<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:14,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1704}">In a tragic case of severe neglect, an Indiana father has been sentenced to 16 years in prison after his six-month-old son was found disfigured and in a pool of blood after nearly being eaten alive by rats.&nbsp;</p>

<h2 bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:67,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:25,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1757}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:67,&quot;w&quot;:181,&quot;h&quot;:24,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1757}">What happened?</strong></h2>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:111,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1801}">The infant, as per reports, was found lying in his bassinet in the "house of horrors" with over 50 bites across his body, face, and limbs when police responded to a 911 call from David Schonabaum, the child's father.&nbsp;</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:160,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1850}">The incident, which occurred on 13 September 2023, predictably, shocked the local community in Evansville.&nbsp;</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:192,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1882}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:192,&quot;w&quot;:616,&quot;h&quot;:16,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1882}">Also read |&nbsp;<a bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:88,&quot;y&quot;:192,&quot;w&quot;:535,&quot;h&quot;:16,&quot;abs_x&quot;:121,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1882}" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uproar-as-south-african-farmer-feeds-two-black-women-to-pigs-763942">South African farmer kills, 'feeds' two Black women to pigs, sparks outrage</a></strong></p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:224,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:51,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1914}">Prosecutors, as per the New York Post, said that the six-month-old child had suffered severe injuries, with his tiny fingers gnawed down to the bone by rats. The baby, who is now permanently disfigured, was flown to an Indianapolis hospital, where he was treated for blood loss and given a transfusion.&nbsp;</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:290,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1980}">According to police records, doctors also noted his body temperature had dangerously dropped to 93.5 degrees Fahrenheit (34.17 °C).</p>

<h2 bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:343,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:25,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2033}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:343,&quot;w&quot;:185,&quot;h&quot;:24,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2033}">House of Horrors</strong></h2>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:387,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:51,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2077}">Authorities described the family's home on South Linwood Avenue as a "house of horrors." The home, shared by Schonabaum, his wife, Angel Renee Schonabaum, 29, and her sister, Delania Thurman, was found to be in deplorable condition. The house was infested with rats, littered with trash, and strewn with rat faeces, prosecutors said.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:453,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2143}">In a news release, Prosecutor Diana Moers described the case as "horrific" and said, "We will live with the images of this baby forever.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:502,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2192}">"The baby lived in an absolute house of horrors, along with his siblings and a pet dog."</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:534,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2224}">The couple's two other children, 3- and 6 years old, as well as two young cousins 2 and 5 years old, also lived in the house under these appalling conditions.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:583,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2273}">This was not the first time rats had attacked children in the home. Prosecutors noted that three other children had previously been bitten by vermin while they slept.&nbsp;</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:583,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2273}"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/new-york-city-to-combat-rat-problem-with-birth-control-pills-763862">New York to combat rat infestation in city with birth control pills</a></strong></p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:632,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2322}">Despite prior interventions from the Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS), which attempted to provide aid and improve the safety of the home, the problems persisted, culminating in the near-fatal mauling of the infant.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:681,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:51,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2371}">"It is completely shocking to the conscience that anyone would live in these conditions, much less allow their children, baby, and animals to live among absolute filth when they cannot help themselves," said Moers in a statement. She condemned the conditions the children were subjected to, calling it "unimaginable".</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:748,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2438}">"It is also unimaginable how a rat was able to do such damage to this infant before his father called for help."</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:780,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:51,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2470}">David Schonabaum was convicted last month on multiple felony counts of neglect and child endangerment. His wife, Angel Renee, pleaded guilty to similar charges and is scheduled for sentencing on 24 October. Meanwhile, Thurman, who had also been charged, was sentenced to two years of probation earlier in the year.&nbsp;</p>

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In a tragic case of severe neglect, an Indiana father has been sentenced to 16 years in prison after his six-month-old son was found disfigured and in a pool of blood after nearly being eaten alive by rats.

