Nov 12 Demonstrators, politicians march in Paris against rise in antisemitism amid Israel-Hamas war By Sylvie Corbet, Barbara Surk, Associated Press More than 100,000 people marched in Paris on Sunday to protest against rising antisemitism in the wake of Israel’s ongoing war against Hamas in Gaza. Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne, representatives of several parties on the left as well as far-right… Continue reading
Nov 12 Hezbollah attack wounds 7 Israeli soldiers, 10 others near Lebanon border, Israel says By Amy Teibel, Associated Press Attacks by Lebanon's Hezbollah group Sunday wounded seven Israeli troops and 10 other people, Israel's military and rescue services said. The clashes came as skirmishes between the Iran-backed group and Israeli military continue to intensify along the Lebanon-Israel border. Continue reading
Nov 12 People trapped in Gaza's main hospital say they can't leave as heavy fighting rages nearby By Wafaa Shurafa, Samy Magdy, Associated Press Health officials and people trapped inside Gaza's largest hospital rejected Israel's claims that it was helping babies and others evacuate Sunday, saying fighting continued just outside the facility where incubators lay idle with no electricity and critical supplies were running out. Continue reading
Nov 12 Analysis: Can a summit ease U.S.-China tensions? Here's what to expect By Ian Johnson, Council on Foreign Relations On the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, a rare in-person meeting between U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping will provide an opportunity to put a range of issues on a firmer footing. But don’t expect… Continue reading
Nov 12 In wars, hospitals have special protection under international law. How does that apply in Gaza? By Isabel DeBre, Associated Press Intense battles between the Israeli military and Hamas militants around Shifa and other hospitals in Gaza City have raised pressing questions about what is allowed under international laws governing war. Continue reading
Nov 11 UN says more than 800 people reportedly killed in attack on Darfur town amid war in Sudan By Samy Magdy, Associated Press The attack on Ardamata in West Darfur province earlier this month was the latest in a series of atrocities in Darfur that marked the monthslong war between the Sudanese military and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. Continue reading
Nov 11 Watch 3:21 Hospitals go dark in Gaza as pressure on Israel for cease-fire intensifies By Leila Molana-Allen, Harry Zahn International aid groups are raising alarms about conditions at Gaza’s main hospital, Al-Shifa, as Israel’s war against Hamas has left it without power. The UN humanitarian chief said there is “no justification” for what is happening. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu… Continue watching
Nov 11 Watch 2:03 News Wrap: Russian strike targeted Ukraine's capital, local officials say In our news wrap Saturday, Ukraine says their air defenses intercepted a Russian missile strike that threatened Kyiv as residents scrambled for shelter, Pope Francis removed a bishop in Texas who was one of the American Catholic Church’s loudest critics… Continue watching
Nov 11 Netanyahu rejects growing calls for cease-fire, vows Israel will crush Hamas with 'full force' By Wafaa Shurafa, Bassem Mroue, Associated Press Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu pushed back Saturday against growing international calls for a cease-fire, saying in a televised address that a cease-fire would be possible only if all 239 hostages held by Hamas militants in Gaza are released. Continue reading
Nov 11 Pope forcibly removes Texas Bishop Joseph Strickland, a vocal U.S. conservative By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press Pope Francis on Saturday forcibly removed the bishop of Tyler, Texas, a conservative prelate active on social media who has been a fierce critic of the pontiff and has come to symbolize the polarization within the U.S. Catholic hierarchy. Continue reading