May 10 South Africa again requests emergency measures from world court to restrain Israel’s assault on Gaza By Molly Quell, Associated Press The request Friday is the fourth for additional measures by South Africa, which filed a genocide case against Israel late last year at the International Court of Justice. Continue reading
May 10 U.S. says Israel’s use of U.S. arms likely violated international law, but evidence is incomplete By Ellen Knickmeyer, Aamer Madhani, Matthew Lee, Associated Press The Biden administration says Israel's use of U.S-provided weapons in Gaza likely violated international humanitarian law. But the administration says wartime conditions in the Palestinian territory prevented U.S. officials from determining that for certain in specific airstrikes. Continue reading
May 10 Ukraine says Russia is trying to break through its defenses in the northeastern Kharkiv region By Illia Novikov, Associated Press It's a tactical switch in the war that Kyiv officials have been expecting for weeks. Officials said Friday that intense nighttime shelling targeted Vovchansk in the Kharkiv region and less than 5 kilometers or 3 miles from the Russian border. Continue reading
May 10 U.S. announces a new $400 million package of weapons for Ukraine By Lolita C. Baldor, Matthew Lee, Associated Press The announcement Friday comes as Kyiv struggles to hold off advances by Russian troops in the northeast Kharkiv region. This is the third tranche of aid for Ukraine since Congress passed supplemental funding in late April after months of gridlock. Continue reading
May 10 Leaders worldwide struggle to draft ‘pandemic treaty’ to avoid COVID mistakes in the future By Maria Cheng, Jamey Keaten, Associated Press Envoys have been working long hours in recent weeks to prepare a draft ahead of a self-imposed deadline later this month: ratification of the accord at WHO's annual meeting. But deep divisions could derail it. Continue reading
May 10 Over 40 arrests made as police clear pro-Palestinian protests camps at Penn, MIT By Bruce Shipkowski, Michael Casey, Associated Press Tensions have ratcheted up in standoffs with protesters on campuses across the United States and in Europe. Some colleges cracked down immediately, while others have tolerated the demonstrations. Continue reading
May 10 Eurovision Song Contest sees boos, cheers and tighter security for Israel’s contestant By Jill Lawless, Associated Press Golan has become a focus for protests by pro-Palestinian demonstrators who want her country kicked out of Eurovision over its war against Hamas. Continue reading
May 10 WATCH: UN General Assembly approves resolution granting new rights to Palestine, reviving membership bid By Edith M. Lederer, Associated Press The final list of rights and privileges in the draft annex includes giving Palestine the right to speak on all issues not just those related to the Palestinians and Middle East, the right to propose agenda items and reply in… Continue reading
May 10 Civilians flee Rafah for the north as heavy fighting keeps Gaza aid crossings closed By Wafaa Shurafa, Joseph Krauss, Associated Press Over a million Palestinians have fled to Rafah to escape fighting elsewhere, with many packed into U.N.-run shelters or squalid tent camps. The city on the border with Egypt is also a crucial hub for bringing in food, medicine, fuel… Continue reading
May 09 Watch 4:18 Netanyahu vows Israel will continue Rafah operation after U.S. freezes bomb delivery By Nick Schifrin Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu said his country would “stand alone if necessary," in response to President Biden’s move to pause deliveries of some bombs to Israel. That decision has created a possible turning point in the U.S.-Israel relationship and the… Continue watching