Pocket Reader - News in English

Polio Vaccinations in Gaza Are Beating Goals, W.H.O. Says NYT » World News In its first two days, the campaign to vaccinate 640,000 Gazan children has been more successful than expected, said Rik Peeperkorn, a W.H.O. representative.

129 Dead in Congo Prison Jailbreak NYT » World News The government said that at least 24 inmates had been shot dead as they attempted to escape from Makala Central Prison, which rights organizations have long warned is dangerously overcrowded.

John Podesta, Biden’s Top Climate Negotiator, to Visit China NYT » World News John Podesta is expected to push for China to set more ambitious greenhouse gas targets.

Polio Vaccinations in Gaza Are Beating Goals, W.H.O. Says NYT » World News In its first two days, the campaign to vaccinate 640,000 Gazan children has been more successful than expected, said Rik Peeperkorn, a W.H.O. representative.

Putin Gets a Red-Carpet Welcome in Mongolia Despite Arrest Warrant NYT » World News Ukrainian officials expressed outrage over the Russian leader’s visit, warning they would seek to “ensure that this has consequences” for Mongolia.

Eden Yerushalmi, an Israeli Hostage Killed in Gaza, Is Seen in Hamas Video NYT » World News Ms. Yerushalmi, 24, was one of six captives whose bodies the Israeli military recovered from Gaza over the weekend. It was not clear when the video was taken.

Dozens of Hostages Are Still in Gaza: What We Know NYT » World News More than 60 living hostages, and the bodies of about 35 others taken captive on Oct. 7, are still in Gaza, the Israeli authorities say.

Middle East Crisis: As Israel’s Rifts Widen, Netanyahu Remains Defiant NYT » World News 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.

Pope Lands in Indonesia, Where Muslim-Christian Harmony Is Under Strain NYT » World News Indonesia is proud of its religious diversity and its reputation for tolerance, but minorities, including Catholics, still face discrimination.

Tuesday Briefing NYT » World News Protests and work stoppages in Israel.

An Incomplete List of Everything Threatening China’s National Security NYT » World News Watch out for Good Samaritans with ulterior motives, packages in your mail and college students looking to make a quick buck, China tells its people.

A U.K. Succession Drama: Who Will Replace U.S. Ambassador Karen Pierce? NYT » World News Diplomat Karen Pierce has built alliances with Trump officials and the Biden-Harris administration. But with her term set to end next year, the U.K. government has a dilemma over her replacement.

Two U.S. Marines Attacked in Turkey by Nationalist Youth Group NYT » World News Turkish officials said they had detained 15 members of the group. The two servicemen had returned to the ship and were safe, U.S. officials said.

Netanyahu Stands Firm on Cease-Fire Terms Amid Growing Outrage in Israel NYT » World News In his first news conference since the bodies of six killed hostages were recovered, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu refused to budge on his conditions for any truce in Gaza.

Virginia Ogilvy, Confidante to Queen Elizabeth II, Dies at 91 NYT » World News Born into New York wealth and married to a Scottish earl, she was the only American-born lady-in-waiting to the queen, serving for nearly 50 years.

Tuesday Briefing: Growing outrage in Israel NYT » World News Plus, Europe’s overwhelmed destinations.

Cathay Pacific Cancels Flights to Inspect 48 Airbus Aircraft After Engine Issue NYT » World News An Airbus A350 jet experienced a problem during a flight that was supposed to travel from Hong Kong to Zurich. The airline has canceled 24 return flights.

Thousands Gather in Israel for Funeral of Hersh Goldberg-Polin NYT » World News It was reminder of the perilous situation facing dozens of remaining hostages still thought to be alive in the war-ravaged Gaza Strip.

U.S. Seized an Airplane Owned by Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro NYT » World News The Biden administration said the airplane had been illegally exported for Mr. Maduro. U.S. officials accuse him of undermining the results of a presidential election he lost.

Putin Arrives in Mongolia in Defiance of I.C.C. Arrest Warrant NYT » World News The Russian president is making a state visit to a country that is heavily dependent on Moscow for oil.