Al Jazeera News Updates US church shooting, Violence between Syrian army and Kurdish-led fighters
Jan 8, 2026
A chaotic shooting outside a Mormon church leaves two dead and six injured during a funeral. In Minneapolis, conflicting reports emerge after an immigration officer shoots at a motorist. Meanwhile, turmoil in Aleppo sees intense battles between the Syrian army and Kurdish forces, displacing tens of thousands. Additionally, a southern separatist leader reportedly makes a daring escape with Emirati help. Stay tuned for more updates on these gripping stories.
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Church Shooting At Funeral
- A shooting erupted outside a Mormon church in Salt Lake City during a funeral, killing two and wounding six.
- Police continue searching for a suspect amid shock in the community.
Al-Zubaydi's Reported Escape Route
- Yemen's Saudi-led coalition says southern separatist leader Aydarhus al-Zubaydi fled via Somaliland to the UAE under Emirati supervision.
- The account describes maritime and flight movements including turned-off transponders and stops in Mogadishu and Abu Dhabi.
Aleppo Fighting Displaces Thousands
- Intense fighting between the Syrian army and Kurdish-led forces in Aleppo has forced tens of thousands to flee.
- Two densely populated Kurdish neighborhoods are at the center of the escalation after talks on integrating SDF fighters.