Jan 09 Watch 8:15 Supporters of defeated far-right president storm government buildings in Brazil By Nick Schifrin, Teresa Cebrian Aranda, Zeba Warsi Supporters of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro stormed the center of power in Brazil’s capital, demanding the military take over and evict current president Lula da Silva. More than 1,500 have been arrested, and Bolsonaro, who is currently in Florida,… Continue watching
Jan 09 Watch 6:46 News Wrap: California faces another round of storms and flooding In our news wrap Monday, California faces another round of storms with serious flooding in parts of the state, Iran sentenced three more anti-government protesters to death after hanging two men on Saturday, Russia rejected claims it is floating a… Continue watching
Jan 09 Watch 4:48 Biden meets with Mexican president as U.S. shifts southern border policy By Laura Barrón-López President Biden and his Mexican and Canadian counterparts kicked off a leaders summit where migration will be a key issue. The talks come after Biden made his first visit to the southern border since taking office. Sunday, he joined border… Continue watching
Jan 09 Watch 9:55 U.S. Navy veteran kidnapped, held hostage by Taliban describes experience By Amna Nawaz Contractor and U.S. Navy veteran Mark Frerichs was kidnapped and held hostage by Taliban forces for over two and a half years. He was released as part of a prisoner swap last September and is now adjusting to freedom and… Continue watching
Jan 09 UN votes to extend critical aid from Turkey to Syria's rebel north By Edith M. Lederer, Associated Press The U.N. Security Council has voted unanimously to keep key a border crossing from Turkey to Syria's rebel-held northwest open for critical aid deliveries for another six months. Continue reading
Jan 09 UK government ministers meets with unions but fails to end wave of strikes By Jill Lawless, Associated Press British government ministers have met trade union leaders but have fallen short of ending a wave of strikes that has hobbled the U.K.'s rail network and overburdened health system. Continue reading
Jan 09 Russia launches criminal probes on prominent Kremlin critics By Associated Press Russian authorities have announced criminal probes against a famous actor critical of the war in Ukraine and a philanthropist who supports the Russian opposition. Continue reading
Jan 09 Migrant repatriations continue as Florida steps up patrols By Associated Press The U.S. Coast Guard repatriated 273 migrants to Matanzas, Cuba, over the weekend following interdictions off the Florida Keys. Since August more than 4,400 migrants from Cuba and Haiti have made their way by boat to the state. Continue reading
Jan 09 U.S. says Iran may be 'contributing to widespread war crimes' in Ukraine By Colleen Long, Zeke Miller, Associated Press The Biden administration says Iran's sale of lethal drones to Russia for use in its ongoing invasion of Ukraine means the country may be "contributing to widespread war crimes."… Continue reading
Jan 09 Mexico may accept more migrants expelled by U.S., López Obrador says By Colleen Long, María Verza, Associated Press Mexican President Andres Manuel López Obrador says he would consider accepting more migrants than previously announced under President Joe Biden's plan to turn away people who cross illegally into the United States. Continue reading