Jun 30 Israeli parliament votes to dissolve itself, triggering fifth election in under four years By Josef Federman, Associated Press Israel's parliament has voted to dissolve itself, triggering the country's fifth election in just over three years. Continue reading
Jun 29 Watch 5:39 News Wrap: Death toll rises to 53 in Texas after migrants were found in abandoned truck In our news wrap Wednesday, the death toll rose to 53 in San Antonio, Texas, after migrants were found in an abandoned truck, the Supreme Court allows an Army veteran to sue Texas over claim that burn pits in Iraq… Continue watching
Jun 21 Israel to see fifth election in three years as government fast-tracks bill to dissolve parliament By Ilan Ben Zion, Associated Press An Israeli Cabinet minister says the country's outgoing coalition government will fast-track a bill this week to dissolve parliament, setting up the country for its fifth elections in three years. Continue reading
Jun 20 Watch 5:08 News Wrap: COVID vaccinations begin for children under age 5 In our news wrap Monday, children under the age of 5 began receiving COVID vaccines, President Biden considers a pause on the federal gas tax, militants killed at least 132 villagers in Mali, Israel is headed for a new election,… Continue watching
Jun 20 Israel coalition agrees to dissolve, hold new elections By Associated Press The election, expected in October or November, would be Israel’s fifth in three years. Continue reading
May 29 Israelis parade through Palestinian area of Jerusalem, risking a new wave of violence By Josef Federman, Associated Press The crowds, who were overwhelmingly young Orthodox Jewish men, were celebrating Jerusalem Day -- an Israeli holiday that marks the capture of the Old City in the 1967 Mideast war. Palestinians see the event, which passes through the heart of… Continue reading
May 25 Watch 4:59 News Wrap: FDA acknowledges missteps in baby formula shortage News Wrap: U.S. Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Robert Califf acknowledged failings by his agency in the baby formula shortage, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he would not trade land for peace with Russia, the U.S. and allies South Korea… Continue watching
May 24 Israeli soldier likely killed Al Jazeera reporter, conclusive answers elusive By Joseph Krauss, Associated Press Who killed Shireen Abu Akleh? A reconstruction by The Associated Press lends support to assertions that the veteran Palestinian-American reporter was killed by Israeli fire. Continue reading
May 22 Senior member of Iran Revolutionary Guard shot dead in Tehran By Associated Press The two assailants shot Col. Hassan Sayyad Khodaei five times in his unarmored Iranian-made Kia Pride, state media said, right off a highly secure street home to Iran's parliament. Continue reading
May 15 Independent investigation suggests Israeli gunfire led to Al Jazeera journalist’s death By Josef Federman, Associated Press The outcome of independent investigations could help shape international opinion over who is responsible for Abu Akleh's death, particularly if an official Israeli military probe drags on. Israel and the Palestinians are locked in a war of narratives that already… Continue reading