Syrian committee reports 1,426 killed in March massacres of Alawites
The committee had come up with an initial list of 298 suspects and had sent two lists of names to the courts, spokesperson Yasser Farhan said.
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- Reuters
Colombia ex-president sentenced to 12 years, local media reports
BOGOTA, Aug 1 (Reuters) - Former Colombian President Alvaro Uribe will be sentenced to 12 years for abuse of process and bribery of a public official, local media reported on Friday, hours ahead of the hearing where a judge will read his sentence. Uribe was convicted of the two charges on Monday by Judge Sandra Liliana Heredia in a witness-tampering case that has run for about 13 years. He has always maintained his innocence. Heredia may also issue a fine for Uribe and decide if he will remain free, be placed on house arrest or be jailed while he appeals the case.
Scottish Sun
9 hours ago
- Scottish Sun
Chilling wolf map shows ferocious beasts prowl Brit holiday hotspots after boy, 6, snatched from mum by infamous ‘Bram'
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) FEROCIOUS wolves are prowling British holiday hotspots as the number of the predators continues to grow. It comes after a six-year-old boy was dragged into the woods by a child-hunting wolf in front of his horrified mum in the Netherlands. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 8 A wolf bares teeth as he is attacked by a wolfhound Credit: Reuters 8 The terrifying moment a wolf attacked a young boy in a snow-covered Russian park Credit: East2west News 8 Picture shows rogue wolf named Bram who is suspected to be behind the dangerous attack on the six-year-old Credit: Animal Rights Netherlands 8 The child suffered horrific bite wounds, which required stitching - and was found with multiple scratches and abrasions on his body. The tot went for a walk with his mum and younger brother in the Dutch province of Utrecht when they saw an animal running towards them. At first, Mum Nynke, 41, thought it was safe for her children to play with what appeared to be a friendly dog from a distance. It was only when the wild wolf jumped on the boy and dragged him into the woods, the mum realised the danger. Passers-by in the tourist hotspot Den Treek nature reserve then rushed to save the boy from the wolf's jaws. The terrified mum told The Times: "There were two men with big sticks who beat the animal and eventually they got it off my son. I was in a state of total panic and grief." Locals suspect that a rogue wolf named Bram was behind the dangerous attack. Bram, who is officially designated GW3237m, is reportedly on a death sentence for attacking other people and dogs in the region. Parents of boy, 3, mauled to death by devil dogs facing jail after they 'let him wander into pen unsupervised' Just a few weeks ago, the lone wolf bit a female hiker twice on the leg at the Den Treek estate near Leusden A court permitted the province of Utrecht to shoot the wolf dead, saying it poses a threat to the people, the NL Times reports. According to the court, the risk of serious injury to people is 'so severe' that the wolf must be culled. Recent wolf attacks on pet dogs, livestock and even children have sparked uproar across Europe. Wolf populations have continued to grow due to the predators being protected under the Bern Convention in EU law. But this also means there has been an increasing contact with humans. Chilling figures released in June show the number of wolf attacks on sheep and other livestock is at an all-time high. In the first three months of 2025 in the Netherlands, 368 attacks on animals were recorded, compared to a much lower 266 the year prior. 8 Warning signs on how to handle a wolf encounter are placed at the entrances of the nature estate Credit: Alamy 8 A pack of European grey wolf seen in Germany's Bavaria 8 Emile Soleil, 2, vanished in the French Alpine hamlet of Le Vernet last July, with locals fearing he was killed by wolves The Central European lowlands population of wolves currently sits at between 780-1030 wolves. And our map shows how the Dinaric-Balkan region are having to deal with the highest number of the beasts - roughly 4,000. The wolf-ridden region of mountains covers holiday hotspot destinations like northeastern Italy, Croatia, Slovenia and Albania. Wolves may also prowl Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro and Serbia, as well as the northwestern part of Kosovo. Central European lowlands are also having to grapple with between 780 to 1030 wolves. Meanwhile the Alps and areas of Italy are dealing with up to 3,000 of the beasts. The EU law was modified in March of this year, however, shifting the protection status of wolves in Europe from "strictly protected" to "protected". This change grants member states more flexibility in managing the ever-growing wolf populations. The remains of a little two-year-old boy named Emile Soleil were found in a forested ravine last year with a bite mark on his skull in a case that shocked France. Cops said that little Emile's remains were found outside of the hamlet Le Vernet almost eight months after the tod mysteriously disappeared from Alpine village. A few locals believed at the time that Emile was killed in a chilling attack by a pack of wolves. Another boy was attacked by a rogue wolf in a snow-covered Russian park a few years ago. Shocking video shows the predator mauling the child's leg while the boy - believed to be aged around five - screams and cries. However, according to the WWF, wolves in Europe don't pose a threat to humans. The animal charity says that scientific evidence has proved that wolves don't treat humans as prey, with fatal encounters being exceptional.
Daily Mail
11 hours ago
- Daily Mail
Foreign Office warns Brits of 'heightened risk' in popular holiday hotspot
British holidaymakers travelling to Turkey this summer have been issued a crucial update by the Foreign Office. Tourists have been warned to stay away from some areas due to mounting concerns about the possibility of terror attacks. Updating their advice on 31 July, the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) urged visitors to steer clear of travelling along the Turkey-Syria border. The warning on the government website reads: 'FCDO advises against all travel to within 10km of the border with Syria due to fighting and a heightened risk of terrorism.' According to officials, there is a high threat of terrorist attack in areas such as South East Turkey, Ankara and Istanbul, including from individuals and groups who see UK nationals as targets. Extremist groups based in Syria, such as Daesh and Al-Qaeda linked groups, have the capacity to carry out attacks in Turkey. On the Syrian side of the border, Daesh has previously targeted border crossings and nearby areas. In recent years, there have been a number of attacks involving knives, firearms and explosives. In October 2024, suspected Kurdish militants set off explosives and opened fire at the aerospace and defense company TUSAS, killing five people and wounded 22 others. In January of that year, two masked gunmen opened fire at a church in the Sariyer district of Istanbul during Sunday Mass in a suspected terror attack claimed by Daesh. The Foreign Office added: 'Attacks could be indiscriminate including in places visited by foreign nationals, such as public buildings, places of worship, airports, large public gatherings including major events, public holidays, religious occasions.' Visitors are urged to remain vigilant of their surroundings and stay up to date with local media while following advice issued by local authorities.
