Armenia to withdraw from Russia-led military alliance, accusing members of plotting war
World
June 14, 2024
Armenia to withdraw from Russia-led military alliance, accusing members of plotting war
Armenia will leave a Russia-led military alliance, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan confirmed Wednesday, accusing members of the bloc of…
Tons of waste pose “catastrophic” risks in Gaza, UNRWA says
Middle East
June 13, 2024
Tons of waste pose “catastrophic” risks in Gaza, UNRWA says
More than 330,000 tons of waste have accumulated in or near populated areas across Gaza as of Sunday, the United…
From prison to the trenches: Inside Ukraine’s attempt to turn inmates into soldiers
World
June 13, 2024
From prison to the trenches: Inside Ukraine’s attempt to turn inmates into soldiers
Central Ukraine CNN — Battalion commander Dmytro Kukharchuk speaks quietly but firmly. Holding his tattooed hands behind his back, he…
International criminal court investigating allegations of war crimes in Sudan
Middle East
June 13, 2024
International criminal court investigating allegations of war crimes in Sudan
Reuters — The International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor is urgently investigating allegations of war crimes and crimes against humanity in…
Protesters and police clash in Argentina as Congress debates Milei’s reform bill
World
June 13, 2024
Protesters and police clash in Argentina as Congress debates Milei’s reform bill
Buenos Aires CNN — Police in Argentina clashed Tuesday with anti-government protesters outside Congress, where senators were scheduled to debate…
Israel denies hitting designated ‘safe zone’ following Palestinian news agency report
Middle East
June 13, 2024
Israel denies hitting designated ‘safe zone’ following Palestinian news agency report
CNN — Israel’s military denied striking a designated “safe zone” in Gaza on Thursday after the official Palestinian news agency…
Donald Trump back in Washington for meetings with vice presidential contenders, congressional allies and former foes
World
June 13, 2024
Donald Trump back in Washington for meetings with vice presidential contenders, congressional allies and former foes
CNN — Former President Donald Trump is back in Washington for the first time since becoming the presumptive Republican nominee as…
Dozens killed in fire at Kuwait building housing foreign workers
Middle East
June 13, 2024
Dozens killed in fire at Kuwait building housing foreign workers
CNN — At least 49 people are dead after a fire ripped through a residential building housing foreign workers in…
Biden leads new drive to cement the West’s Ukraine war effort against Putin – and Trump
World
June 13, 2024
Biden leads new drive to cement the West’s Ukraine war effort against Putin – and Trump
Washington CNN — President Joe Biden is leading the world’s richest democracies in sending a beefed-up message to Russian President…
It’s so hot in India, an insurer is helping thousands of women buy food
World
June 12, 2024
It’s so hot in India, an insurer is helping thousands of women buy food
New Delhi CNN — A one-of-its-kind insurance policy has started making payouts to tens of thousands of women across India…