U.S. issues sanctions on Sudanese army chief Burhan
The United States on Thursday imposed sanctions on Sudan’s leader, army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, accusing him of choosing war over negotiations.
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US imposes sanctions on Sudan’s army chief over tactics in deadly civil war
Measures come a week after Washington also sanctioned Abdel Fattah al-Burhan’s rival, Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo. The United States has imposed sanctions on Sudan’s army chief, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, ...The Guardian - 20h -
Sudan's army chief orders probe into alleged killings
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Sudanese army captures key city from rebels
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Sudanese army claims capture of key eastern city from rebels
The development marks one of the most significant gains for the army in its almost two-year long war with rebel forces.BBC News - 5d -
Rebels issue demand for RFU chief Sweeney sacking
The crisis at the top of English rugby erupts as rebels call for a final confrontation over Rugby Football Union's embattled chief executive Bill SweeneyBBC News - Jan. 9 -
Lebanon Elects Army Chief Joseph Aoun as President
As the country endured economic crisis and a devastating war, lawmakers failed 12 times to pick a head of state. They have now settled on Joseph Aoun, the leader of the military.The New York Times - Jan. 9 -
Lebanon elects army chief as president following two-year deadlock
Lawmakers end stalemate in a sign of Hizbollah’s diminished influence after war with IsraelFinancial Times - Jan. 9 -
Lebanon's army chief elected president, showing regional shifts
Lebanon’s parliament elected army chief Joseph Aoun head of state on Thursday, filling the vacant presidency with a general who enjoys U.S. approval and showing the diminished sway of the ...NBC News - Jan. 9
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Supreme Court leaves TikTok ban in place
The Supreme Court announces it has declined to stop a ban on TikTok, which is set to go into effect Sunday. NBC’s Laura Jarrett weighs in on the future of the popular app.NBC News - 4h -
Trump's swearing-in ceremony likely moving indoors due to cold weather
President-elect Trump's swearing-in ceremony during his inauguration is likely to be moved indoors due to the frigid temperatures expected to hit the nation's capital.NBC News - 2h -
Medicare announces weight-loss drugs, including Ozempic, will be up for price negotiations
The Biden administration on Friday released its next round of prescription drugs selected for Medicare price negotiations, which includes Ozempic.NBC News - 4h -
Temperatures will plummet as Arctic outbreak brings frigid weather to much of the U.S.
Much of the United States will see temperatures plummet 20 to 40 degrees below average when a major Arctic outbreak bringing frigid temperatures sweeps through the country.NBC News - 4h -
Israel cabinet to vote on ceasefire deal after agreement reached
The security cabinet of the Israeli government is set to vote on the ceasefire deal with Hamas, paving the way for a truce and release of hostages as early as Sunday. Until then, Israel is ...NBC News - 7h
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