Nov 21 Watch 4:42 Amid corruption charges, is Israel’s era of Netanyahu over? On Thursday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu became his country’s first sitting leader to be indicted. The announcement came just a day after opposition leader Benny Gantz lost his mandate to form a unity government. As a result, Israel is… Continue watching
Nov 01 Watch 6:03 Ukraine is fighting a war — and an internal battle against corruption By Nick Schifrin Ukraine, battling Russian-backed separatists, is the only European country at war. The conflict has killed 13,000 people, displaced millions and pushed tensions between Russia and the West close to Cold War levels. It has also strained a society and government… Continue watching
Oct 25 Watch 11:13 From Lebanon to Chile, economic uncertainty is driving a wave of protests By Jane Ferguson, Nick Schifrin As 2019 enters its final quarter, protesters have taken to the streets in dozens of places worldwide. While circumstances differ from country to country, demonstrators are united in frustration with economic disparities -- and perceived government inaction to address them. Continue watching
Oct 04 Watch 7:38 Why talking to Ukrainian officials disproves the Trump narrative on Biden By Simon Ostrovsky Ukraine lies at the heart of the impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump, who has urged the country’s new president to investigate the Biden family. Special correspondent Simon Ostrovsky, who has reported from the country for years, returns there to… Continue watching
Jul 25 Watch 7:37 With Rossello’s resignation, Puerto Rico is at a ‘critical juncture’ Puerto Ricans celebrated Thursday after embattled Gov. Ricardo Rossello announced Wednesday he'll resign August 2. Hundreds of thousands of people had protested after the release of insulting chat messages exchanged by Rossello and his associates. John Yang talks to The… Continue watching
Jul 24 Watch 3:43 Awaiting decision from Rossello, Puerto Ricans are in an ‘anxious place’ Political turmoil continues to consume Puerto Rico. The island’s governor, Ricardo Rossello, was expected to resign Wednesday, although by evening, he had not. Amna Nawaz talks to The Washington Post’s Arelis Hernandez for the latest, including growing crowds of protesters,… Continue watching
Jul 22 Watch 8:15 In San Juan, a ‘wide swath’ of Puerto Ricans takes to the streets to demand Rossello resign Massive protests filled San Juan's streets Monday, even as the heat index topped 100 degrees. Demonstrations have been growing for nearly two weeks since the release of damaging chat messages exchanged by Puerto Rican Gov. Ricardo Rossello and his inner… Continue watching
Jun 20 Walmart to pay $282 million over foreign corruption By Matthew Barakat, Associated Press Walmart faced civil and criminal allegations of overseas corruption, including payment through a Brazilian subsidiary of more than $500,000 to an intermediary known as a "sorceress" for her uncanny ability to make permit problems disappear. Continue reading
Jun 12 Watch 8:13 News Wrap: Trump says U.S. to send more troops to Poland In our news wrap Wednesday, President Trump hosted Polish President Andrzej Duda and announced plans to send 1,000 more U.S. troops to the former Soviet bloc state as part of a growing alliance. That’s on top of 4,500 Americans already… Continue watching
Jun 12 Israeli PM’s wife accepts plea deal for spending government money on lavish meals By Isabel Debre, Associated Press Sara Netanyahu will pay around $15,000 in fines to quietly close the case, which accused her of running up large tabs at luxury restaurants for friends and family while the official prime minister's residence employed a full-time chef. Continue reading