Nov 25 Pope Francis cancels audiences, gets hospital checkup after catching the flu By Associated Press Pope Francis went to the hospital Saturday for tests after he came down with the flu, but the results ruled out any respiratory problems, the Vatican said. Continue reading
Nov 25 Ukraine says Russia launched its largest drone attack on Kyiv since the start of the invasion By Samya Kullab, Associated Press Russia on Saturday morning launched its most intense drone attack on Ukraine since the beginning of its full-scale invasion in 2022, targeting the capital city for over six hours, military officials said. Continue reading
Nov 24 Watch 10:46 Israeli physician describes mental and physical recovery ahead for released hostages By Nick Schifrin, Solveig Rennan, Nana Adwoa Antwi-Boasiako, Morgan Till The hostages released from Gaza face immense mental and physical trauma. Dr. Hagai Levine, the head of the medical and resilience team for the Hostages and Missing Families Forum, began to meet some of the 13 Israelis who once again… Continue watching
Nov 24 Watch 5:44 Daughter of Israeli still held in Gaza discusses mixed feelings after 1st hostage release By Nick Schifrin, Sonia Kopelev, Maea Lenei Buhre Twelve of the 13 Israeli hostages released from Gaza Friday were kidnapped from one kibbutz, Nir Oz. One out of four of Nir Oz’s residents were kidnapped or killed in the October 7 attacks. Chaim Peri is one of the… Continue watching
Nov 24 Watch 4:30 Qatari official on role in mediating Israeli hostage release and temporary cease-fire By Nick Schifrin The hostage deal between Israel and Hamas was mediated by Qatar. Dr. Majid bin Mohammed Al Ansari is an advisor to the prime minister of Qatar and the official spokesperson for the Qatari foreign ministry. He joined Nick Schifrin to… Continue watching
Nov 24 Israeli troops fire at Palestinians attempting to return to northern Gaza during cease-fire By Associated Press DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli troops fatally shot two Palestinians and wounded 11 others as they headed toward the main combat zone in northern Gaza despite warnings by the Israeli army to stay put. An Associated Press journalist… Continue reading
Nov 24 Nightmare continues for families of hostages not slated for release during temporary truce By Tia Goldenberg, Associated Press The cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas will bring relief to dozens whose relatives are being held captive. But with some 240 hostages in militant hands, only a fraction of families will be reunited under the current arrangement. Continue reading
Nov 24 Palestinians fear Gaza will be an uninhabitable moonscape after war ends By Isabel DeBre, Associated Press Israel’s military offensive has turned much of northern Gaza into an uninhabitable moonscape. Continue reading
Nov 24 Live updates: Day 1 of temporary cease-fire in Israel-Hamas war By Associated Press With the truce deal comes increased shipments of fuel and supplies into Gaza — though still only enough to dent the needs of the 2.3 million Palestinians in Gaza who have endured weeks of Israeli bombardment, according to aid groups. Continue reading
Nov 24 South African Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius granted parole 10 years after killing girlfriend By Gerald Imray, Mogmotsi Magome, Associated Press Double-amputee Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius shot his girlfriend 10 years ago at his home in South Africa in a killing that jolted the world. He will be released from prison on Jan. 5, but will be constantly monitored by parole… Continue reading