A 3-YEAR-OLD BOY WAS STRUCK BY GUNFIRE AS POLICE BURST INTO A BARRICADED ROOM, ENDING A FRIGHTENING HOSTAGE SITUATION.(PHOTO).

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 A Mother's Day Nightmare in Princeton, Illinois. A 3-year-old boy was struck by gunfire as police burst into a barricaded room, ending a frightening hostage situation. Multiple agencies responded to the Hummingbird Mobile Home Park in Princeton, Illinois, on Sunday, May 10th at 2:42 a.m. The initial call went out as a domestic disturbance but officers discovered much worse.  42-year-old, Anthony Rodriguez, had barricaded himself in a room armed with a knife. Anthony had taken several people as hostages, including Aurora Almanza and her 3-year-old son.  Multiple agencies were on the scene, including the Bureau County Sheriff's Office, Illinois State Police and  the Princeton Police Department.  Authorities attempted to negotiate but ultimately rushed the room when they heard screaming coming from inside.  Officials have reported that officers fired shots as they entered the room. Anthony Rodriguez was hit and was neutralized.  Sadly, Aurora Almanza's t...
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CHADIAN PRESIDENT MAHAMAT IDRISS DÉBY ITNO RECEIVES 2026 AFRICAN PEACE PRIZE. (PHOTO).

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 Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno Receives 2026 African Peace Prize


He was awarded the prize for his peaceful management of the political transition and for providing humanitarian refuge to Sudanese refugees.


The distinction was granted by the African Conference on Peace, following a unanimous decision by its Committee, which met in Geneva, Sputnik reported.


The jury commended his ability to steer a political transition without resorting to violence, his commitment to dialogue, institutional stability, and Chad’s solidarity in responding to the Sudanese crisis.


The official award ceremony is scheduled for early February in Nouakchott, Mauritania.


The African Peace Prize is awarded annually to an African leader committed to continental stability. Previous recipients include Mohamed Bazoum of Niger, Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria, Adama Barrow of The Gambia, and Alassane Ouattara of Côte d’Ivoire.

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