Sep 19 Russian missile strikes close to nuclear plant, Ukraine says By Karl Ritter, Jon Gambrell, Associated Press Ukrainian officials say a Russian missile strike has hit just 300 meters (328 yards) from a nuclear power plant in the country's south. Continue reading
Sep 19 After knocking out power in Puerto Rico, Hurricane Fiona slams Dominican Republic By Dánica Coto, Associated Press Hurricane Fiona is roaring over the Dominican Republic after knocking out power across all of Puerto Rico and causing damage the governor says is "catastrophic."… Continue reading
Sep 18 First public global database of fossil fuels launches as U.N. holds climate talks By Drew Costley, Associated Press A first-of-its-kind database for tracking the world's fossil fuel production, reserves and emissions launches on Monday to coincide with climate talks taking place at the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Continue reading
Sep 18 UN calls Taliban's exclusion of Afghan girls from high schools 'shameful' By Patrick Whittle, Associated Press The United Nations on Sunday called for Afghanistan's Taliban rulers to reopen schools to girls in grades 7-12, calling the anniversary of their exclusion from high school “shameful.”… Continue reading
Sep 18 Watch 5:33 News Wrap: Bidens pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth II in London In our news wrap Sunday, the Bidens paid their respects to Queen Elizabeth II in London, Ukraine made strategic gains against Russian forces to the south, Nancy Pelosi led a congressional delegation to Armenia amid a cease-fire with Azerbaijan, Hurricane… Continue watching
Sep 18 Bidens pay respects to Queen Elizabeth II ahead of Monday's funeral By Mike Corder, Jill Lawless, Danica Kirka, Associated Press U.S. President Joe Biden paid his respects at Queen Elizabeth II's coffin on Sunday as thousands of police, hundreds of British troops and an army of officials made final preparations for the queen's state funeral — a spectacular display of… Continue reading
Sep 18 Now a hurricane, Fiona expected to hit Puerto Rico Sunday By Dánica Coto, Associated Press Fiona strengthened into a hurricane Sunday as it bore down on Puerto Rico, where people braced for severe wind and torrential rains. Continue reading
Sep 18 Earthquake in Taiwan kills 1, collapses building and derails train By Johnson Lai, Ken Moritsugu, Associated Press A strong earthquake shook much of Taiwan on Sunday, toppling a three-story building and temporarily trapping four people inside, stranding about 400 tourists on a mountainside, and knocking part of a passenger train off its tracks. Continue reading
Sep 18 Ukraine alleges Russians tortured detainees at village near border By Mark Thiessen, Jocelyn Gecker, Associated Press President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said more than 10 “torture chambers” have been discovered in the Kharkiv region since the hasty withdrawal of Russian troops last week. Continue reading
Sep 18 Thousands evacuated as Typhoon Nanmadol makes landfall in southern Japan By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press A powerful typhoon slammed ashore in southern Japan on Sunday as it pounded the region with strong winds and heavy rain, causing blackouts, paralyzing ground and air transportation and prompting the evacuation of thousands of people. Continue reading