US Army Secretary Resigns After Months of Tension
US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has submitted his resignation after about 18 months in the role, according to CBS.
Conflicts & Security
Ex-gang leader found guilty in Tupac Shakur’s 1996 murder case
Duane 'Keffe D' Davis, a former gang leader, was found guilty of first-degree murder in the 1996 drive-by shooting that killed rapper Tupac Shakur, according to a jury in Las Vegas. Davis, who did not pull the trigger, was convicted under Nevada’s felony-murder law.
Three Minors Killed in Colombia Armed Group Crackdown
Three minors were among those killed in a Colombian military air strike on cocaine-trafficking rebels last week, according to authorities, as President Abelardo de la Espriella intensifies operations against armed groups.
Lindsay Clancy Trial: Jury Weighs Options in Massachusetts Case
Lindsay Clancy's murder trial has gripped the American public for the last five weeks, according to the BBC.
62 Hikers Evacuated After Flash Flooding Hits Grand Canyon
Sixty-two hikers were airlifted out of the Grand Canyon after flash flooding struck on Saturday, according to the National Park Service (NPS). No injuries have been reported.
Eight Killed as Ferry Capsizes Off Northern Cyprus
At least eight people have died and more than a dozen others are still missing after a passenger ferry capsized off northern Cyprus, the head of the Turkish administration there said.
Israeli soldiers participate in Sydney Marathon despite protests
At least one Israeli soldier participated in the Sydney Marathon on Sunday despite protests calling for their exclusion over alleged war crimes. Meanwhile, Israeli settlers carried out attacks on Palestinian villages, including Qusra and Jalud.
Milo Yiannopoulos far-right provocateur deported from U.S.
British far-right commentator Milo Yiannopoulos was deported from the U.S. after overstaying his legal visa and failing to attend immigration hearings. The Department of Homeland Security confirmed the removal on Friday.
Myanmar Military Regains Ground with Air Raids, Conscripts, China Support
The Myanmar military is regaining ground in border regions after a six-month assault that included more than 2,500 air strikes and a ground assault by roughly 1,000 troops, according to Al Jazeera.
Milo Yiannopoulos Right: ICE Arrests Far-Right Commentator
U.S. immigration officials arrested far-right British commentator Milo Yiannopoulos in New Orleans on Thursday and deported him to the United Kingdom on Friday, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
Colombian Guerrillas Disarm as New President Takes Office
In mid-June, 99 Colombian guerrilla fighters laid down their arms in a symbolic gesture of peace, but now face an uncertain future under a new government. According to The Guardian.
Serbian War Criminal Ratko Mladic Dies at 84 in Prison
Ratko Mladic, the Bosnian Serb general convicted of genocide for the 1995 Srebrenica massacre, has died at the age of 84 in a UN detention center in The Hague, according to the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY).
Iran Leaders Acknowledge 35% Economic Drop, Pledge Diplomacy
Iran’s leaders have acknowledged the mounting economic damage of six months of war with the United States, according to Al Jazeera.
Colombian ex-guerrillas fear fate under hardline president
Ninety-nine ex-guerrilla fighters in Colombia laid down arms in June, but now fear what the new hardline president will do with them, according to The Guardian.
What’s in the US-Venezuela ‘biggest oil deal in world history?’
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has affirmed that oil trade will continue despite U.S. sanctions and military actions. The U.S. has long targeted Venezuela due to its vast oil reserves, which are the largest in the world at over 300 billion barrels, according to Statista.