AP News Digest 3:30 am

Monday 10 October 2022 02:24 EDT

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RUSSIA-UKRAINE-WAR — Russia’s military hurled a barrage of missiles against Ukrainian cities, including the capital Kyiv, striking civilian targets in what could be Moscow’s retaliation for the bombing of a key bridge connecting Russia to its annexed territory of Crimea. The first strikes on Kyiv in four months targeted the center of the city and left dead and wounded, an Emergency Service spokesperson told the AP. SENT: 370 words, photos.

KOREAS-TENSIONS — North Korea’s recent barrage of missile launches were tests of its tactical nuclear weapons to “hit and wipe out” potential South Korean and U.S. targets, state media reported, as its leader Kim Jong Un signaled he would conduct more provocative tests. The North’s statement, released on the 77th birthday of its ruling Workers’ Party, is seen as an attempt to buttress a public unity behind Kim as he faces pandemic-related economic hardships, a security threat posed by the boosted U.S.-South Korean military alliance and other difficulties. By Hyung-Jin Kim. SENT: 910 words, photos.

HURRICANE IAN-MENTAL HEALTH — Survivors of Hurricane Ian face a long emotional road to recover from one of the most damaging storms to hit the U.S. mainland. For those who lost everything to disaster, the anguish can be crushing to return home to find so much gone. Grief can run the gamut from frequent tears to utter despair. Experts say suicides climb after disasters and more funding for mental health should be provided as climate change makes storms and fires more frequent and devastating. By Bobby Caina Calvan and Brian Melley. SENT: 1,240 words, photo, video.

PAKISTAN-CLIMATE COMPENSATION — The devastation wreaked by this summer's floods in Pakistan has intensified the debate over a question of climate justice: Do rich countries whose emissions are the main cause of climate change owe compensation to poor countries hit by climate change-fueled disasters? Pakistan contributed only 0.8% of the world's emissions. Now it faces some $30 billion in damage from the monster monsoons. By Riazat Butt and Adil Jawad Khan. SENT: 1,110 words, photos.

MILITARY-MENTAL HEALTH — Rising suicide rates among active service members have forced the Pentagon to review the military’s mental health protocols. But many service members in crisis still fear coming forward and admitting they need help. And those who do seek that help often find themselves fighting through deep-rooted stigma surrounding mental health issues, bureaucratic obstacles and an internal pressure to stay on the job. By Ashraf Khalil. SENT: 1,240 words, photos. This is the Tuesday spotlight.

INDONESIA-BALI-BOMBING — Survivors recall the night of October 12, 2002, when bombings at a pub and a nightclub on the Indonesian resort island of Bali killed 202 people, mostly foreign tourists, including 88 Australians and seven Americans. By Edna Tarigan and Rod McGuirk. SENT: 1,060 words, photos.

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