Feb 01 Amid pandemic restrictions, China rings in the Year of the Tiger By Sam McNeil, Associated Press China is ringing in the Lunar New Year despite pandemic restrictions, as people gathered at temples to offer traditional prayers for the Year of the Tiger. Continue reading
Feb 01 Putin says U.S. has ignored Russian demands but said talks are still possible By Vladimir Isachenkov, Matthew Lee, Associated Press Russian President Vladimir Putin says the U.S. and its allies have ignored Russia's top security demands but Moscow is willing to talk more to ease tensions over Ukraine. Continue reading
Feb 01 One year after Myanmar’s military coup, a countrywide ‘silent strike’ empties streets By Grant Peck, Associated Press Opponents of military rule in Myanmar are marking the one-year anniversary of the army's seizure of power with a nationwide strike to show their strength and solidarity amid concern about what has become an increasingly violent contention for power. Continue reading
Jan 31 Watch 2:43 U.S., Russia clash over Ukraine at UN Security Council meeting The standoff between Russia and the West over Ukraine sparked a stormy debate Monday. During a United Nations Security Council meeting, Russia accused the U.S. of inciting panic as the U.S. continued to press Russia to de-escalate its troop presence… Continue watching
Jan 31 Watch 8:27 Why North Korea’s most recent missile tests are worrying U.S. officials By Nick Schifrin, Ali Rogin Over the weekend, North Korea tested a missile that flew so far that it could have reached the U.S. territory of Guam in the South Pacific. It is North Korea’s longest-range test since 2017, and seventh such test this month… Continue watching
Jan 31 Watch 7:31 Unpredictable weather impacts long-standing traditions on outdoor rinks By John Yang, Sam Lane With the start of the 2022 Beijing Olympic Games just days away, there’s renewed attention around the relationship between climate change and winter sports. As the planet warms, beloved pastimes that rely on the snow and ice face a growing… Continue watching
Jan 31 Israel calls on Amnesty International to not release report accusing country of apartheid By Associated Press Israel has called on Amnesty International not to publish an upcoming report accusing it of apartheid. The Foreign Ministry says the conclusions of the London-based international human rights group are "false, biased and antisemitic."… Continue reading
Jan 31 British Prime Minister Johnson apologizes after report on lockdown parties By Jill Lawless, Associated Press British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has apologized for lockdown-flouting parties at 10 Downing St. Continue reading
Jan 31 WATCH: State Department estimates 6,600 U.S. citizens are living in Ukraine By Associated Press Last fall, the U.S. State Department estimated that approximately 6,600 U.S. citizens were living in Ukraine. It also estimated the number of U.S. tourists and short term visitors to be approximately 16,000. Continue reading
Jan 31 African Union suspends Burkina Faso following military coup By Sam Mednick, Associated Press The African Union has announced in a tweet that it has suspended Burkina Faso until constitutional order is restored in the West African country. Continue reading