Oct 22 McConnell criticizes Trump’s tweet comparing impeachment inquiry to lynching By Associated Press In a Tweet Tuesday, President Trump essentially likened the horrors of a deadly and racist chapter in U.S. history to a process laid out in the Constitution. The Senate majority leader, speaking to reporters, said "that was an unfortunate choice… Continue reading
Oct 22 Death toll rises to 15 from Chilean protest clashes By Eva Vergara, Luis Andres Henao, Associated Press Chile's government said Tuesday that 15 people have been killed in five days of rioting, arson and violent clashes that have almost paralyzed the South American country and rocked its global image as the region's oasis of stability. Continue reading
Oct 22 Russia, Turkey seal power in northeast Syria with accord By Suzan Fraser, Vladimir Isachenkov, Associated Press The leaders of Russia and Turkey announced an agreement Turkey for their two countries' forces to jointly patrol almost the entire northeastern Syrian border after the withdrawal of Kurdish fighters, filling the void left by departing American troops after President… Continue reading
Oct 22 UK’s Boris Johnson wins one vote, loses another on Brexit timetable By Jill Lawless, Danica Kirka, Associated Press Tuesday's votes make it all but impossible for Johnson to fulfil his often-repeated promise to lead Britain out of the EU on Oct. 31. Continue reading
Oct 22 Diplomat testifies that Trump linked aid for Ukraine to demand for probe By Lisa Mascaro, Mary Clare Jalonick, Laurie Kellman, Associated Press "I think it's crazy to withhold security assistance for help with a political campaign," William Taylor wrote in text messages to other officials discussing Ukraine. Continue reading
Oct 20 Caught up in Trump impeachment, US diplomats fight back By Matthew Lee, Associated Press Three years of simmering frustration inside the State Department is boiling over on Capitol Hill as a parade of current and former diplomats testify to their concerns about the Trump administration's unorthodox policy toward Ukraine. Continue reading
Oct 20 Chile protests continue despite gov’t retreat on fare hike By Eva Vergara, Associated Press Protests and violence in Chile spilled over into a new day Sunday even after the president cancelled a subway fare hike that prompted massive and violent demonstrations. Continue reading
Oct 20 Hong Kong descends into chaos again as protesters defy ban By Kelvin Chan, Associated Press Hong Kong streets descended into chaotic scenes following an unauthorized pro-democracy rally Sunday as protesters set up roadblocks and torched businesses and police responded with tear gas and a water cannon. Continue reading
Oct 20 Pelosi in Jordan for ‘vital discussions’ amid Syria crisis By Associated Press House Speaker Nancy Pelosi led a group of American lawmakers on a surprise visit to Jordan to discuss "the deepening crisis" in Syria amid a shaky U.S.-brokered cease-fire. Continue reading
Oct 20 Kurds begin evacuation from besieged Syrian border town By Mehmet Guzel, Bassem Mroue, Associated Press Kurdish fighters and civilians began evacuating from a besieged Syrian town on Sunday, the first pullback under the U.S.-brokered cease-fire deal, opening the way to a broader withdrawal of the Kurdish-led forces from parts of the Turkish border. Continue reading