In a tragic case of severe neglect, an Indiana father has been sentenced to 16 years in prison after his six-month-old son was found disfigured and in a pool of blood after nearly being eaten alive by rats. What happened? The infant, as per reports, was found lying in his bassinet in the "house of horrors" with over 50 bites across his body, face, and limbs when police responded to a 911 call from David Schonabaum, the child's father. The incident, which occurred on 13 September 2023, predictably, shocked the local community in Evansville. Also read | South African farmer kills, 'feeds' two Black women to pigs, sparks outrage Prosecutors, as per the New York Post, said that the six-month-old child had suffered severe injuries, with his tiny fingers gnawed down to the bone by rats. The baby, who is now permanently disfigured, was flown to an Indianapolis hospital, where he was treated for blood loss and given a transfusion. According to police records, doctors also noted his body temperature had dangerously dropped to 93.5 degrees Fahrenheit (34.17 °C). House of Horrors Authorities described the family's home on South Linwood Avenue as a "house of horrors." The home, shared by Schonabaum, his wife, Angel Renee Schonabaum, 29, and her sister, Delania Thurman, was found to be in deplorable condition. The house was infested with rats, littered with trash, and strewn with rat faeces, prosecutors said. In a news release, Prosecutor Diana Moers described the case as "horrific" and said, "We will live with the images of this baby forever. "The baby lived in an absolute house of horrors, along with his siblings and a pet dog." The couple's two other children, 3- and 6 years old, as well as two young cousins 2 and 5 years old, also lived in the house under these appalling conditions. This was not the first time rats had attacked children in the home. Prosecutors noted that three other children had previously been bitten by vermin while they slept. Also read | New York to combat rat infestation in city with birth control pills Despite prior interventions from the Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS), which attempted to provide aid and improve the safety of the home, the problems persisted, culminating in the near-fatal mauling of the infant. "It is completely shocking to the conscience that anyone would live in these conditions, much less allow their children, baby, and animals to live among absolute filth when they cannot help themselves," said Moers in a statement. She condemned the conditions the children were subjected to, calling it "unimaginable". "It is also unimaginable how a rat was able to do such damage to this infant before his father called for help." David Schonabaum was convicted last month on multiple felony counts of neglect and child endangerment. His wife, Angel Renee, pleaded guilty to similar charges and is scheduled for sentencing on 24 October. Meanwhile, Thurman, who had also been charged, was sentenced to two years of probation earlier in the year. (With inputs from agencies)

Baby found disfigured by rats in 'house of horrors'; Indiana father sentenced to 16 years in prison

Iran launched a ballistic missile attack on Israel in retaliation for its recent killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and an Iranian commander in Lebanon. Watch in for more details!

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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. JD Vance of Ohio met for the first time and only scheduled vice presidential debate. Walz, the running mate of Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris, and Vance, who is on the Republican ticket with former President Donald Trump, made the case for their respective tickets just five weeks before Election Day.

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US embassy spokesperson Christopher Elms has highlighted growing Indo US ties, importance of Quad, strong people to people linkages in WION Podcast. This was the first edition of WION Podcast, which brings speakers from diverse domains to have free and frank conversation on several subjects. Speaking to WION's Siddhant Sibbal, Chris emphasised on growing practical cooperation when it comes to QUAD grouping. The US hosted the summit in Delaware in which Indian PM Modi participated. The leaders announced several initiatives, including the introduction of the Maritime Initiative for Training in the Indo-Pacific (MAITRI). The summit included what has been described as the "strongest-ever language" on China and North Korea. The US embassy spox detailed the people to people ties between the 2 countries. The US hosts a large number of members of the Indian diaspora. As of recent estimates, there are over 4 million people of Indian origin in the United States, making it one of the largest Indian diaspora communities outside of Asia. They are known for their high levels of education and professional success, with a significant presence in tech, academia, and healthcare.

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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. JD Vance of Ohio met for the first time and only scheduled vice presidential debate. The first US vice-presidential debate between JD Vance and Tim Walz centered around key issues like abortion and immigration. Watch in for more details!

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US Elections 2024: Walz & Vance Put Forward Differing Views On Abortion

During a rally in Wisconsin yesterday, the former president Trump, who calls himself a "dark speech," claimed that Vice President Harris is "mentally impaired" and "mentally disabled." Watch to know more.

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The two-week-old strike at Boeing’s west coast factories has forced aerospace supplier pathfinder manufacturing to furlough 14 of its 54 employees. The strike, involving over 30,000 workers, has halted production of Boeing’s key 737 max, 767, and 777 models. Watch to know more.

