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AP News Summary at 12:53 p.m. ESTJimmy Carter, the 39th US president, has died at 100
MAPUTO, Mozambique (AP) — Violence that engulfed Mozambique after the country's highest court of disputed Oct. 9 elections killed at least 21 people, including two police officers, authorities said Tuesday. Mozambique Interior Minister Pascoal Ronda told a news conference in Maputo late Tuesday that a wave of violence and looting was sparked by the court's announcement a day earlier. He said it was led by mostly youthful supporters of losing candidate Venancio Mondlane, who received 24% of the vote, second to Chapo, who got 65%. “From the preliminary survey, in the last 24 hours, 236 acts of violence were recorded throughout the national territory that resulted in 21 deaths, of which two members of the Police of the Republic of Mozambique also died," Ronda said. He said 13 civilians and 12 police were injured. Ronda said 25 vehicles were set on fire, including two police vehicles. He added that 11 police subunits and a penitentiary were attacked and vandalized and 86 inmates were freed. Tensions were high in the country ahead of the The Constitutional Council ruling on Monday and violent protests started immediately after the announcement was made. Footage circulating on various social media platforms showed protesters burning and looting shops in the capital Maputo and the city of Beira, where some city officials were reported to have fled the city. Mondlane has called for a “shutdown” starting Friday but violence in the country has already escalated and the situation remained tense in the capital on Tuesday night following a day of violence and looting by protesters. The country of 34 million people . Mondlane’s supporters, mostly hundreds of thousands of young people, have since taken to the streets, and have been met by gunfire from security forces. This brings to from post-election violence since the initial results were announced by the country's electoral body. The Associated Press
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Union Minister of Rural Development and Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan will launch the third edition of Nayi Chetna – Pahal Badlaav Ki, a national campaign against gender-based violence on 25th November 2024 in Rang Bhawan Auditorium, All India Radio, Sansad Marg, New Delhi. Union Minister of Women and Child Development Smt. Annpurna Devi will also grace the event in a collective effort of the government to eliminate gender-based violence. The month-long campaign, organized by the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) under the aegis of the Ministry of Rural Development, will run across all Indian States and Union Territories until 23rd December 2024. This initiative, led by DAY-NRLM’s extensive Self-Help Group (SHG) network, embodies the spirit of Jan Andolan. The campaign is a collaborative effort in the spirit of “whole of government” approach and will witness participation of 9 Ministries/Departments namely Ministry of Women and Child Development, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and Department of Justice. The Nayi Chetna campaign aims to amplify awareness and drive informed action against gender-based violence through grassroots initiatives. Since its inception, Nayi Chetna has mobilized millions nationwide, fostering a significant movement for gender equality and women’s empowerment. The first edition reached 3.5 crore people, supported by multiple line ministries, while Nayi Chetna 2.0 engaged 5.5 crore participants across 31 States and Union Territories, with over 9 lakh awareness activities on gender-based violence conducted nationwide. The objectives of Nayi Chetna 3.0 include raising awareness of all forms of gender-based violence, encouraging communities to speak out and demand action, providing access to support systems for timely assistance and empowering local institutions to act decisively against violence. The campaign’s slogan, “Ek Saath, Ek Awaaz, Hinsa Ke Khilaaf,” embodies the call for collective action through convergence efforts, adopting a whole-of-society and whole-of-government approach.GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Princely Umanmielen's return to the Swamp ended with a police escort . Umanmielen, who spent three years at Florida before transferring to Ole Miss, left the stadium with a number of officers surrounding him. And the defensive end still tried to get at heckling fans. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Top-ranked chess player Magnus Carlsen is headed back to the World Blitz Championship on Monday after its governing body agreed to loosen a dress code that got him fined and denied a late-round game in another tournament for refusing to change out of jeans . Lamenting the contretemps, International Chess Federation President Arkady Dvorkovich said in a statement Sunday that he'd let World Blitz Championship tournament officials consider allowing “appropriate jeans” with a jacket, and other “elegant minor deviations” from the dress code. He said Carlsen's stand — which culminated in his quitting the tournament Friday — highlighted a need for more discussion “to ensure that our rules and their application reflect the evolving nature of chess as a global and accessible sport.” Carlsen, meanwhile, said in a video posted Sunday on social media that he would play — and wear jeans — in the World Blitz Championship when it begins Monday. “I think the situation was badly mishandled on their side,” the 34-year-old Norwegian grandmaster said. But he added that he loves playing blitz — a fast-paced form of chess — and wanted fans to be able to watch, and that he was encouraged by his discussions with the federation after Friday's showdown. “I think we sort of all want the same thing,” he suggested in the video on his Take Take Take chess app’s YouTube channel. “We want the players to be comfortable, sure, but also relatively presentable.” The events began when Carlsen wore jeans and a sportcoat Friday to the Rapid World Championship, which is separate from but held in conjunction with the blitz event. The chess federation said Friday that longstanding rules prohibit jeans at those tournaments, and players are lodged nearby to make sartorial switch-ups easy if needed. An official fined Carlsen $200 and asked him to change pants, but he refused and wasn't paired for a ninth-round game, the federation said at the time. The organization noted that another grandmaster, Ian Nepomniachtchi, was fined earlier in the day for wearing sports shoes, changed and continued to play. Carlsen has said that he offered to wear something else the next day, but officials were unyielding. He said “it became a bit of a matter of principle,” so he quit the rapid and blitz championships. In the video posted Sunday, he questioned whether he had indeed broken a rule and said changing clothes would have needlessly interrupted his concentration between games. He called the punishment “unbelievably harsh.” “Of course, I could have changed. Obviously, I didn’t want to,” he said, and “I stand by that.”High-ranking members of the organised crime group received sentences earlier this year - the ECHO has looked back at the gang's plot The presence of two local men charged alongside leading Kinahan Cartel gang members was the latest indication that Merseyside's underworld has connections with Ireland's. Key figures of the Kinahan Cartel - a major Irish organised crime syndicate synonymous with the supply of global drug shipments - were sentenced this year after their elaborate plot was foiled by the National Crime Agency (NCA) . The plot saw Thomas "Bomber" Kavanagh and Liam Byrne - high-ranking members of the syndicate, originally forged in Dublin but now with links around the world - plot to create a fake arms cache to weaken a sentence the former was already serving . The men, who worked in partnership with Liverpool man Shaun Kent , looked to lead the NCA to the fake weapons caches across Northern Ireland. But the plot was rumbled and Kent was arrested in Liverpool, while Byrne, who is Kavanagh's brother-in-law, was extradited from Spain. The men all admitted the offences put before them on the eve of the trial in September this year. Another Liverpool man, Daniel McLoughlin, was accused of supplying firearms to the Kinahan members but had the charges dropped against him . Kavanagh's son Jack was also charged and appeared before the courts at a later date, but was released following his sentencing due to time served on remand. Merseyside and Dublin underworlds The plot was the latest that tied together Merseyside's and Dublin's underworlds. The Kinahan Cartel is led by Christy Kinahan and his sons Daniel and Christopher Jr. The men are currently at large and are believed to be in Dubai. In April 2022, the United States State Department announced $5m rewards under the Narcotics Rewards Programme for information leading to the arrest and/or conviction of Kinahan family members. However, it's believed the crime syndicate for decades have been involved in significant drug trafficking, bringing huge consignments into Europe before distributing to their various partners. One of these partners is believed to have been the Huyton Firm - a leading Merseyside gang led by Vincent Coggins that was finally toppled in 2020. It's previously been reported that the Huyton Firm, based out of Stockbridge Village but who also controlled the surrounding territories of West Derby , Croxteth and Dovecot, forged links with their Irish counterparts to flood the streets of Merseyside with drugs. Much of the two organisations' work was conducted in secret, very rarely being dragged into the light. However, there have been other times when