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Killed by a scam: A father took his life after losing his savings to international criminal gangs. He's not the only one
By Teele Rebane and Ivan Watson, CNN (CNN) - Sitting at the kitchen table, Matt struggles to recount the events of the past few months. "As soon as I found out that it was a suicide, I was 100% sure that it was the scam," he says. "Our father was, from the day I was born until six months ago, always a positive, happy person.
Killed by a scam: A father took his life after losing his savings to international criminal gangs. He’s not the only one
(CNN) — Sitting at the kitchen table, Matt struggles to recount the events of the past few months. “As soon as I found out that it was a suicide, I was 100% sure that it was the scam,” he says. “Our father was, from the day I was born until six months ago, always a positive, happy person. This was literally the only thing in his life that had happened, to where it changed him, and it just crushed him.” kAm~? 2 9@CD6 72C> :? ?@CE96C?
‘I killed a man today’: Russian soldier accused of war crimes in absentia after audio files intercepted
By Rebecca Wright, Ivan Watson, Olha Konovalova and Tom Booth, CNN A Russian soldier who allegedly shot a civilian in an extraordinary attack caught on camera by a Ukrainian drone is being accused of war crimes in absentia by the Ukrainian police. The dossier of evidence against him includes phone calls between the soldier and his wife and friend intercepted during a months-long investigation into the Russian attack near the city of Izium last June.
Russia claims it liberated Ukraine's south, but hundreds flee each day – KION546
By Angus Watson, Ivan Watson, Olha Konovalova and Dan Hodge, CNN Soldiers toting guns and grenades while drunk, looting private property, and squabbling with fellow fighters to the point of armed stand-offs: Civilians who have escaped the Russian-controlled city of Kherson in Ukraine’s south say their home has become unrecognizable since Moscow’s troops began their uncompromising occupation in early March.
A Mariupol family fled the horror of Russian attacks. But they had to leave their parents behind – KION546
By AnneClaire Stapleton, Ivan Watson, Khrystyna Bondarenko and Tom Booth, CNN Dmytro and Tania Shvets spent the first 23 days of the war hiding in their cellar in Mariupol with their 7-year-old daughter, Vlada, and their parents. The family managed to escape the besieged Ukrainian city on Thursday, but their parents stayed behind.
Mariupol residents are being forced to go to Russia, city council says
By Khrystyna Bondarenko, Ivan Watson, AnneClaire Stapleton, Tom Booth, and Alaa Elassar, CNN (CNN) -- Residents of the Ukrainian city of Mariupol are being taken to Russia against their will by Russian forces, the Mariupol City Council said Saturday. "Over the past week, several thousand Mariupol residents have been taken to Russian territory," the city said in a statement.
Ukrainians are making body armor to send to their troops
a melody. In a time of deep uncertainty. A family hard at work turning their living room into a makeshift workshop producing locally made armor for the Ukrainian military. He says, this is heavy. This is a flak jacket. These flak jackets are the work of this grandmother and former seamstress Russia's invasion of Ukraine pulled 68 year old Irina Proenca out of retirement to work as a volunteer sewing flak jackets for Ukrainian soldiers.
Manny Pacquiao says he'll jail former allies if he wins Philippine presidency
By Rebecca Wright, Ivan Watson and Jinky Jorgio, CNN Former boxing champion turned senator, Manny Pacquiao says he will seek corruption charges against some of his former political allies within the Duterte government if he wins the Philippine presidential election next year. Speaking to CNN in an interview on November 11, the presidential candidate said he planned to investigate some members of President Rodrigo Duterte’s outgoing administration.
Pakistan battles tsunami of Covid-19 patients with few vaccines in sight
Keeping vigil outside the hospital ward in Karachi, Daniyal Ameen watched his father breathing through a ventilator via a live video link from the intensive care unit (ICU). He came every day to see his father, 73-year-old Muhammad Ameen, as he spent weeks on oxygen battling Covid-19. The video link was set up at the private South City Hospital in Karachi to enable relatives to feel closer to their loved ones in the ICU, as visits inside that facility are prohibited.
Japan resumes commercial whaling after 3-decade ban
Michael Heiman/Getty Images Michael Heiman/Getty Images Related content (CNN) - On the first day of Japan's return to commercial whaling, two whales were killed and brought back to port. The two minke whales that were harpooned are the first to be killed by Japan for commercial purposes in more than 30 years. Commercial whaling was banned in a 1986 International Whaling Commission moratorium.
Japan resumes commercial whaling after 3-decade ban
Michael Heiman/Getty Images (CNN) - On the first day of Japan's return to commercial whaling, two whales were killed and brought back to port. The two minke whales that were harpooned are the first to be killed by Japan for commercial purposes in more than 30 years. Commercial whaling was banned in a 1986 International Whaling Commission moratorium.
