World Jan 16 Machado urges U.S. leaders to push for a democratic government in Venezuela Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado told an audience in Washington that she's confident democracy will return to her nation. But almost two weeks after the seizure of former President Maduro, Machado revealed little of her own plans. As Nick…
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World Jan 15 Machado presents Trump her Nobel Prize as uncertainty surrounds Venezuela's leadership Maria Corina Machado met with President Trump and said she presented him with her Nobel Peace Prize. It came a day after Trump spoke with Venezuela’s acting president, a woman who in the past disparaged Machado but is now empowered…
World Jan 14 Iran protests have eased after government's brutal crackdown, activist says For days, the Middle East has been on edge, witnessing unprecedented protests in Iran, a deadly crackdown by Iranian authorities and threats to intervene by President Trump. But now, Trump says Iran’s crackdown has eased and suggested his focus is…
World Jan 13 As Iran protesters face ruthless crackdown, Trump says help 'on its way' Protests in Iran are entering their third week as tens of thousands continue to take to the streets despite a deadly crackdown. President Trump said the death toll “appears significant," and Western officials say at least 2,000 have been killed.
World Jan 12 Iran protests escalate as regime crackdown leaves more than 500 dead Protests in Iran continue to grow and security forces are now estimated to have killed at least 500 protesters. In addition to renewed military threats from President Trump, he said countries doing business with Iran will face tariffs. Nick Schifrin…
World Jan 08 In turnaround from earlier threats, Trump invites Colombia's leader to the White House The Venezuelan government vowed to release political and foreign prisoners who have been held by the regime, a longstanding demand of the Venezuelan opposition. Meanwhile, Venezuela’s neighbor, Colombia, a major non-NATO ally of the U.S., appears to be off President…
World Jan 07 White House says U.S. will control Venezuelan oil industry 'indefinitely' The Trump administration escalated its pressure on Venezuelan oil, seizing two tankers and declaring it intends to “indefinitely” sell the country’s oil. The administration's rhetoric has also included threats to seize Greenland, part of NATO-member Denmark. Nick Schifrin reports.
World Jan 06 After Trump's removal of Maduro, European leaders reject his demands for Greenland The divides opened by the Trump administration's operation to remove Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro widened further. European leaders denounced aggressive statements by Trump about an American seizure of Greenland, a territory of NATO ally Denmark. Meanwhile, tension and concerns are running…
World Jan 06 Latin America analyst, ex-ambassador offer views on 'Trump Doctrine' President Trump and his aides are now speaking of a foreign policy where pressure and the use of military might can be applied both to adversaries and, potentially, allies. Nick Schifrin has two views on the Trump Doctrine from Todd…