Israeli forces intercepted a surface-to-surface missile fired from Yemen, the Israel Defense Forces said in a statement on social media Sunday.
The missile did not cross into Israeli territory, but “warnings of rocket and missile fire” were issued out of concern that shrapnel could fall on residents, the IDF said. The missile approached Israel from the Red Sea, it said.
Although it was not immediately clear who launched the missile, a Houthi military spokesman had promised retaliation for Israel’s airstrikes Saturday on Hodeida, a port city in Yemen controlled by the rebel group. Read More...
Mwai Kibaki, Kenya’s first opposition president, died at the age of 90.
His election in 2002 marked the end of 40 years of one-party rule since independence.
However, his re-election in 2007 sparked months of nationwide violence, resulting in 1,200 deaths.
President Kenyatta led the tributes, saying Mr. Kibaki had led the charge to hold the ruling party accountable and had earned the nation’s abiding respect and affection
The president declared a period of mourning until Mr. Read More...
Keanu Neal was born July 26, 1995, Keanu is a defensive back for the National Football League’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers (NFL). The Atlanta Falcons picked him with the 17th overall choice in the 2016 NFL Draft. His collegiate football career was spent at the University of Florida.
Neal attended South Sumter High School in Florida’s Bushnell. He began his career as a linebacker before being moved to the safety position. As a goal-line fullback as a junior, he had 151 tackles, and four interceptions, one of which he returned 20 yards for a score, four forced fumbles, five pass deflections, and one offensive touchdown. Read More...