• Tue, December 10, 2024

by: Tuko

Rigathi Gachagua's Ally Wambugu Ngunjiri Faults Uhuru for Meeting Ruto: "You're Dividing the Region"

Former Nyeri Town lawmaker Wambungu Ngunjiri asked Uhuru Kenyatta not to involve himself in the local politics by supporting President William Ruto.

by: THE WEEK

What Assad's fall means beyond Syria

Russia and Iran scramble to forge new ties with Syrian rebels as Israel seeks to exploit opportunities and Turkey emerges as 'main winner'

by: Sacramento Bee

Did Trump gain ground in Sacramento and California? See vote share from 2020 to 2024

Kamala Harris soundly defeated Donald Trump in the Sacramento region and across California, but President-elect Donald Trump's share of the vote grew in most places from 2020 to 2024—particularly in areas with a high proportion of Latino, Black or Asian residents, according to a Bee analysis of final election returns.

by: The Diplomat

The Economic Costs of Delaying the Impeachment of South Korean President Yoon

Already, concerned investors are withdrawing from South Korea's stock markets. Prolonged instability will exacerbate the economic damage.

by: Oregonian

Multnomah County commissioner beat out more experienced candidates to land division director job

Interview panelists praised Commissioner Lori Stegmann's leadership, but some expressed concerns that she'd struggle in the role.

by: Reuters

Brazil's left caught in the long shadow of ailing patriarch Lula

Emergency surgery to relieve a cranial hemorrhage has raised questions in Brazil over President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's short-term agenda - and the vacuum he would leave on the left if he does not run for reelection in 2026.

by: The New York Times

How Some Voters Moved From Bernie Sanders to Donald Trump

For some young men in particular, the populist pitches from Mr. Sanders and Mr. Trump aligned with their attitudes about the ruling class.

by: Sky

Birmingham council agrees 'historic outcome' to equal pay claims with unions

The dispute relates to council workers in female-dominated roles, such as cleaners and catering staff, historically being paid less than those in male-dominated roles, like waste collection - leaving the council with £760m of liabilities.

by: Raleigh News & Observer

Black NC voters twice as likely to have ballots challenged in Griffin election protests

Griffin is challenging the validity of over 60,000 ballots in the NC Supreme Court race. An N&O analysis found that Black voters were twice as likely to have their votes challenged as white voters.

by: The Mirror

Do you agree with Rachel Reeves' 'iron fist' approach to spending? Take our poll and have your say

The chancellor is pledging to crack down on wasteful government spending with an 'iron fist' by launching a major review of how taxpayer money is used. Do you agree with such a tough stance?

by: Raleigh News & Observer

NC Democrats to watch next year as GOP says it expects to have 'working supermajority'

Republicans will again have to try to bridge a one-vote gap to enact bills that could be vetoed by incoming Democratic Gov. Josh Stein.

by: London Evening Standard

Cost of ministerial folders revealed as Chancellor launches spending crackdown

A Whitehall department spent almost £1,200 of taxpayers' money on two ministerial folders, official figures showed as Chancellor Rachel Reeves launched a crackdown on government waste. The folders, from luxury leather goods manufacturer Barrow Hepburn & Gale, cost £594 each.

by: CNN

Growing momentum for Cabinet picks who could define Trump's second term

The Cabinet confirmation drama around Donald Trump's most provocative picks isn't only about Pete Hegseth, Kash Patel, Tulsi Gabbard or Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

by: CNN

The latest on Trump's presidential transition

Several of Donald Trump's Cabinet picks are holding critical meetings with GOP senators this week as they prepare for their upcoming confirmation fights. Follow for live updates.

by: MSN

Papineau and Lalonde: Stop treating Ottawa taxpayers as an annoyance, councillors

We live in a representative democracy. Politicians ask us for our votes, and we vote for them based on expectations they will deliver on their promises and reflect public opinion. The City of Ottawa is in budget 2025 season.

by: MSN

Capitol Connection: Breaking down the Madigan trial and it's long list of witnesses

The trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan continues in Chicago. The two sides have been presenting their cases for well over a month, and there is still a lot to cover. Madigan is charged with bribery,

by: MSN

Healthcare to get boost in Welsh Government budget to tackle NHS waiting lists

An extra £1.5 billion is being put into public service, as part of the Welsh Government's proposed £26 billion budget for 2025-26.

