Latest news headlines for Tues Oct 17th. Belgian authorities launched an early Tuesday manhunt for a suspected terrorist gunman who brutally killed two Swedes in a shocking act before vanishing into the night.
Eric Van Duyse, spokesperson for the federal prosecutor’s office, revealed that the investigation now revolves around the possibility of terrorist motives, following a claim of responsibility posted on social media. This claim suggests an affiliation with the Islamic State, as Van Duyse noted. Chris Anderson reporting.
Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina lauded Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for demonstrating what he described as “restraint” in response to the recent attack by Hamas on Israel over a week ago.
The Republican presidential candidate commended Netanyahu for his patient and humane approach, emphasizing the Israeli leader’s deliberate actions and the declaration of war against Hamas, with a commitment to exact an “unprecedented price.” Jessica Oakley reporting.
Late Monday, central Brussels witnessed a tragic shooting incident claiming the lives of two Swedes.
Belgium’s Prime Minister Alexander De Croo suggested that the attack may have ties to terrorism, leading to the convening of an emergency meeting with top Cabinet ministers. In response, Belgian authorities raised the terror alert to its highest level in the capital, while the OCAD anti-terror center elevated the terror alert for the rest of the country to its second-highest level. Benjamin Wright reporting.
The chairman of Ford is appealing to the United Auto Workers to put an end to its ongoing strike against the historic automaker.
Bill Ford, in his first public statement since the strike began last month, expressed his personal connections to some UAW members while simultaneously criticizing the union for portraying the Michigan automaker as the adversary. Lawrence Keller reporting.
