Mes: septiembre 2019

(AP) BAGHDAD – Three bomb blasts shortly before sunset Wednesday killed 10 people north of Baghdad in the latest spasm of violence to grip Iraq. The blasts underscored the volatility of the country eight months after the last U.S. troops pulled out. Insurgents, led by the local branch of al Qaeda, are trying to re-establish themselves in their old strongholds and undermine the government. The first bomb went off Wednesday in Baqouba, about 60 kilometers (35 miles) northeast of the Iraqi capital. Police said two civilians and one police officer were killed, and five people were wounded. Minutes later, authorities said, a car bomb exploded at the entrance of the main market in Muqdadiyah, about 90 kilometers (60 miles) north of Baghdad. A second blast struck as police arrived on the scene. Police said the toll for both bombings in the town was seven killed and 26 wounded. Iraq: Gunmen kill 7 Shiites in targeted attack The bombs exploded shortly before the ceremonial breaking of the daily fast during the holy month of Ramadan, when families and friends gather for a sunset meal. Police said the Muqdadiyah market was crowded with shoppers who were buying last-minute supplies for the “iftar” meal. Baqouba and Muqdadiyah are both located in the province of Diyala, a former stronghold of al Qaeda’s Iraqi branch. The province is home to both Sunni and Shiite...

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After several filmmakers vowed to boycott Georgia due to the state’s controversial abortion law, two famous directors have announced an alternative measure. Jordan Peele and J.J. Abrams will donate the profits from their HBO show “Lovecraft Country,” to groups fighting against the abortion measure. The filmmakers’ decision reflects former state representative and Democratic rising star Stacey Abrams’ wish that the entertainment industry not boycott Georgia over political disagreements with the state.  In November 2018, Stacey Abrams narrowly lost the race for Georgia governor to Brian Kemp and urged Hollywood filmmakers not to pull their productions out of the state just to boycott the new governor over allegations of voter suppression. Instead, she asked them to join her “Fair Fight” campaign. More in The battle over abortion “I appreciate the calls to action, but I ask all of our entertainment industry friends to support #FairFightGA – but please do not #boycottgeorgia,” Abrams tweeted after the election. “The hard-working Georgians who serve on crews & make a living here are not to blame. I promise: We will fight – and we will win.” I appreciate the calls to action, but I ask all of our entertainment industry friends to support #FairFightGA – but please do not #boycottgeorgia. The hard-working Georgians who serve on crews & make a living here are not to blame. I promise: We will fight – and we...