Jul 22 Gaza has been at risk of famine for months, experts say. Here’s why they haven’t declared one By Jamey Keaten, Sam Mednick, Associated Press Even though Israel eased a 2 1/2-month blockade on the territory in May, aid groups say only a trickle of assistance is getting into the enclave. Continue reading
Jul 22 Russian bill would punish online searches for information deemed to be ‘extremist’ By Associated Press Russian lawmakers have approved a bill that punishes online searches for information that is deemed “extremist,” the latest move by government authorities in their relentless crackdown on dissent. Continue reading
Jul 22 Over 1,400, mostly civilians, were killed in sectarian violence in coastal Syria in March, government says By Abby Sewell, Omar Albam, Associated Press The violence was the first major incident to emerge after the ouster of longtime President Bashar Assad in December. Continue reading
Jul 22 U.S. to leave UNESCO, again, 2 years after rejoining By Samuel Petrequin, Associated Press The UNESCO chief said she "deeply" regrets the U.S. decision but said the agency "has prepared for it."… Continue reading
Jul 22 WATCH: Trump says Philippines will pay 19% tariffs in deal struck with leader Marcos By Didi Tang, Michelle L. Price, Associated Press Trump said Tuesday that the U.S. will slightly drop its tariff rate for the Philippines without paying import taxes for what it sells there. Continue reading
Jul 22 Israeli forces have killed over 1,000 aid-seekers in Gaza since May with hunger worsening, UN body says By Wafaa Shurafa, Samy Magdy, Tia Goldenberg, Associated Press Desperation is mounting in the territory of more than 2 million. Continue reading
Jul 21 Watch 4:44 NATO countries promise more weapons for Ukraine as Russia launches massive assault By Nick Schifrin, Sonia Kopelev It is a pivotal moment in Ukraine as Kyiv announced it will hold another round of peace talks with Russia on Wednesday. It's the first such meeting in seven weeks and comes as NATO leaders try to answer Ukraine’s desperate… Continue watching
Jul 21 Belgium questions 2 Israelis at music festival over Gaza crime allegations By Associated Press Belgian prosecutors say police have questioned two Israeli army members attending a music festival over alleged war crimes in Gaza. Continue reading
Jul 21 Egypt provides free train rides for Sudanese refugees returning home By Amr Nabil, Najib Jobain, Associated Press Hundreds of people who have been displaced by fighting in Sudan have gathered at the central train station in Cairo to begin a free journey home. Continue reading
Jul 21 What to know about the Bangladesh Air Force jet crash into a Dhaka school By Associated Press A Bangladesh Air Force training jet has crashed into a school campus in Dhaka, killing at least 20 people. It is the deadliest airplane crash in the Bangladeshi capital in recent memory. Continue reading