violent, bloody events involving Liverpool-born criminals have been carried out in the public's eye. Liverpool-born David Hunter was one of two men who stormed Dublin bar Sunset House and shot dead Michael Barr . Hunter, dressed in a boiler suit and wearing a Freddie Krueger-type mask, murdered Mr Barr inside the busy bar in April 2016. He was linked to the murder after police found his DNA on a mask in the back seat of the killers' getaway car. Irish media suggested that the cold-blooded murder was part of an ongoing feud between the Kinahan Cartel and their rivals the Hutch gang . The Dublin-based crime groups fell out several years ago and since then several people have been murdered in the turf war. The role played by Liverpool-born Hunter in the gangland shooting has highlighted the links between Liverpool and Irish crime gangs. In 2020 the ECHO revealed how Liverpool drug boss Liam Cornett was heavily linked to the Irish drug gang, who are also known simply as 'The Cartel'. In December 2019 Cornett was jailed for 26 years for heading up a wholesale drugs operation , flooding the UK with cocaine, heroin and amphetamines. The ECHO was told that the well-known north Liverpool criminal struck up a successful relationship with the Irish gang while in Spain, who agreed to supply him with Class A drugs. Sources previously told the ECHO 'The Cartel' supplies many of Liverpool's gangs with class A drugs due to the attractive business proposals. It was previously claimed the Irish offer a share of the profits but penalise Liverpool bosses if the drugs are seized by authorities. One of the more recent pieces of technology that would have connected criminals both in Merseyside and Ireland was the encrypted messaging platform EncroChat . However, the technology would also prove many to be their downfall after European law enforcement hacked the platform in the early months of 2020. The Huyton Firm's boss Coggins was one of dozens of Merseyside criminals entrapped by the investigations into the technology, which was used by thousands of criminals worldwide to traffic drugs and weapons. Some of those criminals included the Kavanaghs, Byrne and Kent - and like many of their counterparts, the encrypted messaging platform proved to be their downfall. Fake gun caches for a lesser sentence Kavanagh Sr is described by the NCA as a high-ranking member of the Irish network involved in drug supply, firearms and money laundering, and acted as the figurehead of the organisation in the UK. He lived with his family in a fortified mansion, complete with reinforced doors and bulletproof glass, in Tamworth in Staffordshire from where he ran his criminal empire. But in 2020 he was in custody facing a lengthy jail term for trafficking cocaine and cannabis into the UK . It was at this point he hatched a plot to fool the NCA and secure a reduced sentence so called in those loyal to him. The NCA said while on remand Kavanagh Sr "set in motion a series of events that he hoped would result in a significant discount to any sentence he was likely to get at the end of his trial". He sought the assistance of “trusted associates” Kent and Byrne , who used the EncroChat names "Gargler" and "ThaiLive", directing them via a fellow inmate in prison to purchase firearms and ammunition and bury them, so he could reveal their whereabouts to NCA investigators. Over 18 months, Kent and Byrne began contacting associates to acquire weapons and ammunition. The group amassed a haul of 11 firearms, including three Skorpion submachine guns, three Heckler and Koch, and a Uzi submachine gun and ammunition from the UK, the Netherlands and the Republic of Ireland . Messages recovered by the NCA revealed the nicknames they had for each other - such as "liquid Byrne" and "Gargle", while others showed the pair discussing at length how to get hold of the weapons and where to bury them. One message from Kent to Byrne showed the desperation of Kavanagh, with him saying "Try get as many of them as you can...only chance he's got on getting good result out of this case mate" . An “increasingly frustrated” Kavanagh was also pressuring associates to secure weapons by whatever method possible - and Kent had even warned Byrne that their boss would “start cracking heads” if they didn’t find them. Kavanagh had hoped the ruse would lead the NCA to commend him for helping them and look favourable to the court. Kavanagh had first approached the NCA in December 2020. He went on to claim in an interview in April 2021 that he had intelligence about an arms cache of between 10 and 20 weapons, said to have come from Holland . Through his solicitor, he provided a map with instructions and an X marking the spot in Newry, Northern Ireland. The Police Service of Northern Ireland, assisting the NCA operation, went to a farmer’s field where they found buried, just beneath the surface, two holdalls containing the guns and