• Most aid to Syria's Rukban camp has been blocked for more than a year. Here's why

    Most aid to Syria's Rukban camp has been blocked for more than a year. Here's why

    Mar 14, 2020 02:00 PM EST

    ... U.S. are claiming responsibility for Rukban, trapping its residents in a geo-political deadlock. They say they’re now faced with a seemingly impossible choice: the dire conditions inside the camp, or threats of regime violence and backlash outside of it. https://twitter.com/VoiceofRukban/status/1229049052261732352?s=20

  • Will COVID-19 ruin your travel plans? Follow these 3 tips

    Will COVID-19 ruin your travel plans? Follow these 3 tips

    Mar 02, 2020 10:14 PM EST

    ... avoid nonessential travel. A month ago, just as the public was learning about the virus, the State Department warned travelers not to go to China. https://youtu.be/ghHv6rX1L-k Fears about COVID-19 spreading in places where large crowds gather prompted the Louvre, the world’s most visited museum ...

  • Child dies as migrants rush to cross Greece-Turkey border

    Child dies as migrants rush to cross Greece-Turkey border

    Mar 02, 2020 02:14 PM EST

    ... forces and Turkish-backed fighters. Syrian troops retook the strategic town of Saraqeb, which lies on the Damascus-Aleppo highway, although violence continued nearby. The Kremlin said Erdogan and Russian President Vladimir Putin would meet in Moscow on Thursday for talks on Idlib. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynSu6xIGZzc

  • Novel coronavirus fear creates a global run on face masks

    Novel coronavirus fear creates a global run on face masks

    Feb 28, 2020 12:27 PM EST

    Fear of the spreading coronavirus has led to a global run on sales of face masks despite medical experts' advice that most people who aren't sick don't need to wear them. Many businesses are sold out, while others are limiting how many a customer can buy. Amazon is ...

  • Democratic rivals attack Sanders in run-up to South Carolina debate

    Democratic rivals attack Sanders in run-up to South Carolina debate

    Feb 25, 2020 12:16 PM EST

    ... stumbling debate debut last week, Bloomberg is seeking an opportunity to regain his footing. Biden, meanwhile, is looking to make a big impression in a state where he was long viewed as the unquestioned front-runner because of his support from black voters. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfdVZVysXJw

  • Putin’s moves leave Russian opposition with few options

    Putin’s moves leave Russian opposition with few options

    Jan 18, 2020 06:34 PM EST

    https://youtu.be/3SsgdZkLLrc In addition, Volkov noted, back in 2011-2012 Putin’s approval ratings were much lower — more than half of the country wanted him out. “Right now there is no urge to replace the country’s leader,” he said. And the question remains whether the opposition will ...

  • Comey: 'Real sloppiness' in Russia probe but no misconduct

    Comey: 'Real sloppiness' in Russia probe but no misconduct

    Dec 15, 2019 08:02 PM EST

    WASHINGTON — Former FBI Director James Comey acknowledged Sunday that a Justice Department inspector general report identified “real sloppiness" in the surveillance of a former Trump campaign aide and said he was wrong to have been “overconfident" about how the Russia investigation was handled. But Comey also insisted he was right ...

  • Trump to confront Turkey about buying Russian defense system

    Trump to confront Turkey about buying Russian defense system

    Nov 10, 2019 08:06 PM EST

    ... and could compromise the F-35 fighter jet program and aid Russian intelligence. The Trump administration removed Turkey from the F-35 program in July. https://youtu.be/W7xlv-osHH0 O'Brien told CBS' "Face the Nation" that if Turkey doesn't get rid of the Russian system, Turkey will ...

  • US judge blocks Trump's health insurance rule for immigrants

    US judge blocks Trump's health insurance rule for immigrants

    Nov 03, 2019 03:48 PM EST

    ... District Judge Michael Simon granted a temporary restraining order that prevents the rule from going into effect Sunday. It's not clear when he will rule on the merits of the case. Seven U.S. citizens and a nonprofit organization filed the federal lawsuit Wednesday contending the rule would block ...

  • Russian agent Butina returns to Moscow after US deportation

    Russian agent Butina returns to Moscow after US deportation

    Oct 26, 2019 03:28 PM EST

    ... is what, unfortunately, the previous U.S. administration started — trying to destroy the bilateral relationship,” Maria Zakharova said. Since the election of President Donald Trump, Russian officials have consistently blamed troubled relations on so-called “Russophobia” carried over from the administration of President Barack Obama. https://youtu.be/rnfBsqAK8Ds“She ...