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A strong earthquake rocks Taiwan, collapsing buildings and causing a tsunami
By The Associated Press on April 2nd, 2024
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) – A powerful earthquake struck off Taiwan early Wednesday, rocking the entire island and collapsing buildings. Japan issued a tsunami alert for the southern Japanese island group of Okinawa. The Japan Meteorological Agency forecast a tsunami of up to 3 meters (9.8 feet) after the quake hit at 7:58 a.m. About half ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A strong earthquake hits near Taiwan, tsunami alert issued
By The Associated Press on April 2nd, 2024
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) – A strong earthquake of magnitude 7.5 struck off Taiwan, and Japan issued a tsunami alert for the southern Japanese island group of Okinawa. Japan’s meteorological agency forecast a tsunami of up to 3 meters (9.8 feet). It wasn’t yet clear if there was any damage from the quake Wednesday morning... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Senegal swears in Africa’s youngest elected leader as president in a dramatic prison-to-palace rise
By Babacar Dione And Jessica Donati, The Associated Press on April 2nd, 2024
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) – Senegal inaugurated Africa’s youngest elected leader as president on Tuesday, as the 44-year-old and previously little-known Bassirou Diomaye Faye completed a dramatic ascent from prison to palace within weeks. Hours later, Ousmane Sonko, the popular opposition figure who helped catapult him to victory, was named as the country’s new prime minister. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Senegal’s popular opposition figure Ousmane Sonko is named prime minister in new government
By Babacar Dione And Jessica Donati, The Associated Press on April 2nd, 2024
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) – Senegal’s popular opposition figure Ousmane Sonko was named as the prime minister in the new government on Tuesday, hours after his key ally was sworn in as president. Sonko, 49, has inspired Senegalese youth frustrated with widespread unemployment and corruption among the ruling elite. A former tax inspector, like the president, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Israel’s military says ‘misidentification’ led to Gaza airstrikes that killed aid workers
By Wafaa Shurafa And Samy Magdy, The Associated Press on April 2nd, 2024
JERUSALEM (AP) – Israel’s military chief says a deadly Israeli strike that killed seven aid workers in the Gaza Strip was the result of a “misidentification” in complex conditions. Announcing the results of a preliminary investigation early Wednesday, Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi expressed remorse over the killings and called the event a “grave mistake.” “It ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Family and friends recall dedication of World Central Kitchen aid workers killed in Gaza
By The Associated Press on April 2nd, 2024
An Israeli airstrike that killed seven aid workers in Gaza reverberated around the world Tuesday, as friends and relatives mourned the losses of those who were delivering food to besieged Palestinians with the charity World Central Kitchen. Killed were three British nationals, an Australian, a Polish national, an American-Canadian dual citizen and a Palestinian. Some ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Family and friends recall ‘brave’ and ‘selfless’ aid workers killed in Israeli airstrike
By The Associated Press on April 2nd, 2024
An Israeli airstrike that killed seven aid workers in Gaza reverberated around the world Tuesday, as friends and relatives mourned the losses of those who were delivering food to besieged Palestinians with the charity World Central Kitchen. Killed were three British nationals, an Australian, a Polish national, an American-Canadian dual citizen and a Palestinian. Some ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!With famine looming, aid group halts food delivery in Gaza after Israeli strike kills 7 workers
By Wafaa Shurafa And Samy Magdy, The Associated Press on April 2nd, 2024
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) – An international charity suspended delivery of food to starving Palestinians on Tuesday, a day after an Israeli airstrike killed seven aid workers from World Central Kitchen who were trying to ease the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Ships still laden with some 240 tons of aid from the charity that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fire at popular Istanbul nightclub during renovations kills at least 29 people
By The Associated Press on April 2nd, 2024
ISTANBUL (AP) – A fire engulfed a popular Istanbul nightclub Tuesday during renovations, trapping workers and employees inside and killing at least 29 people, officials and reports said. Several people, including managers of the club, were detained for questioning. One person was being treated at a hospital with serious injuries, the Istanbul governor’s office said ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Biden and Xi discuss Taiwan, AI and fentanyl in a push to return to regular leader talks
By Zeke Miller, The Associated Press on April 2nd, 2024
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed Taiwan, artificial intelligence and security issues Tuesday in a call meant to demonstrate a return to regular leader-to-leader dialogue between the two powers. The call was the leaders’ first conversation since their November summit in California produced renewed ties between the two nations’ ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Biden and Xi hold first call since November summit, Chinese state media reports
By Zeke Miller, The Associated Press on April 2nd, 2024
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke Tuesday in their first call since their November summit in California, Chinese state media reported. China’s state broadcaster said the two leaders exchanged views on China-US relations and on issues of mutual concern. The call comes amid rising tensions in the South China ... Read More »
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