Nov 21 Israeli Cabinet approves truce for hostages deal with Hamas; Palestinian prisoners also to be freed By Josef Federman, Jack Jeffery, Associated Press Israel’s Cabinet on Wednesday approved a temporary cease-fire with the Hamas militant group that is expected to bring the first halt in fighting in a devastating six-week war and win freedom for dozens of hostages held captive in the Gaza… Continue reading
Nov 21 Watch 7:12 Israeli forces battle Hamas in Gaza refugee camp as deal to free hostages appears close By Nick Schifrin, Jonah Anderson, Teresa Cebrián Aranda Weeks of negotiations have led to an agonizing day as talks continue to free some of the nearly 240 hostages held by Hamas in Gaza. In the proposed deal, Hamas would exchange 50 women and children they hold for 150… Continue watching
Nov 21 Watch 9:29 Families of hostages held by Hamas discuss weeks of agony and hope for release By Amna Nawaz, Sonia Kopelev, Zeba Warsi The families of hostages held by Hamas have faced six weeks of horror and worry. Amna Nawaz discussed the ordeal with Abbey Onn and Liz Hirsh Naftali. Both are awaiting the return of loved ones. Continue watching
Nov 21 Watch 8:12 Thailand program looks to reunite families separated by climate change-driven migration By Fred de Sam Lazaro, Sarah Clune Hartman The number of households where children are raised by grandparents is rising in lower and middle-income countries. Parents have moved away for opportunities as agricultural jobs no longer provide a reliable income due to climate change. Fred de Sam Lazaro… Continue watching
Nov 21 Watch 6:22 Iceland scientists optimistic volcano may spare town as major eruption appears imminent By Malcolm Brabant Scientists in Iceland say that a major volcanic eruption could occur within days. But they are increasingly optimistic that it may spare a town 40 miles southwest of the capital Reykjavik. Special correspondent Malcolm Brabant reports. Continue watching
Nov 21 North Korea says it successfully launched a spy satellite into orbit on its 3rd attempt By Hyung-Jin Kim, Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press Observers doubt whether the satellite is advanced enough to perform military reconnaissance. Continue reading
Nov 21 Netanyahu says Israel will continue war against Hamas after cease-fire By Josef Federman, Jack Jeffery, Associated Press In comments Tuesday ahead of an expected Cabinet vote on a cease-fire proposal, Netanyahu vowed to press ahead. “We are at war, and we will continue the war,” he said. “We will continue until we achieve all our goals.”… Continue reading
Nov 21 WATCH: Garland and Yellen announce $4 billion settlement with Binance over failures to prevent money laundering By Lindsay Whitehurst, Gene Johnson, Eric Tucker, Associated Press “In part because of the crimes it committed, Binance became the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange — now, Binance is paying one of the largest corporate penalties in U.S. history,” said Attorney General Merrick B. Garland. Continue reading
Nov 21 WATCH: Pentagon holds daily news briefing following Austin meeting with Zelenskyy By Tara Copp, Felipe Dana, Associated Press While in Kyiv Monday, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced the Pentagon would be sending an additional $100 million in weapons to Ukraine from U.S. existing stockpiles, including artillery and munitions for air defense systems. Continue reading
Nov 21 Israel withdraws ambassador ahead of South African vote to close Israeli embassy By Mogomotsi Magome, Associated Press Earlier this month, South Africa recalled its ambassador to Israel and withdrew all its diplomatic staff from the country. Continue reading