ammunition. At the time, the NCA said the guns were in good condition and ready for use. Having reviewed the EncroChat data in greater detail , the NCA concluded Kavanagh’s tip-off was a put-up job and withdrew its cooperation. The plot draws striking similarities to that of Liverpool gangster John Haase , who in 1995 was believed to be an informant of the highest quality to police and customs officials when he drip-fed information to his handlers about an "awesome array" of weapons while awaiting sentence for heroin charges. The weapons, which had in fact been planted by Haase and an associate, were used as a bargaining tool to have their sentences slashed for the heroin plot. The very judge who sent Haase down for 18 years for the heroin plot wrote a letter to the then-Tory Home Secretary recommending a royal pardon. However, Kavanagh and his associates weren't so lucky. The NCA swoop in Shaun Kent was the first man to be arrested in March 2021 - and officers at the time recovered £5,000 in cash . Kavanagh was then arrested at HMP Norwich in August 2021 and he and Kent were charged with firearms offences and perverting the course of justice in August 2023. In March 2022, Kavanagh was sentenced to 21 years in prison at Ipswich Crown Court. NCA investigators had linked Kavanagh and others to large-scale drug shipments worth around £30m at UK street value, as well as movements of cash and firearms. The NCA also pursued Byrne - but the mobster fled and a major effort was then launched to arrest him in the Alcudia area of Mallorca in June 2023 . He spent six months in prison there fighting his extradition - before being sent back to the UK and escorted by officers straight to court. After appearing before court for sentencing, Kavanagh Sr was sentenced to a further six years in prison, Byrne received five years in prison and Kent received six years in prison when they appeared in court in October. No evidence was offered against Liverpool man McLoughlin, who was arrested and charged with two counts of conspiracy to possess a prohibited weapon . He however is already serving an extensive sentence for other EncroChat offences. NCA branch commander Ty Surgeon said: "At the instruction of their leader Thomas Kavanagh, Shaun Kent and Liam Byrne orchestrated a cynical and dangerous plot to plant a cache of weapons so Kavanagh could direct the NCA to them and reduce his time in prison. "These weapons were viable and deadly weapons that were in the hands of a criminal gang, loaded and ready for use in criminality. What this group didn't know is their Encrochat messages had been unveiled for law enforcement to see, showing every detail of their plan. The NCA's mission is to protect the public from serious and organised crime, and as this case shows, we will pursue every avenue, including overseas, to ensure criminals are brought to justice." The ECHO also reported that Kavanagh's on Jack - a trainee accountant - was also involved in the plot to engineer a lighter sentence for his dad . Jack Kavanagh was arrested in May 2023 at Malaga Airport by officers from the Spanish National Police while he was travelling from Dubai to Turkey. He was extradited to the UK where he pleaded guilty to conspiring to possess firearms and ammunition. He was described by Judge Philip Katz KC, who presided over all of the sentencings, as more of an “enthusiastic messenger” than an “organiser” as he sentenced him to three years and one month in prison. He appeared in the dock alongside serving inmate Peter Keating, who was jailed for four years and eight months for the same offences as well as a count of plotting to pervert the course of justice . He is expected to be returned to Ireland where he is already serving 12 years for directing a criminal organisation. He was said to have been acting under direction and was put under pressure by those higher up the chain than him. Although the sentences handed down to the conspirators demonstrate some of the most definitive action taken against members of the Kinahan Cartel, they also represent some of the lowest given to criminals convicted of an EncroChat offence. Once the time spent on remand is factored in, as well as the fact only half of the sentence will be served in prison, Byrne will only be inside a matter of months. Perhaps more worryingly for the organisation, the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau confirmed earlier this year that the Kinahans are “no longer the primary organised crime group in this jurisdiction".Jimmy Carter has sadly passed away at the age of 100. The former 39th president has died his hometown of Plains, Georgia after entering hospice in 2023. He previously survived metastatic brain cancer, liver cancer and a series of health scares. Carter's known for his work for peace and justice as well as his devotion to his faith, family, and country. His death was announced on Sunday, December 