Oct 15 U.S. policy shift on Venezuelan migrants adds more strain to shelters in Mexico By Elliot Spagat, María Verza, Associated Press The Biden administration's expansion of asylum restrictions to Venezuelans poses a potentially enormous challenge to already overstretched Mexican shelters. Continue reading
Oct 15 Russian missile strike damages key power site near Kyiv, says Ukraine grid operator By Sabra Ayres, Associated Press A missile strike seriously damaged a key energy facility in Ukraine's capital region, the country's grid operator said Saturday as the Russian military strove to cut power in far-flung populated areas while also defending against Ukrainian counterattacks in occupied regions. Continue reading
Oct 14 Haitian gang alliance makes demands in contest with government over power By Dánica Coto, Associated Press A standoff between a powerful gang federation and Haiti’s government is testing how much power both sides wield and threatens to further derail a paralyzed country where millions of people are struggling to find fuel and water. Continue reading
Oct 14 Death toll rises to 41 in Turkish coal mine blast, dozens rescued By Mehmet Guzel, Zeynep Bilginsoy, Associated Press An explosion inside a coal mine in northern Turkey killed at least 22 people, Turkey's health minister announced, while rescuers working through the night were trying to bring dozens of others trapped to the surface. Continue reading
Oct 14 Watch 6:12 News Wrap: Teenager accused in N.C. mass shooting, DOJ seeks end to special master review By PBS NewsHour In our news wrap Friday, police say a 15-year-old boy is in critical condition after shooting and killing five people in Raleigh, North Carolina, the U.S. Justice Department asked a federal appeals court to end an outside review of documents… Continue watching
Oct 14 Watch 6:30 Musk says SpaceX can no longer fund internet service Ukrainian military uses in war By John Yang Elon Musk said SpaceX can no longer fund the Starlink satellite internet service in Ukraine. The service has helped both the Ukrainian military and civilians stay connected during the war with Russia. Musk said the cost is nearly $20 million… Continue watching
Oct 14 Watch 7:52 Chinese President Xi tightens grip on authority amid fears of a return to one-man politics By Patrick Fok China is holding its most important political meeting in decades. The Communist Party’s 20th National Congress will see a shake-up of the country’s leadership but the top job is all but secured with President Xi Jinping to remain at the… Continue watching
Oct 14 Watch 7:48 Afghan poets find inspiration in exile, using art to channel their pain By Ali Rogin Poetry has a special place in the heart of Afghans. It has played a prominent role from the country's ancient history to its present day. But when the Taliban took over, many of Afghanistan’s most popular poets had to flee. Continue watching
Oct 14 Brazil polls face backlash from Bolsonaro administration after election miss By Carla Bridi, Associated Press Brazilian polling companies have been facing threats of a crackdown after their surveys for the election’s first round significantly understated the support for the president and his allies. Continue reading
Oct 14 Elon Musk asks Defense Department to fund Starlink satellite system in Ukraine By Lolita C. Baldor, Tara Copp, Associated Press Senior U.S. officials say the Defense Department has gotten a request from SpaceX and Tesla founder Elon Musk to take over funding for his satellite network that has provided crucial battlefield communications for Ukrainian military forces during the war with… Continue reading