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Nov. 11, 2005 / 9:03 PM

Russians say they foiled Chechen plot

GROZNY, Russia, Nov. 11 (UPI) -- Russian security officials say they uncovered plans for a series of bombings by Chechen separatists on the eve of Chechnya's parliamentary elections.

One alleged terrorist was killed in a raid on a house in the village of Katur-Yurt, the Itar-Tass news agency reported. Investigators said they found evidence that the dead man was an expert on explosives, and several homemade bombs were found on the premises.

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The group allegedly planned a series of car bombings and sabotage just before the election, scheduled for Nov. 27.

Antony Blinken calls for cease-fire, says Hamas 'only thing' standing in the way

World News // 14 hours ago

Antony Blinken calls for cease-fire, says Hamas 'only thing' standing in the way

April 29 (UPI) -- Secretary of State Antony Blinken called for a cease-fire in the war between U.S. ally Israel and Hamas on Monday as President Joe Biden indicated the release of Israeli hostages remained the only stumbling block.

Metal sculptures of children's doodles frame Manhattan skyline in Met exhibit

U.S. News // 1 hour ago

Metal sculptures of children's doodles frame Manhattan skyline in Met exhibit

April 29 (UPI) -- An artistic installation of twisted metal mimicking children's scribbles, by Kosovar artist Petrit Halilaj, was unveiled Monday at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art's rooftop garden.

3 U.S. Marshals slain, 5 police officers injured in Charlotte, N.C., shootout

U.S. News // 5 hours ago

3 U.S. Marshals slain, 5 police officers injured in Charlotte, N.C., shootout

April 29 (UPI) -- Three U.S. Marshals were killed and five police officers were injured Monday in a shooting incident in a residential area of Charlotte, N.C., authorities said.

Gérard Depardieu to face criminal trial over sexual assault allegations

World News // 2 hours ago

Gérard Depardieu to face criminal trial over sexual assault allegations

April 29 (UPI) -- French actor Gérard Depardieu has been ordered to face a criminal trial before the end of the year after two women accused him of sexually assaulting them on a 2021 film set.

Proxy fight could change leadership of Norfolk Southern railroad

U.S. News // 3 hours ago

Proxy fight could change leadership of Norfolk Southern railroad

April 29 (UPI) -- An unusual proxy fight is about to take place for control of Norfolk Southern railroad amid a report critical of company leadership that calls for a change in management.

Student protesters remain as Columbia University's afternoon vacate deadline passes

U.S. News // 7 hours ago

Student protesters remain as Columbia University's afternoon vacate deadline passes

April 29 (UPI) -- Talks have broken down with student protesters on campus as a deadline passed to vacate encampments over Israel's occupation of Gaza and the university's investments in Israeli-backed financial institutions.

FCC levies nearly $200M in fines on top wireless carriers for sharing location info

U.S. News // 3 hours ago

FCC levies nearly $200M in fines on top wireless carriers for sharing location info

April 29 (UPI) -- Four of the nation's largest wireless carriers have each been fined tens of millions of dollars for illegally sharing information about their customers' locations, the Biden administration announced Monday.

Concern rises over possible ICC arrest warrants for Israel's Netanyahu, military leaders

World News // 4 hours ago

Concern rises over possible ICC arrest warrants for Israel's Netanyahu, military leaders

April 29 (UPI) -- An Israeli official on Monday said the government is working to stop possible arrest warrants by the International Criminal Court for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other top officials.

Supreme Court again denies Trump aide Peter Navarro's bid to stay prison sentence

U.S. News // 4 hours ago

Supreme Court again denies Trump aide Peter Navarro's bid to stay prison sentence

April 29 (UPI) -- The Supreme Court on Monday again denied a bid by Peter Navarro, a former adviser to Donald Trump, to stay his four-month prison sentence while he appeals his contempt-of-Congress conviction.

More severe weather expected in central U.S. this week

U.S. News // 5 hours ago

More severe weather expected in central U.S. this week

Severe weather and the likelihood of more tornadoes will return to the central United States, spanning Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, AccuWeather meteorologists warn.

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