29, by his son Chip Carter. Chip did not disclose the matter of death of his father. "My father was a hero, not only to me but to everyone who believes in peace, human rights, and unselfish love," Chip said in a statement. "My brothers, sister, and I shared him with the rest of the world through these common beliefs. The world is our family because of the way he brought people together, and we thank you for honoring his memory by continuing to live these shared beliefs." Jimmy Carter dead at 100: 39th president of U.S. passes after 11 months in Georgia home hospice care Jimmy Carter's tragic 10-word dying wish as he faces death's door in hospice in Plains, Georgia At the time of his death, Carter's net worth was at $10 Million according to Celebrity Net Worth . Carter was born in Plains, Georgia, in October 1924, ad was raised on his family's peanut farmer. The peanut former soon transition to a career in the US Navy. In 1953, his navy career ended when his father passed away due to pancreatic caner. Carter stepped in as the head of the family peanut farming business and run it. He eventually turned to politics with the help of his late wife Rosalynn, who died in November 2023. He ran for the Georgia State Senate in 1962 and won, serving from 1963 to 1967. He went on to serve as the Governor from 1971 to 1975. Throughout his time as both the Senator and Governor, he championed the civil rights movement and advocated for integration. That also continue along with advocating for human rights and peace outside of the United States when he became president in 1976 and served one term (1977-1981). He lost his bid for re-election in 1980 against Ronald Reagan. Post-presidency, Carter was also well known for his philanthropy. He co-founded with Rosalynn the Carter Center in 1982, a nonprofit organization that does humanitarian work globally. Carter also actively helped with building homes for those in need with Habitat for Humanity over the years. Carter is survived by his four children, 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. DAILY NEWSLETTER: Sign up here to get the latest news and updates from the Mirror US straight to your inbox with our FREE newsletter.
Where are the Vera cast now? Sad death, shock return, new role with famous wife and Barbie movieFormer President Jimmy Carter has died at the age of 100. The 39th president of the United States was a Georgia peanut farmer who sought to restore trust in government when he assumed the presidency in 1977 and then built a reputation for tireless work as a humanitarian. He earned a Nobel Peace Prize in 2002. He died Sunday, more than a year after entering hospice care, at his home in Plains, Georgia. At age 52, Carter was sworn in as president on Jan. 20, 1977, after defeating President Gerald R. Ford in the 1976 general election. Carter left office on Jan. 20, 1981, following his 1980 general election loss to Ronald Reagan. Here's the latest: A somber announcement The longest-lived American president died Sunday, more than a year after entering hospice care , at his home in the small town of Plains, Georgia, where he and his wife, Rosalynn, who died at 96 in November 2023 , spent most of their lives. “Our founder, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, passed away this afternoon in Plains, Georgia,” The Carter Center said in posting about his death on the social media platform X. It added in a statement that he died peacefully, surrounded by his family. A Southerner and a man of faith In his 1975 book “Why Not The Best,” Carter said of himself: “I am a Southerner and an American, I am a farmer, an engineer, a father and husband, a Christian, a politician and former governor, a planner, a businessman, a nuclear physicist, a naval officer, a canoeist, and among other things a lover of Bob Dylan’s songs and Dylan Thomas’s poetry.” A moderate Democrat, Carter entered the 1976 presidential race as a little-known Georgia governor with a broad smile, outspoken Baptist mores and technocratic plans reflecting his education as an engineer. After he left office and returned home to his tiny hometown of Plains in southwest Georgia, Carter regularly taught Sunday School lessons at Maranatha Baptist Church until his mobility declined. Those sessions drew visitors from around the world. Former Vice President Gore remembers Carter for life "of purpose” Former Vice President Al Gore praised Jimmy Carter for living “a life full of purpose, commitment and kindness” and for being a “lifelong role model for the entire environmental movement.” Carter, who left the White House in 1981 after a landslide defeat to Ronald Reagan. concentrated on conflict resolution, defending democracy and fighting disease in the developing world. Gore, who lost the 2000 presidential election to George W. Bush, remains a leading advocate for action to fight climate change. Both won Nobel Peace Prizes. Gore