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Month: December 2023

Towns reinforce dikes as heavy rains send rivers over their banks in Germany and the Netherlands

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Firefighters and volunteers worked overnight to reinforce dikes in northern and eastern Germany against rising floodwaters as heavy rain falling on already soaked ground pushed rivers and streams over their banks and forced several towns to evacuate residents. In the eastern Netherlands, several flood plains are underwater and rivers are surging,

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Snow Report: December 26th

There’s an inch of new snow at Mt Bachelor and 2 inches of new snow at Timberline Lodge. Early this morning, there may be some light mixed precipitation and even possible snow (around 2 inches) in the mountains, with the lower elevations seeing mainly rain. A Winter Weather Advisory is in place along the East

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4 young children and their mother were killed in their French home. The father is in custody

By NICOLAS GARRIGA and OLEG CETINIC Associated Press MEAUX, France (AP) — Four children between nine months and 10 years old and their mother were killed in their apartment east of Paris, in what local authorities called an exceptionally violent crime. The children’s father was arrested Tuesday and is the primary suspect. Neighbors spotted a

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The imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny resurfaces with darkly humorous comments

MOSCOW (AP) — Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny on Tuesday released a sardonic statement about his transfer to a Arctic prison colony nicknamed the “Polar Wolf,” his first appearance since associates lost contact with him three weeks ago. Navalny, the most prominent and persistent domestic foe of President Vladimir Putin, is serving a 19-year sentence

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At least 140 villagers killed by suspected herders in weekend attacks in north-central Nigeria

By CHINEDU ASADU Associated Press ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Nigerian officials and survivors say at least 140 people were killed by gunmen in weekend attacks on remote villages in north-central Nigeria’s Plateau state. It was the latest of such mass killing this year blamed on the country’s farmer-herder crisis. Plateau Gov. Caleb Mutfwang said on

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Paris City Hall plaza draws holiday visitors and migrant families seeking shelter as Olympics nears

By NICOLAS GARRIGA Associated Press PARIS (AP) — The forecourt of Paris City Hall sparkles with activity this holiday season, including a Christmas market and huge signs advertising the 2024 Olympics. It also hosts dozens of migrant families searching for a roof over their heads. About 50 families with children between three months and 10

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Israeli military says Gaza ground offensive has expanded into urban refugee camps

By NAJIB JOBAIN, WAFAA SHURAFA and SAMY MAGDY Associated Press RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli forces on Tuesday expanded their ground offensive into urban refugee camps in central Gaza after bombarding the crowded Palestinian communities and ordering residents to evacuate. Gaza’s main telecom provider announced another “complete interruption” of services in the besieged territory.

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