejects Corruption Charges as ‘Ridiculous’
Netanyahu, who filed multiple requests to delay the proceedings based on the wars in Gaza and Lebanon, has steadfastly denied any wrongdoing.
CEO Killer Suspect: Golden Boy Who Soured on US Health System
The 26-year-old was arrested Monday and charged with the murder of Brian Thompson, a health insurance chief executive and father of two who was gunned down in Manhattan last week by someone who, evidence suggests, has endured his own debilitating health crises and grew angry with the privatized US medical system.
Trial of Prime Minister Netanyahu Resumes in Tel Aviv
Netanyahu has repeatedly sought to delay his appearance in court, where he faces charges of bribery, fraud and breach of public trust in three separate cases.
South Korean President Banned from Leaving Country
Yoon sent special forces and helicopters to parliament on the night of December 3 before lawmakers forced him to rescind the order by rejecting his decree.
South Korea opposition accuse ruling party of ‘second coup’
The president and a slew of top officials are now being investigated for insurrection, but a bid to impeach Yoon failed Saturday after a boycott by the ruling party, who claim the wildly unpopular leader has agreed to hand power to the prime minister and party chief.
Australian Police Seek Three Suspects in Synagogue Blaze
Mask-wearing arsonists set fire to the Adass Israel Synagogue before dawn on Friday, police said, gutting much of the building but causing no serious injuries.
Jay-Z Accused of Raping Teen With Diddy in Civil Suit
An updated complaint in a civil case against Combs alleges that Jay-Z, whose name is Shawn Carter, and Combs raped the girl at an after party following the MTV Video Music Awards in September of 2000.
Romania’s Top Court Scraps Presidential Election
Romanian authorities had cried foul after far-right outsider Calin Georgescu topped the first round of presidential elections on November 24, a surprise result in the EU and NATO member bordering Ukraine.
Elon Musk Anyimwa Malipo ya Fidia ya Dola Bilioni 56
Mahakama ya Delaware kwa mara nyingine tena imefutilia mbali malipo ya fidia ya dola bilioni 56 kwa Elon Musk, mtendaji mkuu wa kampuni ya magari ya umeme Tesla.