said that “it is a testament to his unyielding determination to help build a more just and peaceful world” that Carter is often “remembered equally for the work he did as President as he is for his leadership over the 42 years after he left office.” During Gore’s time in the White House, President Bill Clinton had an uneasy relationship with Carter. But Gore said he is “grateful” for “many years of friendship and collaboration” with Carter. The Associated PressMonday, December 30, 2024 As 2024 concludes, the American travel landscape reflects unique trends that defined how people traversed the country. From unconventional flying habits to creative hotel booking strategies, here’s a round-up of the year’s most significant travel behaviors. The term “gate lice” humorously describes passengers who crowd boarding gates or attempt to cut ahead in line. This behavior often disrupts the boarding process and frustrates other travelers. In response, American Airlines expanded its use of technology across 100 airports to address this issue. The system audibly flags and denies access to individuals attempting to board prematurely, ensuring smoother and fairer boarding procedures. This advancement highlights how airlines are leveraging technology to enhance passenger experiences. In a bid to maximize hotel loyalty points, many travelers participated in “mattress runs”—booking hotel rooms without completing their stays. This trend emerged as a strategy for accumulating rewards or maintaining elite status with hospitality programs. Alston Causey, vice president of Travelmation, explained that this approach is particularly appealing to frequent travelers on the cusp of qualifying for additional perks. However, industry experts caution against overusing this tactic, as it may backfire or lead to unexpected costs. The “flying naked” trend involves passengers traveling with only essentials such as a wallet, phone, and charger. Advocates celebrate the convenience of avoiding checked luggage fees and the struggle for overhead bin space. Critics, however, argue that the practice is too restrictive and impractical for longer trips. Popularized on platforms like TikTok, “flying naked” exemplifies a minimalist approach to travel, appealing to those seeking efficiency and simplicity. This behavior also aligns with growing concerns about reducing travel-related stress and expenses. “Seat squatters” refer to passengers who occupy unassigned seats in an attempt to secure better locations on flights. This practice often sparks tension between travelers and crew members. Social media has amplified stories of such incidents, with passengers sharing their experiences and strategies. Gary Leff, a Texas-based travel expert, advises against this practice, emphasizing the importance of adhering to assigned seating. Instead, he suggests politely negotiating seat swaps with fellow passengers for a mutually agreeable trade. The concept of “sleep divorce”—couples sleeping in separate beds—gained popularity in 2024, particularly during vacations. Hilton’s 2025 Trends report revealed that 63% of travelers believe they sleep better alone, and 37% prefer separate sleeping arrangements when traveling with partners. Dr. Wendy Troxel, a sleep expert, attributes this trend to the desire for improved rest and reduced nighttime disruptions. Sleep divorces on vacation highlight how couples prioritize individual well-being during their travels. The travel trends of 2024 reflect evolving preferences and innovative strategies among American travelers. From technological advancements to cultural shifts, these behaviors underscore the dynamic nature of the travel industry: As 2025 approaches, these trends provide a foundation for understanding future travel behaviors. Industry leaders and travelers alike can anticipate further innovations, adapting to changing preferences and technological advancements. The travel industry continues to evolve, offering diverse experiences tailored to the unique needs of modern adventurers. By reflecting on 2024’s standout trends, the stage is set for another year of exciting developments in travel and tourism. Do you have a story tip related to travel industry? Email us: [email protected]
