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
Apr 26 Watch 7:34 North Koreans forced to process seafood that ends up in U.S., investigation reveals By William Brangham, Teresa Cebrián Aranda In the interconnected, globalized economy, goods produced in one nation end up on shelves and in stores halfway around the world. Some American companies have recently come under scrutiny for alleged links to forced labor. William Brangham spoke with Ian… Continue watching
Apr 26 Columbia protesters say they’re at an impasse with administrators and will continue anti-war camp By Noreen Nasir and James Pollard, Nick Perry, Associated Press Columbia officials had earlier said that negotiations were showing progress, although a heavy police and security presence remained around the campus. Continue reading
Apr 26 Haiti’s new transitional council faces urgent demands for solutions amid gang violence By Dánica Coto, Associated Press Gangs now control 80% of Port-au-Prince, and though they have long depended on powerful politicians and the country’s economic elite for their survival, they are increasingly becoming self-sufficient. Continue reading