Dec 26 Russian air defense fire likely caused Azerbaijan Airlines crash, aviation experts say By Associated Press Aviation experts say that Russian air defense fire was likely responsible for the Azerbaijani plane crash the day before that killed 38 people and left all 29 survivors injured. Continue reading
Dec 25 Watch 4:20 News Wrap: At least 38 dead after Azerbaijan Airlines crash in Kazakhstan In our news wrap Wednesday, at least 38 are dead after an Azerbaijan Airlines flight crashed in Kazakhstan, Ukraine says Russia launched an extensive missile and drone attack on the country’s energy and fuel infrastructure, disrupting heating services for 500,000… Continue watching
Dec 25 Watch 5:07 Why Northern Israel residents are hesitant about returning home after 14 months of war By Karl Bostic, Jeffrey Brown, Zeba Warsi The ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah has brought relative calm in northern Israel, but the road to recovery is long. Tens of thousands have been displaced due to Hezbollah’s rocket attacks. Producer Karl Bostic traveled to Metula and Kiryat Shmona… Continue watching
Dec 25 Watch 6:43 How a newly discovered galaxy could offer clues on how our Milky Way Galaxy formed By Miles O'Brien Scientists have found the beginnings of a young universe that may offer insights into the beginnings of our own Milky Way Galaxy. Geoff Bennett and Miles O'Brien discussed why scientists are excited by the discovery, one that has a little… Continue watching
Dec 25 Japan to maximize nuclear power, bolster renewable energy as electricity demand grows By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press The policy says nuclear energy should account for 20 percent of Japan's energy supply in 2040, with renewables expanded to 40-50 percent and coal-fired power reduced to 30-40 percent. Continue reading
Dec 25 After 20 years, the post-tsunami generation in Indonesia stays vigilant for future disasters By Edna Tarigan, Achmad Ibrahim, Fadlan Syam, Associated Press In a public high school, students regularly take part in disaster simulations and get ready to evacuate ahead of a possible tsunami. Continue reading
Dec 25 Why Palestinian Authority forces are cracking down on Palestinian militants in the occupied West Bank By Majdi Mohammed, Tia Goldenberg, Associated Press The deadly violence is some of the worst internal fighting Palestinians have seen in years. Continue reading
Dec 25 China and Japan agree to talks on security issues, hoping to improve relations By Ken Moritsugu, Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya called the talks "very candid" and wide-ranging. Continue reading
Dec 25 A baby froze to death overnight in Gaza as Israel and Hamas accuse each other of ceasefire delays By Sam Mednick, Tia Goldenberg, Fatma Khaled, Associated Press The deaths underscore the squalid conditions in Gaza's sprawling camps, where hundreds of thousands of Palestinians are crammed into often ramshackle tents after fleeing Israel's bombardment and offensives. Continue reading
Dec 25 Pakistani airstrikes kill 46 people in eastern Afghanistan, mostly women and children, Taliban official says By Riaz Khan, Munir Ahmed, Associated Press On Wednesday, the Pakistani military said security forces killed 13 insurgents in an overnight operation in an intelligence-based operation in South Waziristan. Continue reading