Jul 24 Watch 2:48 News Wrap: Pope to ask forgiveness for historical abuse of Native children in Canada In our news wrap Sunday, Pope Francis landed in Canada, where he will ask forgiveness from Indigenous communities for historical abuses of Native children at residential schools once run by the Catholic Church. Also, President Biden's physician says his COVID… Continue watching
Jul 24 Pope Francis visits Canada to apologize to Indigenous peoples for abuses By Nicole Winfield, Rob Gillies, Peter Smith, Associated Press Aboard the papal plane, Francis told reporters this was a “penitential voyage” and he urged prayers in particular for elderly people and grandparents. Continue reading
Jul 24 Denmark's Jonas Vingegaard wins Tour de France By Associated Press Vingegaard, who was runner-up to Pogacar last year, built his success in the mountains. HThe 25-year-old Vingegaard became the first Danish rider to win cycling’s biggest race since Bjarne Riis in 1996. Continue reading
Jul 24 Analysis: Biden's global promises hindered by political obstacles at home By Chris Megerian, Fatima Hussein, Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press Domestic politics have routinely been a roadblock when it comes to taking action on climate change, taxes and pandemic relief, undermining hopes that Biden could swiftly restore the U.S. to its unquestioned role as a global leader. Continue reading
Jul 24 Russian strike on Odesa's sea port imperils talks with Ukraine By Susie Blann, Associated Press Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in his nightly televised address Saturday evening that the attack on Odesa “destroyed the very possibility” of dialogue with Russia. Continue reading
Jul 24 Flash flooding leaves at least 9 dead in Yemen including several children By Associated Press The casualties were reported in the capital of Sanaa and the southwestern province of Dhamar, where it began raining late last week, the Houthi-run Sanaa Radio said. Continue reading
Jul 24 More than 1,100 migrants rescued in Mediterranean Sea By Associated Press Some of the survivors had to be plucked from the sea in the Italian operation Saturday that was carried out 120 miles off the coast of Calabria by a Navy mercantile ship. Continue reading
Jul 24 Russian foreign minister visits Egypt amid push to break diplomatic seclusion By Associated Press Sergey Lavrov landed in Cairo late on Saturday, the first leg of his Africa trip that will also include stops in Ethiopia, Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo, according to Russia’s state-run RT television network. Continue reading
Jul 24 In visit to Indo-Pacific, Gen. Milley warns China has become more dangerous By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press His comments came as the U.S. redoubles efforts to strengthen its relationships with Pacific nations as a counterbalance to China,… Continue reading
Jul 24 Japan's Sakurajima volcano erupts as nearby residents are advised to evacuate By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press Footage on Japan’s NHK public television showed orange flames flashing near the crater and dark smoke of ash billowing from the mountaintop high up into the night sky. Continue reading