Aug 09 Watch 6:12 News Wrap: Pompeo meets with the Jan. 6 committee In our news wrap Tuesday, former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met with the Jan. 6 panel, former President Trump and his former Vice President Pence wage another proxy battle in Wisconsin, Kenya held national elections, President Biden signed the… Continue watching
Aug 09 Watch 9:05 U.S. makes diplomatic push in Africa to counteract Russian and Chinese influence By Nick Schifrin Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited the Democratic Republic of the Congo Tuesday as part of a tour across sub-Saharan Africa to unveil the Biden administration's new strategy for the region. It comes as Russia and China try to raise… Continue watching
Aug 09 Whale stranded in the Seine River to be transferred to saltwater in attempt to save its life By Thomas Adamson, Associated Press French environmentalists are preparing to move a beluga whale that strayed into the Seine River last week to a saltwater basin in the Normandy region. Continue reading
Aug 09 At least 1 person dead after large explosions rock Russian military air base in Crimea By Susie Blann, Associated Press Powerful explosions have rocked a Russian air base in Crimea, and authorities say at least one person was killed and several others wounded. Continue reading
Aug 09 WATCH: Biden signs treaty supporting Finland, Sweden’s entry into NATO By Zeke Miller, Associated Press President Joe Biden, who has been the principal player rallying global economic and material support for Ukraine, has sought quick entry for the two previously non-militarily aligned northern European nations. Continue reading
Aug 09 Russian rocket successfully launches an Iranian satellite By Associated Press Iran has said the satellite fitted with high-resolution camera will be used for environmental monitoring and will remain fully under its control. Continue reading
Aug 09 Russian-occupied areas face growing Ukrainian resistance By Yuras Karmanau, Hanna Arhirova, Associated Press The spreading resistance has eroded Kremlin control of those areas and threatened its plans to hold referendums in various cities as a move toward annexation by Russia. Continue reading
Aug 09 Kenyan turnout key in close presidential election By Cara Anna, Associated Press The top candidates are Raila Odinga, a democracy campaigner who has vied for the presidency for a quarter-century, and 55-year-old Deputy President William Ruto, who has stressed his journey from a humble childhood to appeal to struggling Kenyans long accustomed… Continue reading
Aug 09 Issey Miyake, famed Japanese fashion designer of bold and down-to-earth clothing, dies at 84 By Yuri Kageyama, Associated Press Issey Miyake, who built one of Japan's biggest fashion brands and was known for his boldly sculpted pleated pieces as well as Apple CEO Steve Jobs' black turtlenecks, has died. Continue reading
Aug 09 Palestinian officials say Israeli troops kill 3, wound 40 in West Bank raid By Ilan Ben Zion, Associated Press The Palestinian Health Ministry says Israeli troops killed three Palestinians in a shootout in the occupied West Bank, during an arrest operation in the city of Nablus. Continue reading