WORLD Archives - Page 168 of 197

February 15, 2024Americas

Alaska Woman Gets 99 Years for Arranging Murder of Best Friend

Lured by a false promise of at least $9 million, Denali Brehmer, 23, of Anchorage, plotted to kill Cynthia Hoffman, prosecutors said. […]

February 15, 2024Europe

U.S. Disrupts Hacking Operation Led by Russian Intelligence

The disruption is part of a broader effort to stymie Russia’s cybercampaigns against the United States and its allies, including Ukraine.The disruption […]

February 15, 2024Europe

Frank Kitson, 97, Dies; Helped Shape the Conflict in Northern Ireland

A British general whose specialty was counterinsurgency, he was accused of using unduly hard-edge tactics against Irish Republican forces during the era […]

February 15, 2024Middle East

U.S. Conducted Cyberattack Against Iranian Military Ship, Official Says

The move was part of the Biden administration’s retaliation to a drone attack at an outpost in Jordan that killed 3 Americans. […]

February 15, 2024Americas

Biden Administration Clashed With Justice Dept. Over Special Counsel Report

Previously undisclosed letters show a testy exchange over whether the Justice Department violated its own guidelines in releasing a report with comments […]

February 15, 2024Americas

A Redistricting Surprise in New York: A Map That Plays Few Favorites

The Democrat-led Legislature can approve the new congressional district lines proposed by a bipartisan commission, or risk a lawsuit by adopting its […]