Apr 19 CDC launches new forecasting center for future pandemics By Carla K. Johnson, Associated Press A new U.S. government center aims to become the National Weather Service for infectious diseases. Continue reading
Apr 19 Treasury Secretary Yellen, other finance leaders urge to boost fight against global food insecurity By Fatima Hussein, Paul Wiseman, Associated Press Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has urged world finance leaders to "get concrete" as they look for ways to combat a looming crisis over food insecurity around the global that Russia's war in Ukraine has made worse. Continue reading
Apr 19 1 killed, 10 injured after Sri Lankan police open fire at protest By Krishan Francis, Bharatha Mallawarachi, Associated Press Sri Lankan police have opened fire at a group of people protesting new fuel price increases, killing one and injuring 10 others. Continue reading
Apr 19 Eight Palestinian protesters injured by Israeli soldiers as settlers march in West Bank By News Desk Palestinian protesters and Israeli troops clashed in the occupied West Bank as thousands of Israelis marched to the site of a demolished settlement and called on the government to rebuild it. Continue reading
Apr 19 At least 6 killed, including students, in Kabul explosion By Mohammad Shoaib Amin, Associated Press An Afghan police spokesman says explosions targeting educational institutions in Kabul have killed at least six civilians and injured 17 others. Continue reading
Apr 19 Russia steps up assaults on eastern Ukraine By Adam Schreck, Associated Press Russia has ratcheted up its battle for control of Ukraine's eastern industrial heartland. Continue reading
Apr 18 U.N. says Yemen’s Houthi rebels have agreed to stop using child soldiers By Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press The Houthis signed what the U.N. describes as an "action plan" to end and prevent recruiting or using children in armed conflict, killing or maiming children and attacking schools and hospitals. Continue reading
Apr 18 Watch 12:49 Zelenskyy says Russia’s battle for the east has begun as besieged Mariupol holds on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Monday that the expected next phase of Russia’s war, focusing on the eastern part of his nation, appears to have begun. John Yang reports, then Judy Woodruff talks to retired Lt. Gen. Douglas Lute, the… Continue watching
Apr 18 Watch 7:58 Why nurses from abroad are in high demand in North Dakota and across the U.S. By Fred de Sam Lazaro, Simeon Lancaster Recruitment of foreign-trained nurses has hit a record high in the United States amid the coronavirus pandemic. But these workers, many of whom come from the Philippines, can sometimes wait years to come to the U.S. due to visa backlogs. Continue watching
Apr 18 President Zelenskyy says Russian offensive in eastern Ukraine has begun By Yuras Karmanau, Associated Press "Now we can already state that the Russian troops have begun the battle for the Donbas, for which they have been preparing for a long time," he announced Monday in a video address. Continue reading