ISIS flags and explosives found in Sri Lanka raids
© ISIS A video released by ISIS showed eight men purported to be the Sri Lankan attackers. Sri Lankan security forces were involved in a shootout and seized bomb-making equipment during raids in the eastern part of the country Friday, as they searched for suspects linked to the Easter Sunday bombings. A cache of explosives was seized from a house in Samanthurai, following a raid on intelligence information, police said.
ISIS flags and explosives found in Sri Lanka raids
Related content (CNN) - Sri Lankan security forces were involved in a shootout and seized bomb-making equipment during raids in the eastern part of the country Friday, as they searched for suspects linked to the Easter Sunday bombings. A cache of explosives was seized from a house in Samanthurai, following a raid on intelligence information, police said. Security forces also found ISIS uniforms, flags, 150 sticks of explosive Gelignite, 100,000 ball bearings and a drone camera.
Saudi sisters free but questions remain over 6-month stay in Hong Kong
© CNN Two Saudi sisters who arrived in Hong Kong last September have finally left the city after being offered an emergency humanitarian visa elsewhere. More than six months after they were stopped by Saudi officials at Hong Kong's International Airport, two sisters who were determined to leave a life of oppression in Saudi Arabia are free. The sisters, who use the aliases Reem and Rawan, left Hong Kong late last week for a third country that offered them humanitarian visas.
Saudi sisters free but questions remain over 6-month stay in Hong Kong
More than six months after they were stopped by Saudi officials at Hong Kong’s International Airport, two sisters who were determined to leave a life of oppression in Saudi Arabia are free. The sisters, who use the aliases Reem and Rawan, left Hong Kong late last week for a third country that offered them humanitarian visas.
Saudi sisters free but questions remain over 6-month stay in Hong Kong
More than six months after they were stopped by Saudi officials at Hong Kong’s International Airport, two sisters who were determined to leave a life of oppression in Saudi Arabia are free. The sisters, who use the aliases Reem and Rawan, left Hong Kong late last week for a third country that offered them humanitarian visas.
Saudi sisters free but questions remain over 6-month stay in Hong Kong
More than six months after they were stopped by Saudi officials at Hong Kong’s International Airport, two sisters who were determined to leave a life of oppression in Saudi Arabia are free. The sisters, who use the aliases Reem and Rawan, left Hong Kong late last week for a third country that offered them humanitarian visas.
Saudi sisters free but questions remain over 6-month stay in Hong Kong
More than six months after they were stopped by Saudi officials at Hong Kong’s International Airport, two sisters who were determined to leave a life of oppression in Saudi Arabia are free. The sisters, who use the aliases Reem and Rawan, left Hong Kong late last week for a third country that offered them humanitarian visas.
Saudi sisters free but questions remain over 6-month stay in Hong Kong
More than six months after they were stopped by Saudi officials at Hong Kong’s International Airport, two sisters who were determined to leave a life of oppression in Saudi Arabia are free. The sisters, who use the aliases Reem and Rawan, left Hong Kong late last week for a third country that offered them humanitarian visas.
Saudi sisters free but questions remain over 6-month stay in Hong Kong
More than six months after they were stopped by Saudi officials at Hong Kong’s International Airport, two sisters who were determined to leave a life of oppression in Saudi Arabia are free. The sisters, who use the aliases Reem and Rawan, left Hong Kong late last week for a third country that offered them humanitarian visas.
Saudi sisters free but questions remain over 6-month stay in Hong Kong
© CNN Two Saudi sisters who arrived in Hong Kong last September have finally left the city after being offered an emergency humanitarian visa elsewhere. More than six months after they were stopped by Saudi officials at Hong Kong's International Airport, two sisters who were determined to leave a life of oppression in Saudi Arabia are free. The sisters, who use the aliases Reem and Rawan, left Hong Kong late last week for a third country that offered them humanitarian visas.
The insidious black market taking Hong Kong turtles to brink of extinction
There's only one place left on Earth where a critically endangered species of freshwater turtle is known to survive in the wild: Hong Kong. Golden coin turtles are native to the metropolis' natural streams and surrounding vegetation but are so rare it's almost impossible to see one in the wild. Turtle traps, on the other hand, can readily be found. Poachers capture the reptiles to sell as pets, food or use in traditional Chinese medicine.
The insidious black market taking Hong Kong turtles to brink of extinction
There’s only one place left on Earth where a critically endangered species of freshwater turtle is known to survive in the wild: Hong Kong. Golden coin turtles are native to the metropolis’ natural streams and surrounding vegetation but are so rare it’s almost impossible to see one in the wild. Turtle traps, on the other hand, can readily be found. Poachers capture the reptiles to sell as pets, food or use in traditional Chinese medicine.
