Nov 21 Watch 10:21 Famine propelled by conflict and climate change threatens millions in Somalia By Tania Rashid, Neil Brandvold Somalia is suffering one of the most acute humanitarian crises in the world. A crushing combination of conflict and climate change has left millions in jeopardy of starvation as famine again stalks the land. Special correspondent Tania Rashid and producer-videographer… Continue watching
Nov 21 The World Cup is officially underway in Qatar. Here’s why it’s so controversial. By Tim McPhillips The 2022 World Cup officially kicked off in Qatar on Sunday, beginning weeks of competition in the world’s most popular sport. But even as soccer’s stars take the world stage, the first World Cup to take place in a Middle… Continue reading
Nov 21 Iran’s historic women’s protest overshadows World Cup performance By Isabel Debre, Associated Press Some Iran fans at the team's World Cup opener against England showed their support for protests against the Islamic Republic's regime. Continue reading
Nov 21 Ukraine begins evacuation of civilians from liberated areas ahead of winter By John Leicester, Associated Press Ukrainian authorities have started evacuating civilians from recently-liberated areas in the southern Kherson and Mykolaiv regions. Continue reading
Nov 21 World Cup teams end human rights armband protest after threats by FIFA By Graham Dunbar, Associated Press FIFA's threat of on-field punishment for players has forced World Cup teams to back down. Continue reading
Nov 21 At least 162 dead after strong quake topples houses in Indonesia’s Java By Edna Tarigan, Firman Taufiq, Associated Press A strong, shallow earthquake has toppled buildings and walls on Indonesia's densely populated main island, killing at least 162 people and injuring hundreds of others as residents fled into the street, some covered in blood and debris. Continue reading
Nov 20 How will the new UN climate deal on a ‘loss and damage’ fund work? By Dana Beltaji, Peter Prengaman, Associated Press The decision Sunday by nations around the world to establish a fund to help poor countries hit hard by a warming planet was one of the most significant since U.N. climate talks began 30 years ago. Here is a look… Continue reading
Nov 20 European World Cup teams plan to defy FIFA in ‘One Love’ armband standoff By Graham Dunbar, Associated Press FIFA wanted seven European soccer federations to back down from allowing their captains to wear “One Love” armbands — a heart-shaped multi-colored logo aimed at exposing the host country Qatar’s record on human rights. Continue reading
Nov 20 Vice President Harris visits the Philippines amid South China Sea dispute By Jim Gomez, Associated Press Vice President Kamala Harris will underscore America’s commitment to defending treaty ally the Philippines with a visit that started Sunday and involves flying to an island province facing the disputed South China Sea, where Washington has accused China of bullying smaller claimant… Continue reading
Nov 20 Watch 2:10 News Wrap: Climate summit wraps with promise of disaster fund for poor nations In our news wrap Sunday, COP27 came to a close with a breakthrough deal that will create a climate disaster fund for the world's poorest nations, new Twitter CEO Elon Musk reinstated Donald Trump's personal account on the platform, western… Continue watching