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Former agent of East Germany’s secret police is charged over the 1974 border killing of a Polish man

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:42:32 GMT

BERLIN (AP) — A former member of communist East Germany’s secret police has been charged with murder over the killing of a Polish national at a border crossing in divided Berlin in 1974, prosecutors said Thursday.The indictment against the 79-year-old man, whose name wasn’t released, was filed at the state court in the German capital.It relates to an incident on March 29, 1974, in which a 38-year-old Polish man took a fake bomb to the Polish Embassy to try to force an unhindered exit to West Berlin, prosecutors said in a statement.East Germany’s secret police, the Stasi, allegedly decided to feign authorizing the man’s exit. Its employees provided him with exit documents and accompanied him to a border crossing at the Friedrichstrasse railway station in East Berlin, prosecutors said.They said that the suspect, age 31 at the time, was tasked with rendering the Polish man “harmless.” After the Pole had passed the final checkpoint, the suspect allegedly shot him...

‘Long live’ the Eras Tour — Taylor Swift’s concert film hits DC-area theaters Thursday

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:42:32 GMT

“Long live” the Eras Tour — direct message WTOP photos of your moviegoing experience this weekend on our Facebook or Instagram and mention where the pictures were taken.Are you ready for it? Taylor Swift may not have performed in the D.C. region during the first leg of her Eras Tour, but the concert is coming to a theater near you starting Thursday, with a surprise early release announced on her Instagram Wednesday night.Fans are swiftly heading to theaters around the D.C. area this weekend for the film’s opening — let the games begin.A lot going on at the momentSwift’s film comes out on Friday, Oct. 13, and though the date may spook some — 13 is her lucky number (in correspondence to her birthday: Dec. 13, 1989). It will play in theaters for 13 weeks, which is far longer than most concert movies.The singer is known for “Easter eggs” with clues to future projects hidden throughout her social media posts and music videos.The film isn’t the on...

The US is moving quickly to boost Israel’s military. A look at what assistance it’s providing

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:42:32 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Within hours of the horrific attack by Hamas, the U.S. began moving warships and aircraft to the region to be ready to provide Israel with whatever it needs to respond. A second U.S. carrier strike group departs from Norfolk, Virginia, on Friday. Scores of aircraft are heading to U.S. military bases around the Middle East. And special operations forces are now assisting Israel’s military in planning and intelligence. The buildup reflects U.S. concern that the deadly fighting between Hamas and Israel could escalate into a more dangerous regional conflict. So the primary mission for those ships and warplanes for now is to establish a force presence that deters Hezbollah, Iran or others from taking advantage of the situation. But the forces the U.S. sent are capable of more than that.The U.S. is also expediting the shipment of munitions and interceptors for Israel’s fight against Hamas.A look at what weapons and options the U.S. military could provide: WEA...

Taylor Swift asiste al estreno de su película ‘Eras Tour’ en Los Ángeles

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:42:32 GMT

(CNN) — Taylor Swift llenó un “espacio en blanco” en la alfombra roja del estreno de “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour Concert Film” en Los Ángeles este miércoles.Como se ve en los videos publicados en las redes sociales, la cantante hizo una aparición sorpresa —aunque muy esperada— en el evento con un vestido azul sin tirantes. Posó para las fotos con sus bailarines de “Eras Tour” y sus seguidores a lo largo de la alfombra.“No puedo agradecerles lo suficiente por querer ver esta película que captura tan vívidamente mi aventura favorita de la que he formado parte: The Eras Tour”, escribió Swift en su Instagram poco antes de que comenzara el estreno, y añadió: “Y lo mejor es que es una aventura en la que seguimos juntos”.Swift escribió en su post que “debido a una demanda sin precedentes”, las proyecciones de acceso anticipado de la película se abrirán este jueves en Estados Unidos y Canadá, y se añadirán horari...

Guerra entre Israel y Hamas, en vivo: muertes, última hora, noticias de Gaza y más

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:42:32 GMT

Haz clic aquí para ver las entradas más recientesLa torreta de un obús autopropulsado estacionado cerca de la frontera meridional israelí con Gaza sobresale entre el humo y el polvo, mientras prosiguen las encarnizadas batallas entre Israel y el movimiento Hamas por sexto día consecutivo, el 12 de octubre de 2023.  (Foto de JACK GUEZ/AFP vía Getty Images)The-CNN-Wire™ & © 2023 Cable News Network, Inc., a Warner Bros. Discovery Company. All rights reserved.Source

ANÁLISIS | ¿Cómo consigue Hamas sus armas? Una mezcla de improvisación, ingenio y un benefactor extranjero clave.

