Aug 01 U.S. envoy tours distribution site in Gaza as humanitarian crisis worsens By Wafaa Shurafa, Sam Metz, Julia Frankel, Associated Press All four of the group’s distribution sites are in zones controlled by the Israeli military and throughout their months in operation have become flashpoints of desperation, where starving people scramble for scarce aid. Hundreds have been killed by either gunfire… Continue reading
Aug 01 Appeals court in Bosnia confirms sentence for Bosnian Serb President Milorad Dodik after stoking separatist tensions By Amer Cohadzic, Associated Press Bosnian Serb President Milorad Dodik has repeatedly called for the separation of the Serb-run half of Bosnia to join Serbia, which prompted the former U.S. administration to impose sanctions against him and his allies. Continue reading
Jul 31 Watch 4:56 News Wrap: White House sending 2 officials to inspect Gaza food distribution In our news wrap Thursday, the White House says President Trump is sending two officials to inspect food distribution in Gaza after dozens of Palestinians have been killed while trying to get aid, Ukraine says Russian drone and missile attacks… Continue watching
Jul 31 Watch 6:35 Sen. Shaheen on why more Dems voted to block weapons to Israel: 'Things need to change' By Amna Nawaz, Kyle Midura A late-night congressional vote fell short of the number needed to block weapons sales to Israel. But in a dramatic shift, more than half of Democrats supported the measure, reaching its highest level of support to date. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen… Continue watching
Jul 31 Watch 11:45 Ex-CIA analyst challenges Trump's attempt to discredit Russian election interference probe By Geoff Bennett, Dan Sagalyn The Trump administration is trying to discredit the intelligence assessment that concluded Russian President Putin ordered a campaign to interfere in the 2016 election with the intent of helping elect Trump. Contrary to almost all intelligence findings, Trump and his… Continue watching
Jul 31 European Union expects 15% U.S. tariffs on Friday, but key document still not complete By Lorne Cook, Associated Press The European Commission says it presumes the United States will impose a 15% tariff on most EU exports from Friday. Continue reading
Jul 31 Russia's 'land of fire and ice' largely spared by earthquake and tsunami By Vladimir Isachenkov, Associated Press One of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded hit Russia’s Far East, flooding a fishing port with waves from a tsunami, but causing only a few injuries. Continue reading
Jul 31 Pakistani opposition leader Imran Khan and nearly 200 supporters sentenced over 2023 riots By Associated Press A court in eastern Pakistan has sentenced an opposition leader and nearly 200 supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan to 10 years in prison. Continue reading
Jul 31 Vatican solar farm will make it the world's first carbon-neutral state By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press Italy has agreed to a Vatican plan to turn a 430-hectare (1,000-acre) plot of land north of Rome into a vast solar farm that will generate enough electricity to meet the needs of Vatican City. Continue reading
Jul 31 Lithuania's prime minister steps down after investigations into his business dealings By Liudas Dapkus, Associated Press Lithuania Prime Minister Gintautas Paluckas has stepped down following investigations into his business dealings. Continue reading