Boeing Strike Costs U.S. $1 Billion Of GDP In Just Two Weeks

<p>A US labour board issued a complaint accusing Apple of violating employees' rights to organise and advocate for better working conditions by maintaining a series of unlawful workplace rules.</p>

<p>The National Labor Relations Board in the complaint announced late on Monday claims Apple required employees nationwide to sign illegal confidentiality, non-disclosure, and non-compete agreements and imposed overly broad misconduct and social media policies.</p>

<p>The complaint accuses Apple of "interfering with, restraining, and coercing employees in the exercise of" their rights under federal labor law.</p>

<p>Apple, in a statement provided by a spokesperson, said it has always respected its employees' rights to discuss wages, hours, and working conditions, which is reflected in its employment policies.</p>

<p>"We strongly disagree with these claims and will continue to share the facts at the hearing," the company said.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/tech-firms-slash-business-travel-in-2023-but-alphabet-and-apple-fall-behind-study-758097"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Tech firms slash business travel in 2023, but Alphabet and Apple fall behind: Study</strong></a></p>

<p>If Apple does not settle the case, it will be heard by an administrative judge beginning in January. The agency is seeking to require Apple to rescind the allegedly unlawful rules and notify its entire US&nbsp;workforce of their legal rights.</p>

<p>Administrative judges' decisions can be reviewed by the five-member labor board, whose rulings can be appealed to federal appeals courts.</p>

<p>The complaint stems from charges filed against Apple in 2021 by Ashley Gjovik, a former senior engineering manager at the company. Gjovik said various Apple rules, including those relating to confidentiality and social media use, deter employees from discussing issues such as pay equity and sex discrimination with each other and the media.</p>

<p>Gjovik also filed a lawsuit in California federal court in May accusing Apple of illegally retaliating against her for filing the NLRB complaints and attempting to organize other workers. Apple has denied wrongdoing and has moved to dismiss the case.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Apple Tax To Help Ireland's Economic Security</strong></p>

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<p>The company is facing at least two other pending NLRB cases claiming it fired an employee at its Cupertino, California headquarters for criticising managers and illegally interfered with a union campaign at a retail store in Atlanta. The company has denied wrongdoing.</p>

<p>The NLRB in May ruled that the manager of an Apple store in Manhattan unlawfully interrogated an employee about his support for a union. Two Apple stores in the US have unionised since 2022, and unions are working to organize several other locations.</p>

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A US labour board issued a complaint accusing Apple of violating employees' rights to organise and advocate for better working conditions by maintaining a series of unlawful workplace rules.

A US labour board issued a complaint accusing Apple of violating employees' rights to organise and advocate for better working conditions by maintaining a series of unlawful workplace rules. The National Labor Relations Board in the complaint announced late on Monday claims Apple required employees nationwide to sign illegal confidentiality, non-disclosure, and non-compete agreements and imposed overly broad misconduct and social media policies. The complaint accuses Apple of "interfering with, restraining, and coercing employees in the exercise of" their rights under federal labor law. Apple, in a statement provided by a spokesperson, said it has always respected its employees' rights to discuss wages, hours, and working conditions, which is reflected in its employment policies. "We strongly disagree with these claims and will continue to share the facts at the hearing," the company said. Also read: Tech firms slash business travel in 2023, but Alphabet and Apple fall behind: Study If Apple does not settle the case, it will be heard by an administrative judge beginning in January. The agency is seeking to require Apple to rescind the allegedly unlawful rules and notify its entire US workforce of their legal rights. Administrative judges' decisions can be reviewed by the five-member labor board, whose rulings can be appealed to federal appeals courts. The complaint stems from charges filed against Apple in 2021 by Ashley Gjovik, a former senior engineering manager at the company. Gjovik said various Apple rules, including those relating to confidentiality and social media use, deter employees from discussing issues such as pay equity and sex discrimination with each other and the media. Gjovik also filed a lawsuit in California federal court in May accusing Apple of illegally retaliating against her for filing the NLRB complaints and attempting to organize other workers. Apple has denied wrongdoing and has moved to dismiss the case. Watch | Apple Tax To Help Ireland's Economic Security × The company is facing at least two other pending NLRB cases claiming it fired an employee at its Cupertino, California headquarters for criticising managers and illegally interfered with a union campaign at a retail store in Atlanta. The company has denied wrongdoing. The NLRB in May ruled that the manager of an Apple store in Manhattan unlawfully interrogated an employee about his support for a union. Two Apple stores in the US have unionised since 2022, and unions are working to organize several other locations. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

US labour board accuses Apple of imposing illegal workplace rules

A senior US official on Tuesday warned that Iran is preparing to “imminently” launch a ballistic missile attack on Israel, and threatened that the Islamic Republic will have to face “severe consequences” should it take place.