A judge on Monday granted a request by prosecutors to dismiss the election subversion case against Donald Trump because of a Justice Department policy of not prosecuting a sitting president. Judge Tanya Chutkan agreed to the request by Special Counsel Jack Smith to dismiss the case against the president-elect "without prejudice," meaning it could potentially be revived after Trump leaves the White House four years from now. "Dismissal without prejudice is appropriate here," Chutkan said, adding in the ruling that "the immunity afforded to a sitting President is temporary, expiring when they leave office." Trump, 78, was accused of conspiring to overturn the results of the 2020 election he lost to Joe Biden and removing large quantities of top secret documents after leaving the White House, but the cases never came to trial. Smith also moved on Monday to drop his appeal of the dismissal of the documents case filed against the former president in Florida. That case was tossed out earlier this year by a Trump-appointed judge on the grounds that Smith was unlawfully appointed. The special counsel paused the election interference case and the documents case this month after Trump defeated Vice President Kamala Harris in the November 5 presidential election. Smith cited the long-standing Justice Department policy of not indicting or prosecuting a sitting president in his motions to have the cases dismissed. "The Government's position on the merits of the defendant's prosecution has not changed," Smith said in the filing with Chutkan. "But the circumstances have." "It has long been the position of the Department of Justice that the United States Constitution forbids the federal indictment and subsequent criminal prosecution of a sitting President," Smith said. "As a result this prosecution must be dismissed before the defendant is inaugurated." In a separate filing, Smith said he was withdrawing his appeal of the dismissal of the classified documents case against Trump but pursuing the case against his two co-defendants, Trump valet Walt Nauta and Mar-a-Lago property manager Carlos De Oliveira. More from this section Trump, in a post on Truth Social, said the cases were "empty and lawless, and should never have been brought." "Over $100 Million Dollars of Taxpayer Dollars has been wasted in the Democrat Party's fight against their Political Opponent, ME," he said. "Nothing like this has ever happened in our Country before." Trump was accused of conspiracy to defraud the United States and conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding -- the session of Congress called to certify Biden's win, which was violently attacked on January 6, 2021 by a mob of the then-president's supporters. Trump was also accused of seeking to disenfranchise US voters with his false claims that he won the 2020 election. The former and incoming president also faces two state cases -- in New York and Georgia. He was convicted in New York in May of 34 counts of falsifying business records to cover up a hush money payment to porn star Stormy Daniels on the eve of the 2016 election to stop her from revealing an alleged 2006 sexual encounter. However, Judge Juan Merchan has postponed sentencing while he considers a request from Trump's lawyers that the conviction be thrown out in light of the Supreme Court ruling in July that an ex-president has broad immunity from prosecution. In Georgia, Trump faces racketeering charges over his efforts to subvert the 2020 election results in the southern state, but that case will likely be frozen while he is in office. cl/sms
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And Lebanon's military says an Israeli strike on a Lebanese army center in the southwest killed one soldier and wounded 18 others. Israel's military has expressed regret and said its operations are directed solely against the militants. Israel cracks down on Palestinian citizens who speak out against the war in Gaza UMM AL-FAHM, Israel (AP) — In the year since the war in Gaza broke out, Israel's government has been cracking down on dissent among its Palestinian citizens. Authorities have charged Palestinians with “supporting terrorism” because of posts online or for demonstrating against the war. Activists and rights watchdogs say Palestinians have also lost jobs, been suspended from schools and faced police interrogations. Palestinians make up about 20% of Israel's population. Many feel forced to self-censor out of fear of being jailed and further marginalized in society. Others still find ways to dissent, but carefully. Israel's National Security Ministry counters that, “Freedom of speech is not the freedom to incite.” Israel says rabbi who went missing in the UAE was killed TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israel says the body of an Israeli-Moldovan rabbi who went missing in the United Arab Emirates has been found, citing Emirati authorities. The statement from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office on Sunday said Zvi Kogan was killed, calling it a “heinous antisemitic terror incident.” It said: “The state of Israel will act with all means to seek justice with the criminals responsible for his death." Kogan went missing on Thursday, and there were suspicions he had been kidnapped. His disappearance comes as Iran has been threatening to retaliate against Israel after the two countries traded fire in October. Somalia says 24 people have died after 2 boats capsized in the Indian Ocean MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — Somalia's government says 24 people died after two