Apr 16 Despite poor weather, the Paris Olympics flame is lit in Greece By Nicholas Paphitis, Associated Press International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach said the flame lighting combined “a pilgrimage to our past in ancient Olympia, and an act of faith in our future.”… Continue reading
Apr 15 Watch 4:25 Allies urge restraint as Israel vows to respond to Iran’s unprecedented drone attack By Nick Schifrin, Jonah Anderson Tensions remain high in the Middle East as we wait to see if Israel responds to Iran's barrage of drones over the weekend. President Biden said while the U.S. commitment to Israel is unwavering, the administration would not support a… Continue watching
Apr 15 Watch 17:42 Exclusive: Zelenskyy says without U.S. aid ‘we’ll have no chance of winning’ By Amna Nawaz, Dan Sagalyn, Sam Lane Ukraine is facing challenges on multiple fronts, from critical shortages of munitions and manpower to Russia ramping up its attacks. It comes amid uncertainty around future aid from the U.S. Amna Nawaz sat down with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in… Continue watching
Apr 15 Paris aims to rekindle love for the Olympics as the 100-day countdown begins By John Leicester, Associated Press April 17 marks the 100 days countdown to the Paris Olympics ambitious opening ceremony. The first Games in a century in France's capital will be judged not only for the sporting spectacle. Continue reading
Apr 15 Experts group says abortion in Germany should be decriminalized during pregnancy’s first 12 weeks By Kirsten Grieshaber, Associated Press Currently, abortion is considered illegal in Germany, but not punishable if a woman undergoes mandatory counseling and a three-day wait period before she has the procedure. Continue reading
Apr 15 The Philippine President Marcos says he won’t give U.S. access to more local military bases By Aaron Favila, Associated Press Beijing accused the Philippines of providing American forces with staging grounds, which could be used to undermine China's security. Continue reading
Apr 15 Israel orders eviction of Palestinian family from east Jerusalem property, reigniting a legal battle By Jack Jeffery, Associated Press The Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood has been the focus of a long-running battle between government-backed Israeli settlers and veteran Palestinian residents. It's part of a broader trend of settlers encroaching on Palestinian neighborhoods in east Jerusalem. Continue reading
Apr 15 Ukraine’s foreign minister says Israel’s thwarting of Iran’s attack shows what Kyiv needs from allies By Susie Blann, Illia Novikov, Associated Press Ukrainian officials have pleaded with the country’s Western allies to provide more air defense systems. Israel’s defense system, with assistance from the U.S. and Britain, is credited with preventing serious damage or casualties in Sunday’s attack by Iran. Continue reading
Apr 15 Bishop stabbed at altar in an attack during church service in Sydney By Mark Baker, Rod McGuirk, Associated Press Three others were stabbed as people rushed to help. Police say there are no life-threatening wounds, and a man was arrested. Australians are still in shock after a lone assailant stabbed six people to death in a Sydney shopping mall… Continue reading
Apr 15 Biden to host Iraq’s prime minister amid soaring tensions in Middle East By Matthew Lee, Qassim Abdul-Zahra, Zeke Miller, Associated Press President Joe Biden on Monday hosted Iraq’s leader at the White House as his administration worked to prevent an escalation in Mideast hostilities following Iran’s weekend aerial assault on Israel. Continue reading