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A Syrian family recounts the horrors of the 2013 chemical attack near Damascus
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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Russia arrests 4 suspects accused of plotting to kill top military officers on Ukraine’s orders
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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St. Johns County widow honors late husband, warns of driving under influence dangers
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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Japan to maximize nuclear power in clean-energy push as electricity demand grows
SUMMARY: A government panel in Japan endorsed a new energy policy aiming for 50% renewables and 20% nuclear power by 2040, responding to increasing electricity demand amid an AI-driven landscape. This marks a shift from the post-Fukushima phaseout, with the Industry Ministry’s draft proposing renewables rise from 22.9% to 40-50% while reducing coal reliance from nearly 70% to 30-40%. Despite skepticism about feasibility, the plan emphasizes energy security through both nuclear and renewables, highlighting Japan’s goal of net zero carbon emissions by 2050. The final plan is expected to be approved by March, replacing the current 2021 policy.
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