Friday, February 16, 2024

South Korean president's office says handling of heckler within law February 16, 2024 at 12:01AM

South Korean security guards lawfully escorted a man who was disrupting President Yoon Suk Yeol's speech at a university graduation ceremony, according to the president's office. Videos shared on X showed the security detail removing the man, who seemed to be a student, from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology (KAIST) ceremony.

Gaza health ministry: 4 die in Israeli-raided hospital after oxygen cut February 16, 2024 at 12:04AM

Israeli forces raided a Gaza hospital, cutting off power and stopping generators. Witnesses report army snipers shooting at anyone inside. Patients in intensive care and children in the nursery are at risk. Weapons were found. Medical staff had to flee due to shelling.

Balochistan protests persist amid allegations of election rigging February 15, 2024 at 11:26PM

Protests against alleged election rigging in Balochistan continue despite the reopening of national highways after a six-day blockade. Demonstrations and sit-ins are taking place in various regions, including Quetta, the provincial capital. "Our protest will persist against the alleged rigging, but we have opened the highways to ease the difficulties faced by the people," stated a leader of a protesting party. No roads are currently blocked.

Michigan school shooter's father wants a jury from outside the community February 15, 2024 at 11:32PM

James Crumbley, the father of the Michigan school shooter, wants jurors from a different county due to widespread publicity. His wife was recently convicted. Ethan Crumbley, the 15-year-old shooter, killed four students. The trial is scheduled for March 5, and the judge will consider defense objections and a gag order on prosecutors.