US says Russia used choking agents against Ukrainian troops, breaching chemical weapons ban
World
May 2, 2024
US says Russia used choking agents against Ukrainian troops, breaching chemical weapons ban
CNN — The United States has formally accused Russia of using chemical weapons “as a method of warfare” against Ukraine…
Israeli airstrike on Rafah refugee camp in Gaza kills boy, 4, and his sister, 2
Middle East
May 2, 2024
Israeli airstrike on Rafah refugee camp in Gaza kills boy, 4, and his sister, 2
Rafah CNN — An Israeli airstrike on Al-Shaboura refugee camp in southern Gaza’s Rafah city late Tuesday killed two young…
Rising Hindu nationalism leaves Muslims fearful in India’s holy city
Features/Interviews
May 1, 2024
Rising Hindu nationalism leaves Muslims fearful in India’s holy city
Varanasi, India CNN — The sun glistens on the Ganges as Hindu devotees bathe in the holy river’s waters, and…
Samsung reports enormous jump in profit on AI boom
Technology
May 1, 2024
Samsung reports enormous jump in profit on AI boom
Seoul Reuters — Samsung Electronics forecast demand for artificial intelligence would hold strong and tighten supply of some high-end chips, joining rivals…
UN’s top court rejects call for Germany to immediately halt arms exports to Israel
Middle East
May 1, 2024
UN’s top court rejects call for Germany to immediately halt arms exports to Israel
CNN — The United Nations’ top court struck down a demand by Nicaragua that Germany immediately halt its arms exports…
Some in State Department don’t believe Israel is using US weapons in accordance with international law, source says
Middle East
May 1, 2024
Some in State Department don’t believe Israel is using US weapons in accordance with international law, source says
CNN — The State Department is divided over whether Israel is using American-provided weapons in accordance with international law ahead of…
Palestinian writer jailed in Israel wins top Arabic book prize
Middle East
May 1, 2024
Palestinian writer jailed in Israel wins top Arabic book prize
CNN — A Palestinian writer who has been in an Israeli prison for 20 years has won a prestigious prize…
Blinken holds high-stakes meetings in Israel as he ramps up pressure on Hamas to accept ceasefire deal
Middle East
May 1, 2024
Blinken holds high-stakes meetings in Israel as he ramps up pressure on Hamas to accept ceasefire deal
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken began another round of high-stakes talks in Israel on Wednesday as the US seeks…
Five killed in Russian missile attack as Ukraine’s ‘Harry Potter castle’ goes up in flames
World
May 1, 2024
Five killed in Russian missile attack as Ukraine’s ‘Harry Potter castle’ goes up in flames
CNN — At least five people were killed and more than 30 injured in a Russian missile attack on the…
Indian voters battle extreme temperatures as intense heat wave hits region
World
May 1, 2024
Indian voters battle extreme temperatures as intense heat wave hits region
New Delhi CNN — Indian voters are battling sweltering conditions to take part in the world’s biggest election as a…