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Prisoner accused of raping, terrorizing his NYC diplomat wife whines that he's traumatized by life in Rikers
Bandar Alharbi, 33, has been locked up for the past eight months awaiting trial on the brutal charges that include rape, assault, stalking and endangering the welfare of a child.
Top US diplomat who ran botched Afghanistan evacuation was picked after Kabul fell, given no plan: testimony
The testimony of John Bass reveals how a lack of State Department planning led to major -- and preventable -- challenges.
Israeli diplomat's son beaten in jail over sausage debate — a month after striking Florida cop on motorcycle
While waiting in a holding cell at the jail, Gil was engaged in a bizarre discussion about sausages with another inmate, Blake Elvis Ermus, 32, when the teen was attacked.
Israeli diplomat's son denied immunity after running into cop with motorcycle because he hated waiting in traffic
The traffic-hating motorcyclist, not listening to the commands, allegedly continued to ride towards the officer and “intentionally ran him over,” just after 3:30 p.m. on Collins Ave.
Crying Israeli envoy's son, 19, 'intentionally' ran over cop, may avoid charges due to dad's immunity: lawyer
As the cop motioned for Gil to stop, the teen reportedly continued to ride and "intentionally ran him over."
Saudi Arabia to open first liquor store to serve non-Muslim diplomats
Saudi Arabia is preparing to open its first alcohol store in the capital Riyadh which will serve exclusively non-Muslim diplomats, according to a source familiar with the plans and a...
Rumored lover of disgraced Chinese minister missing for 5 months, internet searches suppressed
Qin Gang was removed from his post as Beijing's top diplomat after a probe by the Chinese Communist Party revealed that he had carried on an affair, according to the...
The fairy tale of ‘nonviolent’ offenders, Dems dogged against school choice and other commentary
“‘Nonviolent crime’ is a myth. Even supposedly minor lawbreaking is generally backed by the threat of violence,” observes City Journal’s Rafael A. Mangual.
Top Japanese diplomat assaulted by woman in Oregon in anti-Asian attack: docs
Arissa Robinson, a 23-year-old homeless woman, has been charged with attacking Japanese envoy Yoshioka Yuzo.
Putin masterminded botched assassination attempt on double agent in Miami: report
Russian President Vladimir Putin likely masterminded an assassination attempt against an ex-intelligence official on US soil 10 years after the double agent fled Moscow for Miami -- a deed that...
Biden says US embassy evacuation in Sudan is complete, calls violence 'unconscionable'
The US military evacuated American diplomats and their families from Sudan, the country's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) said early on Sunday as fighting between rival commanders that has killed...
Sudan's military coordinating evacuation of foreigners amid civil war
With a brutal civil war raging in Sudan, the country's military leaders say they are working to evacuate foreign diplomats.
WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich in 'good health,' in Russian prison, US envoy says
A US envoy was granted access to imprisoned Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich in Moscow Monday for the first time since his "wrongful arrest" on espionage charges last month.
US has no idea how WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich is faring inside 'tough prison': official
Wall Street Jounral's Evan Gerashkovich has spent the last two weeks in the Lefortovo jail, which is known for keeping detainees in isolation.
Julian Assange's father: My fight to free son whose childhood I missed
John Shipton was absent from the Wikileaks founder's childhood but is now central in the fight to stop him being jailed for life on espionage charges.
Belarusian foreign minister died by suicide after meeting Putin officials: report
Belarusian foreign minister Vladimir Makei died in November from a suspected suicide, just days after attending a summit with Russian officials, according to report.
Ex-Russian diplomat charged alongside ex-FBI agent Charles McGonigal is no 'traitor': lawyer
The Justice Department alleged the pair worked for Russian billionaire Oleg Deripaska, an aluminum mogul.
Ex-US diplomat’s daughter convicted of friend’s murder
Sophia Negroponte, 29, was convicted of second-degree murder Tuesday in Montgomery County, Maryland, the Montgomery County State's Attorney's Office said.
Israeli diplomat in China hospitalized in ‘prison conditions’ for COVID
Israeli Consul-General in Shanghai Eddie Shapira said Saturday that he was sent to the facility "reminiscent of a prison" after coming down with mild symptoms.
COP27 countries strike deal to create climate fund for at-risk nations
The 27th UN Climate Change Conference, known as COP27, was extended an extra day Friday to allow countries to negotiate the tentative deal by the European Union and more than...