Soldiers and Shiite Muslims clashed in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital, resulting in the deaths of six people, including one security force and five members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria during a demonstration in solidarity with Palestinians on International Quds Day. The group, representing 5% of Nigeria’s Muslims and inspired by Iran’s Islamic Revolution, has a history of violent protests and was banned in 2019 following alleged extremist ties. The police claim the group was armed, while rights groups criticize the military’s use of lethal force and call for a thorough investigation.
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Yellowstone wreck driver was at twice the legal alcohol limit, police say
A recent crash involving a pickup truck and a tour van near Yellowstone National Park resulted in seven fatalities, including the driver, Isaiah Moreno, 25, who had a blood alcohol level of .20%, more than twice the legal limit. The collision occurred when Moreno's vehicle crossed the center line on U.S. Highway 20, leading to both vehicles igniting in flames; six victims were from China, Italy, and California. Survivors were hospitalized, and police emphasized the...
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