Dec 23 National day of mourning held for victims of Czech Republic’s worst mass killing By Karel Janicek, Associated Press The Czech Republic came to a standstill at noon Saturday as people across the country observed a minute of silence for the victims of its worst mass killing that left 14 dead and questions about the shooter's motive. Continue reading
Dec 23 Suspect arrested in alleged theft of new Banksy art piece featuring drones on a stop sign By Associated Press A man suspected of stealing an artwork by Banksy of a stop sign adorned with three military drones, was arrested Saturday, London police said. The sign was taken less than an hour after the elusive street artist posted a photo of the… Continue reading
Dec 23 Israeli strikes on 2 homes kill more than 90 Palestinians, including journalist and UN employee, officials say By Najib Jobain, Samy Magdy, Associated Press More than 90 Palestinians, including dozens from an extended family, were killed in Israeli airstrikes on two homes, rescuers and hospital officials said Saturday, a day after the U.N. chief warned again that nowhere is safe in Gaza and that… Continue reading
Dec 23 Deadly northwestern China earthquake estimated to have cost millions in economic losses By Associated Press The strong earthquake that hit northwest China this week, and killed at least 148 people, has caused economic losses estimated to be worth tens of millions in the agricultural and fisheries industries, state media reported Saturday. Continue reading
Dec 22 Watch 4:36 U.S. abstains from UN Security Council vote calling for more humanitarian aid in Gaza By John Yang, Solveig Rennan The United Nations Security Council came together Friday to approve a resolution calling for more humanitarian aid to flow into Gaza after a week of delays. The U.S. abstained from the vote, which did not demand a ceasefire. Meantime, American… Continue watching
Dec 22 Watch 7:46 Palestinian poet Mosab Abu Toha on all he’s lost in Gaza and hopes for his homeland By Amna Nawaz, Zeba Warsi Award-winning Palestinian poet Mosab Abu Toha has lost his home, friends and family in the last two months. He was also detained by Israeli forces in Gaza and released only after international outrage. He's now out of Gaza and in… Continue watching
Dec 22 Vatican prosecutor seeks new trial after cardinal’s embezzlement conviction By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press The main focus of the trial involved the Holy See’s 350 million-euro ($386 million) investment in converting a former Harrod’s warehouse into luxury apartments. Continue reading
Dec 22 Most U.S.-funded community projects in Gaza have been left unharmed, but at least 5 are damaged are destroyed By Juliet Linderman, Martha Mendoza, Cedar Attanacio, Associated Press The United Nations has identified more than 37,000 structures destroyed or damaged in the war so far. Continue reading
Dec 22 Without call for suspension of hostilities, UN approves watered-down resolution on aid to Gaza By Edith M. Lederer, Associated Press The resolution is without the original call for an “urgent suspension of hostilities” between Israel and Hamas. Friday's vote in the 15-member council was 13-0 with the United States and Russia abstaining. Continue reading
Dec 22 As Israel expands ground war against Hamas, Gaza death toll exceeds 20,000 By Najib Jobain, Samy Magdy, Associated Press That figure was released Friday. It is the latest indication of the staggering cost of the war as Israel expands its ground offensive and ordered tens of thousands more people to leave their homes. Continue reading