Politics Jul 20 Protests erupt in India’s Parliament over spying scandal By Sheikh Saaliq, Krutika Pathi, Associated Press
Nation Jan 26 Watch 3:56 News Wrap: Federal judge temporarily blocks Biden’s ban on deportations In our news wrap Tuesday, a federal judge in Texas temporarily blocked President Biden’s 100-day ban on most deportations, the world reaches 100 million confirmed cases of COVID-19, thousands of farmers in New Delhi, India protest new laws they fear…
World Feb 26 Death toll rises to 22 from New Delhi protests over new citizenship law The dead included a policeman and an intelligence bureau officer, and the government has banned public assembly in the affected areas. By Sheikh Saaliq, Emily Schmall, Associated Press
World Dec 25 Watch 3:24 News Wrap: Parts of Hong Kong paralyzed as protesters, police clash In our news wrap Wednesday, another wave of anti-government demonstrations paralyzed parts of Hong Kong. Black-clad protesters descended on the streets of a busy shopping district, and riot police used tear gas to disperse crowds. Also, protests erupted in India’s…
World Dec 22 India’s leader defends new law as protests against it go on Prime Minister Narendra Modi used a rally for his Hindu nationalist party to defend the legislation, accusing the opposition of pushing the country into a “fear psychosis.” Twenty-three people have been killed in protests nationwide since the law was passed… By Emily Schmall, Associated Press
Dec 21 23 dead as protests grow against India citizenship law By Sheikh Saaliq, Emily Schmall, Associated Press Nine people died Saturday during clashes between demonstrators and police in northern India, raising the nationwide death toll in protests against a new citizenship law to 23, police said. Continue reading
Dec 19 Watch 6:55 News Wrap: House passes USMCA trade deal with broad bipartisan support In our news wrap Thursday, the House approved one of President Trump’s top priorities: the USMCA trade deal, which modernizes the existing NAFTA and won overwhelming bipartisan support, plus the backing of labor unions and business. Also, the Senate moved… Continue watching
Dec 17 Watch 4:48 News Wrap: Senate approves Pentagon spending bill worth nearly $740 billion In our news wrap Tuesday, the Senate gave final approval to a Pentagon spending blueprint worth nearly $740 billion. It includes a 3 percent pay raise for military personnel -- the largest in more than a decade. Also, former Trump… Continue watching
Jan 03 India Remembers Gang Rape Victim By Production DA The deadly gang rape of a 23-year-old woman in India on Dec. 16 set off street protests and vigils, and led to the arrests of five men and one teenager. Continue reading