insert_link World Democrats take back US lawmaker George Santos’ seat Democrat Tom Suozzi has won a special election to replace disgraced US lawmaker George Santos in New York. The Republican Representative was expelled from Congress in December after being charged with fraud, money laundering, and lying to lawmakers. The race was viewed by many as an early test for November's general election, with immigration, the economy and abortion coming out as key issues for voters. Sally Patterson has more. todayFebruary 15, 2024 14
insert_link World American Palestinian man stabbed as US hate crimes soar The stabbing of a Palestinian American man in the US state of Texas was a hate crime, according to police. A 36-year-old man, Bert James Baker was arrested following an alleged attack on a Muslim victim over the weekend. It comes amid a surge in hate crimes targeting Arabs, Muslims and Jews, linked to the war in Gaza. Sally Patterson reports. todayFebruary 9, 2024 3
insert_link World US Republicans block border and aid deal US lawmakers have voted down legislation that would bring in new border restrictions and give aid to Ukraine and Israel. Senate Republicans blocked the bipartisan border deal and foreign aid package, by 50 votes to 49.Now, Democrats are trying to pass a revised bill which strips out the immigration measures and only includes aid. Sally Patterson has more. todayFebruary 8, 2024 17
insert_link World Blinken wraps up day two of Mideast crisis tour U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is set to visit Israel and the West Bank on Wednesday, as the war in Gaza moves into its fourth month. The trip comes as there's quiet optimism a deal to end the fighting may be achieved, which could also see the release of Israeli captives being held in the strip. Sarah Coates has more from Tel Aviv. todayFebruary 7, 2024 14
insert_link World India-US civil nuclear deal “an important piece of unfinished business” – US official The US Assistant Secretary for Energy Resources has described the status of a civil nuclear partnership between India and the US as "an important piece of unfinished business". This comes as the two countries have been working to boost their energy ties. Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai. todayFebruary 6, 2024 18
insert_link World US says it will “not stop” defending itself in the Middle East The UN Security Council held an urgent meeting Monday afternoon, Russia accused the United States of fanning tensions in the Middle East. But the US says it will not back down from defending itself in the region from attacks. Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York. todayFebruary 6, 2024 11
insert_link World US, Japan name China as hypothetical target of war games Japan and the US are identifying China as the hypothetical target of ongoing Pacific based war games for the first time. The two countries are carrying out Operation Keen Edge in Tokyo and Hawaii this week as they look to improve their readiness to respond to conflict scenarios. todayFebruary 5, 2024 15
insert_link World US jobs data smashes expectations. The US added 353,000 jobs in January, a much better showing than expected, suggesting the labor market remains robust. The unemployment rate remained steady at 3.7 percent. Nick Harper reports from Washington. todayFebruary 5, 2024 12
insert_link World US vows “further action” after targeting Iraq, Syria, Yemen The United States has vowed "further action" after three days of strikes against Iran-backed militia in the Middle East. The White House is also refusing to rule out hitting targets inside Iran. Nick Harper reports from Washington. todayFebruary 5, 2024 5
Paying it forward: Kenyan coastal doctor Bashrahil Mohammed Mafudh has made it his life’s work to care for the most vulnerable in his community, at no cost.
