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Blinken says Israel agrees to a U.S.-backed proposal for a cease-fire and calls on Hamas to do same
By Matthew Lee, The Associated Press on August 19th, 2024
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) – U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Monday that Israel has accepted a proposal to bridge differences holding up a cease-fire and hostage release in Gaza, and he called on Hamas to do the same, without saying whether it had addressed concerns cited by the militant group. Blinken spoke after ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blinken says Israel has accepted U.S.-backed proposal for a cease-fire, calls on Hamas to do same
By Matthew Lee, The Associated Press on August 19th, 2024
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) – U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Israel has accepted a bridging proposal for a cease-fire and hostage release in Gaza, and called on Hamas to do the same. He spoke Monday after holding a 2 1/2 hour meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!DC councilmember known for pushing antisemitic conspiracy theories is arrested on bribery charge
By Michael Kunzelman, The Associated Press on August 19th, 2024
WASHINGTON (AP) – A Washington, D.C., councilmember known for promoting antisemitic conspiracy theories has been arrested on charges that he accepted over $150,000 in bribes in exchange for using his elected position to help companies with city contracts, according to court records unsealed on Monday. Trayon White Sr., a Democrat who ran an unsuccessful mayoral ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ukrainian officials order mandatory evacuation from Pokrovsk for families with children
By Hanna Arhirova, The Associated Press on August 19th, 2024
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) – Ukrainian authorities on Monday ordered families with children to urgently evacuate the eastern city of Pokrovsk, where the Russian army is bearing down after a six-month slog across Ukraine’s Donetsk region following the capture of Avdiivka. Local authorities said Russian forces are advancing so quickly that families must leave the city ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ukrainian officials issue an evacuation order for families with children from the city of Pokrovsk
By The Associated Press on August 19th, 2024
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) – Ukrainian local authorities on Monday issued a mandatory evacuation order for families with children from the eastern city of Pokrovsk, where 53,000 people still live. They say Russian forces are advancing so quickly that it is compulsory for families to leave the city and other nearby towns. Russian troops have been ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Favorable views of Kamala Harris have risen this summer heading into the DNC, AP-NORC poll shows
By Linley Sanders, The Associated Press on August 18th, 2024
WASHINGTON (AP) – Vice President Kamala Harris is entering the Democratic National Convention with increased excitement from Democrats and a steady rise in her favorability ratings among Americans as a whole. About half of U.S. adults – 48% – have a very or somewhat favorable view of Harris, according to a new poll from The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ukrainian president says push into Russia’s Kursk region is to create a buffer zone there
By The Associated Press on August 18th, 2024
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Sunday the daring military incursion into Russia’s Kursk region aims to create a buffer zone. It was the first time the president had clearly stated the aim of the operation, which was launched on Aug. 6. Previously, he had said the operation aimed to protect communities ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cholera outbreak in Sudan has killed at least 22 people, health minister says
By The Associated Press on August 18th, 2024
Sudan has been stricken by a cholera outbreak that has killed nearly two dozen people and sickened hundreds more in recent weeks, health authorities said Sunday. The African nation has been roiled by a 16-month conflict and devastating floods. Health Minister Haitham Mohamed Ibrahim said in a statement that at least 22 people have died ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Volcano erupts after powerful earthquake in Russia’s Far East and scientists warn of a stronger one
By The Associated Press on August 18th, 2024
PETROPAVOVSK-KAMCHATSKY, Russia (AP) – One of Russia’s most active volcanoes has erupted, spewing plumes of ash 5 kilometers (3 miles) into the sky over the far eastern Kamchatka Peninsula and briefly triggering a “code red” warning for aircraft. The Shiveluch volcano began sputtering shortly after a powerful 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck off Kamchatka’s east coast ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Powerful earthquake hits off far east coast of Russia, though no early reports of damage
By The Associated Press on August 17th, 2024
PETROPAVOVSK-KAMCHATSKY, Russia (AP) – A powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.0 struck in the Pacific off the far eastern coast of Russia near a major naval base early Sunday, but there were no early reports of damage or injuries. The quake prompted a tsunami warning that was later lifted. The earthquake occurred 18 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ex-Rep. George Santos expected to plead guilty to multiple counts in fraud case, AP source says
By Susan Haigh, The Associated Press on August 17th, 2024
CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. – Former U.S. Rep. George Santos is expected to plead guilty to multiple counts in his federal fraud case, according to a person familiar with the matter. Santos, a Republican from New York, is expected to enter the plea at a court hearing planned for Monday on Long Island, the person said. ... Read More »
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