Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) and Jared Golden (D-ME) are hoping to get much-needed help to Ukraine and the U.S. southern border by forcing a vote on a bipartisan foreign aid bill within the next week. The two told CBS News’ Face The Nation they filed the bill for “expedited consideration” so it will make it to … Read more
US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer attends a press conference in Lviv, Ukraine, on February 23. Roman Baluk/Reuters US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer issued a dire warning Sunday about the need to supply more aid to Ukraine, and vowed not to “abandon” the European ally. Speaking after returning from a trip to the war-torn … Read more
Gaza’s medical infrastructure was woefully inadequate, but now even that has been destroyed by Israel’s war. The Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis was the last big medical facility in the Gaza Strip destroyed by Israel’s war. The World Health Organization says Israel killed 627 doctors, nurses, ambulance drivers and other healthcare workers between October and … Read more
Retno Marsudi discusses ICJ case on Israel’s occupation of Palestine and addresses Indonesia’s democracy concerns. Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi discusses her country’s stance at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Israel’s occupation of Palestine amid the Gaza conflict. Highlighting Indonesia’s advocacy for Palestinian rights and the adherence to international law, Marsudi also confronts … Read more
Police in Vienna say they have launched a criminal investigation after three women were found dead in a brothel By STEPHANIE LIECHTENSTEIN Associated Press February 24, 2024, 8:36 AM ET • 1 min read VIENNA — Police in Vienna launched a criminal investigation after three women were found dead in a brothel, authorities said Saturday. … Read more
The bloodiest conflict in Europe since World War II moves into its third year. The cost of the Russia-Ukraine war is already enormous: tens of thousands of soldiers killed on both sides; thousands of civilians dead; and millions of Ukrainians forced from their bombed-out towns and cities. Yet there is little sign of an end … Read more
Several thousand people gathered in cities across Europe to commemorate two years since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. More than 3,000 people took part in a solidarity rally at the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Germany on Saturday, according to initial estimates by local police. Many participants at the rally carried Ukrainian flags. … Read more
The Holy See Press Office informed journalists that Pope Francis has cancelled his engagements on Saturday “as a precautionary measure.” By Vatican News Pope Francis cancelled his engagements on Saturday morning “due to a mild, flu-like condition,” according to an announcement from the Holy See Press Office. The statement indicated that the decision was made … Read more
The media coverage of two dissidents reveals how Western media select those they champion and vilify. With Alexey Navalny’s death and Julian Assange’s extradition appeal happening within a week of each other, we look at the selective treatment of the two dissenters in the Western media. Lead contributors: Chip Gibbons – Policy Director, Defending Rights … Read more
In an UpFront special, we discuss where the war in Ukraine currently stands and where it is heading. It’s been two years since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, causing mass destruction and a mounting civilian death toll. Even with support from the West, Ukraine is facing increased weapons and infantry shortages as its … Read more