Dec 21 China narrows criteria for COVID-19 deaths included in official count By Huizhong Wu, Dake Kang, Associated Press A Chinese health official says the country only counts deaths from pneumonia or respiratory failure in its official COVID-19 death toll, a narrow definition that limits the numbers of deaths being reported as the virus surges following the easing of… Continue reading
Dec 21 WATCH: Ukraine's President Zelenskyy addresses Congress Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked “every American” for their support of Ukraine as he delivered an address to Congress on Wednesday aimed at sustaining U.S. and allied support for his country's defense against Russia's brutal invasion. Continue reading
Dec 21 More U.S. military aid to Ukraine will aggravate conflict, Kremlin says By E. Eduardo Castillo, Associated Press Speaking during a meeting with his top military brass, Putin told them to analyze the Western weapons used by Ukraine to “develop our armed forces and strengthen the capability of our troops.”… Continue reading
Dec 20 Watch 5:21 News Wrap: Zelenskyy expected to visit DC on Wednesday In our news wrap Tuesday, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to make his first overseas visit since the war began to meet with President Biden and address Congress on Wednesday, the Taliban in Afghanistan banned women from public and… Continue watching
Dec 20 Watch 9:08 U.S. military accelerates in Pacific in attempt to prevent a Chinese invasion of Taiwan By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn The Biden administration calls China the most consequential strategic competitor for the United States now and for decades to come. One major source of tension is Taiwan, which is supported by the U.S. but considered a breakaway province by China. Continue watching
Dec 20 Ukraine's Zelenskyy preparing to visit Washington By News Desk and Lisa Mascaro, Nomaan Merchant, Zeke Miller, Associated Press Zelenskyy's visit, while expected, could still be called off at the last minute due to security concerns. Continue reading
Dec 20 Watch 6:54 Legendary soccer announcer Andres Cantor recounts his native Argentina's World Cup victory By Jeffrey Brown Two days after winning the World Cup, Argentina’s soccer team arrived home to a thunderous and joyful welcome. The world watched the extraordinary final match against France, and it was especially memorable for one sports commentator. Argentine-American Telemundo sportscaster Andres… Continue watching
Dec 20 UN biodiversity pact is historic, but past deals have fallen short By Michael Casey, Christina Larson, Associated Press A day after a historic biodiversity agreement was reached, countries now face pressure to deliver on the promises. Continue reading
Dec 20 Women banned from universities in Afghanistan, Taliban says By Associated Press Women are banned from private and public universities in Afghanistan with immediate effect and until further notice, a Taliban government spokesman said Tuesday. Continue reading
Dec 20 Zelenskyy visits front line in Bakhmut while Putin praises troops in Kremlin By E. Eduardo Castillo, Associated Press Both leaders sought to build morale as the stalemated conflict grinds through its 10th month and winter sets in. Continue reading