Read more at The Guardian.
Biden calls IDF’s killing of American in West Bank ‘totally unacceptable’
But US president has still not called for an independent inquiry into the death of protester Ayşenur Ezgi Eygi
Joe Biden has described the Israel Defense Force’s fatal shooting of the Turkish American protester Ayşenur Ezgi Eygi as “totally unacceptable” in his first extensive comments on her death.
In a statement on Wednesday, Biden said that Israel had “acknowledged responsibility” for Eygi’s death, but he stopped short of backing the demands put out by Eygi’s family and other human rights advocates for an independent inquiry into the fatal shooting of the American activist at a protest in the West Bank town of Beita last week.
Continue reading...Date: | |
Tag: | Joe Biden |
-
The Guardian - World
House funding bill paired with non-citizen voting ban will hit ‘dead end’, says Democratic Senate leader – live
Chuck Schumer calls for bipartisan bill to head off a partial government shutdown instead of the one Mike Johnson will put to a vote on Wednesday. As far as the election campaign is concerned, this ...9 minutes ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Widow of man killed in Baltimore bridge collapse speaks out, calls for better safety protections
It's been nearly half a year since a cargo ship slammed into Baltimore's Key Bridge, causing its collapse and the deaths of six workers on the bridge. As some of the victims' families announce a ...4 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
The West must stand with Georgia in the fight for democracy
To guarantee a brighter European future for the people of Georgia, it is vital for the international community to help guarantee truly free and fair elections1 hour ago -
ABC News - World
Many in Indian-controlled Kashmir plan to vote this time to deny Modi total control
For decades, boycotting elections in Indian-controlled Kashmir was a sign of protest against Indian rule7 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Suspect charged as Trump accuses Biden and Harris of incitement
Ryan Wesley Routh charged with gun-related offenses after apparent assassination attempt against former president. Muddled politics and multiple arrests: who is the suspect? US politics live – ...18 hours ago - Joe Biden -
CBS News - Top stories
What can revive the American starter home?
Only one-third of American families can afford a starter home in just 10 of the 100 largest cities in the U.S., CBS News found.18 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Starter homes increasingly out of reach for American families
Americans are increasingly unable to afford starter homes in many cities across the U.S. Among the problems, there's a shortage of about 5 million homes for sale or rent, and that's driving up ...18 hours ago -
The New York Times - Business
Banking Deal Oversight to Get a Major Revamp
The F.D.I.C. and the Justice Department are changing how they evaluate mergers and acquisitions in the banking industry.56 minutes ago -
Financial Times - Business
Traders step up bets on BoE interest rate cut
Markets price in 35% chance of central bank move this week as expectations of large US rate cut have grown4 hours ago
More from The Guardian
-
The Guardian - World
Hezbollah blames Israel as health minister says at least nine killed and thousands injured in Lebanon pager explosions – live
Militant group warns of retaliation after deadly blasts that have left nearly 3,000 people injured. Almost 3,000 people hurt and some killed after Hezbollah pagers explode German news media ...6 minutes ago - Israel -
The Guardian - World
Justin Trudeau under pressure as his party loses Montreal election
Victory by separatist Québécois candidate in once-safe Liberal seat raises questions over Canadian PM’s leadership. Canada’s ruling Liberal party has lost a once-safe seat in Montreal, a result ...6 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
First picture of wreckage of Titan sub after implosion revealed at hearing
Image shows broken tail cone on floor of Atlantic in hearing into deaths of five people onboard OceanGate vessel. The first picture of the Titan submersible following its deadly June 2023 ...1 hour ago -
The Guardian - World
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs charges are ‘a win for women’ says ex-Danity Kane member
Aubrey O’Day, formerly of the Combs-produced girl group, had also accused hip-hop mogul of trying to buy her silence. A timeline of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ allegations and charges A former member ...53 minutes ago -
The Guardian - World
Ghislaine Maxwell loses appeal against sex trafficking conviction
Appeals court upholds former British socialite’s conviction over helping Jeffrey Epstein sexually abuse teen girls. A federal appeals court on Tuesday upheld the sex trafficking conviction of the ...1 hour ago