Oct 12 Biden to meet Kenya president as war roils nearby Ethiopia By Aamer Madhani, Cara Anna, Associated Press The talks come just weeks after Biden signed an executive order threatening to levy sanctions against Ethiopia's prime minister. Continue reading
Oct 12 EU pledges 1 billion euros for Afghan people at virtual G-20 By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press The European Union warned that humanitarian aid for Afghans won't suffice in itself to keep hunger at bay as winter approaches after the bloc announced a support package worth 1 billion euros ($1.15 billion). Continue reading
Oct 11 Watch 4:14 A look at the life of A.Q. Khan, scientist behind Pakistan’s nuclear weapons program By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn The father of Pakistan's atomic bomb and a proponent of nuclear proliferation, Abdul Qadeer Khan, died Sunday at the age of 85 after a lengthy battle with COVID-19. He was a figure mired in controversy who launched Pakistan's nuclear weapons… Continue watching
Oct 11 Watch 3:02 How poetry helps this young Afghan refugee ’empty’ her pains and share her dreams By Rawan Elbaba, Student Reporting Labs October 11 is the International Day of the Girl. Tonight, we hear from one girl, a young Afghan poet, who left her country a few years ago with her family for security reasons. Aryan Ashory now lives in a refugee… Continue watching
Oct 11 German companies urge next government to step up on climate By Frank Jordans, Associated Press Dozens of large German companies have urged the country's next government to put in place ambitious policies to meet the goals of the 2015 Paris climate accord. Continue reading
Oct 11 Russia’s new COVID-19 infections, deaths near all-time highs By Vladimir Isachenkov, Associated Press Russia's daily coronavirus infections and deaths are hovering near all-time highs amid a lagging vaccination rate and the Kremlin's reluctance to toughen restrictions. Continue reading
Oct 11 Scientists urge speedy switch to renewables in Middle East By Menelaos Hadjicostis, Associated Press A scientist at the Cyprus Institute's Climate and Atmosphere Research Center said that although this "can't happen overnight," governments have to make the switch within the next two decades to avert potentially "irreversible effects" such as desertification. Continue reading
Oct 11 Tunisia gets new government, appoints record number of women By Associated Press The ministerial appointments announced by Prime Minister Najla Bouden filled a vacuum that had persisted since President Kais Saied abruptly dismissed his former cabinet and suspended parliament 11 weeks ago. Continue reading
Oct 11 Early results show record low turnout in Iraq’s election By Qassim Abdul-Zahra, Associated Press Voter turnout in Iraq's elections was 41 percent, according to preliminary results announced Monday. Continue reading
Oct 11 5 Indian soldiers killed in gunfight with militants in Kashmir By Associated Press Violence in the disputed region has increased in recent weeks. Continue reading