July 9, 2022

Italy Relocates Migrants After Lampedusa Center Overwhelmed

ROME — The Italian navy Saturday began relocating the first 600 migrants from the Sicilian island of Lampedusa after its refugee identification center became overwhelmed with new arrivals and photos circulated of filthy conditions.July has seen a susta…

Blinken’s Talks in Bangkok to Focus on Myanmar

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Bangkok, where Myanmar is expected to feature prominently in meetings Sunday with Thailand’s leaders.The main topic of their discussions will likely be the crisis in Myanmar, said U.S. Assistant Secretary of…

Infants, Patients Among 13 Killed in Congo Hospital Attack

KINSHASA, CONGO — Rebels attacked a hospital in Congo and killed at least 13 people, including infants and patients, according to hospital and military officials. The Congolese army said three attackers were killed when the military intervened.Some hos…