Apr 19 Vatican notes ‘exchange of opinions’ with Vance over migrants and prisoners By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press Vance, a Catholic convert, met with the secretary of state, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, and the foreign minister, Archbishop Paul Gallagher, in the Apostolic Palace. There was no indication he met with Pope Francis, who has sharply cut back official duties during… Continue reading
Apr 19 Israeli airstrikes on Gaza kill more than 90 people in 48 hours, Palestinians say By Wafaa Shurafa, Samy Magdy, Associated Press Israeli strikes in Gaza have killed more than 90 people in 48 hours, Gaza’s Health Ministry said Saturday, as Israeli troops increase their attacks to pressure Hamas to release remaining hostages and disarm. Continue reading
Apr 19 Iran and U.S. move to expert-level talks over Tehran’s nuclear program after 2nd round of negotiations By Matthew Lee, Jon Gambrell, Associated Press Iran and the United States will begin having experts meet to discuss details of a possible deal over Tehran's rapidly advancing nuclear program, the top Iranian diplomat said Saturday after a second round of negotiations in Rome. Continue reading
Apr 18 Watch 4:03 News Wrap: Negotiations to end Ukraine war stalled In our news wrap Friday, the international effort to secure a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine appears to have stalled, Houthi rebels say U.S. airstrikes killed at least 74 people and injured more than 170 others and power has… Continue watching
Apr 18 Watch 6:19 The potential impacts of mining rare minerals from the ocean floor By William Brangham, Willem Marx, Zeba Warsi Along certain parts of the ocean floor lies a bounty of rare minerals and metals, critical components for batteries, electric cars and other electronics. But mining for them in the deep sea is a controversial and potentially destructive process. Special… Continue watching
Apr 18 Protest letters from former Israeli soldiers reveal major rifts over ongoing war in Gaza By Melanie Lidman, Associated Press The growing campaign, which accuses the Israeli government of perpetuating the war for political reasons and failing to bring home the remaining hostages, has laid bare deep division and disillusionment over Israel’s fighting in Gaza. Continue reading
Apr 18 U.S. strikes Yemen oil port in deadly escalation of Trump’s campaign against the Houthis By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press A U.S. airstrike on an important oil port held by Yemen's Houthi rebels killed more than 70 people and wounded many others, the Iranian-backed rebel group said Friday, marking a major escalation in the military campaign President Donald Trump launched against… Continue reading
Apr 18 Israeli strikes kill at least 25 in Gaza while Huckabee visits Jerusalem as U.S. ambassador By Wafaa Shurafa, Fatma Khaled, Associated Press Israeli airstrikes across Gaza killed at least 25 people on Friday including children, hospital workers said, as the new U.S. ambassador to Israel made his first public appearance in Jerusalem. Continue reading
Apr 18 U.S. will drop Ukraine-Russia peace efforts if no progress within days, Rubio warns By Angela Charlton, Hanna Arhirova, Associated Press Rubio spoke in Paris after landmark talks among U.S., Ukrainian and European officials. Continue reading
Apr 17 Maryland senator says he was denied entry to El Salvador prison holding Abrego Garcia By Yolanda Magaña, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., says he was denied entry into an El Salvador prison on Thursday while he was trying to check on the well-being of of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a man who was sent there by the Trump administration in March… Continue reading