World Jan 18 The science behind the Tonga volcanic eruption, tsunami The first satellite images of the Pacific nation of Tonga after Saturday's volcanic eruption emerged Tuesday. The photos show the islands coated in ash. Despite the violent explosion, the Tongan government has reported just three deaths. The status of two…
World Jan 07 Kazakh president issues 'shoot to kill' order as protesters clash with troops Kazakhstan’s president on Friday vowed to “shoot to kill” protestors after a week of demonstrations. Kazakhstan lies at the strategic crossroads of Russia, China and Central Asia, and has large energy reserves— with billions invested by U.S. companies. Yet many…
Nation Jan 04 Mainstream presence of Proud Boys, other extreme groups creates mass radicalization fears This week is the first anniversary of the Jan. 6 insurrection at the United States Capitol. In the months since the riot, a number of far-right extremist groups have become household names, and some of their core beliefs — and…
World Dec 22 Tigrayan forces announce retreat, but Ethiopia rejects peace overture In Ethiopia, a civil war that’s been raging for more than a year seems to be entering a new phase. Rebel forces from the Tigray region are relinquishing areas seized from federal control. But the government of Prime Minister Abiy…
World Dec 14 How negligence, systemic issues lead to civilian casualties from U.S. airstrikes The last known airstrike conducted before U.S. troops left Afghanistan did not kill its intended ISIS target. The drone killed 10 civilians — including 7 children — leading to growing questions over how the U.S. military prevents and reports civilian…
World Dec 09 Gen. McKenzie on U.S. policy, commitments and action in the Middle East and Asia The United States has left Afghanistan, but it is just part of the region that Marine Corps Gen. Frank McKenzie counts as his responsibility. He oversees the Middle East and Southwest Asia as the top general at U.S. Central Command.
World Nov 24 Migrants used as pawns in E.U.'s geopolitical tug-of-war return home traumatized Thousands of migrants remain trapped at the border between Belarus and Poland — with many living without shelter amid winter conditions. They're pawns in a standoff between the leader of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenka, and the European Union. Producer Ali Rogin…
World Nov 12 U.N. says Ethiopia to ease blockade of aid for Tigray, but no official agreement in sight The United Nations says the Ethiopian government promises to ease its de facto blockade on the northern territory of Tigray, where hundreds of thousands are facing famine after a year of conflict. Nick Schifrin has the story.
World Nov 10 EU says Lukashenko using refugee crisis to 'destabilize' region, overwhelm Polish border This week, thousands of refugees from across the developing world tried to enter Poland by crossing its border with Belarus, its neighbor to the east. But the European Union says this is not only a case of desperate families fleeing…
World Nov 04 How conflict between Tigrayan, Ethiopian forces is destabilizing the region The U.S. State Department is now allowing non-essential workers and family members to leave Ethiopia as rebel forces from the Northern Tigray region approach the capital. The two sides and their allies have been fighting for exactly one year, and…