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The US says it pushed retraction of a famine warning for north Gaza. Aid groups express concern.

Dec. 26, 2024 12:37 PM EST

WASHINGTON (AP) — A lead organization monitoring for food crises around the world withdrew a new report this week warning of imminent famine in north Gaza under what it called Israel's “near-total blockade,” after the U.S. asked for its retraction, U.S. officials told the Associated Press....

Middle East latest: Israeli raid and airstrikes in West Bank kill at least 8 Palestinians

Dec. 24, 2024 16:18 PM EST

At least eight people were killed by Israeli military operations in the northern West Bank around the city of Tulkarem on Tuesday, the Palestinian Health Ministry said, including three people it said were killed by Israeli airstrikes. The Israeli military said it opened fire after...

Global monitor says famine is weeks away in north Gaza. A US diplomat calls warning 'irresponsible'

Dec. 24, 2024 10:55 AM EST

WASHINGTON (AP) — Deaths from starvation will likely pass famine levels in northern Gaza as soon as next month owing to Israel's “near-total blockade” of food and other aid, the U.S.-created global food-crisis monitor said on Tuesday. The finding by the Famine Early Warning...

FACT FOCUS: A look at false and misleading claims during the vice presidential debate

Oct. 02, 2024 00:31 AM EDT

The vice presidential candidates, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Ohio Sen. JD Vance, on Tuesday engaged in a fast-moving, largely civil debate on a wide range of issues. Here’s a look at some false and misleading claims from the debate. ___ Iran has not received $100...