Aug 20 African migratory birds threatened by hotter, drier conditions By Wanjohi Kabukuru, Associated Press Africa's migratory birds are threatened by changing weather patterns in the center and east of the continent that have depleted natural water systems and caused a devastating drought. Continue reading
Aug 19 Nicaraguan police detain Catholic bishop, other priests in raid By Gabriela Selser, Christopher Sherman, Associated Press Friday's pre-dawn raid came after Nicaraguan authorities accused Matagalpa Diocese Bishop Rolando Álvarez of allegedly "organizing violent groups" and inciting them "to carry out acts of hate against the population."… Continue reading
Aug 19 Watch 2:17 Violent storms and droughts ravage parts of Europe and Asia By William Brangham, Courtney Norris, Cai Pigliucci New blasts of extreme weather are taking a toll around the globe Friday. The latest in a series of fierce heat waves has moved into the U.S. Northwest and heavy rains and droughts have spread over portions of Europe and… Continue watching
Aug 19 Watch 3:38 News Wrap: Islamic State member sentenced to life in prison for killings of 4 Americans In our news wrap Friday, a British man was sentenced to life in a U.S. prison without parole for the Islamic State killings of four Americans, the U.S. pledged $775 million in additional military aid for Ukraine, the former Roman… Continue watching
Aug 19 Russia’s Gazprom to shut down natural gas pipeline to Europe for 3 days By Associated Press Russia's state-owned energy company Gazprom says a key pipeline conveying natural gas to Europe will shut down for three days at the end of this month to undergo "routine maintenance."… Continue reading
Aug 19 Watch 8:18 Bestselling Afghan novel ‘The Kite Runner’ is adapted for Broadway By Jane Ferguson, Zeba Warsi It’s a tale that strikes at the heart of Afghan American identity, a generation of people who fled the Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan to the U.S. and started over, watching painfully as their former homeland is torn apart. "The Kite… Continue watching
Aug 19 Prince William environmental charity keeps investments in a bank tied to fossil fuels By Ed Davey, Associated Press The conservation charity founded by Prince William, second in line to the British throne and a well-known environmentalist, keeps its investments in a bank that is one of the world's biggest backers of fossil fuels. Continue reading
Aug 19 As Zimbabwe again faces inflation, government introduces gold coins By Farai Mutsaka, Associated Press Rising prices and a fast depreciating currency have pushed many in Zimbabwe to the brink, reminding people of when the southern African country faced world-record inflation of 5 billion percent in 2008. Continue reading
Aug 19 Portugal goes on alert as winds drive major wildfire in Spain By Associated Press Authorities said Friday that 35 aircraft have been deployed as the blaze entered its fifth day. Continue reading
Aug 19 U.S. announces $800 million more military aid for Ukraine By Lolita C. Baldor, Matthew Lee, Associated Press Officials say the bulk of the aid package will be additional Howitzers and ammunition, including Javelin missiles that the Ukrainian military has been using effectively to try and hold off Russian forces and take back territory Moscow has gained. Continue reading