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Huskies baseball season concludes at home
OTHELLO — The Othello Huskies (22-4) concluded their season after suffering an 8-7 loss to the Selah Vikings in th…
McConnell says he'll oppose Jan. 6 commission to probe riot
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said Wednesday he will oppose legislation to create a commission on the deadly Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, a blow to Democrats who say an indepe…
The Latest: Iran says rockets shifting power to Palestinians
TEHRAN, Iran — A top Iranian general says the balance of power in the Middle East has changed with the Palestinians’ ability to launch so many missiles against Israel.
Germany welcomes US sanctions waivers on Russia gas pipeline
BERLIN (AP) — Germany’s foreign minister on Wednesday welcomed the Biden administration’s decision to waive sanctions against entities and individuals involved in a controversial Russian pipeline, describing the mo…
Grand day for the French: Cafe and bistro terraces reopen
PARIS (AP) — It’s a grand day for the French. Cafe and restaurant terraces reopened Wednesday after a six-month coronavirus shutdown deprived residents of the essence of French “joie de vivre” — sipping coffee and …
The Latest: Biden tells Netanyahu he expects de-escalation
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden has called for “significant de-escalation” from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Biden, in Netanyahu call, urges `significant de-escalation'
President Joe Biden greatly increased the pressure on Israel to end
House looks to OK Jan. 6 riot commission, Senate GOP dubious
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House is poised to vote on a 9/11-style commission on
The Latest: German top diplomat expected in Israel for talks
BERLIN — German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas says he hopes to fly to Israel for talks Thursday with Israelis and Palestinians on the conflict in Gaza.
Israeli strikes kill 6 in Gaza; rockets fired from Lebanon
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli airstrikes killed at least six people across the Gaza Strip and destroyed the home of an extended family early Wednesday. The military said it widened its strikes in the Palesti…
The Latest: France urging US to accept UN resolution on Gaza
PARIS — A French government spokesman says “very intense discussions” are underway with the United States about a United Nations Security Council resolution that has been proposed by France in coordination with Egy…
Germany welcomes US sanctions U-turn on Russia gas pipeline
BERLIN (AP) — Germany’s foreign minister on Wednesday welcomed the Biden administration’s decision to waive sanctions against entities and individuals involved in a controversial Russian pipeline, describing the mo…
The Latest: Arab League accuses Israel of ethnic cleansing
CAIRO — The Arab League Parliament has convened an extraordinary meeting in Cairo to express solidarity with the Palestinians and condemn Israeli strikes on the Gaza Strip.
The Latest: Palestinian leader accuses Israel of war crimes
RAMALLAH, West Bank — Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas says Israel is carrying out “organized state terrorism and war crimes” in Gaza that are punishable under international law.
The Latest: Pakistan denounces Israel's airstrikes on Gaza
ISLAMABAD-- Pakistan’s foreign minister has denounced Israel’s continued airstrikes against the Gaza Strip in a meeting with his Palestinian counterpart.
The Latest: Israel says Palestinian rocket misfired in Gaza
TEL AVIV, Israel -- Israeli military officials say a mysterious explosion that killed eight members of a Palestinian family on the first day of the current round of fighting in the Gaza Strip was caused by a misfir…