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Peru: Suspect in 2005 disappearance of Natalee Holloway to be temporarily extradited to US
Peru: Suspect in 2005 disappearance of Natalee Holloway to be temporarily extradited to US
The government of Peru has issued an executive order allowing the temporary extradition to the United States of the prime suspect in the unsolved 2005 disappearance of American Natalee Holloway in the Dutch Caribbean island of Aruba
2023-05-11 09:23
Over €1 million donated to French police officer who killed teenager in ‘scandalous’ fundraiser
Over €1 million donated to French police officer who killed teenager in ‘scandalous’ fundraiser
More than €1 million (£860,000) has been raised for the family of a French police officer who shot dead a teenager at a traffic stop, an act that sparked riots across the country. That is far more than a similar campaign for the family of the boy killed. The online fundraiser started by Jean Messiha, an independent right-wing populist and former adviser to Marine Le Pen, has attracted donations from more than 52,000 people, while a fund set up by the policeman’s colleagues has raised around €60,000. The grandmother of Nahel Merzouk, 17, said she was heartbroken by the donations. “He took the life of my grandson. This man must pay, the same as everyone,” Nadia said to BFMTV about the officer. "Jean Messiha is playing with fire," said MP Eric Bothorel, part of President Emmanuel Macron’s ruling party. He called the fundraiser "indecent and scandalous". The justice minister, Eric Dupond-Moretti, said the fundraiser was “fuelling the fire” of unrest, describing it as a populist “instrumentalisation” of the teenager’s death. Meanwhile, a fundraiser for the victim’s family has raised more than €200,000 from around 100,000 donations. Nahel, who was of Algerian descent, was shot dead in his car by a police officer last Tuesday during a traffic check in Paris. The 38-year-old officer has been charged with voluntary homicide and remanded in custody. He claims he had the right to fire his gun to protect himself, a colleague and other road users. Prosecutor Pascal Prache concluded in an initial investigation that “the conditions for the legal use of the weapon were not met”. Thousands of protesters have been arrested since fiery clashes first erupted on Tuesday night in and around the Paris suburb of Nanterre where the teenager was killed. The family of the slain teen has pleaded for the unrest to “calm down” after council-run buildings including libraries and primary schools, and law enforcement stations were attacked, and vehicles and buildings were torched. The aunt of the slain teen told The Independent: “The family is very much against the violence. “But I hope that Nahel’s death is going to trigger some kind of change that means this never happens again.” Criminal lawyer Carole-Olivia Monteno called the fundraiser for the officer “insulting” to Nahel’s family. “It only increases hate where there’s too much of it already, its completely inappropriate and politically it does nothing,” she said. La France Insoumise MP Mathilde Panot also wrote: “Killing a young North African, in France in 2023, can earn you a lot of money.” While first secretary of the opposition Socialist Party Olivier Faure has called for it to be shut down. Itc omes after the home of a Paris mayor was raided and set alight on Sunday while his wife and children were inside sleeping. Vincent Jeanbrun, who is in charge of the area of L’Hay-les-Roses in the southern suburbs, said rockets were thrown as the family fled from the burning house in what he has called an “assassination attempt”. Mr Jeanbrun’s wife, Melanie Nowak, broke her leg as she attempted to flee through rocket fire and one of the couple’s two children was also injured. Overnight, 297 vehicles were torched across France, along with 34 buildings. Some 157 people were arrested, down from a peak of 3,880 arrests during the fiery night of June 30. More than 3,000 people have been detained overall since Nahel’s death. Hundreds of police and firefighters have also been injured in the violence, although authorities have not commented on how many protesters have been hurt. Read More Cleverly hails ‘close and friendly’ UK-EU ties in Brussels speech Leon Gautier, last member of French D-Day military commando, dies at 100 New June record for migrant Channel crossings France riots – live: Paris protests ease as family of teen killed in shooting makes desperate plea to rioters France riots: Aunt of teenager shot dead by police in Paris pleads for violence and looting to end Outrage and agony at funeral of boy whose ‘execution’ set France alight
2023-07-04 01:51
Wife of ex-Alaska Airlines pilot says she's in shock after averted Horizon Air disaster
Wife of ex-Alaska Airlines pilot says she's in shock after averted Horizon Air disaster
The wife of a former Alaska Airlines pilot who prosecutors say tried to cut the engines of a Horizon Air flight said she was in a state of shock over his arrest
2023-10-27 06:50
UAW says some progress in labor talks but wide divide remains
UAW says some progress in labor talks but wide divide remains
By David Shepardson (Reuters) -The United Auto Workers union has made some headway in labor talks with the Detroit Three
2023-09-12 07:48
Is Pete Davidson planning on settling down? 'SNL' star purchased family-friendly van before checking into rehab
Is Pete Davidson planning on settling down? 'SNL' star purchased family-friendly van before checking into rehab
Pete Davidson has already revealed how thrilled he will be to have children in the future
2023-06-30 17:25
Maui wildfires renew tensions around water rights in a centuries-old conflict over sacred streams
Maui wildfires renew tensions around water rights in a centuries-old conflict over sacred streams
During the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century, a developer of land around a threatened Maui community urgently asked state officials for permission to divert stream water to help fight the growing inferno
2023-08-24 18:17
On this day in history, October 14, 1947, Chuck Yeager breaks the sound barrier
On this day in history, October 14, 1947, Chuck Yeager breaks the sound barrier
Chuck Yeager was a combat fighter during World War II and flew 64 missions over Europe
2023-10-14 16:19
Off-duty officer testifies he didn't know just where shots fired from during Parkland massacre
Off-duty officer testifies he didn't know just where shots fired from during Parkland massacre
A Florida police officer has testified he didn't initially know where shots were being fired from during the Parkland high school massacre five years ago
2023-06-09 04:18
Illinois Supreme Court upholds law eliminating cash bail
Illinois Supreme Court upholds law eliminating cash bail
The Illinois Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that the state's historic move to ban cash bail is constitutional, overturning a lower court decision.
2023-07-19 08:58
How tall is Natalie Portman? Internet once called MCU star ‘kid in cosplay’ for her role in ‘Thor’
How tall is Natalie Portman? Internet once called MCU star ‘kid in cosplay’ for her role in ‘Thor’
Natalie Portman does not try to hide her short stature as most of her co-stars tower above her
2023-09-13 18:26
'Will vote for Trump no matter what': Fans back ex president as Megyn Kelly says he may be 'thrown in jail'
'Will vote for Trump no matter what': Fans back ex president as Megyn Kelly says he may be 'thrown in jail'
Fans inform Megyn Kelly they will still vote for Donald Trump even after his nomination is rescinded
2023-10-05 17:53
Niger coup: Is France to blame for instability in West Africa?
Niger coup: Is France to blame for instability in West Africa?
The recent wave of military takeovers have all been in former French colonies - is this a coincidence?
2023-08-06 08:53