Ukrainians say Russian forces have deliberately destroyed and pillaged churches, museums, libraries, and monuments throughout the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Source
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Ukraine accuses Russia of looting museums as part of heritage war
Ukraine has accused Russia of deliberately destroying cultural property. Investigators say Russian forces target churches, libraries, museums, and monuments as part of a war on Ukraine’s identity. Source
Dissident Masih Alinejad believes Iran will come after her again
Masih Alinejad has already been the target of two plots, allegedly backed by Iran. She has said that unless the Biden administration’s policies on Iran change, her life will continue to be in danger. Source
Iranian dissidents say they face abductions, assassination attempts
Iranian dissidents living abroad say they’re spied on, as intelligence agencies worldwide accuse Iran of a global campaign to intimidate, abduct, and assassinate its critics and perceived enemies. Source
Al-Shifa hospital caught in crossfire in Gaza
Al-Shifa hospital, one of the largest medical facilities in Gaza, has become entangled in Israel’s war with Hamas as fighting and strikes around the hospital continue. Israel claims the militant group is using the hospital as a base, a charge Hamas denies. Debora Patta reports. Source
“CBS Weekend News” headlines for Sunday, November 12, 2023
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Weekend News” with Jericka Duncan. Source
Journalists and the hijab debate
During an interview for this week’s 60 Minutes, Iranian activist Masih Alinejad told Lesley Stahl she should not have worn a headscarf during her interview last year with Iranian President Raisi. Source
Negotiations to free hostages are quietly underway
The U.S. is assisting with the complicated hostage diplomacy, and this week President Biden’s top Mideast adviser Brett McGurk is heading to Israel, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar with other stops possible. Source
11/12: The Takeout: Senator Jack Reed
For this edition of “The Takeout,” Major Garrett sits down with Rhode Island Senator Jack Reed, a Democrat who serves as chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee. They discuss the war in the Middle East, Congress’ funding fight for Israel and Ukraine, and the upcoming retirement of Senator Joe Manchin. Source
Chef Gordon Ramsay and wife Tana welcome their 6th child
“What an amazing birthday present,” wrote Gordon Ramsay, whose birthday was on November 8th. Source