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
Jul 07 Haiti President Jovenel Moïse assassinated at home, per official By Evens Sanon, Dánica Coto, Associated Press Moïse was killed at his private home Wednesday following a highly coordinated attack by a highly trained and heavily armed group, according to interim Prime Minister Claude Joseph. Continue reading
Jul 06 Watch 4:32 News Wrap: U.S. largely untouched by global ransomware attack linked to Russia President Joe Biden says a worldwide ransomware attack conducted by Russian-linked hackers Friday has not threatened critical infrastructure in the U.S, but targeted a Florida based software company Kaseya for $70 million. The Pentagon canceled a $10 billion contract with… Continue watching
Jul 06 Watch 11:13 Was the war in Afghanistan worth fighting? 3 veterans weigh in By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn Many countries have closed or scaled back operations at consulates in Afghanistan as the Taliban have scored territorial gains since mid-April, when the U.S. announced its military withdrawal. How does the war in Afghanistan — America's longest war — look… Continue watching
Jul 06 Banned sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson left off Olympic team By Eddie Pells, Pat Graham, Associated Press The decision means the American's positive test for marijuana will cost her a chance at running on the relay team in Tokyo, in addition to her spot in the 100-meter individual race. Continue reading
Jul 06 Lebanon caretaker premier pleads for aid as crisis worsens By Sarah El Deeb, Associated Press Lebanon's caretaker prime minister is warning that the country is hurtling toward a "social explosion" and appealed on the international community for assistance to prevent the demise of the nation facing multiple crises. Continue reading
Jul 06 Belarus' presidential hopeful gets 14-year prison sentence By Yuras Karmanau, Associated Press Babariko had hoped to challenge Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko last year, but he was arrested before the country's August 2020 presidential election and prohibited from registering as a candidate. Continue reading
Jul 06 China's leader denounces calls for technology blockades By Associated Press China's leader Xi Jinping has attacked calls from some in the U.S. and its allies to limit their dependency on Chinese suppliers and block the sharing of technologies. Continue reading
Jul 06 After troops exit Afghanistan, safety of U.S. Embassy in Kabul top concern By Kathy Gannon, Associated Press As the end to America's "forever war" rapidly approaches, the U.S. Embassy and other diplomatic missions in Kabul are watching a worsening security situation and looking at how to respond. Continue reading