Dec 04 Watch 6:02 News Wrap: More doubts about potential U.S.-China trade deal In our news wrap Wednesday, Beijing sharply criticized Congress over a bill blasting China’s detention of ethnic Muslims. China's foreign ministry warned the reprimand could affect ongoing trade negotiations. Also, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani again claimed the U.S. helped foment… Continue watching
Dec 03 Watch 4:49 News Wrap: Trump says he might delay China trade deal until after 2020 election In our news wrap Tuesday, President Trump suggested he’d rather delay a trade agreement with China until after the 2020 election. New tariffs on Chinese imports could take effect December 15th, but Trump said he wasn't in a rush. Also,… Continue watching
Dec 03 Iran says it killed ‘rioters’ in deadliest unrest in decades By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press A report by Iranian state television sought to portray those killed as “rioters” or foreign-backed insurgents who threatened military posts, oil tanks and the public. Continue reading
Nov 28 Watch 6:34 Behind the protests and brutal government crackdown in Iran For two weeks, thousands of Iranians have taken to the streets in what began as protests denouncing a hike in fuel prices. But the uprising quickly turned political, with demands that top officials step down, and the government blacking out… Continue watching
Nov 27 Watch 6:49 News Wrap: Major storms disrupt Thanksgiving travel In our news wrap Wednesday, a major storm dumped heavy snow across the Midwest, disrupting travel on the day before Thanksgiving. As much as a foot fell in some places, delaying flights at Chicago O’Hare, while a separate system slammed… Continue watching
Nov 25 Watch 7:13 News Wrap: Judge rules former White House lawyer McGahn must testify to Congress In our news wrap Monday, a federal judge ordered former White House counsel Don McGahn to obey a subpoena and testify to Congress about the Mueller report. The ruling has implications for Trump aides who have refused to appear at… Continue watching
Nov 22 Amid protests, Iran internet slowly revives as U.S. sanctions telecom minister By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press The internet slowly trickled back on in Iran on Friday after a dayslong shutdown by authorities amid protests and unrest that followed government-set gasoline prices sharply rising, as the U.S. sanctioned the country’s prominent telecommunications minister over the outage. Continue reading
Nov 20 Watch 4:00 News Wrap: Israel likely to face 3rd election after Gantz fails to secure majority In our news wrap Wednesday, Israel will likely have an unprecedented third election this year, after center-right leader Benny Gantz announced he could not secure a ruling majority in parliament. Also, in neighboring Syria, Israeli airstrikes struck dozens of sites… Continue watching
Nov 19 Watch 5:22 News Wrap: House approves temporary federal spending bill to avert shutdown In our news wrap Tuesday, the House approved a short-term spending bill to prevent a government shutdown. The deal funds federal agencies through December 20th and is on track to be passed by the Senate. Also, Amnesty International says it… Continue watching
Nov 18 Watch 5:46 News Wrap: Iran warns people protesting 50 percent hike in gas prices In our news wrap Monday, Iran’s powerful Revolutionary Guard warned protesters they will face “decisive” action if nationwide unrest does not stop. Angered by a 50 percent hike in gasoline prices, people occupied streets and set fire to cars and… Continue watching