Nov 16 Scuffles mar anniversary of birth of yellow vest movement By Claire Parker, Associated Press Scuffles between Paris police and activists on Saturday marred the anniversary of the birth of the yellow vest movement against government policies seen as favoring the rich. Continue reading
Nov 16 Impeachment testimony comes from White House budget official By Lisa Mascaro, Michael Balsamo, Associated Press After a week of dramatic public hearings, investigators heard late Friday in closed session from State Department official David Holmes, who delivered a firsthand account that puts the president at the forefront of events. Continue reading
Nov 16 Protests grip major Iran cities over gas prices; 1 killed By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press Protesters angered by Iran raising government-set gasoline prices by 50% blocked traffic in major cities and occasionally clashed with police Saturday after a night of demonstrations punctuated by gunfire, in violence that reportedly killed at least one person. Continue reading
Nov 16 California school shooter dies with motive a mystery By Stefanie Dazio, John Antczak, Associated Press The death of a 16-year-old boy who killed two students and wounded three others at his Southern California high school has left investigators struggling to discover what prompted the deadly attack. Continue reading
Nov 16 Bolivia's crisis turns deadly again as 5 killed in clash By Luis Andres Henao, Juan Karita, Associated Press Bolivia’s political crisis turned deadly again when security forces opened fire on supporters of Evo Morales. At least five people died and dozens were injured, threatening the interim government’s efforts to restore stability following the resignation of the former president… Continue reading
Nov 10 Watch 10:30 Migrant aid workers face arrests and prosecutions By Ivette Feliciano, Zachary Green More than 3,000 undocumented migrants have died in Arizona during the last 20 years while trying to cross into the U.S. from Mexico, spurring the formation of aid groups along the border that aim to prevent the humanitarian crisis. Now,… Continue watching
Nov 10 Watch 5:28 What to look for in this week's impeachment inquiry Three officials will testify this week as the impeachment inquiry enters a new phase with public hearings. House Republicans on Saturday submitted their wishlist of witnesses which included Hunter Biden and the whistleblower — both names ruled out by the… Continue watching
Nov 10 Justices take up high-profile case over young immigrants By Mark Sherman, Associated Press The Supreme Court is taking up the Trump administration's plan to end legal protections that shield 660,000 immigrants from deportation, a case with strong political overtones amid the 2020 presidential election campaign. Continue reading
Nov 10 Rights group calls Iraqi crackdown on protests a 'bloodbath' By Qassim Abdul-Zahra, Associated Press BAGHDAD — Amnesty International said Sunday that Iraq's crackdown on anti-government protests has descended into a "bloodbath." At least 319 protesters have been killed so far by security forces since the unrest began last month, according to the latest figures… Continue reading
Nov 10 Trump to confront Turkey about buying Russian defense system By Deb Riechmann, Associated Press President Donald Trump will confront Turkey's leader about his decision to buy a Russian air defense system when they meet this week at the White House amid strained relations between the two NATO allies. Continue reading