Reuters World News Syrian mass graves, Mayotte, Trump’s defamation claims and Tulsi Gabbard
Dec 18, 2024
Mass graves in Syria reveal the horrific actions of Bashar al-Assad's regime, raising urgent calls for justice. In Mayotte, a cyclone has left communities facing hunger and disease, prompting criticism of the government's slow response. President-elect Trump is making headlines with lawsuits against news outlets, which poses threats to press freedom. Meanwhile, Tulsi Gabbard's nomination for Director of National Intelligence is shaky as Republican senators remain uncommitted, adding to the political intrigue.
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Syrian Mass Graves Reveal Organized Atrocities
- Evidence from Syrian mass graves reveals a state-run "machinery of death" under Bashar al-Assad, says a war crimes prosecutor.
- International prosecutor Stephen Rapp, who visited the sites, believes at least 100,000 bodies are buried at two sites alone.
Mayotte Faces Hunger and Disease After Cyclone
- Mayotte authorities fear hunger and disease after Cyclone Belna left widespread destruction.
- President Macron will visit the island Thursday amid criticism of the government's neglect.
Trump Suing the Des Moines Register and Settling with ABC
- Donald Trump sued the Des Moines Register and its pollster, alleging election interference due to a poll showing him trailing Kamala Harris.
- He also settled a lawsuit with ABC News for $15 million over comments made by George Stephanopoulos.