World Jan 19 Russian-led security troops leave Kazakhstan as president fires defense minister By Dasha Litvinova, Associated Press
Nation Jan 12 Watch 5:17 News Wrap: Kazakhstan crackdown hauls in 1,700 alleged protesters In our news wrap Wednesday, the crackdown in Kazakhstan has led to the arrest of another 1,700 people for allegedly taking part in violent protests, bringing the total to 12,000. Also, Senate Republicans fired back after President Biden denounced them…
World Jan 11 Russia-led security group to pull out troops, says Kazakh leader The president of Kazakhstan has announced that a Russia-led security alliance will start pulling out its troops from the Central Asian country in two days after completing its mission. By Dasha Litvinova, Associated Press
Nation Jan 10 Watch 6:06 News Wrap: Biden administration says private insurers required to cover at-home tests In our news wrap Monday, the Biden administration said private insurers will be required to cover up to eight at-home COVID tests per month starting Saturday, the U.S. advises against travel to Canada amid COVID spike, death toll from a…
World Jan 10 Nearly 8,000 detained in Kazakhstan during unrest The demonstrations began over a near-doubling of fuel prices and quickly spread across the country, reflecting wider discontent with Kazakhstan's authoritarian rule. By Dasha Litvinova, Associated Press
Jan 07 Watch 4:58 News Wrap: Ahmaud Arbery’s killers sentenced to life in prison, plan to appeal In our news wrap Friday, three white men convicted of chasing and murdering Ahmaud Arbery in Georgia were sentenced to life in prison. A Michigan judge refused to lower the bond penalty for the parents of a teenager who allegedly… Continue watching
Jan 07 Watch 4:02 Kazakh president issues ‘shoot to kill’ order as protesters clash with troops By Nick Schifrin, Ali Rogin Kazakhstan’s president on Friday vowed to “shoot to kill” protestors after a week of demonstrations. Kazakhstan lies at the strategic crossroads of Russia, China and Central Asia, and has large energy reserves— with billions invested by U.S. companies. Yet many… Continue watching
Jan 07 Kazakh president authorizes shoot to kill against protesters By Dasha Litvinova, Associated Press Kazakhstan’s president has authorized security forces to shoot to kill those participating in unrest. Continue reading
Jan 06 Watch 3:17 News Wrap: New COVID-19 cases top 9.5 million globally with a majority caused by omicron In our news wrap Thursday, COVID-19 caused a record 9.5 million new infections worldwide over the past week — nearly all involving the omicron variant. The United States Postal Service asked for a 120-day delay of the federal vaccine mandate… Continue watching
Jan 06 WATCH: White House press secretary Jen Psaki holds briefing amid Kazakhstan protests By Associated Press The White House on Thursday said it was "closely monitoring" reports that the Collective Security Treaty Organization had dispatched its collective peacekeeping forces to Kazakhstan, amid violent clashes. Continue reading