Dec 05 Ukrainian infrastructure again hit by latest round of Russian missiles By Jamey Keaten, Associated Press Russia has unleashed what Ukrainian authorities called the latest “massive missile attack” across their country, striking homes and buildings, killing civilians, and disrupting electrical power and water supplies in areas. Continue reading
Dec 04 Watch 3:27 News Wrap: Iran may disband morality police amid months of protests In our news wrap Sunday, Iran's state media pushed back on a top official's comment that the country's morality police has been disbanded, Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson returned to play after being suspended for allegations of sexual misconduct, a… Continue watching
Dec 04 Watch 5:29 Violence and instability in Haiti as ongoing crisis deepens Gripped by gang violence, a new cholera outbreak and widespread shortages of food, water and fuel, the crisis in Haiti has worsened in recent months. Many are calling for international intervention, even as the U.S. continues to deport Haitian migrants… Continue watching
Dec 04 South Africa's president awaits party decision on his political future amid farm scandal By Mogomotsi Magome, Associated Press South African President Cyril Ramaphosa's future hangs in the balance as he faces calls from within the ANC and from opposition parties to step down from his position amid a scandal involving the president's animal farm. Continue reading
Dec 04 Analysis: Is China ready to lead on protecting nature at the upcoming UN biodiversity conference? By Vanessa Hull, The Conversation As the world parses what was achieved at the U.N. climate change conference in Egypt, negotiators are convening in Montreal to set goals for curbing Earth’s other crisis: loss of living species. China will lead the deliberations in and will… Continue reading
Dec 04 Future of Iran's morality police unclear after official said force was 'closed' By Jack Jeffrey, Associated Press An Iranian lawmaker said Sunday that Iran's government is “paying attention to the people’s real demands,” state media reported, a day after a top official suggested that the country’s morality police whose conduct helped trigger months of protests has been… Continue reading
Dec 04 Blinken vows U.S. support for Israel despite unease over new government By Matthew Lee, Associated Press Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Sunday the U.S. will not shrink from its unwavering support for Israel despite stark differences with Prime Minister-elect Benjamin Netanyahu and concerns the Biden administration may have about potential members of his incoming right-wing… Continue reading
Dec 04 New eruption of Indonesia's Mt. Semeru unleashes lava river, volcanic ash By Associated Press Indonesia’s highest volcano on its most densely populated island released searing gas clouds and rivers of lava Sunday in its latest eruption. Continue reading
Dec 03 Argentina reaches World Cup quarterfinals with 2-1 win over Australia By Steve Douglas, Associated Press Lionel Messi delivered again for his country, marking the 1,000th game of his era-defining career with his first goal in the knockout stage of a World Cup to lead Argentina to a 2-1 win over Australia on Saturday. Continue reading
Dec 03 Defense Secretary Austin says U.S. faces pivotal years in countering China's rise By Tara Copp, Associated Press The U.S. is at a pivotal point with China and will need military strength to ensure that American values, not Beijing's, set global norms in the 21st century, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Saturday. Continue reading