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crime1 year ago

"NYC Shop Owner Faces 7 Years for Shooting Attempted Thief"

Francisco Valerio, a New York City liquor store owner with a concealed carry permit, faces up to seven years in prison after shooting a would-be thief who had been repeatedly targeting his store. Despite video evidence showing Valerio acting in self-defense, he has been charged with multiple offenses, prompting calls from community leaders and neighbors for the charges to be dropped.

world-news2 years ago

"Saudi Arabia's Historic Move: First Alcohol Store Opens After 70 Years"

Saudi Arabia has opened its first liquor store in over 70 years, located in Riyadh's Diplomatic Quarter and restricted to non-Muslim diplomats, as part of the kingdom's efforts to become a tourism and business destination. The store stocks liquor, wine, and two types of beer, with purchases made through a mobile app on an allotment system. While the move reflects social liberalization under Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, challenges persist due to international reputation and conservative Islamic mores. The kingdom has banned alcohol since the 1950s, and drinking alcohol is considered forbidden in Islam.

world-news2 years ago

"Saudi Arabia's Historic Move: Opening First Liquor Store in Over 70 Years"

Saudi Arabia has opened its first liquor store in over 70 years, located in Riyadh's Diplomatic Quarter and restricted to non-Muslim diplomats, as part of the kingdom's efforts to liberalize socially and economically under Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The store, resembling an upscale duty-free shop, stocks liquor, wine, and two types of beer, with purchases made through a mobile app on an allotment system. While alcohol remains forbidden in Islam and Saudi Arabia, the move reflects the country's ambitions to diversify its economy and attract tourism, despite ongoing challenges and conservative Islamic mores.

world-news2 years ago

"First-Ever Alcohol Store Opens in Saudi Arabia, Exclusively for Diplomats and Select Group"

Saudi Arabia has opened its first liquor store in over 70 years, located in Riyadh's Diplomatic Quarter and restricted to non-Muslim diplomats. The store stocks liquor, wine, and two types of beer, with purchases made through a mobile app on an allotment system. This move is part of the kingdom's efforts to become a tourism and business destination, but challenges persist due to international reputation and conservative Islamic mores. The opening coincides with new rules governing alcohol sales to diplomats, aiming to curb uncontrolled importing. While Saudi Arabia remains one of the few nations with a ban on alcohol, reports suggest that alcohol could be served at the futuristic city project called Neom.

world-news2 years ago

"Saudi Arabia Launches First Alcohol Store in 70+ Years, Limited to Diplomats and Non-Muslims"

Saudi Arabia has opened its first liquor store in over 70 years, located in Riyadh's Diplomatic Quarter and restricted to non-Muslim diplomats, as part of the kingdom's efforts to liberalize socially and economically. The store stocks liquor, wine, and two types of beer, with purchases made through a mobile app on an allotment system. This move comes amid Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's plans to diversify the economy and attract tourism, but challenges persist due to international reputation and conservative Islamic mores. The kingdom has banned alcohol since the 1950s, and while the recent opening signals social change, strict laws and sensitivities remain regarding alcohol consumption in the country.

crime2 years ago

Rampant Armed Robberies in Chicago Leave Innocent Employee Shot

An employee at a liquor store on Chicago's North Side was shot during an armed robbery. Two masked men entered the store, shot the employee, and fled the scene. This incident is part of a spree of armed robberies in the Chicagoland area, with ten others reported on the same day. The suspects are using different vehicles in different incidents, and no one has been arrested yet.

crime2 years ago

Liquor store owner injured in Arapahoe County robbery

The owner of a liquor store in Arapahoe County, Colorado, was shot in the leg during a robbery. Two suspects broke into the store using a rock to smash the windows, and when confronted by the owner, one of the suspects fired shots. The owner returned fire, but neither suspect was hit. The suspects fled the scene in a red vehicle and are currently at large. The owner was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and is expected to be released soon.

crime2 years ago

"Buster's Liquor Store Break-In Ends with Burglar's Arrest"

Malik Pilgrim, 23, has been arrested by the Memphis Police Department for his involvement in a burglary at Buster's Liquor Store. Pilgrim was captured on surveillance video smashing a truck into the store along with three other suspects. They stole approximately $5,000 worth of liquor before fleeing the scene. Pilgrim was later struck by a car while running away and was apprehended at an apartment complex. He is facing charges of burglary and being a convicted felon in possession of a weapon.