Azerbaijan and Armenian forces reach cease-fire deal for breakaway Nagorno-Karabakh, reports say
Armenian news reports say that a cease-fire agreement with Azerbaijan has been reached to end the two days of fighting in the separatist Nagorno-Karabakh region
2023-09-20 17:16
Six Palestinians killed by Israeli forces in West Bank and Gaza
Israeli forces killed five men during raids in Jenin and Jericho, while one died at a protest in Gaza.
2023-09-20 16:58
US soldiers face South Korea drug probe after police raid army bases
South Korean police have arrested two people and questioned more than a dozen American soldiers on suspicion of smuggling and distributing synthetic cannabis after raiding two US army bases.
2023-09-20 16:58
Murder of family of four with their three dogs was not murder-suicide but was not ‘random’, police say
The fatal shooting of a family of four and their dogs at a home in a Chicago suburb was not a murder-suicide but also not a “random” incident, according to police. Two adults, two children and their three dogs were found dead from gunshot wounds at the home in Romeoville, Illinois, on Sunday night; police now believe the murders could have been targeted. Investigators do not believe that the deaths were the result of a murder-suicide, Deputy Chief Chris Burne of the Romeoville Police Department told reporters. No arrests have been made in the case, but officials say that there is no reason for people to shelter inside in the wake of the shocking incident. “We were able to determine this was not a random incident and there was no cause for a shelter in place order,” DC Burne said on Tuesday. ”This incident is the police department’s top priority.” The victims were Alberto Rolon, 38, and Zoraida Bartolomei, 32, and their two boys, aged seven and nine, according to the Will County Coroner’s Office. A GoFundMe page has been set up by Ms Bartolomei’s sister, Bryana Bartolomei to raise money for funeral expenses for the whole family. “These were hardworking people that had just bought their first home. Their kids were the sweetest most innocent angels who could hug your worries away,” the fundraising page stated. Her sister took to Facebook to share an image of the family, captioning it, “I want to know what happened to my nephews, my sister, her husband and WHY? “ Police believe that the shooting took plea between 9pm and 5am on Sunday. Officers went to the home to perform a wellness check when one of the victims did not show up for work on Sunday and did not answer phone calls. “All officers and professional staff have been working tirelessly on this case. Our detectives and crime scene investigators have spent the last 36 hours collecting a tremendous amount of physical evidence,” added DC Burne. “I want to know what’s going on, man. It’s very, very quiet. It’s incredibly quiet,” neighbour Dan Lugo, told WBBM. “This stuff doesn’t happen here. It’s very unnerving. I’m pretty sure the whole neighbourhood is shook up.” “Our entire community is grieving with the family over this tragic incident,” Romeoville Mayor John Noak said. “I have directed our social services staff to make themselves available to our community to help begin the healing process.” The Romeoville Police Department is still investigating the incident, says the coroner’s office. Read More Killer at large after family of four shot dead in Illinois home along with three dogs Couple, 2 children and 3 dogs found shot to death in suburban Chicago home US gun laws are failing to protect elections as political violence spreads, report finds
2023-09-20 16:54
UK leader Rishi Sunak signals plan to backtrack on some climate goals
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is preparing to water down some of Britain’s climate commitments, saying the country must fight climate change without penalizing workers and consumers
2023-09-20 16:30
Beijing demands Hong Kong consulates hand over local staff data
Details including identity card numbers must be submitted within a month, authorities say.
2023-09-20 16:20
UK inflation in surprise fall in August, though Bank of England still set to raise rates
Inflation in Britain fell unexpectedly in August to its lowest level since the start of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which led to sharp rises in energy and food costs
2023-09-20 15:53
Most of Spain's female players end boycott of national soccer team after government intervenes
Most of Spain’s World Cup-winning players have ended their boycott of the women’s national team after the government intervened to help shape an agreement that was expected to lead to immediate structural changes at the country’s soccer federation
2023-09-20 15:50
Ex-Singapore PM Goh’s Son Charged With False Trading, CNA Says
Goh Jin Hian, the son of former Singapore Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong, was among four people charged
2023-09-20 15:29
India's banking system liquidity deficit jumps to over 4-year high
By Dharamraj Dhutia MUMBAI (Reuters) -India's banking system liquidity deficit is at its widest in over four years ago, amid
2023-09-20 15:28
Chinese officials voice faith in economy and keep interest rates steady as forecasts darken
Leading Chinese planners have voiced confidence in the outlook for the world's second-largest economy, holding key interest rates steady amid signs of improvement in some areas such as services
2023-09-20 15:21
Katy Perry releases new range of boots amid Russell Brand scandal, here's what they cost and where you can buy them
Katy Perry took to social media to share photos of her posing on a scooter, modeling her new line of cowboy boots
2023-09-20 15:17