U.S. hits hard at militias in Iraq and Syria, retaliating for fatal drone attackFebruary 2, 2024 4:57 PMBy The Associated PressThe U.S. military launched an air assault on dozens of sites in Iraq and Syria used by Iranian-backed militias and the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Friday, in the opening salvo of retaliation for the drone strike that killed three U.S. troops in Jordan last weekend, according the the U.S. military and officials.
Hamas is expected to respond soon to a proposal that includes hostage releasesFebruary 2, 2024 8:10 AMBy The Associated PressA senior Hamas official says the group will respond “very soon” to a proposal that includes extended pauses in Gaza fighting and phased exchanges of Hamas-held hostages for Palestinians imprisoned in Israel.
Tom Cotton grills Singaporean TikTok CEO: Are you a Chinese Communist?February 1, 2024 10:49 PMBy Diba Mohtasham TikTok faced scrutiny Wednesday along with other social media sites over child safety. But its Singaporean CEO was grilled over his nationality when a senator repeatedly asked whether he has CCP ties.
Biden issues order targeting Israeli settlers who attack West Bank PalestiniansFebruary 1, 2024 12:37 PMBy James Hider President Biden's executive order, issued Thursday, names four people and will lay the groundwork for financial sanctions against Israeli settlers who carry out violent assaults.
Frey vetoes Minneapolis cease-fire resolutionJanuary 31, 2024 1:17 PMBy MPR News StaffMinneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey announced Wednesday that he has vetoed a resolution passed last week by the City Council which calls for a cease-fire in the Israel Hamas war. Nine council members’ approval votes are enough to override his veto.
Play6min 33secFrom the hospital to a tent in hours — what it's like giving birth in Gaza nowJanuary 31, 2024 4:00 AMBy Sarah McCammon , Jordan-Marie Smith , and Christopher Intagliata UNICEF estimates about 20,000 babies have been born in Gaza since Israel began its offensive there in response to the Oct. 7 Hamas attack.
Play4min 58secSt. Paul Hmong pastry chef Marc Heu is semifinalist for James Beard AwardJanuary 30, 2024 10:58 AMBy Cathy Wurzer and Gracie StocktonHeu’s journey to pastry is far from straightforward. His farmer parents wanted him to be a doctor. But while in medical school, Heu baked French pastries for friends on the side.
Iranian man and 2 Canadians are charged in a murder-for-hire plot on U.S. soilJanuary 30, 2024 6:17 AMBy The Associated PressAn Iranian man who federal prosecutors say operates a criminal network that targets dissidents and activists abroad has been charged alongside a pair of Canadians with plotting to kill two people who had fled to the United States.
Here's what to know about the collapse of China's Evergrande property developerJanuary 30, 2024 4:00 AMBy Scott Neuman In 2018, Evergrande was listed as the world's most valuable real estate company. But on Monday, a Hong Kong court ordered it to be liquidated.
What to know about UNRWA and allegations its workers took part in Oct. 7January 29, 2024 2:39 PMBy Emily Olson and Hadeel Al-Shalchi For over 70 years, the U.N. agency has provided relief to Palestinian refugees in Gaza. Now, it’s under scrutiny after 12 employees are alleged to have taken part in Hamas’ attacks in Israel.