Aug 16 Israel carried out Gaza strike that killed 5 children, report says By Fares Akram, Sam McNeil, Associated Press A Palestinian human rights group and an Israeli newspaper are reporting that an explosion in a cemetery that killed five Palestinian children during the latest Gaza flare-up was caused by an Israeli airstrike. Continue reading
Aug 16 WATCH: State Department spokesperson Ned Price speaks on Iran nuclear talks By Associated Press Iran said Tuesday it submitted a “written response” to what has been described as a final roadmap to restore its tattered nuclear deal with world powers. Continue reading
Aug 16 Iran submits a 'written response' in nuclear deal talks, blames Washington for delay By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press Iran's state-run IRNA news agency offered no details on the substance of its response, but suggested that Tehran still wouldn't take the European Union-mediated proposal, despite warnings there would be no more negotiations. Continue reading
Aug 16 Far-right Italian leader Meloni gaining popularity ahead of election next month By Frances D'Emilio, Associated Press With a message that blends Christianity, motherhood and patriotism, Giorgia Meloni is riding a wave of popularity that next month could see her become Italy's first female prime minister and its first far-right leader since World War II. Continue reading
Aug 16 Putin accuses U.S. of fueling conflicts in Ukraine, Taiwan to maintain global influence By Vladimir Isachenkov, Associated Press Russian President Vladimir Putin accused the United States of trying to encourage extended hostilities in Ukraine as part of what he described Tuesday as Washington's alleged efforts to maintain its global hegemony. Continue reading
Aug 16 Kenyan opposition candidate Odinga says he'll challenge close election loss By Cara Anna, Associated Press Kenyan opposition figure Raila Odinga says he'll challenge the results of the close presidential election with "all legal options" after Deputy President William Ruto was declared the winner. Continue reading
Aug 16 China sets bans, sanctions on Taiwan political leaders to punish U.S., island By Associated Press The sanctions come a day after China announced more military exercises in the seas and skies surrounding Taiwan because of what it called “collusion and provocation between the U.S. and Taiwan.”… Continue reading
Aug 16 Explosions rock military depot in Russian-annexed Crimea By Paul Byrne, Associated Press Massive explosions and fires have hit a military depot in Russia-annexed Crimea. Continue reading
Aug 15 Prime Minister Narendra Modi pledges to make India a developed country in 25 years By Ashok Sharma, Associated Press Prime Minister Narendra Modi is pledging to raise millions out of poverty and turn India into a developed country in the next quarter-century as he marks 75 years since independence from British rule. Continue reading
Aug 15 Watch 6:01 News Wrap: Rudy Giuliani is target of a criminal investigation involving 2020 election In our news wrap Monday, former President Trump's personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani is now a target of a criminal investigation in Georgia involving the 2020 election, China’s military launched new drills around Taiwan, William Ruto won Kenya's presidential election, Brittney… Continue watching