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Lone mugger loots worshippers at Karachi mosque

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KARACHI: Amid authorities’ failure to rein in unabated snatching and robbery incidents in Karachi, muggers did not even spare mosque goers in the metropolis’ Karimabad area. According to a muezzin of Faizan-e-Attar Masjid, a lone armed robber entered the mosque on Friday night and snatched mobile phones and Rs10,000 cash from three worshippers present inside the mosque. According to police personnel, the mosque administration did not register a first information report (FIR) of the incident. They said Azizabad police are collecting CCTV footage of the incident from different places. It…

CBS News poll: Rising numbers of Americans say Biden should encourage Israel to stop Gaza actions

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An increasing number of Americans want Joe Biden to encourage Israel to stop military actions in Gaza; and Mr. Biden’s handling of the situation is now down to its lowest levels yet. In the poll, conducted before Iran’s drone and missile attack on Israel, there wasn’t much clamor among the U.S. public for U.S. military action against Iran, were Iran to strike Israel. More would instead have the U.S. support Israel’s next actions. Mr. Biden faces particular pressure within his own party regarding the Israel-Hamas conflict, where Democrats also express increasing sympathy…

The key players to know in the Trump “hush money” trial, set to begin Monday

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When former President Donald Trump’s criminal trial begins in New York on Monday, it will mark the culmination of a yearslong investigation and open a new chapter of a story that goes back even further, to an alleged affair in 2006. It’s a tale that weaves together presidential politics, tabloid headlines and the mundane intricacies of corporate ledgers. The trial will feature a unique cast of characters, some of whom are already household names, while others are stepping into the spotlight for the first time. These are some of the…

Pakistan blames ‘breakdown of diplomacy’ after Iran’s attack on Israel

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Objects are seen in the sky above Jerusalem after Iran launched drones and missiles towards Israel, in Jerusalem April 14, 2024. — Reuters  Islamabad underscores need to for de-escelation, stability. FO recalls its efforts for int’l community’s role against hostilities. China, Saudi Arabia underscore need for restraint to avoid escalation. Pakistan Sunday expressed its “deep concern” over the recent escalation in the Middle East following Iran’s attack on Israel terming the development as a “failure of diplomacy”. “Pakistan is watching with deep concern the ongoing developments in the Middle East…

JIT comprising police, army officers formed to investigate Bahawalnagar incident

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Bahwalnagar police officials stand guard in the district in this image released on September 29, 2023. —Facebook/Bahawalnagar Police JIT includes Bahawalpur Division commissioner. It also includes ISI, MI, IB officers. Team to probe police raid, event that unfolded in its aftermath. LAHORE: A six-member Joint Inquiry Team (JIT) comprising officers of police, military and local administration has been constituted to probe the Bahawalnagar incident wherein a faceoff broke out between some police officials and military personnel, The News reported on Sunday. The Punjab Home Department has formed the team and…

4/13: CBS Weekend News – CBS News

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4/13: CBS Weekend News – CBS News Watch CBS News Iran launches drones toward Israel in retaliatory attack after consulate strike in Syria; Deer pose threat to California’s Catalina Island Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

Suspect in Maddi Kingsbury killing says his threat she would end up like Gabby Petito was a joke

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Scott Sherman is the mayor of Winona, Minnesota, a small city on the banks of the Mississippi. “There’s just something about Winona that keeps pulling you back,” he told “48 Hours” correspondent Peter Van Sant. “Living here in Winona is really cool.” It’s so cool that TV and film star Winona Ryder is named for the town, as she told the world in a 2020 Super Bowl ad:  “There’s something about this place, something that feels so me …” Madeline “Maddi” Kingsbury Madeline Kingsbury, 26, also felt that certain “something”…

Diana Duve’s murder investigation uncovers her killer Michael Jones’s criminal past, web of lies

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This story was originally posted on May 6, 2023. Diana Duve was 26 when she vanished one night in 2014 in Vero Beach, Florida. She was last seen alive leaving a bar with her on-again, off-again boyfriend, Michael Jones. To witnesses, the couple seemed to be having a good time, though they told police that at one point it looked like Duve was upset. She never returned home. Her mother knew something was wrong when Diana didn’t call her, something she did every day. “It set me off immediately,” Lena…

A close look at Israel’s complex air defense system amid the attack from Iran

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An attack by Iranian drones and ballistic missiles Saturday posed the latest challenge to Israel’s air defense system, which already has been working overtime to cope with incoming rocket, drone and missile attacks throughout the six-month war against Hamas. Over 200 missiles and drones were fired from Iran towards Israel, Israel Defense Forces spokesperson Daniel Hagari reported, saying that the vast majority were intercepted. Hagari, though, indicated an unknown number of missiles fell in Israeli territory. He said at least one child was wounded in the attack. Israeli Iron Dome…

Examining the significance of Iran’s reprisal

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Examining the significance of Iran’s reprisal – CBS News Watch CBS News The White House expects the Iranian attack against Israel to stretch out over hours, Margaret Brennan reports, and the impact could be judged based on how strong Israel’s air defenses prove to be, and if there are any casualties. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On