May 11 Veteran Al Jazeera journalist shot and killed by Israeli forces, according to journalists on scene By Joseph Krauss, Fares Akram, Associated Press The broadcaster and a reporter who was wounded in the incident blamed Israeli forces. Continue reading
May 10 House passes $40 billion Ukraine aid package By Alan Fram, Associated Press The measure sailed to passage by a lopsided 368-57 margin, providing $7 billion more than Biden's request from April and dividing the increase evenly between defense and humanitarian programs. Continue reading
May 10 Watch 8:07 As Ukraine regains territory near Kharkiv, Russia prepares for a more expansive war By Nick Schifrin Ukraine announced on Tuesday that Russia is withdrawing some troops from the region around Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest city and a crucial base for the Ukrainian military. The announcement comes after Ukrainian soldiers recently recaptured towns and as top U.S. intelligence… Continue watching
May 10 Russia pummels vital port of Odesa, targeting supply lines By Elena Becatoros, Jon Gambrell, Associated Press One of the most dramatic examples of Ukraine's ability to prevent easy victories is in Mariupol, where Ukrainian fighters remained holed up at a steel plant, denying Russia's full control of the city. The regiment defending the plant said Russian warplanes… Continue reading
May 10 Watch 5:29 News Wrap: Biden defends his economic policies amid rising inflation By PBS NewsHour In our news wrap Tuesday, President Biden defended his economic policies in the face of the worst inflation in 40 years and said his proposal for taxing billionaires could bring down rising costs. Also, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen argued abortion… Continue watching
May 10 Watch 6:04 India’s early heat wave has major implications for agriculture Extreme heat is gripping large parts of India and Pakistan, affecting hundreds of millions of people in one of the most densely populated parts of the world. Temperatures in India’s capital rose above 100 F again this week. The NewsHour… Continue watching
May 10 Crucial decisions on NATO membership expected from Finland, Sweden this week By Karl Ritter, Associated Press Key decision-makers in non-aligned Finland and Sweden are set to announce their positions on NATO membership this week. Continue reading
May 10 Afghan refugees still adjusting to new life, struggles in U.S. By Ben Fox, Jacquelyn Martin, Julie Watson, Associated Press For many of the Afghans evacuated to the United States last August, their journey remains very much a work in progress. They face a future filled with uncertainty and anxiety. Continue reading
May 10 For widows in Africa, COVID-19 stole husbands, homes, future By Krista Larson, Chinedu Asadu, Associated Press In many African countries, the pandemic has created larger populations of widows as men are more likely to die of COVID-19. Widowhood has long befallen great numbers of women there. Continue reading
May 10 Queen Elizabeth II delegates opening of Parliament to Prince Charles, signaling transition is underway By Danica Kirka, Associated Press Queen Elizabeth II's long reign has entered new territory after, for the first time in seven decades, she delegated the formal opening of Parliament to her son and heir, Prince Charles. Continue reading