Gulbar Akram described his brother, Faisal, who was holding four hostages in a Texas synagogue on Saturday, as deeply troubled. He said he worked with the police to try to “talk him down.’’
Author: Megan Specia and Aina J. Khan
Texas Synagogue Hostage Taker Had ‘Mental Health Issues,’ Brother in U.K. Says
The family of a British man who took four hostages during the standoff at Congregation Beth Israel described him as deeply troubled.
‘Christmas Can Be Hard’ Amid Loss, Queen Elizabeth Says in Annual Message
Her address, which was recorded last week, is the first since the death of her husband, Prince Philip. It comes as coronavirus cases in Britain have hit record highs.