Former VOA Farsi service journalist kills himself in Iran after demanding release of prisoners

Michael Grimm, Former N.Y. Congressman, Is Paralyzed After Fall From Horse

Michael Grimm, a Republican who resigned in 2015 after pleading guilty to felony tax evasion, was paralyzed from the chest down during a polo competition in September.

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Former U.S. Rep. Michael Grimm paralyzed after fall from horse

Former U.S. Rep. Michael Grimm, a New York Republican who resigned from Congress following a tax fraud conviction, is paralyzed from the chest down.

Former Slovak President Andrej Kiska loses pension after fraud conviction

Slovakia’s presidential office says has stopped sending pension payments to former President Andrej Kiska because of his tax fraud conviction

World - ABC News - 16 hours ago

Community 'rallies' after boy, 7, killed in blast

A local vicar says the people are in shock but are "coming together" to support each other.

Man jailed after dog killed younger brother

Wayne Stevens died from his injuries and the dog was shot dead by police officers.

Who will lead Hamas after killing of Yahya Sinwar?

Hamas officials told the BBC Khalil al-Hayya, Sinwar's deputy, is considered a strong candidate.

Mozambique opposition plans protests after killings

Legal adviser to opposition leader Venâncio Mondlane was one of two men assassinated after a contested election

Business - Financial Times - October 20

Hezbollah announces new leader after Nasrallah killed

Hezbollah has named Sheikh Naim Qassem as its next leader, though Israel, suggesting it will target him, has already threatened that his time in the role would be “temporary.” “Temporary ...

Politics - The Hill - October 29

Family dog to be destroyed after girl, 10, killed

Police say the attack was "out of character" as the girl and dog had a "close, loving relationship".

At Least 10 Killed in Indonesia After Volcano Erupts

The authorities warned of more volcanic activity at Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki, which has erupted dozens of times in the past few weeks.

World - The New York Times - November 4

Dozens killed in car rampage through Chinese stadium

At least 35 people are killed and 43 injured after a car ploughed into a crowd of people in Zhuhai.

Toddler killed after months of abuse - prosecutors

Charlie Roberts died from a "catastrophic" head injury but his stepfather denies murder.

Judge sentences 2 former cops to 79 and 59 years for the 2018 killing of Rio de Janeiro councilwoman Marielle Franco

World - ABC News - October 31

Trump calls himself 'the father of IVF'

Former President Trump in a Fox News town hall that aired Wednesday called himself the “father of IVF,” seeking to claim credit as a defender of the fertility treatment that conservative Supreme ...

Politics - The Hill - October 16

Oil prices down for 4th straight session as traders weigh supply and demand

Crude futures on Wednesday marked a fourth straight session of declines, with prices holding ground at their lowest in two weeks as traders focused on an uncertain demand outlook — particularly ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 16

Weekly mortgage demand tanks 17%, after interest rates hit the highest level since August

Mortgage interest rates rose last week for the third straight week, hitting the highest level since August.

Business - CNBC - October 16

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