Oct 21 Watch 4:36 Trump’s push for peace tested as Putin meeting called off and Gaza ceasefire shows cracks By Nick Schifrin, Sonia Kopelev President Trump is trying to end two brutal wars on two continents, and his pursuit of peace faces challenges in both Ukraine and Gaza. The administration says Trump has no plans to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin anytime soon. Continue watching
Oct 21 Watch 5:53 News Wrap: GOP lawmakers signal they will not negotiate with Dems to end shutdown In our news wrap Friday, Republican lawmakers signaled they're not backing down as the government shutdown extended to a 21st day, the jewels stolen in a heist at the Louvre are worth an estimated $102 million, former French President Sarkozy… Continue watching
Oct 21 Watch 8:12 Marwan Barghouti’s son on the quest for Palestinian statehood and who will lead them By Leila Molana-Allen, Dan Sagalyn, Suha Hussein, Janine AlHadidi As the Israeli Hamas ceasefire appears to be holding, Palestinians are grappling with what comes next in their quest for statehood and who will lead them. A popular pick is 66-year-old Marwan Barghouti, who led Palestinians during the first and… Continue watching
Oct 21 What we know so far about Trump’s trip to Asia By Chris Megerian, Associated Press At stake is nothing less than the future of the global economy, which could hinge on whether he’s able to calm trade tensions during an expected meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Continue reading
Oct 21 France’s former President Sarkozy begins 5-year prison sentence for campaign finance conspiracy By Sylvie Corbet, Masha Macpherson, Associated Press He is the first ex-leader of modern France to be imprisoned. Continue reading
Oct 21 Belize signs ‘safe third country’ agreement as part of Trump’s immigration crackdown By Megan Janetsky, Associated Press What the agreement entails wasn't immediately clear, but it comes as President Donald Trump has increasingly pressured countries in Latin America and Africa to help him carry out his immigration agenda. Continue reading
Oct 21 The U.S. military has built up a large force in the Caribbean Sea. Here’s what’s there By Konstantin Toropin, Associated Press The Trump administration first began to shift assets to the region this summer as part of its so-called war against narcoterrorism. Continue reading
Oct 21 Jewels stolen from Louvre worth an estimated $102 million, Paris prosecutor says By Sylvie Corbet, Associated Press Prosecutor Laure Beccuau, whose office is leading the investigation, said about 100 investigators are now involved in the police hunt for the suspects and gems after Sunday’s theft. Continue reading
Oct 21 Trump-Putin meeting planned for Budapest on hold, U.S. official says By Matthew Lee, Associated Press Plans are on hold for President Donald Trump to sit down with Russian leader Vladimir Putin to talk about resolving the war in Ukraine. Continue reading
Oct 21 Ukraine and European leaders accuse Putin of stalling and reject land concessions for peace By Associated Press Trump recently shifted his stance, suggesting Ukraine and Russia halt their conflict where it stands. Continue reading