by: MSN

Trump makes picks for roles in Justice Department, Office of Management and Budget

President-elect Donald Trump made two selections for roles within the Department of Justice and Office of Management and Budget.

by: MSN

It is time for justice and accountability in Syria

That day has come, and shaping the future of Syria is now a new terrain of contestation, hopefully a productive one. It is far too early to be making declarations about what will happen next in Syria.

by: MSN

Under Russian Gazprom's thumb: Moldova faces new energy crisis and needs Ukraine's help

An energy crisis brewing in Moldova could escalate into a political one. Read the RBC-Ukraine article on why Russia is interested in this and who can help Chisinau. Contents ・Gas shortage - Problem #1 ・Chisinau fears crisis in Transnistria ・Electricity - Problem #2 ・Help from Ukraine for Moldova ・Crisis and its consequences Moldova has not

by: MSN

US to offer minimum acreage required at Alaska oil and gas auction

The Biden administration will offer oil and gas drilling leases in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge at a sale on Jan. 9, the U.S. Interior Department said on Monday. The agency will make 400,000 acres (161,

by: MSN

Russia takes step towards recognising Afghanistan's Taliban government

Russia moved a step closer towards recognising the Taliban government of Afghanistan on Tuesday as parliament voted in favour of a law that would make it possible to remove the Taliban from Moscow's list of banned terrorist organisations.

by: MSN

Mohammed Al-Bashir appointed head of Syrian government until March 2025

By bnm Egypt bureau Syrian armed factions have appointed Mohammed Al-Bashir to take over as the acting head of government in Syria until March 1, 2025, SANA reported on December 10. Al-Bashir will be succeeding Mohammad Jalali,

by: MSN

Support Reason To Support Free Speech and Open Debate

Webathon is just about over. But it's not too late to give! So before this once-a-year give-us-your-money party concludes, I want to make one more appeal: Give us your money, because Reason will always stand on the side of open debate and free speech.

by: MSN

Wake up with the Washington Examiner: Republicans unified in squeezing DC and how Trump can target birthright citizenship

by: MSN

Judicial overhaul champion Rothman says Netanyahu trial motivated him to join politics

The post Judicial overhaul champion Rothman says Netanyahu trial motivated him to join politics appeared first on The Times of Israel.

by: MSN

Under Pressure, Biden Opts For Minimum Acreage Possible In Drilling Decision

The Biden administration announced on Monday it will proceed with the smallest possible oil and gas lease sale in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. This move barely meets the mandates set by Congress,

by: MSN

Abia: Otti budgets N750.2bn for 2025, allocates 35% to education, health

by: MSN

G-7 to Endorse Syrian Transition as Qatar Reaches Out to Rebels

Group of Seven leaders are willing to support a new Syrian government if the transition process respects minorities, while Qatar has become one of the first nations to establish communication with the rebels that toppled President Bashar al-Assad.

by: MSN

DOJ v. DEI: Trump's Justice Department likely to target diversity programs

President-elect Donald Trump is set to challenge policies aimed at boosting diversity at companies and universities when he takes office next month, throwing the weight of the U.S. government behind growing conservative opposition to such practices.

by: MSN

What Happens Next in Syria?

The speed of the rebel offensive, which culminated with the capture of Damascus, left its instigators little time to plan for what happens next. The main leader of the rebellion called for respect for Syria's institutions,

by: MSN

Israel hits Syria with airstrikes, seizes buffer territory after Assad's ouster

Fox News' Greg Palkot reports the latest after the fall of Syrian dictator Bashar Assad.

by: MSN

New lieutenant-governor of Saskatchewan talks volunteerism, curling and reconciliation

Bernadette McIntyre, a former CEO with the Wascana Centre Authority and Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame inductee, will be Saskatchewan's next lieutenant-governor. She stopped by the CBC/Radio-Canada station in Regina to talk about what she hopes to achieve in her new role.

by: MSN

Remembering Donald Trump's last political abduction racket

Miller went on Fox News' "Sunday Morning Futures" and told slavering host Maria Bartiromo that on Inauguration Day, his master, Donald Trump, plans to "issue a series of executive orders that seal the border shut and begin the largest deportation operation in American history.

