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US diplomatic convoy attacked in Sudan amid new truce appeal

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 10:38:47 GMT

KHARTOUM, Sudan (AP) — Washington’s top diplomat said Tuesday that a U.S. Embassy convoy came under fire in Sudan and denounced “indiscriminate military operations” as the country’s armed forces and a powerful rival unleashed heavy weapons in urban areas for a fourth day.The convoy of clearly marked embassy vehicles was attacked on Monday, and preliminary reports link the assailants to the Rapid Support Forces, the paramilitary group battling Sudan’s military, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken told reporters. Everyone in the convoy was safe, Blinken said. The Sudanese military said the attack took place in Sudan’s restive Darfur region.The convoy attack, along with earlier assaults on aid workers and the EU envoy’s residence in the capital of Khartoum, signaled further descent into chaos since the battle by two rival generals for control of Africa’s third-largest country erupted over the weekend.More than 185 people have been killed and more than 1...

Iran renews threats against Israel during Army Day parade

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 10:38:47 GMT

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s president on Tuesday reiterated threats against Israel while marking the country’s annual Army Day, though he stayed away from criticizing Saudi Arabia as Tehran seeks a détente with the kingdom.The comments by Ebrahim Raisi came as fighter jets and helicopters flew overhead in Tehran, and as Iranian submarines sailed across its waters during a ceremony carried live by state television. The day celebrates Iran’s regular military, not its paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, whose expeditionary forces operate across the wider Mideast and aid Iranian-allied militia groups like Lebanon’s Hezbollah. The Guard also routinely has tense encounters with the U.S. Navy. Speaking at the ceremony, Raisi threatened Israel, which is suspected of carrying out a series of attacks targeting Iran since the collapse of its nuclear deal with world powers. “Enemies, particularly the Zionist regime, has receive the message that any tiny action against (our)...

Israel remembers 6 million Jews killed in Holocaust

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 10:38:47 GMT

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israelis ground to a halt for a nationwide moment of silence on Tuesday in remembrance of the 6 million Jewish victims of the Holocaust as a two-minute siren wailed across the country. Vehicles and pedestrians halted on streets and highways as Israelis stood, heads bowed, in solemn remembrance for those systematically killed by Nazi Germany and its collaborators in World War II. The somber day is also marked by ceremonies and memorials at schools and community centers. Restaurants and cafes shutter, and TV and radio stations play Holocaust-themed programs.A third of the world’s Jews were murdered in the Holocaust. Israel was established in the aftermath in 1948, and hundreds of thousands of survivors fled to the Jewish state.Official observances started Monday evening with a ceremony at the Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial in Jerusalem as six survivors, including one of the few remaining survivors of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising, lit torches for the memory of the 6 milli...

Ukraine minister: G7 support crucial for longer war with Russia

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 10:38:47 GMT

Serhiy Marenko (pictured), Ukrainian finance minister, said that the war may last longer than anticipated.Marchenko stated that the Group of Seven (G7) Finance Ministers assured him at this week's International Monetary Fund & World Bank Meetings in Washington, they would support Ukraine as long as necessary. This is a change from last year when Ukraine was under more pressure to end its war.He said that the new pledge of economic assistance - a four-year, $15.6 billion IMF loan - was "tremendously important" for Ukraine. The country is now in its second year of war following Russia's invasion of 24 February 2022.He said: "It is a great help to us because we know that the IMF and G7 nations, as well as supporters of Ukraine will provide money for our needs over a period of four years. Compared to the last spring meeting, I feel more confident that we can win this war."He acknowledged that the military conflict may continue for some time."We should prepare for the possibility tha...

Stars’ Pavelski leaves after a hit becomes minor on review

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 10:38:47 GMT

DALLAS (AP) — Dallas center Joe Pavelski left the Stars’ loss in their playoff opener after taking a massive hit from Minnesota defenseman Matt Dumba, who wasn’t assessed a major penalty for that after a lengthy replay review by officials Monday night.Dumba did get a two-minute minor for roughing, though the referees had initially announced a five-minute major penalty after the play midway through the second period of the game that the Wild won 3-2 in double overtime. “To be honest, I thought it was a clean hit. I figured (the refs) were going to see the same. Shoulder on shoulder,” Dumba said. “I don’t even know why I got the roughing, probably because I was just in the box already.”Pavelski appeared wobbly as he was helped off the ice. Coach Pete DeBoer, who said after the game that he hadn’t yet looked at the play in depth, said the 38-year-old center hit his head on the ice when he fell. “We have the best officials in the world. They called a five, they reviewe...

