Apr 20 Zelenskyy says Russia is trying to create ‘impression of a ceasefire’ while continuing attacks By Volodymyr Yurchuk, Elise Morton, Associated Press Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Russia on Sunday of creating a false appearance of honoring an Easter ceasefire, saying Moscow continued to launch attacks after Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a unilateral temporary truce. Continue reading
Apr 20 Israeli probe finds ‘professional failures’ in its military’s killings of 15 Palestinian medics in Gaza By Melanie Lidman, Associated Press An Israeli investigation into the killings of 15 Palestinian medics last month in Gaza by Israeli forces said Sunday it found a chain of “professional failures” and a deputy commander will be fired — one of the most severe punishments of the… Continue reading
Apr 19 Watch 3:12 News Wrap: Russia and Ukraine swap POWs amid temporary ceasefire By PBS News Weekend Continue watching
Apr 19 Russia and Ukraine swap hundreds of prisoners of war as Putin announces Easter ceasefire By Associated Press Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a temporary Easter ceasefire in Ukraine starting Saturday, citing humanitarian reasons, as Russia and Ukraine swapped hundreds of captured soldiers in the largest exchange since Moscow's full-scale invasion started over three years ago. Continue reading
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