A world away from Gaza, Palestinian Americans in this New Jersey community hold their breath
World
November 20, 2023
A world away from Gaza, Palestinian Americans in this New Jersey community hold their breath
Paterson, New Jersey CNN — Yusra Matari was eating lunch across Main Street from the apartment where she spent part…
Thirty-one babies evacuated from Al-Shifa hospital, but many in critical condition
Middle East
November 20, 2023
Thirty-one babies evacuated from Al-Shifa hospital, but many in critical condition
CNN — Thirty-one babies were evacuated from Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza on Sunday, in a high-stakes operation that involved multiple…
Major advertisers flee X, deepening crisis at Elon Musk’s social media site
World
November 20, 2023
Major advertisers flee X, deepening crisis at Elon Musk’s social media site
CNN — A torrent of prominent brands halted their advertising on X on Friday, dealing a massive reputational blow to…
The most powerful rocket ever built just went farther than it had ever gone, then was lost
World
November 20, 2023
The most powerful rocket ever built just went farther than it had ever gone, then was lost
CNN — SpaceX’s gargantuan deep-space rocket system, Starship, safely lifted off Saturday morning but ended prematurely with an explosion and…
Muslim majority nations arrive in Beijing for Israel-Hamas conflict talks as China aims for mediator role
Middle East
November 20, 2023
Muslim majority nations arrive in Beijing for Israel-Hamas conflict talks as China aims for mediator role
Hong Kong CNN — China welcomed officials from Arab and Muslim majority countries on Monday for talks on “de-escalating” the…
‘Never going back:’ Israelis evacuated from border town with Lebanon fear war with Hezbollah
Middle East
November 20, 2023
‘Never going back:’ Israelis evacuated from border town with Lebanon fear war with Hezbollah
CNN — It should be the height of tourist season in Tiberias, an Israeli city on the western shore of the Sea…
As the war grinds on, Ukraine needs more troops. Not everyone is ready to enlist
World
November 19, 2023
As the war grinds on, Ukraine needs more troops. Not everyone is ready to enlist
CNN — On the global stage, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has been consistently on message: In visits to Washington and…
Hamas has demanded Israel stop flying drones over Gaza in hostage negotiations, sources say
Middle East
November 19, 2023
Hamas has demanded Israel stop flying drones over Gaza in hostage negotiations, sources say
CNN — Hamas has demanded that Israel stop flying surveillance drones over Gaza as part of its request that Israel pause its…
‘Beyond what a human being can endure.’ A lawyer on life in Gaza
Featured Opinion
November 19, 2023
‘Beyond what a human being can endure.’ A lawyer on life in Gaza
Khan Younis, Gaza CNN — A month and 10 days without water, without electricity and without fuel. This makes life…
Rescuers in India tunnel collapse change approach as frantic efforts pass one-week mark
World
November 19, 2023
Rescuers in India tunnel collapse change approach as frantic efforts pass one-week mark
New Delhi CNN — Indian authorities are exploring new ways to rescue 40 construction workers trapped underground for more than…