Apr 28 Iraq passes harsh anti-LGBTQ+ law imposing up to 15 years in prison, drawing backlash By Abdulrahman Zeyad, Qassim Abdul-Zahra, Associated Press Human rights groups and diplomats criticized a law that was quietly passed by the Iraqi parliament over the weekend that would impose heavy prison sentences on gay and transgender people. A U.S. State Department spokesperson said that the law “threatens… Continue reading
Apr 28 Qatar urges Israel and Hamas to do more to reach cease-fire deal, calls both sides ‘entrenched’ By Tia Goldenberg, Jon Gambrell, Samy Magdy, Associated Press A senior Qatari official has urged Israel and Hamas to show “more commitment and more seriousness” in cease-fire negotiations in interviews with Israeli media, as pressure builds to reach a deal that would free some Israeli hostages and bring a cease-fire in… Continue reading
Apr 28 Cambodia holds funeral for 20 soldiers killed in arms depot explosion at military base By Sopheng Cheang, Associated Press A funeral was held Sunday for 20 soldiers who died at an army base in southwestern Cambodia in a huge explosion of stored munitions that also wounded several others and damaged nearby houses. Continue reading
Apr 27 Watch 2:50 News Wrap: Israel-Hamas war protests continue on campuses while some are shut down In our news wrap Saturday, some universities moved to shut down protests over the Israel-Hamas war while students at others dug in, Israeli airstrikes killed at least 18 people in southern and central Gaza, Nebraska and Iowa residents sifted through… Continue watching
Apr 27 Watch 7:12 How President Noboa’s ‘strong hand’ policies against violence in Ecuador are playing out By Ali Rogin, Satvi Sunkara Not long ago, Ecuador was a beacon of stability in a region known for political unrest and drug trafficking. But now, it’s become one of Latin America’s most violent countries amid a rise in organized crime. Many Ecuadorians are looking… Continue watching
Apr 27 South Africa’s historic election anniversary is coming up. Here’s why it’s so poignant this year By Gerald Imray, Associated Press South Africa's “Freedom Day” marks the country’s first democratic election that officially ended apartheid in 1994. The 30th anniversary falls on an important election. Continue reading
Apr 27 Russia renews bombardment of Ukraine’s energy grid as Kyiv launches more drone attacks By Illia Novikov, Associated Press Russia launched a barrage of missiles against Ukraine overnight, in attacks that appeared to target the country’s energy infrastructure. Meanwhile, Russia said its air defense systems had intercepted more than 60 Ukrainian drones over the southern Krasnodar region. Continue reading
Apr 27 Hamas reviews Israeli proposal for cease-fire in Gaza as planned Rafah assault looms By Samy Magdy, David Rising, Associated Press There is growing international pressure for Hamas and Israel to reach an agreement on a cease-fire and avert a possible Israeli attack on Rafah, where more than half of Gaza’s 2.3 million people have sought refuge after fleeing fighting elsewhere… Continue reading
Apr 27 20 Cambodian soldiers killed in military base ammunition explosion, prime minister says By Sopheng Cheang, Associated Press An ammunition explosion at a base in southwestern Cambodia on Saturday afternoon killed 20 soldiers and injured several others, Prime Minister Hun Manet said. Continue reading
Apr 26 Watch 6:37 Israelis mark Passover amid conflict, loss and trauma By Ali Rogin, Karl Bostic, Zeba Warsi This week, Jews around the world are observing Passover, the festival of liberation that marks the historic exodus from ancient Egypt. But this year, joy is tempered with loss and trauma. More than 160,000 Israelis will mark the holiday while… Continue watching