Nov 14 After a Mexican LGBTQ+ magistrate was found dead, thousands in Mexico City marched for justice By Megan Janetsky, Associated Press Jesús Ociel Baena was the first openly nonbinary person to assume a judicial post in Mexico, becoming a magistrate in state electoral court, and broke through other barriers in a country where LGBTQ+ people are often targeted with violence. Continue reading
Nov 14 WATCH: Hostage negotiations ‘top priority’ for State Department, spokesperson says By News Desk State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller refused to comment on the "underlying details" surrounding hostage negotiations. Continue reading
Nov 14 U.S. imposes third round of sanctions against Hamas focusing on transfers from Iran to Gaza By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press The sanctions block access to U.S. property and bank accounts and prevent the targeted people and companies from doing business with Americans. Continue reading
Nov 14 Palestinian authorities call for cease-fire to evacuate patients and newborns from Gaza’s largest hospital By Wafaa Shurafa, Samy Magdy, Associated Press The Health Ministry said 40 patients, including three babies, have died since Shifa’s emergency generator ran out of fuel Saturday. Another 36 babies are at risk of dying because there is no power for incubators, according to the ministry. Continue reading
Nov 14 Stalemate around Gaza’s main hospital draws out as Israel claims Hamas is hiding inside By Josef Federman, Associated Press Shifa has over 500 beds and services like MRI scans, dialysis and an intensive care unit. It conducts roughly half of all the medical operations that take place in Gaza, according to the Health Ministry in the Hamas-run territory. Continue reading
Nov 13 U.S. and South Korea update deterrence plans over North Korean nuclear threat By Kim Tong-Hyung, Associated Press Monday's move followed high-level military talks in Seoul, where the allies also discussed enhancing three-way defense exercises with Japan and improve information-sharing on North Korean missile launches. Continue reading
Nov 13 Watch 6:01 A look at the destruction in Gaza after 5 weeks of war between Israel and Hamas By Leila Molana-Allen Gaza's healthcare system and central hospital are in collapse five weeks since the Hamas terror attacks launched the war with Israel. Leila Molana-Allen went to Gaza with the Israel Defense Forces on Monday and reports on the fighting there. Continue watching
Nov 13 Watch 5:48 Civilians in crossfire as Israeli forces and Hamas battle around Gaza’s main hospital By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn, Zeba Warsi Israel claims a Hamas military command center is located beneath Gaza's Al-Shifa hospital. Monday, President Biden warned Israel to be "less intrusive" in its operations there as hundreds of patients and medical staff remain inside, facing dire conditions. Nick Schifrin… Continue watching
Nov 13 Watch 6:58 Tensions rise in U.K. amid large-scale protests over Israel-Hamas war By Malcolm Brabant In a day of political upheaval, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak fired Home Secretary Suella Braverman after critics claimed her remarks contributed to violence during pro-Palestinian marches this weekend. The British government is also pledging to crack down on antisemitism,… Continue watching
Nov 13 WATCH: Biden hails ‘new era’ of ties between U.S. and Indonesia By Chris Megerian, Josh Boak, Associated Press President Joe Biden and Indonesian President Joko Widodo have formalized closer ties between their countries at the White House. Indonesia is the world's third largest democracy and a heavyweight player in Southeast Asia. Continue reading