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Shooting at a major Bangkok shopping mall kills 3, and a suspect is in police custody

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:34:18 GMT

BANGKOK (AP) — A shooter opened fire inside a major shopping mall in the center of Thailand’s capital Tuesday afternoon, killing three people before being apprehended, authorities said. Police said a suspect was apprehended less than an hour after the first reported gunshots at the Siam Paragon Mall, long been seen as one of Bangkok’s biggest and most upscale shopping destinations. Police spokesman Archayon Kraithong told reporters the situation was under control at the mall, which sells high-end fashions and luxury cars, and includes a cinema, an aquarium and the five-star Siam Kempinski hotel.Three people were killed and six were injured, according to Yutthana Sretthanan, director of Bangkok’s Emergency Medical Center. The incident happened days before Thais were planning to mark the anniversary of a grisly gun and knife attack at a rural day care center in a northeastern province that killed 36 people, most of them preschoolers, on Oct. 6, 2022. Tuesday’s shooting pro...

Group behind ‘alternative Nobel’ is concerned that Cambodia barred activists from going to Sweden

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:34:18 GMT

STOCKHOLM (AP) — The foundation that awards the Right Livelihood Award expressed concern Tuesday over a decision by Cambodia to bar three environmental activists who are serving suspended prison sentences for their advocacy work from traveling to Sweden to receive the prize known as the “alternative Nobel.” The Right Livelihood Foundation also called for the ruling to be reconsidered and said that next month’s award presentation in Stockholm will go on as planned.“While we are saddened by this news, we are proud of the work undertaken by Mother Nature Cambodia in the face of adversity,” the foundation said. On Monday, the chief prosecutor with the Phnom Penh Municipal Court said the trip by Thon Ratha, Phuong Keo Reaksmey and Long Khunthea was “not necessary.” They had asked for permission to make the trip Nov. 24- Dec. 1 to receive the award. Last month, Mother Nature Cambodia was announced as co-winner of the award along with Phyllis Omido, a Kenyan community activist, and S...

India tells Canada to remove 41 of its 62 diplomats in the country, an official says

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:34:18 GMT

TORONTO (AP) — India has told Canada to remove 41 of its 62 diplomats in the country, an official familiar with the matter said Tuesday, ramping up a confrontation over Canadian accusations that India may have been involved in the killing of a Sikh separatist leader in suburban Vancouver.The official spoke on condition of anonymity as they were not authorized to speak publicly ahead of public reaction from the Canadian government later Tuesday. The official confirmed an earlier report from the Financial Times. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said there were “credible allegations” of Indian involvement in the slaying of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a 45-year-old Sikh leader who was killed by masked gunmen in June in Surrey, outside Vancouver. For years, India has said Nijjar, a Canadian citizen born in India, has links to terrorism, an allegation Nijjar denied.Source

AP source: India tells Canada to remove 41 of its 62 diplomats in the country as ties worsen over murder allegation

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:34:18 GMT

TORONTO (AP) — AP source: India tells Canada to remove 41 of its 62 diplomats in the country as ties worsen over murder allegation.Source

Suspect involved in police pursuit following car theft, shooting

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:34:18 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Police arrested a suspect who was involved in a shooting and pursuit that spanned from Denver to Aurora on Tuesday morning. According to the Aurora Police Department, a man had his car stolen in Aurora. He then tracked its location to Denver. The man went to recover the vehicle himself at around 5:15 a.m. and was shot in the arm in the area of East Alameda Avenue and South Alton Way. According to Denver police, the man took himself to a hospital in Aurora and his injuries do not appear life-threatening. APD said the man also shared his car's tracking information with police. I-25 double homicide suspect claims self-defense At 6:30 a.m., Aurora officers located the stolen car and were involved in a short pursuit with the suspect. The pursuit ended when the suspect crashed at 6th Avenue and Del Mar Circle.The suspect has been taken into custody but has not been identified by police.The Denver Police Department is investigating the shooting as it happened within city ...

