Politics

Sudan coup leader says he’ll appoint new premier within week

By Noha Elhennawy, Associated Press

Abdel-Fattah Burhan said in an interview with Russia's state-owned Sputnik news agency published Friday that the new premier will form a cabinet that will share leadership of the country with the armed forces.

Belarus forces U.S. to close public diplomacy, USAID offices

By Yuras Karmanau, Associated Press

Belarus has forced the closure of the U.S. Embassy's Public Diplomacy and USAID offices in a move that comes amid the tensions with the U.S. and its allies over Belarusian authorities' crackdown on protests.

U.S. hits Iran with sanctions ahead of key nuclear talks

By Associated Press

The United States has hit Iran with a fresh set of sanctions as President Joe Biden prepares for a key weekend meeting with European leaders to discuss the possible resumption of nuclear talks with the Islamic Republic.

Biden says Pope Francis supports him receiving Communion

By Josh Boak, Zeke Miller, Nicole Winfield, Associated Press

The world's two most notable Roman Catholics discussed the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change and poverty during their session Friday.

As Biden heads to climate change conference, half of Americans think the U.S. isn’t doing enough

By Laura Santhanam

Younger people, who will inherit the choices of previous generations, were much more likely than others to feel that the global community is not doing enough to prevent climate change from getting worse, according to this latest PBS NewsHour/NPR/Marist poll.

WATCH: How social media platforms impact kid and teen mental health

By Nicole Ellis

What responsibility are the companies taking to remedy these concerns and what do parents and caregivers need to know about how the use of these platforms may impact young children and teens?…

Biden lauds House Dem compromise on Build Back Better plan, but Senate approval uncertain

After months of negotiations, Democrats in Washington say they are one step closer to agreement on a sweeping proposal that would touch education, health care, climate change and more. While a number of specifics are still unresolved, President Joe Biden…

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U.S. introduces more stringent standards for lead poisoning in children

By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press

U.S. health officials are changing their definition of lead poisoning in young children. The more stringent standard was announced Thursday.

Tigray spokesperson says Ethiopia airstrike killed 10, including children

By Associated Press

This is the deadliest of the new round of airstrikes that began last week as the year-long war intensifies.

Assange lawyer dismisses U.S. promises over extradition

By Sylvia Hui, Associated Press

Assange's lawyer, Edward Fitzgerald, told Britain's High Court that the Australian was too mentally ill to be extradited to the United States to face trial.