Charles Taylor Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Charles Taylor, former president of Liberia and convicted war criminal. Personal…
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Kenya court may release alleged starvation cult leader if not charged within two weeks
By Bethlehem Feleke, CNN Nairobi, Kenya (CNN) — A Kenyan court has threatened to release alleged Christian cult leader Paul Nthenge Mackenzie…
Continue ReadingNorth Carolina man exonerated after 44 years of wrongful imprisonment to receive $25 million settlement
By Jamiel Lynch and Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN (CNN) — A man exonerated and freed after serving 44 years in prison for a crime he did not commit…
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By Jack Guy, CNN (CNN) — Ecuador’s worsening security situation deteriorated further in spectacular fashion this week, with gunmen armed with…
Continue ReadingADL records more than 3,200 antisemitic incidents since start of Israel-Hamas war
By Nicole Chavez, CNN (CNN) — Antisemitism has “skyrocketed” across the United States in the three months since the October 7…
Continue ReadingPolish lawmakers arrested inside Presidential Palace, as showdown between new and old ruling parties intensifies
By Rob Picheta and Antonia Mortensen, CNN (CNN) — Two populist Polish lawmakers were dramatically arrested on corruption charges inside the…
Continue Reading5 things to know for Jan. 10: GOP debate, Winter storm, Boeing, Israel, Ecuador
By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Meta is rolling out new restrictions for teenage Facebook and Instagram users, including hiding search results…
Continue ReadingJailed Kremlin critic Navalny makes first court appearance from Siberian penal colony
By Niamh Kennedy and Anna Chernova, CNN (CNN) — Jailed Kremlin critic Alexey Navalny has made his first court appearance from the Siberian…
Continue ReadingUS climate pollution fell in 2023 as country shutters coal-fired power plants, new data shows
By Ella Nilsen, CNN (CNN) — Planet-warming pollution in the US decreased nearly 2% in 2023 even as the economy grew, according to new data from…
Continue ReadingUkrainian President Zelensky makes surprise visit to Lithuania to discuss war
By Christian Edwards, Niamh Kennedy and Stephanie Halasz, CNN (CNN) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has made an unannounced visit to…
Continue ReadingThailand moves to ban recreational cannabis use, 18 months after historic decriminalization
By Heather Chen and Kocha Olarn, CNN Bangkok, Thailand (CNN) — Thailand’s new government is moving ahead to pass new legislation banning…
Continue ReadingDNA ties man who died in 2017 to 3 killings in Virginia in the 1980s, state police say
By Steve Almasy and Sara Smart, CNN (CNN) — When 63-year-old Alan W. Wilmer Sr. died in December 2017, Virginia authorities needed to identify…
Continue ReadingAustralian police fear fugitive murder suspect may escape prosecution – in Greece
By Brad Lendon, CNN (CNN) — Australian police say time is quickly running out for the arrest of one of the country’s most-wanted murder…
Continue ReadingBlack Nazarene procession draws millions of Catholic devotees to Philippine capital
By Kathleen Magramo, CNN (CNN) — Millions of Catholic devotees flooded the streets of the Philippine capital Tuesday to honor the Black…
Continue ReadingStar of ‘Fauda’ Netflix series badly injured during combat in Gaza
By Lauren Izso, Tim Lister, Ido Soen and Jessie Yeung, CNN (CNN) — A top Israeli actor, best known for his role as a special forces soldier in…
Continue ReadingAs election nears in Taiwan, many young voters say China isn’t their biggest concern
By Eric Cheung, CNN Taipei (CNN) — As retired Taiwanese admiral Mr. Wu looks back on his old days, he couldn’t be prouder of his…
Continue ReadingIran releases German-Iranian citizen from prison with ankle tag
By Hande Atay Alam, CNN (CNN) — A German-Iranian citizen arrested in Iran in 2020 has been granted a temporary release, on the condition she…
Continue ReadingEcuador declares ‘internal armed conflict’ as gunmen take over live TV broadcast
By Ana María Cañizares, Abel Alvarado, Tara John, Michael Rios, Karol Suarez and AnneClaire Stapleton, CNN Quito, Ecuador (CNN) — Ecuador’s…
Continue ReadingWhat’s behind the chaos in Ecuador?
CNN By Jack Guy, CNN (CNN) — Ecuador’s worsening security situation deteriorated further in spectacular fashion this week, with gunmen armed…
Continue ReadingNevada man seen on video attacking judge faces attempted murder charge
By Cindy Von Quednow, CNN (CNN) — A man who was seen on video leaping over a court table and attacking a Nevada judge while in court last week…
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