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John Kirby likens Israeli airstrike that killed civilians to US bombings in Iraq, Afghanistan

WASHINGTON — Amid international condemnation after airstrikes in the Gaza Strip reportedly killed dozens of civilians, White House spokesman John Kirby defended Israel, saying the U.S. military “has done the same thing.” “We have carried out airstrikes in places like Iraq and Afghanistan that have caused tragic civilian casualties,” he said, adding that the US […]

Building collapse that killed 4 people in Spain was caused by negligence

A fatal building collapse on the Spanish island of Mallorca occurred because the building did not have the proper permits. Excessive weight on the first floor terrace and poor construction work were cited as the main causes of the collapse. There were 21 people on the terrace at the time of the incident. A building […]

Egyptian Soldier Killed near Gaza Border in ‘Shooting Incident’

Egypt confirmed on Monday that one Egyptian soldier was killed in a gunfight with Israeli forces in the city of Rafah, near the border with Gaza. The Times of Israel reported, “Egypt said one of its soldiers was killed in a shooting near the border with the Gaza Strip city of Rafah, appearing to confirm […]

Memorial Day ceremony in Baghdad honors US soldiers killed in drone attack

U.S. military officials in Baghdad, Iraq, held a memorial service Monday to remember three U.S. Army soldiers killed in a drone strike in Jordan earlier this year. The Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve laid a wreath during a war memorial ceremony at Base Union III in Baghdad’s Green Zone, where attendees paid tribute […]

Colorado rancher and 34 cows killed by lightning strike

DENVER — A Colorado rancher and 34 of his cattle were killed by lightning over the weekend, authorities said Sunday. According to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, Mike Morgan, 51, was feeding cattle from the trailer when he was struck and died at the scene despite life-saving efforts. Mike Morgan and 34 of his cattle […]