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BREAKING: US Warns Israel of Imminent Iranian Missile Attack

<p>Amid Hurricane Helene’s devastating effect in several states of the United States, a father covered a 30-mile journey on foot from South Carolina to Tennessee to walk his daughter down the aisle at her wedding&nbsp;on Saturday morning.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The father, David Jones, risked his life as Hurricane Helene hit the US in the past days&nbsp;and trekked overnight for five-and-a-half hours, most of it in total darkness.&nbsp;</p>

<p>If the hurricane had not affected, it would have been a two-hour drive from Boiling Springs, South Carolina, to Johnson City, Tennessee. However, it turned into an almost 27-mile overnight journey, the 64-year-old father told USA TODAY on Monday.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/130-dead-from-hurricane-helene-biden-announced-his-visit-to-storm-hit-north-carolina-amid-trump-controversy-763423"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;130 dead from Hurricane Helene, Biden announced his visit to storm-hit North Carolina amid Trump controversy</strong></a></p>

<p>"I think every dad would do everything they could to get to their daughter's wedding," Jones said. "Like the scripture says, 'With God, anything is possible.' I think this was a prime example of that."</p>

<p>The Southeast is still suffering from the effects of Hurricane Helene, as millions of people are still without power, thousands of homes are flooded.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Jones’&nbsp;journey to his daughter’s wedding</strong></h2>

<p>Jones was traveling with his wife and her mother and was already in the process of moving from Johnson City to Boiling Springs when Hurricane Helene made landfall. The original plan was for them to drive to Johnson City on Friday so he could walk his daughter down the aisle by 11 am on Saturday.</p>

<p>"I had no cell phone service, no internet or anything like that, so I had no idea the extent of the devastation that lay ahead," Jones said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He added that he has lived in Tennessee for 42 years and did not expect the&nbsp;degree of destruction caused by the storm.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Hurricane Helene Sparks Widespread Humanitarian Crisis Across US States</strong></p>

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<p>As he started driving out of South Carolina, he kept getting distracted due to traffic and detours. "At one point, it took me three hours to go 10 miles," he said.</p>

<p>Jones decided to get as close to Johnson City as he could so if worst came to worst, then he could be FaceTimed into the wedding and walk his daughter down the aisle virtually. To make it possible, he left behind his Ford Explorer at the exit on Interstate 26 and began travelling on foot towards the bridge that troopers said was washed out.</p>

<p>"I grabbed my backpack, threw in my shaving kit and a couple of days of socks and underwear, grabbed my windbreaker, and off I went," Jones said.</p>

<p>Despite the debris and "quicksand-like" mud ahead of him, he got through the wreckage and back on the Interstate. Jonas, eventually, travelled 26.82 miles, which included 10 by car and about 17 by foot.</p>

<p>He said that the entire experience was a "full circle moment" that ended with Jones, his daughter and their family hugging and shedding tears.</p>

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Amid Hurricane Helene’s devastating effect in several states of the United States, a father covered a 30-mile journey on foot from South Carolina to Tennessee to walk his daughter down the aisle at her wedding on Saturday morning.

