Aug 10 Confirmed global COVID-19 deaths fall by 9 percent in past week as many countries scale back on surveillance, WHO says By Associated Press The World Health Organization says in its latest weekly pandemic report that the number of coronavirus deaths fell by 9 percent in the last week while new cases remained relatively stable. Continue reading
Aug 10 Ukraine says 9 Russian warplanes destroyed in massive Crimea airbase blasts By Susie Blann, Associated Press Ukraine's air force says that nine Russian warplanes were destroyed in massive explosions at an air base in Crimea amid speculation they were the result of a Ukrainian attack. Continue reading
Aug 09 Watch 6:12 News Wrap: Pompeo meets with the Jan. 6 committee In our news wrap Tuesday, former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met with the Jan. 6 panel, former President Trump and his former Vice President Pence wage another proxy battle in Wisconsin, Kenya held national elections, President Biden signed the… Continue watching
Aug 09 Watch 9:05 U.S. makes diplomatic push in Africa to counteract Russian and Chinese influence By Nick Schifrin Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited the Democratic Republic of the Congo Tuesday as part of a tour across sub-Saharan Africa to unveil the Biden administration's new strategy for the region. It comes as Russia and China try to raise… Continue watching
Aug 09 Whale stranded in the Seine River to be transferred to saltwater in attempt to save its life By Thomas Adamson, Associated Press French environmentalists are preparing to move a beluga whale that strayed into the Seine River last week to a saltwater basin in the Normandy region. Continue reading
Aug 09 At least 1 person dead after large explosions rock Russian military air base in Crimea By Susie Blann, Associated Press Powerful explosions have rocked a Russian air base in Crimea, and authorities say at least one person was killed and several others wounded. Continue reading
Aug 09 WATCH: Biden signs treaty supporting Finland, Sweden's entry into NATO By Zeke Miller, Associated Press President Joe Biden, who has been the principal player rallying global economic and material support for Ukraine, has sought quick entry for the two previously non-militarily aligned northern European nations. Continue reading
Aug 09 Russian rocket successfully launches an Iranian satellite By Associated Press Iran has said the satellite fitted with high-resolution camera will be used for environmental monitoring and will remain fully under its control. Continue reading
Aug 09 Russian-occupied areas face growing Ukrainian resistance By Yuras Karmanau, Hanna Arhirova, Associated Press The spreading resistance has eroded Kremlin control of those areas and threatened its plans to hold referendums in various cities as a move toward annexation by Russia. Continue reading
Aug 09 Kenyan turnout key in close presidential election By Cara Anna, Associated Press The top candidates are Raila Odinga, a democracy campaigner who has vied for the presidency for a quarter-century, and 55-year-old Deputy President William Ruto, who has stressed his journey from a humble childhood to appeal to struggling Kenyans long accustomed… Continue reading