Israel-Hamas war ceasefire, hostage talks will continue after weekend meetings didn’t resolve all gaps, US official says DOVER AIR FORCE BASE, Del. — Israel-Hamas war […]
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Harris confronts Democratic divisions over Gaza war in convention speech
WASHINGTON — With anger over the war in Gaza simmering, Vice President Kamala Harris tried to defuse one of the most divisive issues within the […]
Despite smaller crowds, activists at Democrats’ convention call Chicago anti-war protests a success
CHICAGO — As far as Chicago’s storied protests go, the numbers outside the Democratic National Convention were unremarkable. But organizers say they did something leaders […]
‘The answer is no’: Pro-Palestinian delegates say their request for a speaker at DNC was shut down
CHICAGO — Leaders of an “Uncommitted” movement, which garnered hundreds of thousands of votes in Democratic primaries across the nation in protest of the Israel-Hamas […]
Delta and American Airlines extend the suspension of flights to Israel as the war in Gaza grinds on
FORT WORTH, Texas — Delta Air Lines said Wednesday it will extend its suspension of flights to Israel by another month, through Oct. 31, as […]
13 protesters arrested during first day of Democratic National Convention in Chicago
CHICAGO — Thirteen people were arrested during protests on the first day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, most them related to a “brief […]
DNC panelists discuss war in Gaza as Harris tries to ease tension with pro-Palestinian activists
CHICAGO — The Democratic Party has been riven for months by the war in Gaza, giving rise to a protest movement that threatened President Joe […]
Protesters rally outside of Democratic National Convention as Chicago officials pledge to keep peace
CHICAGO — Protesters rallied outside the Democratic National Convention on its opening day Monday, saying they were determined to voice their opposition to the war […]
Blinken warns now may be the last chance to get a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war
TEL AVIV, Israel — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Monday that the time is now to conclude a Gaza cease-fire agreement that would […]
Thousands of activists expected in Chicago for Democratic convention to call for Gaza cease-fire
CHICAGO — Thousands of activists are expected to converge on Chicago this week for the Democratic National Convention, hoping to call attention to abortion rights, […]