Aug 16 Watch 5:40 News Wrap: Ukraine urges residents of Pokrovsk to evacuate as Russian troops close in In our news wrap Friday, the eastern Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk has urged residents to evacuate as Russian troops close in, thousands protested in cities across India amid growing national anger after a trainee doctor was raped and killed at… Continue watching
Aug 16 Watch 8:02 Amid brutal civil war, Sudan's VP defends refusal to participate in U.S.-led peace talks By Leila Molana-Allen, Jorgen Samso, Leila Jackson Sudan has been caught in a bloody war between the country’s army and a militia for 16 months with tens of millions of civilians caught in between. This week, the United States attempted peace talks in Geneva, but the Sudanese… Continue watching
Aug 16 Ukrainian forces carved a path of destruction on their march to claim the Russian town of Sudzha By Associated Press Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Thursday that the town of Sudzha was fully under his troops' control. Continue reading
Aug 16 Mediators are preparing to implement Israel-Hamas cease-fire deal before final agreement, U.S. official says By Ravi Nessman, Associated Press The official said the proposal currently on the table basically bridges every gap between Israel and Hamas. Continue reading
Aug 16 U.S. calls on Sudan military to join peace negotiations By Associated Press The military has boycotted negotiations in Geneva, Switzerland, now in their third day, despite international pleas that they participate. Sudan’s military is battling the powerful paramilitary known as The Rapid Support Forces. Continue reading
Aug 16 Paetongtarn Shinawatra becomes Thailand's youngest prime minister, extends divisive dynasty By Jintamas Saksornchai, Associated Press Paetongtarn becomes Thailand’s third leader from the Shinawatra family, after her father, who was ousted by coup before returning from exile last year, and her aunt Yingluck Shinawatra, who lives in exile. Continue reading
Aug 16 Thousands in India protest over rape and murder of a female doctor at government hospital By Piyush Nagpal, Associated Press The protests began Aug. 9 when police discovered the body of the 31-year-old trainee doctor at the state-run R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital’s seminar hall in eastern Kolkata city. Continue reading
Aug 16 Latest round of Gaza cease-fire talks conclude, will continue in Cairo next week By Ravi Nessman, Associated Press In a statement Friday, the United States, Egypt and Qatar said ceasefire talks were constructive and conducted in a positive atmosphere. Continue reading
Aug 16 Deadly civilian rampage in West Bank sparks rare condemnation from Israeli leaders By Julia Frankel, Aref Tufaha, Associated Press Residents interviewed by The Associated Press said at least a hundred masked settlers entered the village, shot live ammunition at Palestinians, burned homes and cars and damaged water tankers. Continue reading
Aug 16 Diplomacy intensifies to stop the Israel-Hamas war By Ravi Nessman, Associated Press British and French foreign ministers made a joint trip to Israel while internationally mediated cease-fire talks in Qatar were expected to enter their second day. Continue reading