Ukrainerebukes pope for white flag remark amid war calls
Ukrainian and Polish ministers condemned Pope Francis for urging Ukraine to consider peace talks and display a white flag. Ukrainian church leader said surrender is unthinkable, while Vatican officials clarified the pope supports negotiations not capitulation. Civilian deaths were reported after new Russian and Ukrainian attacks.
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U.S. boosts security at Haiti embassy with airlift
U.S. Southern Command says forces flew into Port-au-Prince to reinforce embassy security and allow nonessential personnel to depart. No Haitians were aboard the flights as authorities say the move is routine for embassy protection while efforts for a U.N. security deployment stall. Prime Minister Ariel Henry faces resignation calls amid gang violence and exile from the Dominican Republic after safety concerns.
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Gangs Take Power in Haiti Amid Political Collapse
Haiti slides toward anarchy as gangs gain state-like power. Experts say leaders long relied on armed civilians, from Aristide's era to current rulers, creating a nascent paramilitary economy tied to extortion, drugs, and weapons. Caribbean leaders call emergency talks as police struggle to reclaim streets.
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Biden backs Israel right to pursue Hamas with caveat on civilian harm
Speaking on MSNBC, President Biden affirmed Israel's right to pursue Hamas after the Oct 7 attack but urged Netanyahu to pay attention to civilian deaths. Gaza Health Ministry tallies over 31,000 Palestinians killed, two-thirds women and children, amid ongoing strikes. A U.S. sea corridor plan progresses with a ship from Virginia en route to Gaza, while aid efforts and ceasefire talks falter. Ismail Haniyeh blamed Israel for failing to reach a Ramadan cease-fire and signaled willingness to negotiate within a framework that guarantees a permanent halt to hostilities.
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