By Simone McCarthy, CNN Beijing (CNN) — China is enjoying its “best in history” ties with African nations, leader Xi Jinping said on Thursday, as he pledged $50 billion in financial support for the continent in addition to military aid. China and Africa should rally their populations together to become a “powerful force” and write
Continue Reading By Christopher Lamb, Kathleen Magramo, Masrur Jamaluddin, James Legge and Antonia Mortensen, CNN Jakarta, Indonesia (CNN) — Since his papacy began in 2013, Pope Francis has signaled his intention to build bridges with other faiths. The global growth of Islam, and the rise of extremism across religions, also made this an urgent priority. On Thursday,
Continue Reading By Holly Yan, Isabel Rosales, Mark Morales and Ryan Young, CNN (CNN) — The father of the Apalachee High School shooting suspect has been arrested in connection with the shooting that left four people dead, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. Colin Gray, 54, has been charged with four counts of involuntary manslaughter, two counts
Continue Reading By Chris Lau, Robert Shackelford, Jerome Taylor and Nectar Gan, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — One of this year’s most powerful storms made landfall in northern Vietnam on Saturday, after killing at least four people and injuring at least 95 others in southern China, according to state media. Having recorded maximum sustained wind speeds of
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By Kathleen Magramo, CNN (CNN) — For months, millions of people were glued to their TV screens as a slight, bespectacled young woman was grilled by lawmakers in the Philippines for hours at a time about her origin story What is her real name? Age? Who are her parents? Where did she grow up? The
Continue Reading By Jessica Hasbun, CNNE (CNN) — A second plane linked to Venezuelan strongman President Nicolas Maduro is being investigated in the Dominican Republic, a source with knowledge of the situation told CNN. This second plane, a Dassault Falcon 2000 registration number YV3360, is similar to the aircraft seized by authorities in the United States on
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WXIA, CNN By Holly Yan, Isabel Rosales, Mark Morales and Ryan Young, CNN (CNN) — The father of the Apalachee High School shooting suspect has been arrested in connection with the shooting that left four people dead, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. Colin Gray, 54, has been charged with four counts of involuntary manslaughter,
Continue Reading By Avery Schmitz, CNN (CNN) — The death of a beloved white beluga whale has turned into a mystery in Norway as animal rights groups speculate whether he was actually assassinated. The beluga, nicknamed Hvaldimir, rose to fame in 2019 after being spotted wearing a specially-made harness with mounts for a camera, sparking claims that
Continue Reading By Daniel Wine, CNN Editor’s Note: CNN’s 5 Things newsletter is your one-stop shop for the latest headlines and fascinating stories to start and end your busy day. Sign up here. 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Parisians won’t be saying “adieu” to the Olympic Games as early as they expected after the city’s mayor announced
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CNN By Mick Krever, CNN (CNN) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday was as clear as he has ever been about how he views a ceasefire and hostage agreement with Hamas. “There’s not a deal in the making,” he told Fox News. “Unfortunately, it’s not close.” He denied reports – by CNN and others –
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By Kareem Khadder, Abeer Salman, Sana Noor Haq and Mohammed Tawfeeq, CNN (CNN) — Palestinian journalists say that they were fired on by the Israeli military during a raid in the occupied West Bank town of Kafr Dan. Mohammed Mansour, a journalist for the Palestinian news agency WAFA, was injured when the car he was driving was struck by
Continue Reading CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of best-selling author Stephen King, who has written more than 50 books. He is best known for his works in the horror and fantasy genres, many of which have been adapted into films and television programs. Personal Birth date: September 21, 1947 Birth place:
Continue Reading CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of actor, writer and director Bill Murray. Personal Birth Date: September 21, 1950 Birth place: Evanston, Illinois Birth Name: William James Murray Father: Edward Murray, lumber salesman Mother: Lucille (Collins) Murray, mailroom worker Marriages: Jennifer Butler (1997-2008, divorced); Margaret Kelly (1981-1996, divorced) Children: with
Continue Reading CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of actor and producer Michael Douglas. Personal Birth date: September 25, 1944 Birth place: New Brunswick, New Jersey Birth name: Michael Kirk Douglas Father: Kirk Douglas, actor Mother: Diana (Dill) Douglas, actor Marriages: Catherine Zeta-Jones (November 18, 2000-present); Diandra (Luker) Douglas (1977-2000, divorced)
Continue Reading CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at notable terror attacks with fatalities on US soil since 1980. 1978-1995 – Three people die and 23 others are wounded after a string of mail bombings carried out by Ted Kaczynski. “The Unabomber,” as he is also known, dies in prison in 2023 at age
Continue Reading CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of Pope Francis, the current pope and first non-European pontiff of the modern era. Personal Birth date: December 17, 1936 Birth place: Buenos Aires, Argentina Birth name: Jorge Mario Bergoglio Father: Mario Bergoglio Mother: Regina (Sivori) Bergoglio Religion: Roman Catholic Other Facts The
Continue Reading CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s some background information about the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court. Facts The Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court was created in 1978. It exists to oversee and authorize activities carried out under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (FISA). About the Court Before the Patriot Act (2001), foreign intelligence had to
Continue Reading CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of professional tennis player Serena Williams. Personal Birth date: September 26, 1981 Birth place: Saginaw, Michigan Birth name: Serena Jameka Williams Father: Richard Williams, tennis coach Mother: Oracene Price Marriage: Alexis Ohanian (November 16, 2017-present) Children: Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr. and Adira River Ohanian
Continue Reading CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the Jewish holiday Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement. October 11-12, 2024 – Yom Kippur begins at sundown on October 11 and ends at nightfall on October 12. The Day of Atonement is considered the most important and sacred of Jewish religious holidays. It falls on
Continue Reading CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of US Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson. Personal Birth date: September 14, 1970 Birth place: Washington, DC Birth name: Ketanji Onyika Brown Father: Johnny Brown, attorney Mother: Ellery Brown, school principal Marriage: Patrick Jackson (1996-present) Children: Leila and Talia Education: Harvard University,
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