DW Noticias 28 de enero: Biden "responderá" a ataque de milicias proiraníes [Noticiero completo]

Summary

Militants killed three U.S. troops in Syria near the Jordan border in the first American combat deaths since the Israel-Hamas war began. The attack also wounded dozens. President Biden vowed retaliation. The U.N. chief urged countries to keep funding a Palestinian aid agency after Israel accused some employees of assisting in Hamas' October 7 attacks. Activists threw soup on the Mona Lisa painting in Paris to protest lack of action on climate change and food insecurity. The work was undamaged.

Takeaways

• 😢 3 US soldiers were killed in a drone attack near the Jordan-Syria border by Iran-backed insurgents. This is the first US combat deaths since the Israel-Jamaas war began.
• 😠 President Biden promised retaliation for the attack. The US has about 3,000 troops stationed in Jordan.
• ⚠️ The UN Secretary General urged countries to keep funding the UN agency that provides aid to Palestinians in Gaza after several countries suspended funding over alleged ties to the Jamaas October 7th attacks.
• 👷‍♂️ Aid trucks are having difficulty entering Gaza due to the funding suspensions, worsening an already dire humanitarian crisis.
• 🤝 New ceasefire negotiations are underway in Paris between US, Israeli, Qatari and Egyptian officials. A 60-day truce proposal is reportedly being discussed.
• 😣 83 journalists have been killed in Gaza since the October war began.
• 👮 Turkey announced the capture of 2 suspects in the recent fatal shooting in an Istanbul Catholic church.
• 🗳️ Alexander Stubb, a center-right candidate and former Prime Minister, led first round voting in Finland's presidential elections.
• ❌ Spain's conservative opposition drew 45,000 people to protest the government's proposed amnesty law for Catalan separatists.
• 🥣 2 activists were arrested after throwing soup on the Mona Lisa painting at the Louvre Museum to protest for sustainable agriculture.

Q & A

Where did the drone attack that killed 3 US soldiers take place?

The drone attack took place near a US military base on the border area between Jordan and Syria.

Which group claimed responsibility for the attack?

The Iran-backed insurgent group Islamic Resistance in Iraq claimed responsibility for the attack.

How many US troops are stationed in Jordan?

The US has about 3,000 troops stationed in Jordan.

Why did some countries suspend funding to the UN agency for Palestinian refugees?

Countries like the US, Germany and UK suspended funding after Israel claimed 12 agency employees took part in the October 7th Hamas attacks.

What are the details of the proposed 60-day truce deal being discussed?

The 60-day truce would be done in phases based on prisoner releases by Hamas. Phase 1 focuses on civilian releases while Phase 2 would deal with captured Israeli soldiers.

How many journalists have died in the conflict since October?

Since the start of the war in October, at least 83 journalists have lost their lives.

Where was the protest vigil held demanding protection for journalists?

The vigil was held in Johannesburg, South Africa with journalists participating.

Who won the first round of the Finnish presidential elections?

The center-right candidate Alexander Stubb won the first round of Finland's presidential elections.

How many people attended the protest against the proposed amnesty law in Spain?

About 45,000 people attended the protest according to official estimates.

What group claimed responsibility for throwing soup on the Mona Lisa painting?

The group 'Last Generation' (Dernière Rénovation) claimed responsibility for the soup-throwing protest at the Mona Lisa.