Jun 16 Putin boasts of Russia's economy, calls Ukraine's Zelenskyy 'shame to Jewish people' By Associated Press Western officials and investors steered clear of this year’s St. Petersburg International Economic Forum that for decades has been Russia’s premier event for attracting foreign capital and is sometimes likened to the Davos World Economic Forum. Continue reading
Jun 16 African leaders visit Kyiv, push for peace between Ukraine and Russia By Jamey Keaten, Associated Press The delegation, which is set to travel to St. Petersburg later Friday, is also working to ensure food and fertilizer deliveries to their continent. Continue reading
Jun 16 Greek coast guard defends response to shipwreck that may have killed up to 500 migrants By Derek Gatopoulos, Nicholas Paphitis, Associated Press Patrol boats and a helicopter spent a third day scouring the area of the Mediterranean Sea where the packed fishing vessel capsized and sank early Wednesday. Continue reading
Jun 16 Pope Francis discharged from hospital 9 days after abdominal surgery By Frances D'Emilio, Associated Press His surgeon told reporters that Francis “is better than before” the surgery. Continue reading
Jun 15 Palestinians say Israeli forces kill man in occupied West Bank in latest spike of violence By Associated Press The Palestinian Health Ministry said the 20-year-old man was shot in the head Thursday in the city of Nablus, a frequent flashpoint for confrontations between the Israeli military and Palestinians. Continue reading
Jun 15 NATO sees no change in Russia's nuclear posture despite Belarus leader's claims By Associated Press On Tuesday, President Alexander Lukashenko claimed that Belarus has already received some tactical nuclear weapons from Moscow. Continue reading
Jun 15 Australian opposition party expels Sen. David Van over sexual misconduct allegations By Associated Press Opposition leader Peter Dutton said he expelled Sen. David Van from the conservative Liberal Party on Thursday following allegations made in Parliament by independent Sen. Lidia Thorpe of harassment and sexual assault. Continue reading
Jun 15 Watch 4:44 News Wrap: Supreme Court ruling upholds Indian Child Welfare Act In our news wrap Thursday, the Supreme Court upheld a law on adoptions of Native American children, a tropical cyclone blasted ashore in western India and southern Pakistan, rescuers searched the Mediterranean for a second day after a migrant boat… Continue watching
Jun 15 Watch 5:31 On the front line with Ukrainian forces as they step up counteroffensive against Russia By Dan Sagalyn and Emma Murphy, Independent Television News Ukraine's counteroffensive is taking shape as Russia continues its aerial attacks. Emma Murphy of Independent Television News spent two days on the frontline with Ukrainian forces made up of professional soldiers and civilians who've become fighters. Continue watching
Jun 15 Watch 9:17 UN aid chief on far-reaching consequences of Ukrainian dam disaster By Geoff Bennett, Zeba Warsi In Ukraine, floodwaters are receding more than a week after the destruction of a major dam that severely inundated surrounding towns. But the damage is evolving into a long-term environmental and humanitarian disaster with far-reaching consequences. Martin Griffiths is the… Continue watching