Two Military Helicopters Collide in Midair, Killing 13 French Soldiers

‘DEEP SADNESS’

Jamie Ross

News Correspondent

Published Nov. 26, 2019 5:26AM EST

REUTERS

Thirteen French soldiers fighting Islamist extremists in Mali have been killed after two military helicopters collided in mid-air. The deadly accident happened late Monday during a combat operation in the West African nation. French President Emmanuel Macron expressed “deep sadness” at the news Tuesday, paying tribute in a statement to the “courage of the French soldiers” fighting in the Sahel region. French Defense Minister Florence Parly said an investigation has been opened to how the catastrophe was allowed to happen. The operation in West and Central Africa is France’s largest overseas military mission and involves round 4,500 personnel, the Associated Press reports. Before his death last month, ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi praised “brothers” in Mali and neighboring Burkina Faso for pledging their allegiance.

Read it at AP

Another Dolphins Player Says He Was Handcuffed Before Game

“I didn’t understand what the issue was,” defensive lineman Calais Campbell said in a post-game interview Sunday.

Cop Put on Administrative Leave After Tyreek Hill Incident

“I’m committed to transparency and accountability to the community with any situation involving my officers,” said Miami-Dade Police Department Director Stephanie Daniels.

U.S. Spy Agencies ‘Really Worried’ About Second Trump Term

Current and former intelligence officials fear a second Trump term will see the former president retaliate against America’s spy agencies by carrying out a “deep state” purge.

WNBA Rookie Star Angel Reese to Miss the Rest of the Season

After suffering a wrist injury, Reese said, “I’m filled with emotions right now that I have a season ending injury, but also filled with so much gratitude for what is next.”

‘Beetlejuice’ Sequel Scores Whopping $110m Opening Weekend

According to Variety, the huge sum makes the “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” the second-highest September debut of all time.

Celeb Preacher Caught After Massive Manhunt in Philippines

Apollo Quiboloy was wanted on human trafficking child and sexual abuse charges, and remains on the FBI’s “Most Wanted” list for alleged acts of sex trafficking and cash smuggling.

American Airlines Staffer Sent to Jail for Cocaine Smuggling

Federal agents said the mechanic snuck into a compartment on the bottom of the aircraft while passengers were boarding for the next flight to retrieve 25 pounds of cocaine.

‘Degrading’ School Spent Hours Measuring Girls’ Skirts

The school made no apologies for its crackdown on girls’ clothes, stating it had been “very clear about expectations on uniform and have shared these with families multiple times.”

Two Military Helicopters Collide in Midair, Killing 13 French Soldiers

Jamie Ross

REUTERS