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EU team presses on with probe of Lebanon Central Bank chief

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:24:21 GMT

BEIRUT (AP) — A European judicial team pressed on with its corruption probe of Lebanon’s embattled Central Bank governor on Thursday, questioning one of his aides and summoning his brother for another hearing next week, officials said. The delegation from France, Germany, and Luxembourg is on its third visit to Lebanon to interrogate suspects and witnesses in an ongoing investigation of Gov. Riad Salameh and associates over several financial crimes and the laundering of some $330 million.Salameh’s associate, Marianne Hoayek, was questioned for several hours Thursday, two Lebanese officials said, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss the probe. Her questioning is to continue on Friday, they said.The European team also summoned Raja Salameh, the governor’s brother, for questioning next Wednesday after he did not show up at a session earlier this week, citing illness. Next week, the team will question Lebanon’s caretaker Finance Minister Youssef Khalil, who was a cl...

Pakistani lawmakers back PM in confidence vote in Parliament

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:24:21 GMT

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Lawmakers from Pakistan’s ruling party overwhelmingly backed Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif’s government in a confidence vote in Parliament on Thursday — a show of hands intended to halt speculations that he was losing support amid a major economic crisis.Cash-strapped Pakistan is struggling to avoid a default and is now in talks with the International Monetary Fund on the revival of a $6 billion bailout signed in 2019 by Sharif’s predecessor, then-Prime Minister Imran Khan. Sharif’s government in recent weeks slashed subsidies and raised taxes to comply with the bailout terms and secure the release of a $1.2 billion tranche that’s part of the deal stalled since December. Those measures, however, resulted in increases in the price of food, gas and power.The weekly inflation this month jumped to a record-breaking 47%, raising fears of mass protests. Sharif says he inherited a bad economy from Khan, who was ousted in a no-confidence vote last April. K...

Glenbard West High School evacuated due to bomb threat

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:24:21 GMT

GLEN ELLYN, Ill. — Glenbard West High School has been evacuated Thursday morning due to a bomb threat, police said.Just after 10:05 a.m., Glyn Ellyn police said students and staff have been evacuated as a precaution.They said they're actively investigating and urge residents to stay out of the area.At this time, it's unknown where the students were evacuated to.The DuPage County Sheriff's Office has also been called to the scene.WGN News will update this story once more information becomes available.

'Pressure's a privilege:' Why the 2023 NFL Draft is a big one for the Bears

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:24:21 GMT

LAKE FOREST - It's easily the biggest of the Ryan Poles era of the franchise so far as the selections he makes will have an impact on the franchise for years to come.That might seem a bit hyperbolic, but with a team in need of talent and a Top Ten pick in hand, it's important for the Bears' general manager to come through for the next three days. As the 2023 NFL Draft begins at 7 p.m. central time on Thursday, Poles will have ten picks at his disposal to either use to select players or trade in order to get other selections. Outside of the quarterback spot, pretty much every position is in need of either a starter or looking for depth ahead of next season. So are Poles and his assistant general manager Ian Cunningham grasping the magnitude of the moment? Yes, but it's not what you might think."Pressure's a privilege," said Cunningham at a news conference on Tuesday. "At least for us, I think we just look at it as this is a draft. We're excited about it. You try to keep yourself in t...

Pflugerville City Council unanimously passes resolution supporting CROWN Act

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:24:21 GMT

PFLUGERVILLE, Texas (KXAN) — The City of Pflugerville passed a resolution supporting the CROWN Act, a bill aimed at prohibiting discrimination based on natural hair.Earlier this month, the Texas House passed the act, also known as House Bill 567, and it will head to the Senate for a vote. CROWN Act passes Texas House, heads to Senate According to the authors of the bill, CROWN stands for Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair.Pflugerville City Council members voted unanimously to approve the resolution at a city council meeting held Tuesday. A release from the city said, "Pflugerville prides itself on being one of the most diverse cities in Central Texas and this Resolution is important to the City and its residents. City Council affirmed its support for the adoption of CROWN standards to prevent discrimination based on hair texture and hairstyles."Further, the ...

Roller Derby returns to the Washington Avenue Armory

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:24:21 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On April 30, the Albany All Stars Roller Derby team is returning to the Washington Avenue Amory to face the Capital Crushers. Doors open at 3 p.m. and the first whistle is at 4 p.m. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The All Stars skated at the Armory for 10 seasons before moving to the Albany Capital Center in 2016. "We're so excited to be skating again and thrilled to be back on the track at the Armory where it all started! We invite everyone to come cheer on our return and see what Albany All Stars Roller Derby is all about!" said All Stars skater and bout coordinator, Murder Muffin.“It’s great to have Roller Derby back home where it all began,” said Michael Corts, General Manager of the Washington Avenue Armory. “Roller Derby fans are ecstatic to see their hometown team back on the track, and back at the Armory. This Sunday marks the return of hard-hitting, non-stop Roller Derby action, and we can’...

Traffic stop leads to two drug arrests in Moreau

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:24:21 GMT

MOREAU, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Two people were arrested on drug charges after a traffic stop in Moreau on Wednesday. According to New York State Police, Erick Talback (Glens Falls, 54) and Renee Barrett (South Glens Falls, 52), are both charged with fifth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! On Wednesday, around 4 p.m., police pulled over a car on Saratoga Road in Moreau for a vehicle and traffic law violation. Barrett was identified as the driver and Talkback as the passenger. Police say neither Barrett nor Talback possessed a valid driver's license, and an investigation led to the discovery of felony-weight narcotics in the car.Both were taken to Wilton State Police for processing. Both were arraigned at the Moreau Town Court and are held at the Saratoga County Correctional Facility without bail.

Union Avenue westbound closed in Saratoga Springs

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:24:21 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Union Avenue westbound in Saratoga Springs will be closed on Thursday and Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Following the closures, westbound Union Avenue will reopen to one lane. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The project will enhance pedestrian and bicyclist safety along Union Avenue by adding a new sidewalk and bike lanes. Union Avenue will also be resurfaced.Motorists will be able to take a detour to northbound Henning Road, westbound Lake Ave (State Route 29), then southbound East Avenue to reconnect to Union Avenue. Eastbound Union Avenue remains open with one lane.

NYSP: Colonie man arrested for possessing child pornography

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:24:21 GMT

COLONIE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On Thursday, a Colonie man was arrested following a child pornography investigation. Brian Fitzgerald, 53, was arrested on charges of Promoting a Sexual Performance of a Child and Possession of a Sexual Performance of a Child. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Fitzgerald is accused of possessing images of child sexual exploitation. Police executed a search warrant of his residence as part of an investigation that stemmed from a cyber tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Fitzgerald was arraigned at the Colonie Town Court and released on his own recognizance.

Galway man arrested, accused of stealing U-Haul truck

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:24:21 GMT

GALWAY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Galway man is charged with third-degree grand larceny after being accused of stealing a U-Haul truck, according to New York State Police. Peter Duffy, 56, allegedly rented the vehicle back in January and never returned it. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Police say on Monday, March 20, around 11:24 a.m., they received a complaint that a U-Haul rental was never returned to the Clifton Park business. Police say after an investigation, they found Duffy rented the truck and failed to return it to the agreed-upon date or provide payment to extend the rental agreement.State Police say Duffy was given multiple opportunities to return the car but failed to do so. The Waterford Police recovered the U-Haul on March 27. Father and son convicted in Schenectady cocaine trafficking case Duffy was arrested at his home and was taken to Saratoga State Police for processing. He was issued an appearance ticket to...