Jul 16 5 Stories: Manicures with microchips, Dorothy's dress finds its way home and other stories you missed By Deema Zein, Julia Griffin A giant panda comeback, microchip manicures and Judy Garland’s “Wizard of Oz” isn’t in Kansas anymore. Check out these stories and others you might have missed on this week's episode of 5 Stories. Continue reading
Jul 16 Reuters photographer killed as Afghan forces fight Taliban By Kathy Gannon, Associated Press Reuters said Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer Danish Siddiqui, who was embedded with the Afghan special forces, was killed as a commando unit sought to recapture Spin Boldak. Continue reading
Jul 16 Rescuers race to prevent more death from European floods By Frank Jordans, Associated Press At least 110 people have died in devastating floods across parts of western Germany and Belgium, officials said Friday, as search and rescue operations continued for hundreds more still unaccounted for or in danger. Continue reading
Jul 15 Biden says U.S. will protect Haiti embassy, won't send troops By Associated Press Haiti's interim government last week asked the U.S. and the United Nations to deploy troops to protect key infrastructure following President Jovenel Moïse's assassination. Biden is signaling he is not open to the request. Continue reading
Jul 15 Watch 5:20 U.S. Surgeon General warns against vaccine misinformation on social media In our news wrap Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy urged social media platforms to take action against vaccine misinformation arguing false claims are feeding vaccine resistance. President Biden met with German Chancellor Angela Merkel at the White House and faced… Continue watching
Jul 15 U.S., Afghan's neighbors scramble to address Taliban surge By Kathy Gannon, Associated Press A Taliban surge has put the insurgents in control of key border posts, opened up fresh sources of revenue and rattled many of Afghanistan's neighbors. Continue reading
Jul 15 Lebanon's PM-designate steps down after months of deadlock By Sarah El Deeb, Associated Press He cited "key differences" with the country's president, Michel Aoun, as he announced his decision on Thursday. The development is likely to plunge Lebanon further into chaos and uncertainty. Continue reading
Jul 15 WATCH: Biden hosts German Chancellor Angela Merkel in the Oval Office By Frank Jordans, Alexandra Jaffe, Associated Press The valedictory visit by Merkel is shadowed by plenty of pressing issues in the U.S.-Germany relationship--including differences over a Russian gas pipeline and outlook on the rise of China as a global power. Continue reading
Jul 15 Russia outlaws publisher of investigative media outlet By Vladimir Isachenkov, Associated Press The Proekt online outlet has published investigative reports exposing alleged corruption and abuses by top officials and tycoons close to Russian President Vladimir Putin. Continue reading
Jul 15 WHO chief says it was 'premature' to rule out COVID lab leak By Frank Jordans, Maria Cheng, Associated Press WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said getting access to raw data had been a challenge for the international team that traveled to China earlier this year to investigate the source of COVID-19. Continue reading