Kenyan Prez Says Mall Attackers Defeated, Floors Collapsed
The death toll now stands at 72
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Kenyan Forces ‘In Control’ of Westgate Mall Hostage Crisis
The Kenyan Ministry of the Interior said via Twitter Monday that government forces are “in control” of the Westgate Mall. Al-Shabab terrorists attacked the mall Saturday, killing at least 62, wounding 200 and taking an unknown …
Kenya Defense Forces Have Taken Control of Westgate Mall, Trapped Militants
The Kenya Defense Forces say they have regained control of Westgate Mall Monday morning, two days after it was attacked by alleged al-Shabab terrorists Saturday.
The KDF …
Pope Francis Expresses Tolerance of Gays, Support for Women
In a revealing interview published in multiple Jesuit publications, including America magazine, the Pope appeared to back away from the church’s frequent focus on issues of sexuality and reproduction.
“We cannot insist only …
Tony Blair’s Daughter Held Up at Gunpoint
Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair’s daughter was threatened with a gun Monday night in Marylebone, a section of London, as she walked with some friends and her boyfriend.
Kathryn Blair, 25, was approached by two male suspects who allegedly had a gun but did not use it, the BBC reports. Nobody was hurt and nothing was …
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Inmates Starved, Tortured, Forced To Drown Babies
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Pinochet Torture Soundtrack Included George Harrison, Julio Iglesias
Prisoners tortured during Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet’s bloody regime were brutalized in part by a pop soundtrack, new research reveals. Songs by pop legends George Harrison and Julio Iglesias were played at high volume during torture to enhance the psychological suffering of the prisoners, The Mirror reports. Torturers also played …
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