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:42:32 GMT

(CNN) — La brutal embestida del grupo extremista islamista Hamas contra Israel el pasado fin de semana incluyó miles de cohetes y misiles, drones que lanzaban explosivos y un número incalculable de armas ligeras y munición.Pero el ataque se lanzó desde el enclave de Gaza, gobernado por Hamas, una franja de 360 kilómetros cuadrados de costa mediterránea que limita por dos lados con Israel y por uno con Egipto.Es una zona pobre, densamente poblada y con pocos recursos.Y ha estado casi completamente aislada del resto del mundo desde hace casi 17 años, cuando Hamas se hizo con su control, lo que llevó a Israel y Egipto a imponer un estricto asedio al territorio, que continúa.Israel también mantiene un bloqueo aéreo y naval sobre Gaza, así como un amplio dispositivo de vigilancia.Lo que nos lleva a preguntarnos: ¿Cómo ha conseguido Hamas acumular la cantidad de armamento que le ha permitido llevar a cabo ataques coordinados que han causado más de 1.200 muertos en Israel y miles de ...

Struggling Malaysian budget carrier MyAirline abruptly suspends service, leaving travelers stranded

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:42:32 GMT

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysian budget carrier MYAirline abruptly suspended operations Thursday, citing financial pressures less than 11 months after it took to the skies. The announcement on social media caught many travelers by surprise and left thousands stranded as 40 flights were canceled.The airline apologized for the “extremely painful decision” but said “significant financial pressures” forced it to suspend operations pending an ownership restructuring and recapitalization of the company. “We have worked tirelessly to explore various partnership and capital raising options to prevent this suspension. Unfortunately, the constraints of time have left us with no alternative but to take this decision,” the airline’s board of directors said in their statement.The move came just days after the airline said it was in advanced stages of finalizing a strategic partnership. Local media reported that the suspension signaled that those talks may have collapsed.The airline ...

Record Heat Ahead of a Fall Front this Weekend

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:42:32 GMT

Lots of changes are ahead over the next few days in South Florida as we go from record heat to below average, fall-like conditions by next week.It’s all thanks to a couple areas of low pressure near northern Florida this morning followed by a strong front developing near the Rocky Mountains.These lows near Florida will be the main influence on our weather pattern through Saturday.At least for today, it’s all about the heat as a slot of drier air filters into South Florida today, keeping rain chances low and providing more sunshine.High temperatures this afternoon will reach the low to mid 90s, which will be near records. Miami is forecast to hit 93F, which would break the record by 1F. The saving grace for today is that it will be breezy with wind gusts up to 30 mph, helping to take the edge off from the heat just a little bit.More heat and high humidity remains in place Friday and Saturday with temperatures potentially a degree warmer into the mid 90s. Record-breaking h...

Spandex-clad Zac Efron and Jeremy Allen White look like total knockouts in new ‘Iron Claw’ trailer

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:42:32 GMT

(CNN) — The new “Iron Claw” trailer was released on Wednesday, and it features the first full look at its beefed up all-star cast, which includes Zac Efron and “The Bear’s” Jeremy Allen White.Portraying Kevin and Kerry Von Erich – two of the brothers who hail from the infamous real-life Von Erich wrestling family dynasty that made history throughout the 1980s – Efron and White are seen in the trailer sporting retro shaggy hair, washboard abs and spandex wrestling shorts.“Ever since I was a child, people said my family was cursed,” Efron is heard saying in the trailer. “Mom tried to protect us with God. Pop tried to protect us with wrestling. He said if we were the toughest, the strongest, nothing could ever hurt us.”Also featured in the trailer is Lily James, who appears to be a romantic partner of Kevin (Efron). They are later seen getting married and welcoming a child.Clips of Efron, White and actor Harris Dickinson (who portrays brother David Von Erich) show the brothers grapplin...

Restaurant review: Yemeni Restaurant

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:42:32 GMT

Chaussée d’Ixelles 298What’s good? If you’ve been to Yemen, this place will bring you right back. If not, it will give you a good idea of that country’s distinctive cuisine. The classic stews, served in sizzling dishes straight from the oven, are a must: Try foul in madarah (beans with tomato and onion), or fahsah, a meaty concoction flavored with the unique tang of fenugreek. The chicken mandy, baked with rice and gentle spices, was also a hit.What’s not? Yemeni food is hearty, adapted to the surprisingly chilly highlands of South Arabia. This isn’t the place for a light lunchtime salad.Vibe: As the straightforward name suggests, this is a place for honest food with no pretension. Bright and bustling, with most tables configured for larger groups, it’s more geared to conviviality than to romance. The plastic covers on the tables mean you can spill rice to your heart’s content.Who’s picking up the check? Main dishes come in at €10 t...