I was one of the lucky few to escape Gaza. Here’s how I fled for my life
By Ibrahim Dahman, CNN Cairo, Egypt (CNN) — My wife woke me up early on Saturday, October 7, saying there were sounds of rocket fire outside. I…
Continue ReadingNews
Spain’s acting prime minister signs new deals that secure him parliamentary support to be reelected
By CIARÁN GILES Associated Press MADRID (AP) — Spain’s Socialist party has wrapped up deals with a bunch of small parties to ensure acting Prime…
Continue ReadingManchin decision hurts Democrats’ Senate hopes and sparks new speculation about a presidential bid
By STEVE PEOPLES AP National Political Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Democratic operatives believe that Joe Manchin’s decision not to seek reelection…
Continue ReadingHungary’s Orbán says negotiations on Ukraine’s future EU membership should not move forward
By JUSTIN SPIKE Associated Press BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Hungary’s prime minister says Ukraine is not ready to begin talks on future membership…
Continue ReadingWynn joins Caesars and MGM in reaching tentative deal to avoid a strike by Las Vegas hotel workers
By RIO YAMAT Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — After a marathon week of negotiations, the Las Vegas hotel workers union says it has reached a…
Continue ReadingFrance blames Russia for a digital effort to whip up online controversy over Stars of David graffiti
PARIS (AP) — France says it has been the target of a Russian online destabilization campaign that used bots to whip up controversy and confusion…
Continue ReadingBritish judge says Prince Harry’s lawsuit against Daily Mail publisher can go to trial
By JILL LAWLESS Associated Press LONDON (AP) — A British judge has ruled that a lawsuit by Prince Harry, Elton John and five other public figures…
Continue ReadingDrinks giant Diageo sees share price slide after warning about sales in Caribbean and Latin America
LONDON (AP) — Spirits and beer giant Diageo saw billions wiped off its market value on Friday after it warned that a sharp slowdown in its business…
Continue ReadingHow to talk to older people in your life about scams
By ADRIANA MORGA Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Last year, consumers lost $8.8 billion to scammers, and the Federal Trade Commission says older…
Continue ReadingPhilip Pullman is honored in Oxford, and tells fans when to expect his long-awaited next book
By JILL LAWLESS and HILARY FOX Associated Press OXFORD, England (AP) — Fans of Philip Pullman have been waiting almost five years for the final…
Continue ReadingChina denies accusations of forced assimilation and curbs on religious freedom in Tibet
BEIJING (AP) — A government official from China’s Tibetan region has rejected allegations of forced assimilation and curbs on religious freedom,…
Continue ReadingDignitaries attend funeral of ex-Finnish President Ahtisaari, peace broker and Nobel laureate
HELSINKI (AP) — Foreign dignitaries have gathered in Finland’s capital to bid farewell to former President Martti Ahtisaari, including leaders of…
Continue ReadingNYPD investigating potential ‘bias incident’ after father says he and his toddler were attacked, accused of supporting Hamas
By Mark Morales, CNN (CNN) — New York police say they are investigating a possible “bias incident” in which a father alleges he and his…
Continue ReadingThousands who were sheltering at Gaza City’s hospitals flee as Israel-Hamas war closes in
By WAFAA SHURAFA, ISABEL DEBRE and JACK JEFFERY Associated Press DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Thousands of Palestinians sheltering from the…
Continue ReadingPutin and top military leaders visit southern military headquarters to assess his war in Ukraine
By The Associated Press Russian President Vladimir Putin has visited his southern military headquarters as he assesses the state of his…
Continue Reading
City of Redmond road and traffic report: Week of Nov. 11-17
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is the city of Redmond’s road and traffic report for the week of Nov. 11-17. SW 27th & SW Evergreen, 11/6 – 11/15…
Continue ReadingAustralia’s pact with Tuvalu aims to counter China’s influence in Pacific
Story by Reuters Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Friday signed a bilateral agreement with Tuvalu, aimed at countering China’s…
Continue Reading
Merkley welcomes Biden Administration’s move to protect communities from wildfire and smoke impacts
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – As an outspoken leader for protecting communities from extreme wildfire and smoke events, U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley,…
Continue ReadingBritish economy flatlines in third quarter of the year, update shows ahead of budget statement
By PAN PYLAS Associated Press LONDON (AP) — The British economy flatlined in the third quarter of the year. The Office for National Statistics said…
Continue ReadingAn EU plan aimed at fighting climate change will go to final votes, even if watered down
By RAF CASERT Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union institutions and conservationists have given a conditional and guarded welcome to a…
Continue Reading