By Radina Gigova, Martin Goillandeau and Hafsa Khalil, CNN (CNN) — Armenia’s prime minister has called his country’s security relationships “ineffective,” in a swipe at Russia after Azerbaijan claimed the breakaway province of Nagorno-Karabakh following a swift military campaign. Armenia is part of the Collective Security Treaty Organisation (CSTO), a Russian-dominated group of six post-Soviet
Continue Reading By Dakin Andone, CNN (CNN) — Washington National Cathedral on Saturday revealed four new “racial-justice themed” stained-glass windows to replace others honoring Confederate Gens. Robert E. Lee and Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson. The new windows are titled “Now and Forever” and show demonstrators during a march or protest. Some demonstrators carry signs that say “Fairness” and
Continue Reading CNN By Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN (CNN) — Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has defended his country’s enrichment of uranium to near weapons-grade levels, claiming it was a response to European states not living up to their end of the 2015 nuclear agreement. “In the beginning, we were not seeking 60% levels of enrichment. They (European states)
Continue Reading By Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN (CNN) — Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has defended his country’s enrichment of uranium to near weapons-grade levels, claiming it was a response to European states not living up to their end of the 2015 nuclear agreement. “In the beginning, we were not seeking 60% levels of enrichment. They (European states) trampled
Continue Reading By Andrew Torgan and Daniel Wine, CNN (CNN) — It may not be the lightest of topics to begin your Sunday with, but it’s one we shouldn’t shy away from either: Gun violence has changed day-to-day life in and out of the classroom, and schools and parents are attempting to take safety into their own
Continue Reading By Natasha Bertrand, CNN Djibouti (CNN) — The US has not seen a withdrawal of Wagner forces from Africa “in any substantial or meaningful numbers,” a senior US defense official said, as the Kremlin continues to weigh what to do with the Russian mercenary group following its leader’s death last month. The number of Wagner
Continue Reading By Jamiel Lynch and Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN (CNN) — Florida authorities have identified the woman found dead after an alligator was seen with a body in its mouth. Authorities responded to a call in Largo, in the Tampa Bay area, about a gator in the water about 1:50 p.m. on Friday. The Pinellas County Sheriff’s
Continue Reading CNN, WFTS By Jamiel Lynch and Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN (CNN) — Florida authorities have identified the woman found dead after an alligator was seen with a body in its mouth. Authorities responded to a call in Largo, in the Tampa Bay area, about a gator in the water about 1:50 p.m. on Friday. The Pinellas
Continue Reading By Paradise Afshar, CNN (CNN) — A toddler was among three people killed Saturday night during a shooting at an apartment in Jacksonville, Florida, authorities said. Patrol units were dispatched to the complex around 10 p.m. following reports of shots fired, said J.D. Stronko, assistant chief of the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. Authorities found multiple people
Continue Reading WJXT, FAMILY PHOTOS, CNN By Paradise Afshar, CNN (CNN) — A toddler was among three people killed Saturday night during a shooting at an apartment in Jacksonville, Florida, authorities said. Patrol units were dispatched to the complex around 10 p.m. following reports of shots fired, said J.D. Stronko, assistant chief of the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Continue Reading By Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — An asteroid sample collected by NASA has touched down on Earth, giving scientists the opportunity to learn more about the origins of the solar system and capturing a piece of a massive space rock that has a chance of colliding with our planet in the future. It’s the first
Continue Reading CNN By Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — An asteroid sample collected by NASA has touched down on Earth, giving scientists the opportunity to learn more about the origins of the solar system and capturing a piece of a massive space rock that has a chance of colliding with our planet in the future. It’s the
Continue Reading By Kareem Khadder, CNN Jerusalem (CNN) — Two Palestinian men were killed in the early hours of Sunday during an incursion by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) in the Nur Shams refugee camp near Tulkarem in the occupied West Bank, Palestinian officials said. Palestinian officials named them as Aseed Farhan Abu Ali, 21, and Abd
Continue Reading By Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN (CNN) — More than a decade after he became the first former migrant worker to soar into space as a NASA astronaut, José Hernández reached another milestone this month. The film about his remarkable journey from the fields of California to the International Space Station debuted as the most popular
Continue Reading By Ella Nilsen, CNN (CNN) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom drew loud cheers and applause on Wednesday when he spoke at the UN’s Climate Ambition Summit in New York, after pointedly calling the climate crisis “a fossil fuel crisis.” He told the room full of global leaders, climate advocates and non-governmental organizations the world needs
Continue Reading By Sofia Barrett, CNN (CNN) — Yom Kippur, or the Day of Atonement, is considered the holiest day of the year for people who practice Judaism. The holiday technically spans two calendar days, because the Jewish calendar is lunar. Days are marked sunset to sunset. This year, it begins at sunset on September 24 and
Continue Reading By Alex Stambaugh, Manveena Suri and Heather Chen, CNN (CNN) — The Philippines on Sunday condemned the Chinese coast guard for installing what it called a “floating barrier” in a disputed area of the South China Sea, saying that it prevented Filipino boats from entering and fishing in the area. In a statement on X,
Continue Reading By Kara Nelson, CNN (CNN) — A huge banyan tree charred by the wildfires in Maui is sprouting new green leaves, giving hope all was not completely lost in the flames. The 150-year-old cultural landmark dominates the courthouse square on Lahaina’s famous Front Street. The tree was planted in 1873, and is the largest one
Continue Reading By Stefano Pozzebon (CNN) — The Venezuelan government invited journalists to tour the Tocoron Penitentiary Center in Aragua state on Saturday – days after security forces reclaimed control of a prison that has spent many years under the control of gangs. The Tocoron prison, one of the largest in the country, had previously been under
Continue Reading By Alex Stambaugh, Josh Pennington, Heather Chen and Hafsa Khalil, CNN (CNN) — The ethnic Armenian population in the breakaway Nagorno-Karabakh region will leave for Armenia after Azerbaijan reclaimed the territory in a brief offensive, a local official says. “Our people do not want to live as part of Azerbaijan. Ninety-nine point nine percent prefer
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