Dec 06 U.S. announces new weapons aid for Ukraine as Congress stalls on more funding By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press The aid comes as Congress remains stalled on legislation that would provide new funding for Ukraine as well as money for Israel's war with Hamas and other security needs. Continue reading
Dec 06 WATCH: Biden speaks on need for aid to Ukraine as deadline for funding nears By Zeke Miller, Aamer Madhani, Stephen Groves, Associated Press Biden said Republicans who are insisting on border policy changes as a condition for voting for the aid “are playing chicken with our national security," even as he expressed openness to some policy changes. Continue reading
Dec 06 COP28 in murky middle ground on climate goals after 1st week wraps up By Seth Borenstein, Dana Beltaji, Associated Press Proponents who are calling for a ground-shifting phase-out of fossil fuels have hope for the first time in years, but also see where it could be torpedoed. Continue reading
Dec 06 In November, Earth set new heat record for 6th month in a row By Seth Borenstein, Associated Press With only one month left for the year, 2023 is on the way to smashing the record for hottest year. Continue reading
Dec 06 Violence in Gaza prevents delivery of key aid, spurs more mass displacement By Wafaa Shurafa, Samy Magdy, Associated Press Makeshift shelters and family homes are already overflowing and many are sleeping in the streets. Continue reading
Dec 06 Live updates: Israel widens offensive in Southern Gaza as humanitarian conditions grow worse By Associated Press The United Nations said 1.87 million people — more than 80 percent of Gaza's population — have been driven from their homes since the start of the Israel-Hamas war, triggered by the deadly Oct. 7 Hamas assault on southern Israel. Continue reading
Dec 05 Maduro orders the 'immediate' exploitation of oil, gas and mines in Guyana's Essequibo region By Associated Press The announcement came a day a day after Maduro got the victory he sought in a weekend referendum on whether to claim sovereignty over the region. Continue reading
Dec 05 At COP28, activists and officials voice concern over Gaza's war-torn environment By Malak Harb, Associated Press Palestinians are worried that the land will take years to recover, and activists at the summit are tying the plight of Gazans to climate justice globally. Continue reading
Dec 05 Watch 4:46 Israeli troops move south into Gaza's 2nd largest city amid pleas to protect civilians By Amna Nawaz, Jonah Anderson A new phase in the bloody war in Gaza is underway. Israel is assaulting the largest city in the south, Khan Younis, and most of Gaza's population is now in that region. Despite pleas for more precision and fewer civilian… Continue watching
Dec 05 Watch 8:43 National security adviser discusses Ukraine aid as funding remains stalled in Congress By Geoff Bennett, Dan Sagalyn Tens of billions of dollars in military assistance for Ukraine and Israel, and money for U.S. border security, remain stalled on Capitol Hill. The Biden administration sent Congress a warning that Ukraine funding is set to run out by the… Continue watching