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Lebanese Army
a day ago
- Lebanese Army
Arrest of 63 Syrians for illegally roaming within Lebanese territory, along with 7 individuals for committing various crimes
Sunday, 20 July 2025 The LAF Command - Directorate of Orientation issued the following statement: On July 19, 2025, LAF units arrested 37 individuals as follows: • 31 Syrians were arrested at the Shadra checkpoint – Akkar for illegally roaming within Lebanese territory. • One Lebanese citizen (M.S.) and five Syrians were arrested at the Tebbaneh checkpoint – Tripoli; the Lebanese national was caught smuggling the Syrians across the border, and they were all present in Lebanon illegally. Additionally, a patrol from the Directorate of Intelligence arrested two Lebanese citizens (F.B. and and two Syrians ( and in the Mina – Tripoli area for vandalizing a place of worship in the area. Another patrol from the Directorate arrested two Lebanese citizens (M.D. and A.B.) and 27 Syrians in Hermel – Baalbek for smuggling activities and illegal presence in Lebanon. The investigation with the detainees was initiated under the supervision of the competent judicial authority.
Saba Yemen
24-05-2025
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
Specialized Criminal Court Summons New Individual in Case of Alleged Serial Killer Al-Sarfi
Sana'a – SABA: The Specialized Criminal Court in the capital Sana'a decided today to summon a new individual in the case of the accused Ali Abdulaziz Abdullah Al-Sarfi, who is facing charges of committing a series of brutal, methodically executed murders. During the session, presided over by Judge Yahya Al-Mansour and attended by Prosecutor Khaled Omar, the defendant requested the summoning of a person identified as Sheikh (M.S.), whom he claimed was his accomplice and the mastermind behind the crimes. Al-Sarfi further alleged that he was under the influence of hallucinogenic pills provided by the said individual, which impaired his will. The families of the victims also demanded the summoning of (M.S.), noting that the prosecution had previously decided not to pursue charges against him. However, they argued that since Al-Sarfi is now shifting responsibility, the individual in question, along with others allegedly involved—including Al-Sarfi's brother—must be investigated for their roles in aiding and abetting the crimes. The families further requested the court to delay proceedings until a ruling is issued by the Specialized Appeals Division concerning their appeal against the prior decision not to prosecute (M.S.) and others. The prosecution presented a detailed memo outlining the timeline and nature of the crimes, accusing the 25-year-old defendant of carrying out a series of gruesome killings between October 7 and October 18, 2024, in addition to a separate incident on September 22, 2024, in which he allegedly lured and murdered three individuals, stole their money and weapons, and attempted to kill a fourth person for the same purpose. The memo described the case as a threat to public safety and social peace, emphasizing the exceptional seriousness of the crimes and the necessity for severe punishment in line with the horror of the offenses committed. It included conclusive evidence and clear proof of the defendant's involvement, characterizing the crimes as examples of organized, premeditated criminality, revealing a dangerous and remorseless criminal mindset. The prosecution emphasized that the repetition of the crimes using the same method indicates a high level of threat to society, warranting the maximum penalty under Islamic and civil law. The case is seen as a critical test of the justice system's ability to deliver both specific and general deterrence, and to safeguard society from individuals who have no regard for human life. The memo underscored that the killings violated one of the most fundamental human rights – the right to life, guaranteed by both Islamic Sharia and national law, and pointed to the deep public outrage and psychological trauma caused by the crimes. The court has now officially approved the summoning of the new individual, as well as witnesses involved in the initial investigation records, and granted the victims' families additional time to present their civil claims and supporting evidence. The next session is scheduled to resume after the Eid al-Adha judicial recess to continue the trial proceedings. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print more of (Local)
Lebanese Army
17-05-2025
- Lebanese Army
Raids and arrests individuals for committing various crimes
Wednesday, 14 May 2025 The LAF Command – Directorate of Orientation issued the following statement: As part of the security measures implemented by the military institution in various areas, LAF units supported by patrols from the Intelligence Directorate, raided the residences of wanted individuals in Aarsal - Baalbek and the northern region. They arrested 17 citizens who were wanted for shooting and seized a quantity of firearms, ammunition, and military equipment in their possession. Additionally, a patrol from the Intelligence Directorate in Ouzai - Baabda arrested the Syrian (AA.H.) for theft, as well as the citizen (M.S.) who was wanted for various crimes, including shooting, drug use, assaulting citizens, extortion, and instigating disturbances. The seized items were handed over, and investigations with the arrestees were initiated under the supervision of the competent judicial authorities.