by: MSN

UN says Israel bombardment of Syria 'must stop'

The UN special envoy for Syria called Tuesday on Israel to halt its military movements and bombardments in Syria, after a war monitor reported 300 air strikes since the fall of president Bashar al-Assad.

by: MSN

Ex-DOJ officials sound alarm on Trump's 'incredibly harmful' Bondi and Patel picks

During his 2024 campaign, Donald Trump vowed to nominate only MAGA loyalists for positions within the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and use them as instruments of revenge against his political enemies.

by: MSN

Israel's Netanyahu Testifies in Corruption Trial for First Time

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took the stand on Tuesday to testify in his long-running corruption trial even as he manages a multi-front war—underscoring the tensions around his leadership Netanyahu,

by: MSN

Live Briefing: Israel launches dozens of airstrikes on Syria, draws U.N. condemnation

Assad's fall, targeted Syrian military facilities, including a possible chemical weapons facility, said two Western officials.

by: MSN

UK 'keeping close eye' on British jihadists in Syria - minister

Home Office minister Angela Eagle tells the BBC that UK intelligence services are monitoring the situation.

by: MSN

Here's what may have triggered Trump's latest jibe that Canada is a state

President-elect Donald Trump joked on social media — as he reportedly did in person — that Canada is a state and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is a governor.

by: MSN

Chinese military makes massive deployment around Taiwan to send 'very simple' message

Taiwan is raising concerns about a massive deployment of Chinese naval ships and military planes in the past 24 hours, saying the build-up could eventually lead to war.

by: MSN

91 journalists and media workers killed in 2024

The latest CPJ data shows that 91 journalists and media workers were killed in 2024, down from 98 the previous year, with the Israel-Gaza war responsible for more than half of fatalities. The latest 2024 data from a leading organisation that promotes press ...

by: MSN

China's Xi Jinping extends olive branch to US in statements on looming trade war

Chinese President Xi Jinping warned that there would be "no winners" in a trade war with the US and vowed the country would hit its growth goals for the year.

by: MSN

Farage has found 'the right guy' in his push to be PM

Sky's defence and security analyst Professor Michael Clarke gives his analysis on what happens now that rebel groups caused the downfall of Syrian President Bashar al Assad.

by: MSN

Ruto Moves Multi-Billion Project to His Office

President William Ruto has announced that the launched multi-billion initiative, the North and Northeastern Development Initiative (NEDI) will be moved to the Office of the President effective immediately.

by: MSN

China's plans for huge new embassy in London shot down by local council

China's plans for huge new embassy in London shot down by local council - Local council votes unanimously to reject proposal

by: MSN

Column: With final report on pandemic, House GOP fully embraces COVID conspiracy-mongering

The House GOP spent three years in its quest for the truth about COVID, and produced nothing but smears of science and scientists.

by: MSN

Execution ropes and solitary confinement: Assad's instruments of torture inside Saydnaya prison

Human rights organisations have long reported torture, excessive force, starvation, and disease within Saydnaya prison — something the regime always denied. Now, after rebels toppled the Assad regime,

Execution ropes and solitary confinement: Assad's instruments of torture inside Saydnaya prison

Human rights organisations have long reported torture, excessive force, starvation, and disease within Saydnaya prison — something the regime always denied. Now, after rebels toppled the Assad regime,
The article details the horrific conditions inside Saydnaya Prison in Syria, where the Assad regime has allegedly used extreme methods of torture and execution. According to Amnesty International's report, prisoners at Saydnaya are subjected to brutal beatings, starvation, and psychological torture. The facility, often referred to as the "human slaughterhouse," has been a site for mass executions, with prisoners being hanged in groups using a method known as "the rope." The report also highlights the use of solitary confinement in tiny cells, severe overcrowding, and the denial of basic human rights, painting a grim picture of systematic torture and human rights abuses. The testimonies gathered suggest that these practices are part of a broader strategy to suppress dissent and instill fear among the population.

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https://www.msn.com/en-za/politics/government/execution-ropes-and-solitary-confinement-assad-s-instruments-of-torture-inside-saydnaya-prison/ar-AA1vBa9I