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More Than 50 Kidnapped as Violent Gang Attack in Haiti Leaves 47 Dead

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — At least 47 people were killed and more than 50 others kidnapped when armed men attacked a once-peaceful community near Haiti's capital earlier this week, the United…

  • At least 47 people killed and over 50 kidnapped in Kenscoff attack
  • Gang leader Izo 2 threatened to kill hostages if authorities harmed gang members
  • Attack may be attempt to force police and UN force to disperse resources

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US Warns Iran's Trading Partners of More US Sanctions

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warns Iran's trading partners of more sanctions as Washington expands economic pressure on Tehran.

  • US Treasury warns Iran's trading partners of potential additional sanctions.
  • Five sectors targeted: digital assets, technology, gold, aviation, shipping.
  • Nations have limited time to halt trade with Iran to avoid U.S. financial isolation.

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Fukushima N-Plant Evacuees Settle with TEPCO

Sapporo, Aug. 26 (Jiji Press)--A total of 176 people who fled Fukushima Prefecture, northeastern Japan, following the March 2011 severe nuclear accident there have reached a settlement with Tokyo…

  • 176 Fukushima evacuees settled with TEPCO in 2018 lawsuit
  • Settlement finalized on August 18 at Sapporo High Court
  • TEPCO expressed regret for harm caused by the nuclear accident

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Haiti: UN chief condemns Haiti attack that killed 47

The UN Secretary General has condemned a violent attack which left at least 47 dead and saw over 50 more kidnapped.

  • At least 47 people, including five children, killed in Kenscoff attack.
  • Five hostages threatened with execution in menacing video.
  • UN chief condemns attack, demands accountability from Haitian authorities.

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Iowa State AG Says She’s Taking California’s Rob Bonta to Supreme Court Over Paramount Lawsuit

"California needs to understand that it doesn’t get to decide what Americans can choose to watch or stream," Brenna Bird writes The post Iowa State AG Says She’s Taking California’s Rob Bonta to…

  • Iowa AG Brenna Bird plans to take California AG Rob Bonta to Supreme Court over Paramount lawsuit.
  • Bird argues Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros. benefits economy, not harms it.
  • 12 states overruled judgment for entire country, Iowans never got a vote.

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Judge delays custody decision in surrogacy fight over newborn with heart defect

Dallas judge has delayed a custody decision, extending a temporary restraining order another two weeks as the legal fight over custody of a baby with a rare heart defect born to a surrogate continues.

  • Dallas judge delays custody ruling for newborn with heart defect.
  • Parents Nausheen Gilkar and Omar Ahmed claim rightful guardianship.
  • Baby diagnosed with hypoplastic left heart syndrome and in critical care.
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