Yahoo
03-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Woman runs across U.S., makes stop in Halstead Kansas, why she's doing it
HALSTEAD, Kan. (KSNW) – An ultra runner is taking a 2,800-mile trek nationwide to raise awareness for multiple sclerosis. Her halfway point is Halstead, Kansas. KSN met with Betsy Mueller, who is originally from Wisconsin. She says MS is an autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system. Betsy received the diagnosis in August 2021. A few years later, the idea of running across the country was born. 'I feel like with the M.S., in the beginning it was a real struggle, like the diagnosis and thinking, I'm going to get worse,' said Betsy. Betsy's husband, Chris, knows the disease's effects on her and is her biggest cheerleader. 'Seeing her go through that, you know, times of being depressed and just being worried,' said Chris. Also helping Betsy along the way are friends like Diane. 'It evolved into me housesitting for them, and then they needed a crew. And so I have sat for a few weeks and am on the road with them. I flew in last Saturday to Liberal, Kansas,' said Betsy. Betsy averages about 210 miles a week. That's something that my neurologist was a little nervous about; he didn't encourage me to do this run,' said Betsy. Running is her way of confronting her condition. 'Like, I could bring awareness about multiple sclerosis, and then it's not this death sentence.' Betsy hopes to inspire others one mile at a time. 'Just watching her do this step after step across the country, that's how she's getting herself there, and she wakes up every day, never complains,' said Diane. 'She's got a great spirit and a great attitude.' Next stops are Missouri, Illinois, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and the finish in New York. Betsy is always looking for running partners to join her. Reach out or follow along on her journey here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
03-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
A secret women kept for a long time: We're good at keeping secrets
If I had a terrible secret, you know who I wouldn't tell? A man. They mean well, poor things, but they leak like Thames Water. Don't take it from me: this is official MI5 guidance. Or at least it was in 1945, when Charles Henry Maxwell Knight – the spymaster thought to have inspired 'M' in the James Bond books – recommended that the secret services should employ more women. 'It is frequently alleged that women are less discreet than men,' he wrote, in a memo currently on display in an exhibition about the history of MI5. 'My own experience has been very much to the contrary. During the present war, M.S. [a section of MI5] has investigated probably hundreds of 'loose talk' [cases]. In by far the greater proportion of these, the offenders were men.' Maxwell Knight had a theory about why men were so prone to blabbing. 'Indiscretions are committed from conceit,' he proposed. The fragile male ego is too easily tempted by the feeling of importance that comes with revealing a juicy secret. 'A man's conceit will often lead him to indiscretion, in an endeavour to build himself up among his fellow men.' That has the ring of truth about it, although I don't believe it's an especially male weakness. The currency of gossip is nowhere more powerful than among teenage girls. Indeed, my own theory is that women are better at keeping secrets because we start young and get lots of practice. Whether for innate or cultural reasons, girls tend from an early age to have more intense, confiding friendships than boys do. Sharing secrets is an exercise in trust. When it goes wrong – as it often does, because keeping a secret is hard – the ensuing maelstrom of rumour, ridicule, fury and shame gives everyone concerned a hard lesson in the importance of discretion. It may take multiple betrayals – by you, as well as of you – but eventually you learn to master temptation. I have found that keeping a secret is like giving up smoking: whenever a craving strikes, just wait five minutes and it will pass. Each craving is weaker than the last, until eventually the longing to tell dissipates altogether. My head is stuffed with secrets that once seemed impossible to contain, but are now old and boring and covered in dust. It used to be thought that men were more discreet than women, because they tended to talk less. But being taciturn is not at all the same as being trustworthy. Precisely because of all the gossiping and confiding we do, women develop the mental muscles required to keep the important things to ourselves. We are good at winkling out secrets, but also at storing them. It's a neat coincidence that Maxwell Knight's memo went on display in the same week as the death of Charlotte 'Betty' Webb. Just 18 when she ditched a domestic science course to work as a secret codebreaker at Bletchley Park, Webb decoded German messages revealing the start of the Holocaust, and was later seconded to America to help decipher Japanese military code. For 30 years after the war, Webb didn't tell a soul what she had done. She worked as a school secretary, and resisted the promptings of conceit. It was, she admitted, a huge relief when the government lifted the omertà on Bletchley Park and she was finally able to talk about it. Alas, by then her parents were dead – and 'my husband wasn't particularly interested'. Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.
