Nov 04 Watch 4:30 Russian attacks on energy infrastructure leaves Ukraine in dark as winter approaches By Nick Schifrin, Teresa Cebrian Aranda, Satvi Sunkara Eight months into the war in Ukraine, Russia is pursuing a new form of escalation: drone and missile attacks on power plants and infrastructure. President Zelenskyy said 40% of the country’s energy system was destroyed by Russian shelling, and accused… Continue watching
Nov 04 Europe approves 1st one-dose drug to protect babies against RSV By Associated Press The European Commission has authorized the world's first one-dose drug against a respiratory virus that sickens millions of babies and children globally every year. Continue reading
Nov 04 Top G-7 diplomats back Ukraine support, express suspicion of China By Matthew Lee, Associated Press Top diplomats from the world's major industrialized democracies have rallied support for Ukraine in its resistance to Russia's invasion. They expressed "unwavering commitment" for Ukraine's defense and were suspicious of China's increasing assertiveness. Continue reading
Nov 04 U.S. to send $400 million more military aid to Ukraine By Tara Copp, Associated Press The new command post, announced Friday, signals a more permanent, long-term program to continue to aid Kyiv in its fight against Russia. In total the U.S. has provided to Ukraine more than $18 billion since Russia invaded Feb. 24. Continue reading
Nov 04 With millions without power, Ukraine's Zelenskyy accuses Russia of 'energy terrorism' By Andrew Meldrum, Suzan Fraser, Associated Press Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused Russia of "energy terrorism," with Russian strikes on Ukraine's energy network leaving millions of people without power. Zelenskyy said 4.5 million people were without electricity. Continue reading
Nov 04 Iranian protestors clash with police near capital; more deaths reported By Associated Press Iranian protesters and security forces have clashed in a town near the capital, where state-run media reported at least two deaths. Continue reading
Nov 03 Watch 6:08 News Wrap: Netanyahu returning to power in Israel after election victory In our news wrap Thursday, final results in Israel's elections confirmed Benjamin Netanyahu's victory, political tensions spike in Pakistan after a gunman tried to kill former Prime Minister Imran Khan, at least two more people died in the latest mass… Continue watching
Nov 03 Watch 7:44 Ethiopian government, Tigrayan rebels reach truce, but enormous challenges remain By Nick Schifrin, Zeba Warsi, Teresa Cebrian Aranda Ethiopia's civil war is the deadliest conflict in the world. As many as half a million people have died in the conflict between the federal government and the northern province of Tigray, whose leaders used to run the country. The… Continue watching
Nov 03 How Russian soldiers ran a 'cleansing' operation in Bucha, Ukraine By Erika Kinetz, Oleksandr Stashevskyi, Vasilisa Stepanenko, Associated Press It was a cold, gray morning, March 4 in Bucha, Ukraine. By nightfall, at least nine men would walk to their deaths at 144 Yablunska street, the nerve center of Russian violence that would shock the world. Continue reading
Nov 03 4 Palestinians killed in flare-up of violence as Israel counts votes By Jalal Bwaitel, Tia Goldenberg, Associated Press Violence Thursday was flaring as Israel tallies the final votes in national elections held this week, with former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expected to lead a comfortable majority backed by far-right allies. Continue reading