Amid Hurricane Helene’s devastating effect in several states of the United States, a father covered a 30-mile journey on foot from South Carolina to Tennessee to walk his daughter down the aisle at her wedding on Saturday morning. The father, David Jones, risked his life as Hurricane Helene hit the US in the past days and trekked overnight for five-and-a-half hours, most of it in total darkness. If the hurricane had not affected, it would have been a two-hour drive from Boiling Springs, South Carolina, to Johnson City, Tennessee. However, it turned into an almost 27-mile overnight journey, the 64-year-old father told USA TODAY on Monday. Also read: 130 dead from Hurricane Helene, Biden announced his visit to storm-hit North Carolina amid Trump controversy "I think every dad would do everything they could to get to their daughter's wedding," Jones said. "Like the scripture says, 'With God, anything is possible.' I think this was a prime example of that." The Southeast is still suffering from the effects of Hurricane Helene, as millions of people are still without power, thousands of homes are flooded. Jones’ journey to his daughter’s wedding Jones was traveling with his wife and her mother and was already in the process of moving from Johnson City to Boiling Springs when Hurricane Helene made landfall. The original plan was for them to drive to Johnson City on Friday so he could walk his daughter down the aisle by 11 am on Saturday. "I had no cell phone service, no internet or anything like that, so I had no idea the extent of the devastation that lay ahead," Jones said. He added that he has lived in Tennessee for 42 years and did not expect the degree of destruction caused by the storm. Watch | Hurricane Helene Sparks Widespread Humanitarian Crisis Across US States × As he started driving out of South Carolina, he kept getting distracted due to traffic and detours. "At one point, it took me three hours to go 10 miles," he said. Jones decided to get as close to Johnson City as he could so if worst came to worst, then he could be FaceTimed into the wedding and walk his daughter down the aisle virtually. To make it possible, he left behind his Ford Explorer at the exit on Interstate 26 and began travelling on foot towards the bridge that troopers said was washed out. "I grabbed my backpack, threw in my shaving kit and a couple of days of socks and underwear, grabbed my windbreaker, and off I went," Jones said. Despite the debris and "quicksand-like" mud ahead of him, he got through the wreckage and back on the Interstate. Jonas, eventually, travelled 26.82 miles, which included 10 by car and about 17 by foot. He said that the entire experience was a "full circle moment" that ended with Jones, his daughter and their family hugging and shedding tears. (With inputs from agencies)

Father walks nearly 30 miles amid Hurricane Helene to attend daughter’s wedding

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BREAKING: US Warns Iran Preparing Imminent Missile Strike on Israel

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<p>Three rockets were fired at a base housing US troops at&nbsp;Baghdad&nbsp;International Airport in Iraq on Tuesday (oct 1), causing no casualties, two security sources told AFP.</p>

<p>"The Victory Base at&nbsp;Baghdad&nbsp;Airport was targeted with three rockets, two of which were shot down by the base's special defences, while the third fell near the headquarters of the Counter Terrorism Service Command," a security source said.</p>

<p>A second security source confirmed the report, noting that there were no casualties and that the rockets did not affect air traffic.</p>

<p>The attack comes as the war in Gaza and Israeli strikes and ground raids in Lebanon threaten to spill over into a regional conflict.</p>

<p>Since the outbreak of war in Gaza on October 7, militant factions have targeted bases in Iraq and Syria housing US troops over Washington's military support for Israel.</p>

<p>Washington has repeatedly responded with airstrikes on faction headquarters in both countries.</p>

<p>The United States has about 2,500 troops in Iraq and about 900 in neighbouring Syria as part of the coalition it established in 2014 to fight the Islamic State group. The coalition also includes forces from other countries, including Britain and France.</p>

<p>Armed Iraqi factions loyal to Iran demanded the withdrawal of those troops.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-calls-in-iraq-to-safeguard-its-troops-amid-new-attacks-715508"><strong>Watch |&nbsp;US calls in Iraq to safeguard its troops amid new attacks</strong></a></p>

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<p>Washington and&nbsp;Baghdad&nbsp;announced Friday that the international coalition would end its decade-long military mission in Iraq within a year.</p>

<p>But the joint statement and US officials did not say how many US troops would remain in Iraq.</p>

<p>After a decline in militant attacks in recent months, rockets were fired in August at the Ain al-Assad base in western Iraq, injuring seven Americans.</p>

<p>And in September, Washington said the US diplomatic complex in&nbsp;Baghdad&nbsp;was attacked by Iran-aligned militias operating in Iraq.</p>

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Three rockets were fired at a base housing US troops at Baghdad International Airport in Iraq on Tuesday (oct 1), causing no casualties, two security sources told AFP.

