Sep 28 UN envoy says risk of war in Yemen is 'real' By Samy Magdy, Associated Press The U.N. envoy for Yemen has warned that the risk of a return to fighting in the country "is real" and urged warring parties to accept a longer extension of the current cease-fire due to expire next month. Continue reading
Sep 28 EU plans sanctions on Russian trade after 'sham' Ukraine referendum By Lorne Cook, Samuel Petrequin, Associated Press European Union officials say the 27-nation bloc should impose "biting sanctions" on Russian trade and hit officials responsible for "sham referendums" held in parts of Ukraine. Continue reading
Sep 28 Gas leaks in Baltic Sea could equate to 1/3 of Denmark's CO2 emissions, official says By Jan M. Olsen, Patrick Whittle, Associated Press The Nord Stream pipeline leaks pumping huge volumes of natural gas into the Baltic Sea could discharge the equivalent of one third of Denmark’s total annual greenhouse gas emissions, a Danish official warned Wednesday. Continue reading
Sep 28 Bank of England intervenes in market to halt economic crisis By Danica Kirka, Jill Lawless, Associated Press The move Wednesday comes after the government spooked investors with a program of unfunded tax cuts, sending the pound tumbling and the cost of government debt soaring. Continue reading
Sep 28 Iran's anti-veil protests different than previous unrest, activists say By Amir-Hussein Radjy, Associated Press Activists say Iran's current wave of protests are different from previous unrest. Continue reading
Sep 28 North Korea launches ballistic missiles toward sea in second test this week By Hyung-Jin Kim, Kim Tong-Hyung, Associated Press South Korea says North Korea has fired two ballistic missiles toward its eastern waters a day before a visit by U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris. Continue reading
Sep 28 Top Pakistan diplomat recommends cooperation with Taliban By Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press Pakistan's foreign minister is recommending cooperation with the Taliban even though many U.S. officials say Afghanistan's ruling faction have proved unworthy of it. Continue reading
Sep 28 Russia poised to formally annex occupied Ukraine after 'forced' vote By Jon Gambrell, Adam Schreck, Associated Press Russia is poised to formally annex parts of Ukraine after occupied areas held a Kremlin-orchestrated "referendum" — denounced as illegal and rigged by Kyiv and the West — to live under Moscow's rule. Continue reading
Sep 27 Cuba loses all electricity after Hurricane Ian knocks out power grid By Andrea Rodriguez, Associated Press Work is being done to gradually restore service to the country’s 11 million people after the country's entire power grid collapsed. Continue reading
Sep 27 Watch 6:39 Hurricane Ian grows stronger as it nears landfall on Florida's Gulf Coast By William Brangham, Tommy Walters Hurricane Ian is bulking up again and bearing down on Florida’s west coast. It could bring 130 mph winds, 18 inches of rain and a 12-foot storm surge. Acting National Director of the National Hurricane Center Jamie Rhome joined Judy… Continue watching