The insidious black market taking Hong Kong turtles to brink of extinction
There’s only one place left on Earth where a critically endangered species of freshwater turtle is known to survive in the wild: Hong Kong. Golden coin turtles are native to the metropolis’ natural streams and surrounding vegetation but are so rare it’s almost impossible to see one in the wild. Turtle traps, on the other hand, can readily be found. Poachers capture the reptiles to sell as pets, food or use in traditional Chinese medicine.
The insidious black market taking Hong Kong turtles to brink of extinction
There’s only one place left on Earth where a critically endangered species of freshwater turtle is known to survive in the wild: Hong Kong. Golden coin turtles are native to the metropolis’ natural streams and surrounding vegetation but are so rare it’s almost impossible to see one in the wild. Turtle traps, on the other hand, can readily be found. Poachers capture the reptiles to sell as pets, food or use in traditional Chinese medicine.
The insidious black market taking Hong Kong turtles to brink of extinction
There’s only one place left on Earth where a critically endangered species of freshwater turtle is known to survive in the wild: Hong Kong. Golden coin turtles are native to the metropolis’ natural streams and surrounding vegetation but are so rare it’s almost impossible to see one in the wild. Turtle traps, on the other hand, can readily be found. Poachers capture the reptiles to sell as pets, food or use in traditional Chinese medicine.
The insidious black market taking Hong Kong turtles to brink of extinction
There’s only one place left on Earth where a critically endangered species of freshwater turtle is known to survive in the wild: Hong Kong. Golden coin turtles are native to the metropolis’ natural streams and surrounding vegetation but are so rare it’s almost impossible to see one in the wild. Turtle traps, on the other hand, can readily be found. Poachers capture the reptiles to sell as pets, food or use in traditional Chinese medicine.
The insidious black market taking Hong Kong turtles to brink of extinction
There’s only one place left on Earth where a critically endangered species of freshwater turtle is known to survive in the wild: Hong Kong. Golden coin turtles are native to the metropolis’ natural streams and surrounding vegetation but are so rare it’s almost impossible to see one in the wild. Turtle traps, on the other hand, can readily be found. Poachers capture the reptiles to sell as pets, food or use in traditional Chinese medicine.
Lion Air crash: Investigators detect 'pings' which could lead to flight recorders
Indonesian investigators searching for the flight recorders of crashed Lion Air flight 610 have heard transponder "pings" that could lead them to the devices, and answer questions as to why the new Boeing 737 MAX 8 went down, killing 189 people.
Lion Air crash: Investigators detect 'pings' which could lead to flight recorders
Indonesian investigators searching for the flight recorders of crashed Lion Air flight 610 have heard transponder "pings" that could lead them to the devices, and answer questions as to why the new Boeing 737 MAX 8 went down, killing 189 people.
Lion Air crash: Investigators struggling with damaged flight data recorder
Nearly a week after Indonesian Lion Air Flight 610 crashed into the sea, agencies from around the world are scrambling to help authorities solve the mystery surrounding the deadly incident. Divers located the flight data recorder Thursday, but investigators are saying they have not been able to download any information from it because “there are some broken parts” in the device, Indonesia’s National Transportation Safety Commission said.
Lion Air crash: Investigators struggling with damaged flight data recorder
Nearly a week after Indonesian Lion Air Flight 610 crashed into the sea, agencies from around the world are scrambling to help authorities solve the mystery surrounding the deadly incident. Divers located the flight data recorder Thursday, but investigators are saying they have not been able to download any information from it because “there are some broken parts” in the device, Indonesia’s National Transportation Safety Commission said.
Lion Air crash: Investigators struggling with damaged flight data recorder
Nearly a week after Indonesian Lion Air Flight 610 crashed into the sea, agencies from around the world are scrambling to help authorities solve the mystery surrounding the deadly incident. Divers located the flight data recorder Thursday, but investigators are saying they have not been able to download any information from it because “there are some broken parts” in the device, Indonesia’s National Transportation Safety Commission said.
Lion Air crash: Investigators struggling with damaged flight data recorder
Nearly a week after Indonesian Lion Air Flight 610 crashed into the sea, agencies from around the world are scrambling to help authorities solve the mystery surrounding the deadly incident. Divers located the flight data recorder Thursday, but investigators are saying they have not been able to download any information from it because “there are some broken parts” in the device, Indonesia’s National Transportation Safety Commission said.
Lion Air crash: Investigators struggling with damaged flight data recorder
Nearly a week after Indonesian Lion Air Flight 610 crashed into the sea, agencies from around the world are scrambling to help authorities solve the mystery surrounding the deadly incident. Divers located the flight data recorder Thursday, but investigators are saying they have not been able to download any information from it because “there are some broken parts” in the device, Indonesia’s National Transportation Safety Commission said.
