Jul 14 Fiancee of murdered Saudi journalist Khashoggi criticizes Biden visit By Ayse Wieting, Suzan Fraser, Associated Press Hatice Cengiz, the fiancee of murdered Saudi critic Jamal Khashoggi, is describing Joe Biden's decision to visit Saudi Arabia as "heartbreaking," accusing the U.S. president of backing down from his pledge of prioritizing human rights. Continue reading
Jul 14 Russian missiles kill at least 20 in Ukraine, Zelenskyy says By Maria Grazia Murru, Hanna Arhirova, Associated Press Ukraine's president accused Russia of deliberately targeting civilians in locations without military value. Continue reading
Jul 14 New Van Gogh self-portrait discovered hidden under another painting By Associated Press A previously unknown self-portrait of Vincent Van Gogh has been discovered behind another of the artist’s paintings. The National Galleries of Scotland said Thursday it was discovered on the back of Van Gogh’s “Head of a Peasant Woman” when experts… Continue reading
Jul 14 Sri Lanka political deadlock continues as protesters abandon occupied buildings By Krutika Pathi, Krishan Francis, Associated Press Sri Lankan protesters retreated from government buildings they had seized and military troops reinforced security at the Parliament on Thursday. Continue reading
Jul 14 Biden says U.S. will not ‘wait forever’ for Iran on nuclear deal By Aamer Madhani, Josh Boak, Chris Megerian, Associated Press President Joe Biden says the United States is "not going to wait forever" for Iran to rejoin the dormant nuclear deal, a day after saying he'd be willing to use force against Tehran if necessary. Continue reading
Jul 14 WNBA star Brittney Griner back in Russian court after guilty plea for cannabis By Associated Press American basketball star Brittney Griner is due back in a Russian court to resume a trial that was jolted last week when she abruptly pleaded guilty to drug possession charges. Continue reading
Jul 13 Watch 3:39 News Wrap: Ukraine and Russia hold first direct talks in months In our news wrap Wednesday, Ukraine and Russia held their first direct talks in months about resuming grain shipments through the Black Sea where a Russian blockade has halted exports, Sri Lanka's president has officially fled the country, protests over… Continue watching
Jul 13 Watch 6:35 Biden embarks on his first visit to Israel since taking office By Nick Schifrin President Biden arrived in Israel Wednesday, the beginning of a four-day Middle East trip that will also take him to Saudi Arabia. Much of his focus today was in Israel’s military, and regional cooperation against Iran. Biden also began his… Continue watching
Jul 13 Watch 8:28 Poland’s strict abortion laws leave few safe options for women By Rosie Birchard Poland has some of Europe’s strictest abortion laws, and further curbs in recent years have led to mass protests. But many in the historically Catholic nation are staunch supporters of government policy. Now, in what is a European first, one… Continue watching
Jul 13 Watch 5:40 Ukrainian-born pianist discusses his ode to Odesa and the impact of Russia’s invasion By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport, Alison Thoet As the fighting in Ukraine continues, we take a musical journey to Odessa, Ukraine’s historic port city on the Black Sea. It is a personal vision of a Ukrainian-born pianist, Vadim Neselovskyi, who teaches at the Berklee College of Music… Continue watching