Mar 31 WATCH: UN Security Council meets for emergency session on peacekeepers killed in Lebanon By Associated Press At an emergency U.N. Security Council session Tuesday, world powers denounced the two incidents in the last two days that led to the killing of three peacekeepers in southern Lebanon, saying it’s part of a pattern of aggression towards the… Continue reading
Mar 30 Watch 5:00 Iran hits Israeli oil refinery as Trump escalates threats in widening regional war By Nick Schifrin, Winston Wilde The war with Iran has entered its second month, and President Trump says the onus is on Tehran to quickly agree to end it or face the widespread destruction of its energy resources, including power plants and oil hubs. But… Continue watching
Mar 30 Watch 6:32 Israeli airstrike kills 3 journalists covering war in southern Lebanon By Nick Schifrin, Zeba Warsi, Janine AlHadidi In southern Lebanon this weekend, an Israeli strike killed three journalists and multiple paramedics. To examine that incident and the challenges facing journalists reporting in the Middle East, Nick Schifrin spoke with Sara Qudaa of the Committee to Protect Journalists. Continue watching
Mar 30 Watch 5:22 News Wrap: Russian oil tanker arrives in Cuba In our news wrap Monday, a Russian oil tanker arrived in Cuba to deliver 700,000 barrels of much-needed oil, the U.S. formally reopened its embassy in Venezuela, Israel passed a law making the death penalty by hanging the default punishment… Continue watching
Mar 30 WATCH: Leavitt says U.S. troops appreciate prayers after Pope Leo speaks out against waging war By Steff Staples White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt was asked about Pope Leo's remarks during a news briefing on Monday and said U.S. leaders have turned to prayer "during the most turbulent times in our nation's history."… Continue reading
Mar 30 WATCH: Leavitt won't comment on reports U.S. landmines have been spotted in Iran By Associated Press The White House refused to comment Monday on a report that U.S.-made landmines are being used in Iran. Continue reading
Mar 30 Israel's parliament approves death penalty for Palestinians convicted of murdering Israelis By Julia Frankel, Associated Press The bill’s passage marked a major victory for Israel’s far-right, which has pushed hard for the measure. Continue reading
Mar 30 Kharg Island is key to Iran's oil exports. Targeting it carries major risks By Sam Metz, Associated Press The destruction or loss of the island would deny the government a major revenue source, but it would also remove even more oil from world markets at a time of soaring prices. Continue reading
Mar 30 Spain closes airspace to U.S. planes involved in Iran war By Suman Naishadham, Associated Press Spain’s government under Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has been Europe’s most critical voice of U.S. and Israeli military actions in the Middle East. Continue reading
Mar 30 Air Canada CEO will retire this year after criticism of his English-only condolence message By Rob Gillies, Associated Press Prime Minister Mark Carney and Quebec Premier François Legault criticized the airline CEO's English-only message. Continue reading