SUMMARY: Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) announced the arrest of four individuals linked to an alleged Ukrainian plot to assassinate senior military officials. This follows the assassination of Lt. Gen. Igor Kirillov, killed by a bomb hidden on an electric scooter. The FSB reported that the suspects planned to use a remote-controlled car bomb for one target and an explosive device in an envelope for another. They also arrested a suspect from Uzbekistan, claiming he was recruited by Ukrainian special services. President Putin criticized the security agencies for their failure to prevent Kirillov’s killing, calling it a “major blunder.”

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SUMMARY: The Arbeeni family from Zamalka, Syria, recalls the horrors of a 2013 chemical weapons attack that claimed numerous lives, particularly near Damascus. They survived by locking themselves in a windowless room to avoid toxic sarin gas, while many neighbors perished. Though then-President Obama threatened military action against Assad’s regime, diplomatic measures were pursued, allowing the government to retain some chemical weapons. With the recent ouster of Assad by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, hopes for justice for victims like the Arbeenis have surfaced. Activists stress the need for urgent action to preserve evidence for accountability amidst ongoing turmoil in Syria.

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SUMMARY: A widow from St. Johns County, Shima Sedighi, is advocating for responsible driving this holiday season after her husband, Mark Sabri, was killed in a crash on January 2. The incident occurred when Phillip Barry drove recklessly, running a red light and colliding with Sabri’s Tesla; Barry was found under the influence of controlled substances. Sedighi describes her husband as a brilliant and caring father, and she is deeply affected by the loss, especially since it happened near their home. To honor him, she created a memorial and plans to educate others on the dangers of driving under the influence.

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