Condé Nast Traveler names Colorado ski resort as best in nation

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:34:18 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Condé Nast Traveler released its 2023 Reader's Choice Awards for top places to travel in the U.S. and around the world. For the best ski resorts in the U.S., 12 Colorado locations made the list, including the top spot. 2023 Colorado ski resorts opening dates Condé Nast Traveler, a luxury travel magazine, ranked Snowmass as the No. 1 ski resort in the country.Over half a million Condé Nast Traveler readers submitted responses based on their experiences with different ski resorts. Here are the Colorado locations that ranked within the top 40 ski resorts in the country.SnowmassDeer ValleySmugglers' NotchAspen MountainsSun ValleyBretton WoodsKillington ResortTellurideJackson HoleAspen HighlandsWaterville ValleyWhitefish Mountain ResortBreckenridgeBeaver CreekVailPark City MountainCrested ButteBig SkyOkemo Mountain ResortPalisades TahoeSunday RiverKeystoneWildcat MountainMt. BachelorStowe Mountain ResortCamelback Mountain ResortSteamboatHeavenly Mountain ResortTaos Ski ...

Bipartisan effort pushes for US term limits amid aging politicians

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:34:18 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — A new effort is underway to address aging legislators in the U.S. House and Senate.This comes after Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell experienced multiple medical episodes where he appeared to briefly freeze up, and following the death of Sen. Dianne Feinstein who was 90 years old. The bipartisan effort would need support from several states before it could become law in the U.S.U.S. Term Limits is the national organization that's leading the effort to pass a congressional term limits amendment to the Constitution. Kaiser Permanente workers speak ahead of potential strike This is not an age limit but a way to limit the number of terms. Right now, the organization does not specify the number of terms because that's something that will have to be debated and discussed as part of drafting the actual amendment.“There is a concern that they're perhaps not connected to how life is now, for America in general. It's also a symptom that they've simply been there for ...

Authorities release images of thieves who stole air conditioning unit from Saint Ann’s Mission

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:34:18 GMT

Authorities have released images of the two individuals who were caught on camera stealing a new air conditioning unit from Saint Ann’s Mission in Southwest Miami-Dade and are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying them.The incident occurred on Sept. 4 and local law enforcement is urging anyone who recognizes the individuals in the images to come forward with information. Both Miami-Dade Police Department detectives and the Archdiocese of Miami are working collaboratively to bring these thieves to justice.If you have any information on this crime, call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS. Remember, you can always remain anonymous, and you may be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000.

Facebook and Instagram users in Europe could get ad-free subscription option, WSJ reports

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:34:18 GMT

LONDON (AP) — Meta plans to give Facebook and Instagram users in Europe the option of paying for ad-free versions of the social media platforms as a way to comply with the continent’s strict data privacy rules, the Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday.The company wants to charge users about 10 euros ($10.50) a month to use Instagram or Facebook without ads on desktop browsers, the newspaper reported, citing unnamed people familiar with the proposal. Adding more accounts would cost 6 euros each.Prices for mobile would be higher, at roughly 13 euros a month, because Meta needs to account for commissions charged by the Apple and Google app stores on in-app payments, the newspaper said.Meta reportedly is hoping to roll out paid subscriptions in the coming months as a way to comply with European Union data privacy rules that threaten its lucrative business model of showing personalized ads to users.Meta would give users the choice between continuing to use the platforms with ads or payin...

8 rehabilitated manatees return to Florida after Ohio stay

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:34:18 GMT

TAMPA, Fla. (WSVN) — It was a heartwarming day for Tampa Zoo and SeaWorld Orlando as they welcomed back eight manatees, concluding over two years of extensive rehabilitation in Ohio.“Today is such a special day as we welcome back three of our orphan calves that came as rescues back in 2021,” expressed the Tampa Zoo team.Three of these manatees, Picolina, Solerey, and Caliopy, returned to Zoo Tampa after receiving care for severe underweight conditions. They were undergoing rehabilitation at Cincinnati Zoo’s Manatee Springs since last November.“We have Picolina, Solerey, and Caliopy, all of which were rescued as orphans,” noted the team, radiating happiness at their return.Now, these three will receive further care at Zoo Tampa until they are ready for release into the Crystal River in February.“Cincinnati was wonderful; they took these three girls in and got them nice and large for us so that they could return to Florida waters,” empha...