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obituaries27 days ago

Pulitzer-winning war correspondent Peter Arnett passes away at 91

Peter Arnett, a renowned war correspondent known for his coverage of the Vietnam and Gulf wars and a Pulitzer Prize winner, has died at age 91. He was celebrated for his fearless reporting from war zones, including live broadcasts from Iraq during the Gulf War and coverage of Vietnam, and his career spanned over four decades. Arnett's work left a lasting legacy in journalism, despite controversies and challenges throughout his career.

via AP News|
#gulf-war#journalism#obituaries
obituaries27 days ago

Pulitzer-winning war correspondent Peter Arnett dies at 91

Peter Arnett, a renowned war correspondent and Pulitzer Prize winner known for his coverage of Vietnam and Gulf Wars, has died at age 91. His fearless reporting from war zones, including live broadcasts from Iraq during the Gulf War and interviews with Saddam Hussein and Osama bin Laden, left a lasting legacy in journalism. He also faced controversies, including his firing from CNN after criticizing U.S. military strategy in Iraq. Arnett's career spanned over 40 years, and he is remembered as one of the greatest war reporters of his generation.

via NBC News|
#gulf-war#journalism#obituaries
obituaries27 days ago

Veteran journalist Peter Arnett passes away

Peter Arnett, a renowned Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist known for his war reporting from Vietnam to Iraq, has died at 91. He was celebrated for his courageous coverage, including staying in Baghdad during the Gulf War and reporting from war zones for decades. His career was marked by significant moments, controversies, and contributions to journalism, leaving a lasting legacy in war reporting.

via CNN|
#gulf-war#journalism#obituaries
obituary2 years ago

Kuwaiti Leader Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmed Dies at 86

Kuwait's Emir Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah has passed away at the age of 86. He had been leading the country for the past three years and was succeeded by his half-brother, Sheikh Mishal al-Ahmad al-Sabah. Sheikh Nawaf, who served as defense minister during the Gulf War, had a relatively short reign compared to his predecessor. Kuwait, with its significant oil reserves and US alliance, has declared 40 days of mourning and government offices will be closed for three days.

via BBC.com|
#emir#gulf-war#kuwait
gaming2 years ago

Call of Duty 2024: Black Ops Heads to the Gulf War

The next installment in the Call of Duty franchise is rumored to be a new Black Ops title set during the early-1990s Gulf War. According to sources, the game will feature traditional military combat gadgets and tech, and will aim to tell a nuanced narrative of the conflict. Leaked game files suggest the inclusion of maps from previous Black Ops games and a round-based Zombies mode. Activision is also said to be planning a pre-order early access bonus. The game is expected to be released in late fall/early winter 2024.

via Kotaku|
#activision#black-ops#call-of-duty
gaming2 years ago

"Call of Duty 2024: Black Ops Returns with Gulf War Setting and Zombie Leaks"

The next installment of Call of Duty will be another entry in the Black Ops series, set during the Gulf War in the early 90s. The game will focus on the CIA and explore the United States' role in the conflict. It is expected to feature traditional military combat technology and familiar Black Ops gadgetry. There are rumors of returning maps from previous Black Ops games and the return of round-based zombie modes. Activision is considering a large pre-order early access bonus, and the game is targeting a late fall or early winter 2024 release.

via Windows Central|
#activision#black-ops#call-of-duty
gaming2 years ago

Actor Reveals Main Character and Setting for Call of Duty 2024

Actor Luke Charles Stafford claims he will be playing the main character, Ratcliffe, in the unannounced 2024 Call of Duty game. Stafford shared on social media videos of himself performing motion capture work for the game. The upcoming Call of Duty title is rumored to be a new Black Ops game set during the Gulf War, with development led by Treyarch. The character Stafford claims to be playing could be based on Major Peter Ratcliffe, a former British army soldier who was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal for gallantry in action during the Gulf War.

via Video Games Chronicle|
#actor#call-of-duty#character
gaming2 years ago

"Call of Duty Black Ops 2024 Takes Players Back to the Gulf War"

Treyarch's upcoming Call of Duty Black Ops game, set to release in 2024, is reportedly set during the Gulf War, according to leaked information and a known Call of Duty insider. The game's multiplayer is rumored to be limited to 6 vs 6 modes, with a Time To Kill similar to Black Ops 4. The sliding mechanic will be retained, and Tactical Sprint will have a short duration. Official confirmation is still pending.

via Twisted Voxel|
#call-of-duty-black-ops#gaming#gulf-war
gaming2 years ago

Nintendo Retires Gulf War Game Boy from Nintendo New York

Nintendo has reportedly retired the famous Game Boy that was damaged during the Gulf War and still works. The handheld console has been returned to Nintendo's headquarters in Redmond, Washington, after being displayed at the Nintendo New York Store for years. The Game Boy originally belonged to Dr. Stephan Scoggins, a medic deployed during Operation Desert Storm, and was given a replacement unit by Nintendo as a special courtesy.

via Nintendo Life|
#game-boy#gaming#gulf-war
gaming2 years ago

Farewell to the Gulf War Game Boy: Nintendo NY Retires Iconic Console

The original Game Boy that was claimed to have survived a bombing during the Gulf War has been removed from the flagship Nintendo Store in New York. The Game Boy, which was on display for many years, has reportedly been returned to Nintendo's US headquarters. However, it has been revealed that the Game Boy was not actually damaged by a bomb but by a fire in a tent. The owner, Stephan Scoggins, confirms that it was a fire and not a bombing. The fate of the Gulf War Game Boy is uncertain, but many hope it will be displayed in a museum.

via The Verge|
#game-boy#gaming#gulf-war
gaming2 years ago

Farewell to Nintendo NY's Gulf War Game Boy

The Gulf War Game Boy, a battle-damaged handheld console that survived a barracks bombing during the Gulf War in 1991, is being retired from display at the Nintendo Store in New York and will be relocated to Nintendo of America's headquarters. The console, known for its durability, had been on constant display for decades, causing the screen to degrade. In related news, a casing inspired by the Game Boy Color is now available for the Steam Deck.

via GameSpot|
#game-boy#gaming#gulf-war