Michele Kelemen
Stories
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Europe
U.S. raises alarms that China is helping Russia reconstitute its defense industry
China has told the world that that it is neutral in the Russia-Ukraine war, and that it is not providing weapons to Russia. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is expected visit to Beijing this month.
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World
What to know about the U.N. vote on whether to admit Palestinians as full members
The U.N. Security Council met Thursday to debate and vote on the Palestinian application for full membership in the United Nations, which would allow it to vote during U.N. proceedings.
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World
The U.N. Security Council has approved a cease-fire resolution for Gaza
The Security Council voted 14-0 in favor of a resolution demanding a cease-fire through the end of Ramadan in two weeks. The United States abstained from the vote, allowing the measure to pass.
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Doctors in Gaza recount atrocities in Washington
Doctors who've been to Gaza are visiting officials in Washington to share first-hand accounts of the humanitarian crisis and to plead for more protection for Palestinian healthcare workers.
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Latin America
Haiti's prime minister is stranded abroad as gangs threaten 'civil war'
Haiti's embattled prime minister is in neighboring Puerto Rico, still unable to return to Port-au-Prince, as calls for him to resign grow louder by the day.
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World
A U.N. report finds 'reasonable grounds to believe' attacks in Israel included rapes
The report, which fell short of a full U.N. investigation, said rape likely occurred at at least three sites on Oct. 7. Some hostages held in Gaza were also subject to sexual violence, the team found.
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Politics
U.S. vetoes call for ceasefire in Gaza for a third time
The Biden administration has again used its veto power on the UN security council to block a call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. A U.S. ambassador suggested a different draft resolution.
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800 officials in the U.S. and Europe sign letter opposing approach to war in Gaza
More than 800 officials in the U.S. and Europe have signed a letter criticizing their governments' support for Israel's war in Gaza.
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World
U.N. approves aid, stops short of calling for Gaza cease-fire due to U.S. opposition
After days of delays, the United Nations Security Council passed a resolution calling for more aid to Gaza but not demanding a cease-fire — which would have drawn a U.S. veto.
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Politics
UN resolution to increase Gaza aid doesn't include call for a ceasefire
The UN Security Council is calling for stepped up aid deliveries to Gaza, as humanitarian workers warn of famine. It adopted a resolution after days of tough negotiations to avoid a U.S. veto.