Apr 30 Chinese scientist who first published COVID sequence stages protest after being locked out of lab By Dake Kang, Associated Press When Zhang tried to go to the lab over the weekend, guards barred him from entering. In protest, he sat outside on flattened cardboard in drizzling rain, pictures from the scene posted online show. Continue reading
Apr 30 Netanyahu determined to invade Rafah despite ongoing cease-fire talks with Hamas By Tia Goldenberg, Associated Press With more than half of Gaza's 2.3 million people sheltering in Rafah, the international community, including Israel' top ally the U.S., has warned Israel against any offensive that puts civilians at risk. Continue reading
Apr 29 Watch 5:04 Israeli barrage on Gaza continues as cease-fire, hostage release negotiations resume By Amna Nawaz, Solveig Rennan Fraught negotiations continue nearly seven months into the war in Gaza. A Hamas delegation left Cairo and is expected to return with a response to the latest cease-fire proposal. Secretary of State Blinken pressed not just for a cease-fire and… Continue watching
Apr 29 Watch 4:09 News Wrap: At least 45 killed by flooding in western Kenya In our news wrap Monday, at least 45 people died in flash floods in western Kenya, Ukraine appealed for quick delivery of Western weapons as it gave more ground in the east, weekend tornadoes in Oklahomas killed four people and… Continue watching
Apr 29 Watch 6:26 Indian government accused of trying to kill Sikh activists in U.S. By William Brangham, Zeba Warsi India has seen its stature grow on the world stage. Led by populist Hindu Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the world’s biggest democracy has grown its economy and its geopolitical influence. But an investigation by The Washington Post adds new evidence… Continue watching
Apr 29 Watch 8:18 ‘New Cold Wars’ examines America’s struggles with China and Russia By Nick Schifrin, Ethan Dodd In 1991, the Soviet Union ceased to exist, and with it the Cold War. At the same time, China was amid its rapid expansion. Now, Russia is again a principal adversary and China is a much stronger competitor. Nick Schifrin… Continue watching
Apr 29 Watch 2:11 Mexican consumer law helps man snag $28,000 earrings for $28 after Cartier pricing mishap By Leyla Hayes The words Cartier and deal are rarely said in the same breath. But the legendary French jeweler has been forced to extend an enormous discount to a Mexican man after he claimed an error allowed him to buy two pairs… Continue watching
Apr 29 EU tightens visa requirements for Ethiopians over a lack of government cooperation on deportations By Associated Press The European Union is tightening visa requirements for people from Ethiopia. It says the government there is not cooperating on the deportation of citizens found to be living illegally in the bloc. Continue reading
Apr 29 WATCH: Israel-Hamas war protesters defy Columbia University’s deadline to disband camp or face suspension By Cedar Attanasio, Jake Offenhartz, Jonathan Mattise, Associated Press Students and others nationwide have been sparring over the Israel-Hamas war and its mounting death toll. Many students are demanding their universities cut financial ties with Israel. Continue reading
Apr 29 NATO Secretary-General Stoltenberg says slow arms deliveries to Ukraine have benefited Russia on the battlefield By Jill Lawless, Associated Press Russia is hurrying to exploit its advantages before Kyiv's depleted forces get more Western military supplies. Ukraine's president says new Western supplies have started arriving, but slowly. Continue reading