World News – Page 149 – Prologue Journal

U.K. defends decision to restrict arms to Israel; Netanyahu calls it shameful

Washington Post Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the decision to halt 30 of 250 arms export licenses was “shameful,” while Amnesty International called it insufficient. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/09/03/israel-gaza-hamas-uk-arms/

More than 100 killed in failed Congo jail break at overcrowded prison

Washington Post The prison in the Congolese capital, Kinshasa, was notorious for its overcrowding, with conditions described by Amnesty International as “appalling.” https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/09/03/drc-congo-jail-break-kinshasa/

Russia launches one of deadliest strikes against Ukraine, killing 41: Zelenskyy

Fox News Russia launched one of its largest and most deadly missile attacks against Ukraine on Tuesday, killing at least 41 people and injuring at least 180 others. The missile strike targeted the Ukrainian city of Poltava, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. This is a developing story. Check back soon for updates. https://www.foxnews.com/world/russia-launches-one-deadliest-strikes-against-ukraine-killing-41-zelenskyy

Dozens killed in Russian missile strike on Ukrainian city of Poltava

Washington Post Two missiles targeted an educational institution and a nearby hospital, leaving many people trapped under rubble, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/09/03/russian-missile-strike-poltava/

Middle East Crisis: As Israel’s Rifts Widen, Netanyahu Remains Defiant

New York Times In strikes and protests, many Israelis are pushing their government to prioritize the release of hostages above the immediate defeat of Hamas. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has refused to change course. https://www.nytimes.com/live/2024/09/03/world/israel-hamas-gaza-war

We investigated how China silenced its critics in an American city

Washington Post The events in San Francisco illustrate how the Chinese Communist Party is willing to target U.S. citizens and residents exercising their First Amendment rights. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/09/03/china-xi-jinping-apec-investigation-takeaways/

How China extended its repression into an American city

Washington Post The events in San Francisco illustrate how the Chinese Communist Party is willing to target people exercising their First Amendment rights in an American city https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/interactive/2024/chinese-communist-party-us-repression-xi-jinping-apec/

Two U.S. Marines attacked in Turkey by nationalist youth group

Washington Post Police detained 15 people after the assault. Video shows assailants shouting “Yankee go home” and covering one Marine’s head in what looked like a white sack. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/09/03/us-marines-attacked-turkey/

Turkey’s stray dogs, once ‘masters of the road,’ face new peril

Washington Post A new law requires municipalities to round up stray dogs and euthanize the ones that are feral. It has drawn outrage in a country where committed citizens have long cared for street animals. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/09/03/turkey-stray-street-dogs/

Venezuela requests arrest of opposition candidate who claimed victory

Washington Post Venezuela’s public prosecutor’s office accused opposition candidate Edmundo González of “usurpation” and instigating disobedience, among other charges. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/09/02/venezuela-election-gonzalez-arrest-warrant/