Pakistani-Afghan War Takes Heavy Toll on Civilians
via NYT > World News Pakistani airstrikes have killed at least 75 civilians and displaced 115,000 in Afghanistan, with both sides vowing escalation and no talks in sight.
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F.C.C. Chair Threatens to Revoke Broadcasters’ Licenses Over War Coverage
via NYT > World News The comment from Brendan Carr came on the heels of a social media message from President Trump criticizing the news media’s coverage of the war with Iran.
Here’s What Happened in the U.S.-Israel War With Iran on Saturday
via NYT > World News The U.S. Embassy in Baghdad was attacked overnight. Israeli strikes continued to hit the capitals of Iran and Lebanon, as Iran refused to relinquish control over a vital oil route.
Tehran Seems Largely Empty, as Many Flee and Others Weary of the Fighting
via NYT > World News Residents say a heavy, lifeless atmosphere hangs over the streets of Iran’s capital, which has endured relentless attacks throughout the war.
Read Some of John F. Burns’s Reporting From Around the World
via NYT > World News In a 40-year career as an international correspondent for The New York Times, Mr. Burns had a talent for capturing the sweep of history in intricate detail.
Drone Strike in Congo Kills 3, Including U.N. Worker
via NYT > World News The attack struck a residential area of Goma, killing an employee of the U.N.’s children’s agency and two others amid a sharp rise in drone warfare.