Lion Air crash: Investigators struggling with damaged flight data recorder
Nearly a week after Indonesian Lion Air Flight 610 crashed into the sea, agencies from around the world are scrambling to help authorities solve the mystery surrounding the deadly incident. Divers located the flight data recorder Thursday, but investigators are saying they have not been able to download any information from it because “there are some broken parts” in the device, Indonesia’s National Transportation Safety Commission said.
Lion Air crash: Why recovering plane from sea floor will be such a challenge
Indonesia’s authorities lifted the wheels of crashed Indonesian Lion Air Flight 610 out of the sea Friday, as questions turned to how to retrieve the body of the aircraft from the seabed. Investigators located a plane engine turbine on the ocean floor Friday, one of the largest pieces of debris found so far, five days after the flight crashed into the sea off the capital Jakarta, killing all 189 people on board.
Lion Air crash: Why recovering plane from sea floor will be such a challenge
Indonesia’s authorities lifted the wheels of crashed Indonesian Lion Air Flight 610 out of the sea Friday, as questions turned to how to retrieve the body of the aircraft from the seabed. Investigators located a plane engine turbine on the ocean floor Friday, one of the largest pieces of debris found so far, five days after the flight crashed into the sea off the capital Jakarta, killing all 189 people on board.
Lion Air crash: Why recovering plane from sea floor will be such a challenge
Indonesia’s authorities lifted the wheels of crashed Indonesian Lion Air Flight 610 out of the sea Friday, as questions turned to how to retrieve the body of the aircraft from the seabed. Investigators located a plane engine turbine on the ocean floor Friday, one of the largest pieces of debris found so far, five days after the flight crashed into the sea off the capital Jakarta, killing all 189 people on board.
Lion Air crash: Why recovering plane from sea floor will be such a challenge
Indonesia’s authorities lifted the wheels of crashed Indonesian Lion Air Flight 610 out of the sea Friday, as questions turned to how to retrieve the body of the aircraft from the seabed. Investigators located a plane engine turbine on the ocean floor Friday, one of the largest pieces of debris found so far, five days after the flight crashed into the sea off the capital Jakarta, killing all 189 people on board.
Lion Air crash: Why recovering plane from sea floor will be such a challenge
Indonesia’s authorities lifted the wheels of crashed Indonesian Lion Air Flight 610 out of the sea Friday, as questions turned to how to retrieve the body of the aircraft from the seabed. Investigators located a plane engine turbine on the ocean floor Friday, one of the largest pieces of debris found so far, five days after the flight crashed into the sea off the capital Jakarta, killing all 189 people on board.
Lion Air crash: Why recovering plane from sea floor will be such a challenge
Indonesia’s authorities lifted the wheels of crashed Indonesian Lion Air Flight 610 out of the sea Friday, as questions turned to how to retrieve the body of the aircraft from the seabed. Investigators located a plane engine turbine on the ocean floor Friday, one of the largest pieces of debris found so far, five days after the flight crashed into the sea off the capital Jakarta, killing all 189 people on board.
Lion Air crash: Flight recorders retrieved from sea
Indonesian investigators believe they have found the flight data recorders from Lion Air Flight JT610, a discovery that should help explain why the new Boeing 737 crashed Monday, killing all 189 people on board.
Lion Air crash: Flight recorders retrieved from sea
Indonesian investigators believe they have found the flight data recorders from Lion Air Flight JT10, a discovery that should help explain why the new Boeing 737 crashed Monday, killing all 189 people on board.
Lion Air crash: Flight recorders retrieved from sea
Indonesian investigators believe they have found the flight data recorders from Lion Air Flight JT10, a discovery that should help explain why the new Boeing 737 crashed Monday, killing all 189 people on board.
Lion Air crash: Flight recorders retrieved from sea
Indonesian investigators believe they have found the flight data recorders from Lion Air Flight JT10, a discovery that should help explain why the new Boeing 737 crashed Monday, killing all 189 people on board.
Lion Air crash: Flight recorders retrieved from sea
Indonesian investigators believe they have found the flight data recorders from Lion Air Flight JT10, a discovery that should help explain why the new Boeing 737 crashed Monday, killing all 189 people on board.
Lion Air crash: Flight recorders retrieved from sea
Indonesian investigators believe they have found the flight data recorders from Lion Air Flight JT10, a discovery that should help explain why the new Boeing 737 crashed Monday, killing all 189 people on board.
Lion Air crash: Flight recorders retrieved from sea
(CNN) — Indonesian investigators believe they have found the flight data recorders from Lion Air Flight JT10, a discovery that should help explain why the new Boeing 737 crashed Monday, killing all 189 people on board.
Lion Air crash: Investigators detect 'pings' which could lead to flight recorder s
Indonesian investigators searching for the flight recorders of crashed Lion Air flight 610 have heard transponder "pings" that could lead them to the devices, and answer questions as to why the new Boeing 737 MAX 8 went down, killing 189 people.
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