Larry Lee
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Alberto Fujimori, Peru's Controversial Former President, Dies at 86
Alberto Fujimori, the authoritarian former president who led Peru through a tumultuous decade in the 1990s, died at the age of 86 on Wednesday evening. Fujimori, who had been battling cancer, passed away at the home of his daughter, Keiko Fujimori, in Lima. His death marks the end of a deeply controversial chapter in Peruvian history, one that saw both the stabilization of the economy and a harsh crackdown on human rights. 
Alberto Fujimori, the authoritarian former president who led Peru through a tumultuous decade in the 1990s, died at the age of 86 on Wednesday evening. Fujimori, who had been battling cancer, passed away at the home of his daughter, Keiko Fujimori, in Lima. His death marks the end of a deeply controversial chapter in Peruvian history, one that saw both the stabilization of the economy and a harsh crackdown on human rights. -
Vietnam's Typhoon Yagi Aftermath: Death Toll Climbs to 226 as Flash Floods and Landslides Devastate Northern Provinces
The death toll in Vietnam from Typhoon Yagi has risen to 226, with more than 100 people still missing as the country grapples with the devastating impacts of the strongest storm to hit Asia this year. The government's disaster agency reported Thursday that the storm triggered flash floods and landslides, leaving a trail of destruction across northern Vietnam, including the capital, Hanoi. 
The death toll in Vietnam from Typhoon Yagi has risen to 226, with more than 100 people still missing as the country grapples with the devastating impacts of the strongest storm to hit Asia this year. The government's disaster agency reported Thursday that the storm triggered flash floods and landslides, leaving a trail of destruction across northern Vietnam, including the capital, Hanoi. -
U.N. Condemns Israel for Deadly Gaza School Strike as 18 Killed, Including 6 U.N. Workers
The United Nations has issued a strong condemnation of Israel following an airstrike on a Gaza school that killed 18 people, including six U.N. workers. 
The United Nations has issued a strong condemnation of Israel following an airstrike on a Gaza school that killed 18 people, including six U.N. workers. -
Kremlin Warns of Retaliation as U.S. Considers Easing Restrictions on Ukrainian Use of Long-Range Missiles
The Biden administration is reportedly finalizing plans that could allow Ukraine to expand its military operations deeper into Russian territory, using U.S. and U.K.-supplied long-range weapons. 
The Biden administration is reportedly finalizing plans that could allow Ukraine to expand its military operations deeper into Russian territory, using U.S. and U.K.-supplied long-range weapons. -
Satellite Images Reveal Russian Ship Allegedly Transporting Iranian Missiles to Aid Ukraine War: Report
Iran is accused of supplying ballistic missiles to Russia, further intensifying the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Satellite imagery analyzed by Sky News shows a Russian-flagged cargo ship, the Port Olya 3, docked at a Russian port after allegedly transporting short-range ballistic missiles from Iran. The ship, which had previously been at the Iranian port of Amirabad, was tracked to Port Olya in southern Russia on September 4. 
Iran is accused of supplying ballistic missiles to Russia, further intensifying the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Satellite imagery analyzed by Sky News shows a Russian-flagged cargo ship, the Port Olya 3, docked at a Russian port after allegedly transporting short-range ballistic missiles from Iran. The ship, which had previously been at the Iranian port of Amirabad, was tracked to Port Olya in southern Russia on September 4. -
Iran Rejects Western Sanctions Over Alleged Missile Supply to Russia, Slams Them as 'Economic Terrorism,' and Vows Retaliation
Iran has fiercely rejected accusations from Western nations that it has supplied short-range ballistic missiles to Russia for use in Ukraine, vowing to retaliate against new sanctions imposed by the United States, Britain, France, and Germany. The diplomatic tension escalated following the announcement of punitive measures, which Tehran has condemned as baseless and part of a broader strategy of "economic terrorism" against the Iranian people. 
Iran has fiercely rejected accusations from Western nations that it has supplied short-range ballistic missiles to Russia for use in Ukraine, vowing to retaliate against new sanctions imposed by the United States, Britain, France, and Germany. The diplomatic tension escalated following the announcement of punitive measures, which Tehran has condemned as baseless and part of a broader strategy of "economic terrorism" against the Iranian people. -
U.S. and European Allies Impose Sanctions on Iran Air Amid Allegations of Supplying Missiles to Russia
The United States, alongside key European allies, has imposed a fresh wave of sanctions on Iran, targeting its national airline, Iran Air, and other entities in response to Tehran's alleged transfer of ballistic missiles to Russia. These missiles, according to U.S. officials, are intended for use in Moscow's ongoing war against Ukraine, a move that Washington and its European partners have condemned as a significant escalation in the conflict. 
The United States, alongside key European allies, has imposed a fresh wave of sanctions on Iran, targeting its national airline, Iran Air, and other entities in response to Tehran's alleged transfer of ballistic missiles to Russia. These missiles, according to U.S. officials, are intended for use in Moscow's ongoing war against Ukraine, a move that Washington and its European partners have condemned as a significant escalation in the conflict. -
U.S. and Britain Accuse Iran of Supplying Missiles to Russia as Tensions Escalate Over Ukraine War
The United States and Britain formally accused Iran on Tuesday of supplying short-range ballistic missiles to Russia for use in the ongoing war in Ukraine, a significant escalation that has prompted calls for punitive measures against those involved. 
The United States and Britain formally accused Iran on Tuesday of supplying short-range ballistic missiles to Russia for use in the ongoing war in Ukraine, a significant escalation that has prompted calls for punitive measures against those involved. -
Israeli Forces 'Highly Likely' Killed American Activist in West Bank, U.S. Demands Major Reforms Amid Growing Tensions
The Israeli military has acknowledged that it is "highly likely" its forces were responsible for the death of an American citizen during a protest in the occupied West Bank last week, marking a rare admission from Israel in such incidents. 
The Israeli military has acknowledged that it is "highly likely" its forces were responsible for the death of an American citizen during a protest in the occupied West Bank last week, marking a rare admission from Israel in such incidents. -
Israel Strikes Al-Mawasi 'Safe Zone,' Killing 19 Amid Rising Tensions Over Gaza Conflict
A deadly Israeli airstrike on the Al-Mawasi evacuation zone in southern Gaza early Tuesday has claimed the lives of at least 19 people and injured 60 others, according to Palestinian officials. The attack targeted a crowded tent camp that had been designated as a "humanitarian zone" for Palestinians displaced by the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. This latest incident has further inflamed the already volatile situation in Gaza, raising questions about the safety of designated safe zones in the region. 
A deadly Israeli airstrike on the Al-Mawasi evacuation zone in southern Gaza early Tuesday has claimed the lives of at least 19 people and injured 60 others, according to Palestinian officials. The attack targeted a crowded tent camp that had been designated as a "humanitarian zone" for Palestinians displaced by the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. This latest incident has further inflamed the already volatile situation in Gaza, raising questions about the safety of designated safe zones in the region.
