An Israeli military raid has killed two Palestinians in the West BankSeptember 24, 2023 9:46 AMBy The Associated Press Two Palestinians were killed during an Israeli military raid Sunday in the northern West Bank, Palestinian health officials said, in a surge of violence during a sensitive Jewish holiday period.
Play11min 17secSecuring his western flank, Zelenskyy bids to maintain his U.S. supportSeptember 22, 2023 6:32 AMBy Steve Inskeep , Ally Schweitzer , and Lisa Weiner Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he is making an effort to answer any legitimate questions concerning his administration and its conduct during the war in Ukraine.
Play6min 28secIn the Netherlands, a farmers party taps into widespread discontent with governmentSeptember 21, 2023 6:59 AMBy Rob Schmitz What began as a movement of farmers opposed to environmental rules is now one of the country's dominant political parties. The nation's agricultural exports are second only to the United States.
As Ukraine's war drags on and a D.C. shutdown looms, Zelenskyy makes his case for aidSeptember 21, 2023 4:00 AMBy Becky Sullivan The Ukrainian leader will visit Washington Thursday to meet with Congress. Biden has requested $24 billion in new aid to Ukraine, but the funding is in limbo ahead of a possible government shutdown.
Somali Prime Minister to address the fight against Al-Shabab during Minnesota visit SundaySeptember 20, 2023 9:30 AMSomali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre will appear at an event in Bloomington scheduled from 6 p.m. Sunday to 12 a.m. Monday.
5 Americans freed from prison in Iran land on U.S. soilSeptember 19, 2023 12:04 PMBy Bill ChappellThe former prisoners were tearfully reunited with family and friends at the airport, hugging and crying after years of enforced separation.
Zelenskyy is set to visit the U.S. as GOP opposition to Ukraine aid growsSeptember 19, 2023 4:00 AMBy Susan Davis Congressional leaders are working to pass $24 billion in additional aid to Ukraine, but rising opposition on the right is complicating its passage.
Canada is investigating whether India is linked to the slaying of a Sikh activistSeptember 18, 2023 4:35 PMBy The Associated Press Canada expelled a top Indian diplomat as it investigates the murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a strong supporter of an independent Sikh homeland known as Khalistan, in British Columbia.
Play4min 43secSewing thread lifeline: Weekly gatherings help Afghan refugees build community in MinnesotaSeptember 18, 2023 2:41 PMBy Tim NelsonHundreds of Afghan refugees have made their way to Minnesota since the fall of Kabul two years ago. It can be a tough transition, but efforts to help them build a community here now include a cultural touchstone for many Afghans: sewing.
Iran frees Americans in a swap, gets access to oil money, release of Iranians in U.S.September 18, 2023 11:08 AMBy Larry Kaplow It’s the latest in what has been decades of prisoner swaps between the two countries. The Americans include Siamak Namazi, held since 2015, and Murad Tahbaz and Emad Shargi, both detained in 2018.