Sep 21 Iranian protests continue, sparked by death of young woman arrested for violating dress code By Joseph Krauss, Associated Press Protests have erupted across Iran in recent days after a 22-year-old woman died while being held by the morality police for violating the country's strictly enforced Islamic dress code. Continue reading
Sep 21 WATCH: President Biden addresses the 2022 United Nations General Assembly By Aamer Madhani, Zeke Miller, Associated Press President Joe Biden declared at the United Nations on Wednesday that Russia has “shamelessly violated the core tenets” of the international body with its war in Ukraine as he summoned nations around the globe to stand firm in backing the… Continue reading
Sep 20 Watch 5:57 Protests erupt in Iran after death of woman arrested for violating dress code By Amna Nawaz Anti-government protests swept across Iran after a 22-year-old woman died in the custody of the regime's morality police. She was arrested for not wearing an appropriate hijab, or head covering. Actor and human rights advocate Nazanin Boniadi joins Amna Nawaz… Continue watching
Sep 19 Iranian president's remarks on the Holocaust spark outcry in Israel By Associated Press The Iranian president's comment that "there are some signs" that the Holocaust happened but that the issue required more research has sparked an outcry from Israel, a country home to tens of thousands of Holocaust survivors. Continue reading
Sep 14 Watch 5:37 News Wrap: Unions and railroads continue negotiations ahead of strike deadline In our news wrap Wednesday, unions and some of the largest freight railroads are still negotiating with a strike deadline fast approaching, the war in Ukraine has energy costs soaring in Europe with leaders calling for a cap on electric… Continue watching
Sep 14 Justice Department charges 3 Iranian citizens in ransomware attacks By Eric Tucker, Associated Press The Justice Department says three Iranian citizens have been charged in the United States with cyberattacks that targeted power companies, local governments and small businesses and nonprofits, including a Pennsylvania domestic violence shelter. Continue reading
Aug 30 Watch 6:53 News Wrap: Violence in Iraq kills dozens, U.S. says Iran tried to steal its drone In our news wrap Tuesday, violence between rival factions in Iraq leaves 30 dead and dozens more wounded in Baghdad, the U.S. Navy says Iran tried to snatch its unmanned surveillance vessel in international waters, fighting raged in Ukraine as… Continue watching
Aug 25 U.S. says airstrikes killed 4 Iranian-backed militia members in Syria By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press Central Command's Gen. Erik Kurilla says the U.S. "will respond appropriately" to attacks on its servicemembers. Iran has repeatedly denied arming militia groups that target U.S. forces in the region, despite weaponry linking back to them. Continue reading
Aug 25 WATCH: White House press secretary says Biden reaffirmed U.S. commitment to Ukraine in call with Zelenskyy By News Desk President Joe Biden reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to Ukraine during a call with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said Thursday. Continue reading
Aug 24 U.S. carries out airstrikes in Syrian camp used by Iran-backed militias By Associated Press The U.S. military says it carried out airstrikes in eastern Syria that targeted areas used by militias backed by Iran's Revolutionary Guard. Continue reading