Politics Oct 27 WATCH: Secretary of State Blinken meets with Canadian counterpart over support for Haiti The U.S. and Canada will work together to “cut the insecurity knot” that has allowed gangs to create a humanitarian crisis in Haiti, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Thursday.
World Oct 27 UK says new Prime Minister Rishi Sunak won't go to UN climate change conference Sunak's office said the decision was made because of "pressing domestic commitments" including preparations for an emergency budget on Nov. 17. The UK says it does not reflect a downgrade in the government's commitment to combating climate change.
World Oct 26 British foreign secretary tells gay World Cup fans heading to Qatar to 'be respectful' British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly is facing criticism after telling gay soccer fans heading to the World Cup in Qatar that they should show some "compromise" and "be respectful of the host nation."…
World Oct 26 EU Commission proposes tougher pollution restrictions The European Union’s executive arm sought on Wednesday to toughen up pollution restrictions to ensure that harmful pollutants are eliminated by 2050 to potentially save the lives of hundreds of thousands of people.
World Oct 26 Vladimir Putin monitors practice launches by Russia's nuclear forces Russian President Vladimir Putin has monitored drills of the country's strategic nuclear forces involving multiple practice launches of ballistic and cruise missiles.
Politics Oct 26 WATCH: State Department holds news briefing as Russia continues 'dirty bomb' rhetoric State Department spokesman Ned Price holds a news briefing on Wednesday as NATO and Russia's military staged separate nuclear exercises Wednesday as Russian president Vladimir Putin again stood firm on the internationally rejected claim that Ukraine plans to set off…
World Oct 26 Gunmen attack major Shiite holy site in Iran, killing 15 and wounding dozens Wednesday's attack came as thousands of protesters elsewhere in Iran marked a symbolic 40 days since a woman's death in custody ignited the biggest anti-government movement in over a decade.
Nation Oct 26 Prisoner swap talks about WNBA star Brittney Griner must be confidential, Kremlin says The eight-time all-star center with the WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury and a two-time Olympic gold medalist was convicted Aug. 4 after police said they found vape canisters containing cannabis oil in her luggage at Moscow’s airport.
Politics Oct 26 WATCH: White House says U.S. wont press Israel on aiding Ukraine Following a meeting between President Joe Biden and Israeli President Isaac Herzog, the White House stressed that Israel is free to make its own decision about how best to help Ukraine in its war against Russia.
World Oct 26 Thai celebrity and transgender activist purchases Miss Universe Organization for $20 million Chakrapong “Anne” Chakrajutathib is a celebrity in Thailand who has starred in reality shows and is outspoken about being a transgender woman. She helped establish a non-profit group, Life Inspired for Transsexual Foundation, to promote transsexual rights.