Top U.S. & World Headlines — April 15, 2024
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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urges restraint as Iran launches drones and missiles at Israel, who intercepted most of the attacks, causing minimal damage. Tensions escalate after the first direct Iranian attack on Israel, with promises of retaliation from Israeli and US officials, alongside violence in the West Bank.
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- Iran's unprecedented drone and missile attack on Israel, intercepted with international assistance, showcases escalating tensions in the region, prompting calls for maximum restraint from UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres.
- The commencement of the criminal trial against former US President Donald Trump, focusing on allegations of falsifying business records to conceal payments to Stormy Daniels, marks a significant legal milestone and underscores the potential ramifications for high-profile figures engaging in such activities.
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Summary
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Iran Launches Attack on Israel; Global Tensions Rise.
- UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres urges maximum restraint after Iran launches 300 drones and missiles at Israel in retaliation for Israel's bombing of the Iranian Consulate in Damascus.
- Israel intercepted most of the drones and missiles with help from the United States, Britain, France, and Jordan, causing little damage. A 7-year-old Israeli girl was seriously injured.
- This marked the first direct Iranian attack on Israel from Iranian soil, escalating tensions in the region.
- Israeli War Cabinet member Benny Gantz vows retaliation against Iran, while US President Biden reaffirms support for Israel but declines participation in retaliatory strikes against Iran.
- In the West Bank, armed settlers attacked the Palestinian Village of Al M, leading to widespread violence and destruction.
- The first criminal trial of a US president, Donald Trump, begins with jury selection in a hush money case involving falsifying business records to hide payments to Stormy Daniels.
