January 27, 2023 Israeli, Palestinian forces trade airstrikes, rocket fire, putting West Bank on edge Jerusalem and the West Bank remain on edge even as tensions eased after a night of rocket fire and strikes were exchanged in Gaza Friday.
January 26, 2023 State Dept faces backlash as nursing diplomats barred from using electronic breast pumps in their offices: rep Nursing mothers working as U.S. diplomats are facing problems at some embassies, where security has not allowed them to bring electronic breast pumps into their offices.
January 25, 2023 US-Cuba dialogue focuses on 'law enforcement' concerns, congressional members warn against 'appeasement' Cuba still protects over 70 fugitives who fled the United States in order to avoid criminal punishment, and congressional members have demanded their extradition.
January 25, 2023 Spain arrests suspect accused of sending letter bombs to Ukraine and US embassies, prime minister's home A suspect has been arrested in Spain in connection to a series of letter bombs sent to the U.S. and Ukrainian embassies in Madrid and the office of the Spanish Prime Minister last year.
January 24, 2023 Biden State Department nominee accused of supporting anti-Israel BDS movement withdraws President Biden's top pick to lead a State Department human rights position stepped down after facing fierce GOP criticism and was accused of supporting anti-Israel groups.
January 24, 2023 State Dept. issues Cancun travel warning after taxi drivers attack Uber drivers, passengers The State Department has issued a warning to Americans traveling to Cancun, Mexico, in response to violent clashes between taxi drivers and Uber drivers in the resort town.
January 23, 2023 Body found in Mexico likely is missing Ohio architect who vanished with fiancée; DNA testing pending: report Cincinnati-based architect Jose Gutiérrez is likely the fourth body found next to a bullet-riddled vehicle in the Mexican state of Zacatecas after going missing with his fiancée.
January 19, 2023 Ted Cruz warns UAE 'Americans are watching' as doctor says imprisoned US citizen has only weeks to live Zack Shahin, who's been jailed in Dubai for 15 years, could die within weeks, according to a Houston-based doctor who reviewed the prisoner's medical files.
January 18, 2023 Biden admin launches pilot program to allow Americans to sponsor refugees directly The Biden administration on Thursday formally announced an ambitious pilot program to allow groups of Americans to sponsor refugees if they meet certain criteria.
January 18, 2023 Nepal plane crash: 2 Americans, 2 lawful permanent residents killed in Himalayas The State Department says at least two Americans and two lawful U.S. permanent residents were aboard the Yeti Airlines flight that crashed into a gorge in Nepal Sunday.