boats capsized off the Madagascar coast in the Indian Ocean. Somalia’s Foreign Minister Ahmed Moalim Fiqi said 46 people were rescued. Most of the passengers were young Somalis, and their intended destination remains unclear. Many young Somalis embark every year on dangerous journeys in search of better opportunities abroad. A delegation led by the Somali ambassador to Ethiopia is scheduled to travel to Madagascar on Monday to investigate the incident and coordinate efforts to help survivors. The rising price of paying the national debt is a risk for Trump's promises on growth and inflation WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump has big plans for the economy. He also has big debt problem that'll be a hurdle to delivering on those plan. Trump has bold ambitions on tax cuts, tariffs and other programs. But high interest rates and the price of repaying the federal government’s existing debt could limit what he’s able to do. The federal debt stands at roughly $36 trillion, and the spike in inflation after the pandemic has pushed up the government’s borrowing costs such that debt service next year will easily exceed spending on national security. Moscow offers debt forgiveness to new recruits and AP sees wreckage of a new Russian missile KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law granting debt forgiveness to new army recruits who enlist to fight in Ukraine. The measure, whose final version appeared on a government website Saturday, underscores Russia’s needs for military personnel in the nearly 3-year-old war, even as it fired last week a new intermediate-range ballistic missile. Russia has ramped up military recruitment by offering increasing financial incentives to those willing to fight in Ukraine. Ukraine’s Security Service on Sunday showed The Associated Press wreckage of the new intermediate-range ballistic missile that struck a factory in the central Ukrainian city of Dnipro on Thursday. Forecasts warn of possible winter storms across US during Thanksgiving week WINDSOR, Calif. (AP) — Forecasters in the U.S. have warned of another round of winter weather that could complicate travel leading up to Thanksgiving. California is bracing for more snow and rain while still grappling with some flooding and small landslides from a previous storm. The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for California's Sierra Nevada through Tuesday, with heavy snow expected at high elevations. Thousands remained without power in the Seattle area on Sunday after a “bomb cyclone” storm system hit the West Coast last week, killing two people. After Trump's win, Black women are rethinking their role as America's reliable political organizers ATLANTA (AP) — Donald Trump's victory has dismayed many politically engaged Black women, and they're reassessing their enthusiasm for politics and organizing. Black women often carry much of the work of getting out the vote, and they had vigorously supported the historic candidacy of Kamala Harris. AP VoteCast, a survey of more than 120,000 voters, found that 6 in 10 Black women said the future of democracy was the single most important factor for their vote this year, a higher share than for other demographic groups. But now, some Black women are renewing calls to emphasize rest, focus on mental health and become more selective about what fight they lend their organizing power to. Pakistani police arrest thousands of Imran Khan supporters ahead of rally in the capital ISLAMABAD (AP) — A Pakistani security officer says police have arrested thousands of Imran Khan supporters ahead of a rally in Islamabad to demand the ex-premier’s release from prison. Khan has been behind bars for more than a year. But he remains popular and his party says the cases against him are politically motivated. Police Sunday arrested more than 4,000 Khan supporters in eastern Punjab province, a Khan stronghold. They include five parliamentarians. Pakistan has sealed off the capital with shipping containers. It also suspended mobile and internet services “in areas with security concerns.” Uruguay's once-dull election has become a dead heat in the presidential runoff MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (AP) — Uruguayans are heading to the polls to choose their next president. In Sunday's election, the candidates of the conservative governing party and the left-leaning coalition are locked in a close runoff after failing to win an outright majority in last month’s vote. It's a hard-fought race between Álvaro Delgado, the incumbent party’s candidate, and Yamandú Orsi from the Broad Front, a coalition of leftist and center-left parties that governed for 15 years until the 2019 victory of center-right President Luis Lacalle Pou — overseeing the legalization of abortion, same-sex marriage and the sale of marijuana in the small South American nation.Napoli down Venezia on night of Serie A draws