Nov 05 Israel's Netanyahu dismisses his defense minister as wars rage. Protests erupt across country By Josef Federman, Associated Press While Netanyahu has called for continued military pressure on Hamas, Gallant had taken a more pragmatic approach, saying that military force has created the necessary conditions for a diplomatic deal that could bring home hostages held by the militant group. Continue reading
Nov 05 Rafael strengthens to Category 1 hurricane as Cuba prepares for another hit By Associated Press Tropical Storm Rafael strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane on Tuesday as it swirled past the Cayman Islands and chugged toward western Cuba. Continue reading
Nov 05 A week after Spanish floods, families hold out hope that loved ones are still alive By Hernan Muñoz, Joseph Wilson, Associated Press At least 218 have been confirmed dead after a deluge caused by heavy rains late on Oct. 29 and the next morning swamped entire communities, mostly in Spain's Valencia region. Continue reading
Nov 05 Russia and Iran ramping up influence campaigns targeting U.S. voters, federal agencies say By Christina A. Cassidy, Ali Swenson, Associated Press The nation's federal law enforcement and election security agencies are debunking two new examples of Russian election disinformation. Continue reading
Nov 05 Israeli airstrike kills 20 people in northern Gaza, Palestinian officials say By Wafaa Shurafa, Samy Magdy, Associated Press Palestinian officials say an Israeli airstrike in northern Gaza has killed at least 20 people, mostly women and children. Continue reading
Nov 04 Watch 6:26 News Wrap: Heavy rain batters Spain days after catastrophic floods killed at least 200 In our news wrap Monday, heavy rain battered eastern Spain just days after catastrophic floods pummeled the Valencia region, Israel says it has terminated a decades-old agreement that officially recognizes UNRWA, the UN agency providing aid to Gaza and at… Continue watching
Nov 04 WATCH: U.S. gives Israel a 'fail' grade on improving aid to Gaza so far By Matthew Lee, Associated Press Israel alleges that UNRWA has been infiltrated by Hamas, which the agency denies and says it takes measures to ensure its neutrality. Continue reading
Nov 04 The death toll in Lebanon crosses 3,000, Health Ministry says By Bassem Mroue, Melanie Lidman, Associated Press The Lebanese Health Ministry said 16 people were killed and 90 injured in attacks on Sunday, bringing the death toll to 3,002. At least 13,492 have been injured. Continue reading
Nov 04 Pakistan closes schools in Lahore due to dangerous air quality By Associated Press Pakistani officials say dangerously poor air quality has forced the provincial government in Lahore to close primary schools for a week. Continue reading
Nov 04 Extreme rain in Barcelona disrupt rail service as troops search for more flood victims in Valencia By Joseph Wilson, Associated Press Mobile phones in Barcelona screeched with an alert for "extreme and continued rainfall" on the southern outskirts of the city. Continue reading