Three rockets were fired at a base housing US troops at Baghdad International Airport in Iraq on Tuesday (oct 1), causing no casualties, two security sources told AFP. "The Victory Base at Baghdad Airport was targeted with three rockets, two of which were shot down by the base's special defences, while the third fell near the headquarters of the Counter Terrorism Service Command," a security source said. A second security source confirmed the report, noting that there were no casualties and that the rockets did not affect air traffic. The attack comes as the war in Gaza and Israeli strikes and ground raids in Lebanon threaten to spill over into a regional conflict. Since the outbreak of war in Gaza on October 7, militant factions have targeted bases in Iraq and Syria housing US troops over Washington's military support for Israel. Washington has repeatedly responded with airstrikes on faction headquarters in both countries. The United States has about 2,500 troops in Iraq and about 900 in neighbouring Syria as part of the coalition it established in 2014 to fight the Islamic State group. The coalition also includes forces from other countries, including Britain and France. Armed Iraqi factions loyal to Iran demanded the withdrawal of those troops. Watch | US calls in Iraq to safeguard its troops amid new attacks × Washington and Baghdad announced Friday that the international coalition would end its decade-long military mission in Iraq within a year. But the joint statement and US officials did not say how many US troops would remain in Iraq. After a decline in militant attacks in recent months, rockets were fired in August at the Ain al-Assad base in western Iraq, injuring seven Americans. And in September, Washington said the US diplomatic complex in Baghdad was attacked by Iran-aligned militias operating in Iraq. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Rockets fired at US military base in Baghdad amid Israeli ground raids in Lebanon

Katyusha rockets were fired at a military base hosting US forces near Baghdad International Airport, according to reports. Air defenses intercepted the rockets. Watch in for more details!

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<p>A senior Israeli official accused the United States&nbsp;of endangering Israeli soldiers by leaking its plans for the Israeli ground operation in Lebanon, The Times of Israel reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On Monday (Sep 30), the official called the leaks by the US "dangerous", saying that it has put the Israeli troops in danger, according to Kan news.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“This was done even though the US supports the operation," the official said, adding, "but it is clear to us that the US is worried — and therefore they outed the operation to try to limit it.”</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-begins-localised-and-targeted-ground-operation-in-lebanon-days-after-hezbollah-chiefs-death-763329"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Israel begins 'localised and targeted' ground operation in Lebanon, days after Hezbollah chief's death</strong></a></p>

<p>The official further said that "there will be no (diplomatic) arrangement in Lebanon before the end of the operation.”</p>

<p>This comes amid the reports that the ministers in Israel's political-security cabinet were left frustrated that the news of their planned invasion was leaked. Following the reports, an unnamed US security official confirmed yesterday to different news outlets of an impending 'limited' invasion into Lebanon.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Israel-Hezbollah Conflict: Israel Begins Ground Invasion In South Lebanon</strong></p>

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<p>Meanwhile, US State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller on Monday said that Israel "had told us that those are limited operations focused on Hezbollah infrastructure near the border".&nbsp;</p>

<p>On Monday, US President Joe Biden also told reporters that he was "more aware than you might know", before adding: "We should have a cease-fire now".&nbsp;</p>

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A senior Israeli official accused the United States of endangering Israeli soldiers by leaking its plans for the Israeli ground operation in Lebanon, The Times of Israel reported.

A senior Israeli official accused the United States of endangering Israeli soldiers by leaking its plans for the Israeli ground operation in Lebanon, The Times of Israel reported. On Monday (Sep 30), the official called the leaks by the US "dangerous", saying that it has put the Israeli troops in danger, according to Kan news. “This was done even though the US supports the operation," the official said, adding, "but it is clear to us that the US is worried — and therefore they outed the operation to try to limit it.” Also read: Israel begins 'localised and targeted' ground operation in Lebanon, days after Hezbollah chief's death The official further said that "there will be no (diplomatic) arrangement in Lebanon before the end of the operation.” This comes amid the reports that the ministers in Israel's political-security cabinet were left frustrated that the news of their planned invasion was leaked. Following the reports, an unnamed US security official confirmed yesterday to different news outlets of an impending 'limited' invasion into Lebanon. Watch | Israel-Hezbollah Conflict: Israel Begins Ground Invasion In South Lebanon × Meanwhile, US State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller on Monday said that Israel "had told us that those are limited operations focused on Hezbollah infrastructure near the border". On Monday, US President Joe Biden also told reporters that he was "more aware than you might know", before adding: "We should have a cease-fire now". Disclaimer: WION takes the utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq, and non-state actors like the Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos, and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

Israeli official accuses US of endangering IDF soldiers by leaking Lebanon ground operation plans

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Democrat Tim Walz and Republican JD Vance are meeting Tuesday (October 1) for their first and only scheduled vice presidential debate. Watch this report for more details!

