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Gang Gunfire in Haiti Hits U.S. Embassy Vehicles and U.N. Helicopter
The attacks this week point to an escalation of violence as the situation worsens and gangs overwhelm security forces, including a multinational force.World - The New York Times - October 25 -
U.S. shuts Kyiv embassy over 'significant air attack' threat
The United States said Wednesday that its embassy in Ukrainian capital Kyiv closed after receiving "specific information of a potential significant air attack."Top stories - NBC News - 3 days ago -
U.S. Pauses Operations at Kyiv Embassy, Warning of ‘Significant Air Attack’
The unusual alert came a day after Ukraine used American-made ballistic missiles to strike Russian territory for the first time. At least two other Western embassies closed for the day after the ...World - The New York Times - 3 days ago -
U.S. closes embassy in Kyiv amid warnings of "significant" Russian air attack
The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv shut its doors Wednesday as Ukraine braced amid warnings of retaliation from Moscow for Ukrainian strikes on Russian territory with American-made missiles. CBS News senior ...Top stories - CBS News - 3 days ago -
Suspicious package causes security scare near U.S. Embassy in London
London police said a "loud bang" heard near the U.S. Embassy was a controlled explosion carried out after a suspicious package was discovered.Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday -
Guard at U.S. Embassy in Norway Accused of Spying for Russia and Iran
The Norwegian man was arrested this week in Oslo and ordered jailed pending further investigation in what the authorities called a ‘very serious case.’World - The New York Times - Yesterday -
U.S. Embassy in London reopens after controlled explosion of suspicious package
The U.S. Embassy in London is open again after London police carried out a controlled explosion of a suspicious package. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab has more.Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday -
U.S. closes embassy in Kyiv over potential 'significant' air attack as tensions with Russia soar
The U.S. has closed its embassy in Kyiv, warning that it has "received specific information of a potential significant air attack" on Wednesday.Business - CNBC - 3 days ago -
Gatwick airport evacuated over security incident as controlled explosion carried out near U.S. embassy
London’s second-largest airport on Friday was evacuated due to a security incident, which came as authorities carried out a controlled explosion near the U.S. embassy.Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday -
'Suspicious package' found outside US Embassy in London
A suspicious package was discovered outside the United States embassy in London on Friday morning, police said.Top stories - ABC News - Yesterday -
Russia's embassy in Pakistan says it is verifying reports that one of its citizens was abducted
Russia’s embassy in Pakistan says it is attempting to verify reports that one of its citizens was abducted in the South Asian nation’s troubled northwestWorld - ABC News - October 29 -
Poland moves to reopen embassy in North Korea closed during COVID pandemic
Poland says it is reactivating its embassy in the capital of North Korea, becoming the second Western nation after Sweden to resume operations that were suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemicWorld - ABC News - November 15 -
Israeli airstrike hits central Beirut near key government buildings and embassies
An Israeli airstrike has struck a densely populated residential area in Lebanon’s capital close to the U.N. headquarters, Parliament, the prime minister’s office and several embassiesWorld - ABC News - 4 days ago -
US Embassy in Kyiv warns of 'potential significant' Russian air attack
The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv temporarily closed its doors on Wednesday out of "an abundance of caution."Top stories - ABC News - 3 days ago -
US and European embassies in Kyiv shut over threat of ‘significant’ Russian attack
Rare move comes day after Ukraine first used US long-range missiles to strike arms depot in RussiaWorld - Financial Times - 3 days ago -
US Embassy in Ukraine warns of 'significant air attack,' closes
The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv sounded the alarm on a "potential significant air attack" Wednesday, announcing that it will close. The warning also recommended American citizens in the area to prepare to ...Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago -
US closes embassy in Kyiv after warning of ‘significant air attack’
Warning comes as Biden agrees to supply anti-personnel landmines to Ukraine, days after lifting restrictions on use of long-range missiles. Russia-Ukraine war live: latest news updates The US ...World - The Guardian - 3 days ago -
The US Embassy in London returns to normal after police blow up a package
The U.S. Embassy in London has returned to normal operations after police carried out the controlled explosion of a suspicious package that was found in the areaWorld - ABC News - Yesterday -
Police blow up suspicious package outside US Embassy in London
Law enforcement conducted a “controlled explosion” of a suspicious package outside of the U.S. Embassy in London on Friday. “We can confirm that the 'loud bang' reported in the area a short time ...Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
China blocking UK plans in Beijing amid east London mega-embassy dispute
Exclusive: UK rebuild of Beijing embassy held up as Angela Rayner faces fraught decision on Royal Mint Court site. UK politics live – latest updates China is blocking requests to rebuild the ...World - The Guardian - November 5 -
2 Swedish teens face preliminary terror charges for explosions near the Israeli Embassy in Denmark
Two Swedish teenagers who were arrested in connection with last month's predawn explosions near the Israeli Embassy in Copenhagen are facing preliminary terror chargesWorld - ABC News - November 7 -
Haiti’s main airport shuts down as gang violence surges in the capital, US embassy says
Haiti’s main airport shuts down as gang violence surges in the capital, US embassy saysWorld - ABC News - November 11 -
Haiti’s main airport shuts down as gang violence surges and a new prime minister is sworn in
Haiti’s international airport was shut down after gangs opened fire at a commercial flight landing in Port-Au-PrinceWorld - ABC News - November 11 -
Haiti's main airport shuts down amid gang violence surge: US Embassy
Editor's note: This story has been corrected to fix the location where the flight that took gunfire originated. It departed from Florida. The main airport in Haiti is shut down after gang violence ...Politics - The Hill - November 11 -
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An Israeli airstrike hits an area in central Beirut near the Lebanese government headquarters and several embassies
An Israeli airstrike hits an area in central Beirut near the Lebanese government headquarters and several embassiesWorld - ABC News - 5 days ago -
Middle East latest: Israel strikes in the heart of Lebanon's capital near parliament and embassies
Israeli airstrikes targeted a neighborhood in the heart of Lebanon’s capital, slamming into an area of Beirut near the Parliament, several embassies and the U.N. headquartersWorld - ABC News - 4 days ago -
Zelenskyy welcomes US decision to give landmines to Ukraine amid criticism from aid groups – Russia-Ukraine war live
Ukrainian president hails mines as important part of arsenal in statement; aid groups condemn ‘unethical’ decision, saying mines risk harming civilians. In a television interview in France, foreign ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
US to give antipersonnel mines to Ukraine to help slow the Russian advance
The U.S. defense chief says the Biden administration will give Ukraine antipersonnel land mines to help it slow Russia’s battlefield advancesWorld - ABC News - 2 days ago