Nov 12 Ukrainian police, broadcast services return to long-occupied Kherson after Russian withdrawal By Hanna Arhirova, Associated Press Ukrainian police officers returned Saturday, along with TV and radio services, to the southern city of Kherson following the withdrawal of Russian troops, part of fast but cautious efforts to make the only regional capital captured by Russia livable after… Continue reading
Nov 12 Biden pledges U.S. will work with Southeast Asian nations at summit in Cambodia By Seung Min Kim, Zeke Miller, Associated Press President Joe Biden promised Saturday that the United States would work with a strategically vital coalition of southeast Asian nations, telling leaders that “we're going to build a better future that we all want to see” in the region where U.S. Continue reading
Nov 11 Watch 5:14 News Wrap: Ukrainian forces take back city of Kherson In our news wrap Friday, Ukrainian forces swept into the southern city of Kherson dealing a major blow to Russia's war effort, the Biden administration has stopped taking applications for student loan forgiveness a day after a federal judge in… Continue watching
Nov 11 Watch 6:11 Biden announces new effort to cut emissions as low-income nations demand more aid By William Brangham, Dorothy Hastings President Biden arrived in Egypt for the COP27 U.N. climate talks. The president pledged new money for renewable energy projects around the world, and a greater push to cut emissions of methane. But he also is hearing a plea from… Continue watching
Nov 11 UN human rights body to hold urgent session on Iran amid protest crackdown By Associated Press The U.N.'s top human rights body will hold a special session on Iran in the wake of the government's violent and deadly crackdowns on protesters, threats against journalists and other alleged human rights violations in the Islamic republic. Continue reading
Nov 11 Russian ambassador blames Japan for strained relations between other countries By Haruka Nuga, Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press Russia's ambassador to Tokyo has blamed Japan for straining relations between the countries by imposing sanctions on Moscow over its war with Ukraine. Continue reading
Nov 11 Biden cracks down on methane emissions despite push for more oil to lower gas prices By Matthew Daly, Seth Borenstein, Associated Press The Biden administration has ramped up efforts to reduce methane emissions, targeting the oil and gas industry for its role in global warming, despite pressing energy producers for more oil drilling to lower gas prices. Continue reading
Nov 11 EU forecasts recession this year amid persistent inflation By David McHugh, Associated Press The European Union's executive commission slashed its forecast for economic growth next year. It says spreading the message that the countries that use the euro currency will slide into recession over the winter will erode consumer purchasing power. Continue reading
Nov 11 Japan minister quits over execution remark By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has delayed his departure for three upcoming summits in Southeast Asia to sack and replace his justice minister, who was widely criticized over a remark he made about capital punishment. Continue reading
Nov 11 Israel and Iran bring their politics to 1st World Cup in the Middle East By Isabel Debre, Associated Press Qatar may hope that soccer fans will ignore politics at the first World Cup in the Middle East, but Israel and Iran are bringing sensitive flashpoints to the tournament's doorstep. Continue reading