“Apoyar a Ucrania durante todo el tiempo que sea necesario”: el compromiso del G7

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 10:38:47 GMT

KARUIZAWA, Japón – Los ministros de Exteriores del G7 se comprometieron este martes a intensificar sus sanciones a Rusia y a “apoyar a Ucrania durante todo el tiempo que sea necesario”, y advirtieron a Moscú sobre “graves consecuencias” si emplea armas nucleares.“Condenamos la guerra de agresión de Rusia contra Ucrania, que constituye una grave violación del derecho internacional. Rusia debe retirar todas sus fuerzas y equipos de Ucrania de forma inmediata e incondicional”, recogió la declaración conjunta adoptada hoy al término de la reunión de Exteriores que el Grupo de los Siete celebró en la ciudad nipona de Karuizawa.Los cancilleres de Japón, Alemania, Canadá, Francia, Italia, Reino Unido y Estados Unidos dijeron que proporcionarán un apoyo “sostenido” a Kiev en materia de “seguridad, económica e institucional”, según dicho texto, donde también se comprometen a intensificar sanciones contra Rusia y hacerlo de for...

Diamondbacks play the Cardinals leading series 1-0

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 10:38:47 GMT

Arizona Diamondbacks (10-7, first in the NL West) vs. St. Louis Cardinals (7-10, fifth in the NL Central)St. Louis; Tuesday, 7:45 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Diamondbacks: Drey Jameson (2-0, 1.46 ERA, 1.05 WHIP, 12 strikeouts); Cardinals: Jordan Montgomery (2-1, 2.45 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, 17 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Cardinals -169, Diamondbacks +144; over/under is 8 1/2 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Arizona Diamondbacks face the St. Louis Cardinals with a 1-0 series lead.St. Louis has a 4-7 record in home games and a 7-10 record overall. The Cardinals are 2-8 in games when they have given up a home run.Arizona is 10-7 overall and 5-5 in road games. The Diamondbacks have the eighth-ranked team ERA in the NL at 4.38.The teams play Tuesday for the second time this season.TOP PERFORMERS: Nolan Arenado has three doubles and two home runs for the Cardinals. Arenado is 12-for-40 with two doubles and two home runs over the past 10 games.Josh Rojas has six doubles and six RBI for the Diamond...

Mathias leads Pirates against the Rockies after 4-hit performance

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 10:38:47 GMT

Pittsburgh Pirates (10-7, third in the NL Central) vs. Colorado Rockies (5-12, fifth in the NL West)Denver; Tuesday, 8:40 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Pirates: Vince Velasquez (1-2, 5.40 ERA, 1.58 WHIP, 10 strikeouts); Rockies: Jose Urena (0-2, 9.90 ERA, 2.50 WHIP, seven strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Pirates -112, Rockies -107; over/under is 12 1/2 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Pittsburgh Pirates play the Colorado Rockies after Mark Mathias had four hits against the Rockies on Monday.Colorado has a 5-12 record overall and a 3-5 record at home. The Rockies have a 5-1 record in games when they out-hit their opponents.Pittsburgh has a 10-7 record overall and a 7-4 record in road games. The Pirates have a 3-1 record in games decided by one run.The teams square off Tuesday for the second time this season.TOP PERFORMERS: Elias Diaz has four doubles and two home runs for the Rockies. Kris Bryant is 13-for-41 with two doubles, two home runs and four RBI over the last 10 games.Bryan Reynolds...

Braves try to keep win streak going against the Padres

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 10:38:47 GMT

Atlanta Braves (13-4, first in the NL East) vs. San Diego Padres (8-10, third in the NL West)San Diego; Tuesday, 9:40 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Braves: Spencer Strider (1-0, 3.38 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, 27 strikeouts); Padres: Blake Snell (0-2, 7.62 ERA, 2.15 WHIP, 16 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Braves -140, Padres +119; over/under is 7 1/2 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Atlanta Braves are looking to keep a seven-game win streak intact when they take on the San Diego Padres.San Diego is 4-7 in home games and 8-10 overall. The Padres have a 5-2 record in games when they scored at least five runs.Atlanta has a 9-1 record on the road and a 13-4 record overall. Braves hitters have a collective .454 slugging percentage to rank fourth in the majors.Tuesday’s game is the sixth time these teams square off this season. The Padres hold a 3-2 advantage in the season series.TOP PERFORMERS: Xander Bogaerts has three doubles and four home runs while hitting .362 for the Padres. Nelson Cruz is 1...

Giants come into matchup against the Marlins on losing streak

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 10:38:47 GMT

San Francisco Giants (5-10, fourth in the NL West) vs. Miami Marlins (9-8, third in the NL East)Miami; Tuesday, 6:40 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Giants: Alex Wood (0-0, 1.17 ERA, 1.57 WHIP, eight strikeouts); Marlins: Edward Cabrera (0-1, 4.63 ERA, 1.97 WHIP, 10 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Giants -117, Marlins -102; over/under is 8 runsBOTTOM LINE: The San Francisco Giants look to stop their four-game skid with a victory against the Miami Marlins.Miami is 9-8 overall and 6-5 at home. The Marlins have a 7-1 record in games when they out-hit their opponents.San Francisco has a 3-6 record in road games and a 5-10 record overall. The Giants are 4-2 in games when they have more hits than their opponents.Tuesday’s game is the second time these teams square off this season.TOP PERFORMERS: Luis Arraez ranks fourth on the Marlins with a .455 batting average, and has four doubles, a triple, a home run, six walks and seven RBI. Arraez is 14-for-32 with a home run and five RBI...