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<p>At least 52&nbsp;people have died across&nbsp;five US states—South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina and Virginia—as of Saturday&nbsp;(Sep 28), after Hurricane Helene made landfall late Thursday as a Category 4 behemoth, breaking records as the storm worsened.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>The death toll continues to rise as one of the most powerful hurricanes hit the country.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The officials feared that more bodies would be discovered across several states.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The hurricane continued to produce heavy rains across several states, sparking life-threatening floods.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hurricane-helene-us-coast-guard-rescues-man-and-his-dog-lost-at-sea-as-hurricane-barrels-toward-land-762506"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Hurricane Helene: US Coast Guard rescues man and his dog lost at sea as hurricane barrels toward land</strong></a></p>

<p>Millions of homes and businesses have reportedly remained out of power across Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas. It has further prompted that power outages could drag on for weeks.&nbsp;</p>

<p>More than 50 people were rescued from the roof of a hospital in Unicoi County, Tennessee, about 120 miles (200 km) northeast of Knoxville, according to state officials.</p>

<p>Several highways across multiple US states&nbsp;have been closed due&nbsp;to the mudslides.&nbsp; Meanwhile,&nbsp;rainwater also swept over roofs and snapped phone lines, while some houses have vanished from the ground.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;US: Tropical Storm Helene Causes Massive Destruction in Florida</strong></p>

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<p>The mayor of hard-hit Canton, North Carolina, called the scene “apocalyptic".&nbsp;</p>

<p>“I’m sure that number will go up as we have people we know who are trapped, and we’re trying to get to right now,” Georgia Governor Brian Kemp&nbsp;said.</p>

<h2><strong>President Biden&nbsp;</strong>approves&nbsp;emergency declaration<strong>&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>United States President Joe Biden has approved emergency declaration requests from the governors of Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Alabama.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The White House stressed that about 1,500 federal disaster response personnel will be deployed.&nbsp;</p>

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At least 52 people have died across five US states—South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina and Virginia—as of Saturday (Sep 28), after Hurricane Helene made landfall late Thursday as a Category 4 behemoth, breaking records as the storm worsened.

At least 52 people have died across five US states—South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina and Virginia—as of Saturday (Sep 28), after Hurricane Helene made landfall late Thursday as a Category 4 behemoth, breaking records as the storm worsened. The death toll continues to rise as one of the most powerful hurricanes hit the country. The officials feared that more bodies would be discovered across several states. The hurricane continued to produce heavy rains across several states, sparking life-threatening floods. Also read: Hurricane Helene: US Coast Guard rescues man and his dog lost at sea as hurricane barrels toward land Millions of homes and businesses have reportedly remained out of power across Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas. It has further prompted that power outages could drag on for weeks. More than 50 people were rescued from the roof of a hospital in Unicoi County, Tennessee, about 120 miles (200 km) northeast of Knoxville, according to state officials. Several highways across multiple US states have been closed due to the mudslides. Meanwhile, rainwater also swept over roofs and snapped phone lines, while some houses have vanished from the ground. Watch | US: Tropical Storm Helene Causes Massive Destruction in Florida × The mayor of hard-hit Canton, North Carolina, called the scene “apocalyptic". “I’m sure that number will go up as we have people we know who are trapped, and we’re trying to get to right now,” Georgia Governor Brian Kemp said. President Biden approves emergency declaration United States President Joe Biden has approved emergency declaration requests from the governors of Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Alabama. The White House stressed that about 1,500 federal disaster response personnel will be deployed. (With inputs from agencies)

Hurricane Helene: At least 52 dead in five US states, millions of homes without power

<p>United States President Joe Biden, on Saturday (Sep 28) called the death of Hezbollah chief a "measure of justice", stressing that the Lebanon-based militant group is responsible for killing hundreds of Americans under Hassan Nasrallah’s four-decade reign of terror.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Hezbollah, on Saturday, confirmed that the militant group's chief was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Beirut, a day earlier.</p>

<p>"Hassan Nasrallah and the terrorist group he led, Hezbollah, were responsible for killing hundreds of Americans over a four-decade reign of terror. His death from an Israeli airstrike is a measure of justice for his many victims, including thousands of Americans, Israelis, and Lebanese civilians," said Biden in a statement released&nbsp;by the White House.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hezbollah-leader-hassan-nasrallah-apparent-target-of-israeli-strikes-in-lebanons-beirut-who-is-he-762708"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Hassan Nasrallah: What you should know about the Hezbollah leader Israel says it has killed</strong></a></p>

