Apr 19 A politician running for mayor in northern Mexico is killed, the 16th hopeful slain over June vote By Associated Press A mayoral candidate in a northern Mexico border state has been killed, the 16th political hopeful slain ahead of the June 2 elections. Continue reading
Apr 19 Watch 9:24 Why Israeli and Iranian officials downplayed apparent retaliatory strike in central Iran By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn, Nana Adwoa Antwi-Boasiako There is an uneasy calm across the Middle East after both Israeli and Iranian officials had muted responses to Israel's apparent retaliatory strike in central Iran. The region had been on edge since an unprecedented Iranian attack and Israeli vows… Continue watching
Apr 19 Northern Ireland prosecutor says UK soldiers involved in Bloody Sunday won’t face perjury charges By Associated Press Prosecutors say 15 former British soldiers won't face charges for perjury at an inquiry into Bloody Sunday, one of the deadliest days of the decades-long Northern Ireland conflict. Continue reading
Apr 19 Croatia’s top court rules President Milanović cannot be prime minister after inconclusive election By Darko Bandic, Associated Press Croatia's Constitutional Court has banned President Zoran Milanović from becoming prime minister in case his center-left party manages to garner a majority after this week's highly contested parliamentary election. Continue reading
Apr 19 These coral reefs suffered major damage. Watch how restoration efforts helped bring them back By Bella Isaacs-Thomas Coral reefs offer crucial habitat for marine creatures and protection for coastal communities, but face a long list of threats due to human activity. One restoration project in Indonesia demonstrates how these ecosystems can bounce back from damage with help. Continue reading
Apr 19 How the U.S. could rush weapons to Ukraine to battle Russia By Tara Copp, Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press The Pentagon has had supplies ready to go for months but hasn’t moved them because it is out of money. Continue reading
Apr 19 Apparent Israeli attack drones near Iranian base and nuclear site activates air defenses By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press The strike came just days after Tehran's unprecedented drone-and-missile assault on Israel. Continue reading
Apr 18 Legislation that could force a TikTok ban revived as part of House foreign aid package By Mary Clare Jalonick, Haleluya Hadero, Associated Press Legislation that could ban TikTok if its China-based owner doesn't sell its stake has won a major boost as House Republicans included it in a package of bills that would send U.S. aid to Ukraine and Israel. Continue reading
Apr 18 Watch 7:06 U.S. hits Iran with new sanctions while urging Israel against military response By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn, Teresa Cebrián Aranda On Thursday, President Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s top national security aides talked about Israel's potential response to the Iranian drone attack. U.S. officials think Israel shouldn't respond militarily and are trying to increase economic and diplomatic pressure on… Continue watching
Apr 18 Watch 6:25 Conflict in Ethiopia eases, but millions there still face risk of starvation By Jack Hewson, Ed Ram As Ethiopia continues to face one of the worst droughts in recent history, millions of its people are suffering from acute hunger. The United States resumed shipments in December after suspending aid due to theft allegations. But starvation is still… Continue watching