Sep 13 Curfew lifted in Nepal as calm returns after deadly protests and new interim PM appointed By Binaj Gurubacharya, Associated Press Nepalese authorities lifted the curfew in the country's capital and surrounding areas on Saturday as calm returned following the appointment of the Himalayan nation's first woman prime minister in the wake of protests this week that killed at least 51 people and… Continue reading
Sep 13 Watch 2:55 News Wrap: Trump pressures NATO allies to stop purchasing Russian oil By PBS News Weekend In our news wrap Saturday, Trump ramped up pressure on NATO to stop purchasing Russian energy in a letter to allies, Israel launched more deadly airstrikes on Gaza as it intensifies military operations, curfew was lifted in Nepal’s capital after… Continue watching
Sep 13 London protest organized by far-right activist exceeds 100,000 as clashes break out By Brian Melley, Associated Press A London march organized by far-right activist Tommy Robinson drew more than 100,000 people and became unruly on Saturday as a small group of his supporters clashed with police officers who were separating them from counterprotesters. Continue reading
Sep 13 Brazil braces for potential new U.S. sanctions after Bolsonaro's conviction angers Trump By Gabriela Sá Pessoa, Associated Press Bolsonaro was convicted Thursday by a Supreme Court panel of an attempted coup aimed at keeping him in power following his October 2022 election defeat to Lula. Trump said he was “very unhappy” with the conviction. Continue reading
Sep 13 WATCH: Rubio discusses U.S. priorities with Gaza war as he departs for trip to Israel By Matthew Lee, Associated Press Despite tensions between Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, notably over Israel’s attack on Hamas leaders in Qatar, Rubio will arrive in Israel on Sunday for a two-day visit. Continue reading
Sep 13 Israel ramps up strikes on Gaza City, killing at least 32 people, according to hospital By Wafaa Shurafa, Associated Press A barrage of airstrikes killed at least 32 people across Gaza City as Israel ramps up its offensive there and urges Palestinians to evacuate, medical staff reported Saturday. Continue reading
Sep 13 Trump calls on NATO countries to stop buying Russian oil and pressure China with tariffs By Josh Boak, Associated Press President Donald Trump said Saturday he believes the Russia-Ukraine war would end if all NATO countries stopped buying oil from Russia and placed tariffs on China of 50% to 100% for its purchases of Russian petroleum. Continue reading
Sep 12 Watch 5:34 NATO responds to Russia's drone incursion with 'Eastern Sentry' defense plan By Nick Schifrin, Sonia Kopelev, Dan Sagalyn Continue watching
Sep 12 Watch 7:02 Son of detained Hong Kong journalist Jimmy Lai on Beijing's crackdown on speech By Nick Schifrin, Zeba Warsi A Hong Kong court is set to deliver a verdict soon for democracy activist and media magnate Jimmy Lai, who has been detained for five years. He’s accused of sedition and collusion with foreign forces, but his supporters call the… Continue watching
Sep 12 WATCH: NATO leaders hold news conference in wake of Russian drone incursion By Claudia Ciobanu, Associated Press NATO said Friday it's bulking up its defensive posture on its eastern flank bordering Belarus, Russia and Ukraine with new equipment to deter potential Russian aggression following an incursion by Russian drones into Polish territory. Continue reading