<p>"The strike that killed Nasrallah took place in the broader context of the conflict that began with Hamas’s massacre on October 7, 2023. Nasrallah, the next day, made the fateful decision to join hands with Hamas and open what he called a 'northern front'&nbsp;against Israel," he&nbsp;added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Biden reiterated Washington's support to Israel for its right to defend itself against Hezbollah, Palestinian militant group&nbsp;Hamas, the Yemen-based Houthis, and any other Iranian-supported terrorist groups.</p>

<p>"The United States fully supports Israel’s right to defend itself against Hezbollah, Hamas, the Houthis, and any other Iranian-supported terrorist groups," the statement read.</p>

<p>On Friday, the US president said he directed his secretary of defence to further enhance American&nbsp;military forces' defence posture in the Middle East&nbsp;to deter aggression and reduce the risk of a broader regional war.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;IDF claims Hezbollah chief Nasrallah 'eliminated' in Beirut strike</strong></p>

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<p>The US is aiming to&nbsp;de-escalate the ongoing conflicts in both Gaza and Lebanon "through diplomatic means," Biden said. He added, that in Gaza Washington has been&nbsp;pursuing a deal&nbsp;backed by the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for a ceasefire and the release of hostages.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, in Lebanon, the Biden administration has been "negotiating a deal that would return people safely to their homes in Israel and southern Lebanon. &nbsp;It is time for these deals to close, for the threats to Israel to be removed, and for the broader Middle East region to gain greater stability," the US president&nbsp;said.&nbsp;</p>

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United States President Joe Biden, on Saturday (Sep 28) called the death of Hezbollah chief a "measure of justice", stressing that the Lebanon-based militant group is responsible for killing hundreds of Americans under Hassan Nasrallah’s four-decade reign of terror.

United States President Joe Biden, on Saturday (Sep 28) called the death of Hezbollah chief a "measure of justice", stressing that the Lebanon-based militant group is responsible for killing hundreds of Americans under Hassan Nasrallah’s four-decade reign of terror. Hezbollah, on Saturday, confirmed that the militant group's chief was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Beirut, a day earlier. "Hassan Nasrallah and the terrorist group he led, Hezbollah, were responsible for killing hundreds of Americans over a four-decade reign of terror. His death from an Israeli airstrike is a measure of justice for his many victims, including thousands of Americans, Israelis, and Lebanese civilians," said Biden in a statement released by the White House. Also read: Hassan Nasrallah: What you should know about the Hezbollah leader Israel says it has killed "The strike that killed Nasrallah took place in the broader context of the conflict that began with Hamas’s massacre on October 7, 2023. Nasrallah, the next day, made the fateful decision to join hands with Hamas and open what he called a 'northern front' against Israel," he added. Biden reiterated Washington's support to Israel for its right to defend itself against Hezbollah, Palestinian militant group Hamas, the Yemen-based Houthis, and any other Iranian-supported terrorist groups. "The United States fully supports Israel’s right to defend itself against Hezbollah, Hamas, the Houthis, and any other Iranian-supported terrorist groups," the statement read. On Friday, the US president said he directed his secretary of defence to further enhance American military forces' defence posture in the Middle East to deter aggression and reduce the risk of a broader regional war. Watch | IDF claims Hezbollah chief Nasrallah 'eliminated' in Beirut strike × The US is aiming to de-escalate the ongoing conflicts in both Gaza and Lebanon "through diplomatic means," Biden said. He added, that in Gaza Washington has been pursuing a deal backed by the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for a ceasefire and the release of hostages. Meanwhile, in Lebanon, the Biden administration has been "negotiating a deal that would return people safely to their homes in Israel and southern Lebanon. It is time for these deals to close, for the threats to Israel to be removed, and for the broader Middle East region to gain greater stability," the US president said. (With inputs from agencies)

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Hassan Nasrallah is dead. The Hezbollah chief's death has now been confirmed by the Iran-backed, Lebanon-based group. This development has sparked significant concern and speculation regarding the future of the militant group. Killing Nasrallah, who has led Hezbollah for 32 years, would deliver a substantial blow to the organisation.

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