World Apr 20 Next round of U.S.-Iran talks in doubt as tensions rise ahead of ceasefire deadline By Liz Landers, Kayan Taraporevala
World Apr 20 Watch 4:02 Retired admiral breaks down U.S. strategy behind naval blockade To discuss the U.S. shooting and disabling of an Iranian cargo ship to enforce its naval blockade, Geoff Bennett spoke with retired Adm. Gary Roughead. He was Chief of Naval Operations from 2007 to 2011 and is now a Distinguished… By Geoff Bennett, Dan Sagalyn
World Apr 20 Watch 8:26 Middle East experts analyze U.S. and Iran priorities in potential negotiations For additional perspective on the state of diplomacy with Iran, Amna Nawaz spoke with Alan Eyre and Miad Maleki. Eyre was part of the Obama administration's negotiating team for the Iran nuclear deal and is now at the Middle East… By Amna Nawaz, Dan Sagalyn
Science Apr 20 Watch 5:51 Cities turn streetlights red to protect nocturnal ecosystems International Dark Sky Week is hailed as a global celebration of the night and a call for less light pollution. In some cities internationally, local governments are trying to find a solution to lighting the night can better serve critical… By Malcolm Brabant
World Apr 20 Four U.N. secretary-general candidates audition this week. That's far fewer than in 2016 Chile’s former President Michelle Bachelet — one of two women and one of three from Latin America — will be the first to face ambassadors from the U.N.’s 193 member nations during a three-hour question-and-answer session Tuesday. By Edith M. Lederer, Associated Press
Apr 20 Mexico's Sheinbaum demands explanation after U.S. officials die assisting in operation in Chihuahua By Megan Janetsky, María Verza, Associated Press Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum says she was unaware of any collaboration between the U.S. and local authorities in Chihuahua after four officials died in an accident over the weekend. Continue reading
Apr 20 Gunman at Mexico's Teotihuacán pyramids kills 1 Canadian tourist, injures 6 By Associated Press A man with a gun opened fire Monday at the historic Teotihuacán pyramids, killing one Canadian tourist and injuring six other people at the tourist site an hour north of Mexico’s capital, the Mexican government said. Continue reading
Apr 20 A long-shuttered Iraq-Syria border crossing reopens for the first time in more than a decade By Associated Press A key border crossing between Iraq and Syria reopened on Monday for the first time in more than a decade, with officials highlighting its potential for trade and oil exports. Continue reading
Apr 20 Migrants rush to apply under Spain's new mass legalization program By Suman Naishadham, Associated Press Spain has launched a mass legalization measure for migrants, allowing them to apply in-person for legal status. It contrasts with other European countries that are tightening immigration controls. Continue reading
Apr 20 European Union hosts Palestinian peace conference as it seeks greater role in Middle East By Sam McNeil, Associated Press Over 60 nations met in Brussels on Monday to discuss prospects for stability and peace in Gaza and the occupied West Bank. Continue reading