Sep 20 WATCH: K-pop stars BTS dip into global diplomacy at U.N. gathering By Sally Ho, Associated Press The seven-member musical juggernaut appeared before the renowned green-marbled backdrop in the General Assembly hall to help promote U.N. goals for 2030. Continue reading
Sep 20 Reports say people are dying of hunger in Ethiopia’s blockaded Tigray By Cara Anna, Associated Press For months, the U.N. and aid groups have warned of famine. Now accounts reveal the first starvation deaths since Ethiopia's government imposed what the U.N. calls "a de facto humanitarian aid blockade."… Continue reading
Sep 20 WATCH LIVE: Pentagon Spokesperson John Kirby holds a briefing By Associated Press Last week, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin apologised as the Pentagon retreated from its defense of a drone strike that killed multiple civilians in Afghanistan last month. Continue reading
Sep 20 UK government says lights will stay on despite energy price surge By Danica Kirka, Associated Press Britain's business secretary says there is no danger that people won't be able to heat their homes this winter after a surge in natural gas prices forced him to hold emergency talks with energy suppliers and consumer groups. Continue reading
Sep 20 WATCH: Psaki says Biden will hold call with French president after defense deal causes rift By News Desk France is reeling after being humiliated by a major Pacific defense pact orchestrated by the U.S., Australia and Britain involving a submarine deal that sank a rival French submarine contract. Continue reading
Sep 20 Read the Senate rules decision that blocks Democrats from putting immigration reform in budget By Lisa Desjardins Democrats’ push to give legal status to millions of undocumented immigrants, including so-called “Dreamers” who were brought to the country as children, took a blow Sunday when Senate parliamentarian Elizabeth McDonough ruled that their plan does not meet the requirements… Continue reading
Sep 20 Biden easing foreign travel restrictions, requiring vaccines By Zeke Miller, Associated Press All foreign travelers flying to the U.S. will need to demonstrate proof of vaccination before boarding, as well as proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within three days of flight. Continue reading
Sep 20 Senate parliamentarian deals blow to Democrats’ immigration push By Alan Fram, Associated Press The decision by Elizabeth MacDonough, the Senate's nonpartisan interpreter of its often enigmatic rules, is a damaging and disheartening setback for President Joe Biden, congressional Democrats and their allies in the pro-immigration and progressive communities. Continue reading
Sep 20 Canadians are voting in an election that could knock Justin Trudeau from power By Rob Gillies, Associated Press Polls indicate Trudeau's Liberal Party is in a tight race with the rival Conservatives. Continue reading
Sep 18 Watch 5:34 Gun laws, abortion rights: upcoming SCOTUS hearings to be impacted by RBG’s death By PBS NewsHour It’s been a year since Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died. Her seat on the bench is now occupied by Justice Amy Coney Barrett, the third judge appointed by former President Donald Trump. On October 4th, the court will resume in-person… Continue watching