Jul 08 Haiti’s future uncertain after brazen slaying of president By Evens Sanon, Dánica Coto, Associated Press Haiti is reeling from the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse followed by a reported gunbattle in which authorities said police killed four suspects in the murder, detained two others and freed three officers being held hostage. Continue reading
Jul 07 South Africa’s ex-leader turns himself in for prison term By Mogomotsi Magome, Associated Press Zuma decided to hand himself over to authorities to obey the order from the country's highest court, the Constitutional Court, that he should serve a prison term for contempt of court. Continue reading
Jul 07 Watch 9:08 Who assassinated the Haitian president, and why? Here’s what we know so far By Yamiche Alcindor, Ali Rogin The president of Haiti was assassinated Wednesday morning in his home on the outskirts of the capital, Port-au-Prince. Jovenel Moise had been in office for four years. His wife, Martine, was wounded in the brazen attack. Yamiche Alcindor begins our… Continue watching
Jul 07 Watch 4:14 News Wrap: ‘Zero chance’ of finding the missing in Surfside alive, officials say In our news wrap Wednesday, officials said there was no chance of finding the people still missing in the Surfside rubble alive. Florida was spared major damage or any deaths from tropical storm Elsa. Three undercover police officers in Chicago… Continue watching
Jul 07 Watch 11:02 Afghan militias forced to fight Taliban blame America’s ‘abandonment’ By Jane Ferguson As the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan nears its completion, the Afghan army is quickly losing ground throughout the country to the Taliban. To bolster its military, the government is arming militias to help in the fight. Special correspondent Jane Ferguson… Continue watching
Jul 07 Key party in Malaysia ruling alliance pulls support for prime minister By Eileen Ng, Associated Press The announcement is a political bombshell that could potentially trigger the collapse of the government if he refuses to quit and spark a general election. Continue reading
Jul 07 Israel again demolishes Palestinian village in West Bank By Laurie Kellman, Associated Press Human rights groups reported Wednesday that Israeli troops displaced at least 65 residents, including 35 children and put all of their belongings on trucks. Continue reading
Jul 07 India’s prime minister drops 12 Cabinet ministers in massive reshuffle By Ashok Sharma, Associated Press Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has dropped 12 senior ministers and inducted a younger team aimed at refurbishing his government's image after widespread criticism of its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading
Jul 07 Suez Canal releases hulking Ever Given vessel after settlement deal By Samy Magdy, Mohamed Salah, Associated Press Egyptian authorities announced the release Wednesday of a hulking shipping vessel that had blocked the Suez Canal for nearly a week earlier this year. Continue reading
Jul 07 Pope had severe narrowing of the colon, no mention of cancer By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press Pope Francis' recovery from intestinal surgery continues to be "regular and satisfactory," the Vatican said Wednesday, as it revealed that final examinations showed he had suffered a "severe" narrowing of his colon. Continue reading