Nov 21 WATCH: Pentagon confirms Russia launched new, experimental missile By Hanna Arhirova, Illia Novikov, Aamer Madhani, Tara Copp, Associated Press “This was new type of lethal capability that was deployed on the battlefield, so that was certainly of concern," Pentagon deputy press secretary Sabrina Singh said, noting that the missile could carry either conventional or nuclear warheads. Continue reading
Nov 21 At least 38 killed in northwest Pakistan as gunmen open fire on vehicles carrying Shiite Muslims By Riaz Khan, Associated Press Thursday's attack happened in Kurram, a district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province where clashes between majority Sunni Muslims and minority Shiites have killed dozens in recent months. Continue reading
Nov 21 ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Hamas officials alleging war crimes By Molly Quell, Associated Press The decision turns Netanyahu and the others into internationally wanted suspects and is likely to further isolate them and complicate efforts to negotiate a cease-fire to end the 13-month conflict. Continue reading
Nov 20 Watch 10:11 An inside look at how gang warfare in Haiti has devastated daily life By Marcia Biggs, André Paultre, Eric O'Connor Despite a UN-approved security mission that deployed in June to try and restore some order, large swaths of the country remain under gang control and violence is endemic. Special Correspondent Marcia Biggs and videographer Eric O'Connor traveled there for a… Continue watching
Nov 20 Billionaire Gautam Adani charged with fraud, hiding bribery scheme from investors By Associated Press An Indian businessman who is one of the world’s richest people has been indicted in the U.S. on charges he duped investors in a massive solar energy project in his home country by concealing that it was facilitated by alleged… Continue reading
Nov 20 Australia's plan to ban children from social media popular but problematic By Rod McGuirk, Associated Press The Australian government's plan to ban children from social media to protect them from harm has won almost universal political support. Continue reading
Nov 20 Three years after fatal shooting on set, Alec Baldwin's film 'Rust' has world premiere with dedication to cinematographer killed By Vanessa Gera, Associated Press Alec Baldwin's Western "Rust" had its world premiere Wednesday at a film festival in Poland, three years after the shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set. Continue reading
Nov 20 Spain to allow for thousands of migrants in country illegally to earn residency and work permits By Suman Naishadham, Associated Press Spain will grant residency and work permits each year for the next three years to about 300,000 migrants who are in the country illegally. Continue reading
Nov 20 Hong Kong ex-publisher Jimmy Lai testifies he didn't ask Pence, Pompeo to take action against city By Kanis Leung, Associated Press Former Hong Kong publisher Jimmy Lai is testifying in his defense at his landmark national security trial. He told the court on Wednesday about his 2019 meetings with former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence and former U.S. Secretary of State… Continue reading
Nov 20 Vulnerable nations seek $1.3 trillion to deal with damage and help curb climate change By Seth Borenstein, Melina Walling, Sibi Arasu, Michael Phillis, Associated Press Time is running short for negotiators at the United Nations climate talks in Azerbaijan to solve a difficult puzzle. Continue reading