Nov 25 EU warns differing virus measures put free travel at risk By Lorne Cook, Associated Press The European Union is warning members that they risk undermining the 27-nation bloc’s COVID-19 travel and access certificate system with new uncoordinated restrictions some are introducing to try to thwart a surge in cases. Continue reading
Nov 24 Watch 8:33 Migrants used as pawns in E.U.’s geopolitical tug-of-war return home traumatized By Simona Foltyn, Ali Rogin Thousands of migrants remain trapped at the border between Belarus and Poland — with many living without shelter amid winter conditions. They're pawns in a standoff between the leader of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenka, and the European Union. Producer Ali Rogin… Continue watching
Nov 24 5 global climate actions to watch for in 2022 By Rachel Kyte, The Conversation The world promised progress at the COP26 Glasgow climate conference. Now, it has to turn those promises into reality. A former senior UN official describes what to watch for in the coming year. Continue reading
Nov 24 Dozens perish as migrant boat capsizes in English Channel By Sylvia Hui, Michel Spingler, Associated Press At least 31 migrants bound for Britain died Wednesday when their boat sank in the English Channel, in what France’s interior minister called the biggest migration tragedy on the dangerous crossing to date. Continue reading
Nov 24 Sweden’s first female prime minister resigns hours after appointment By Jan M. Olsen, Associated Press The development marked a milestone for Sweden, viewed for decades as one of Europe's most progressive countries when it comes to gender relations, but which had yet to have a woman in the top political post. Continue reading
Nov 24 U.S. to mandate vaccines for all border crossers in January By Zeke Miller, Associated Press A senior administration official said the requirement, which the White House previewed in October, brings the rules for essential travelers in line with those that took effect earlier this month for leisure travelers. Continue reading
Nov 24 Germany to end Merkel era after parties reach deal to form new government By Frank Jordans, Geir Moulson, Associated Press Scholz's center-left Social Democrats have been negotiating with the environmentalist Green party and the pro-business Free Democrats since narrowly winning a national election on Sept. 26. Continue reading
Nov 24 China’s crackdown on #MeToo movement extends far beyond tennis star Peng Shuai By Huizhong Wu, Associated Press In China, tennis star Peng Shuai is just one of several people who have been hustled out of view, charged with crimes or trolled and silenced online for speaking out about the harassment, violence and discrimination women face every day. Continue reading
Nov 23 Watch 7:22 Why Russia may end its ‘unstable ceasefire’ with Ukraine, and how U.S. politics affects it By John Yang, Dan Sagalyn American and European officials are growing increasingly alarmed by a Russian military build up of more than 100,000 troops along the border with Ukraine. The region has been a flashpoint since 2014, when Russia invaded and annexed Crimea, and supported… Continue watching
Nov 23 ‘Massive’ progress in Ethiopia talks could be outpaced, says U.S. By Cara Anna, Associated Press As talks continue, rival Tigray forces are pushing toward the capital, Addis Ababa, and a growing number of countries are telling their citizens to leave now. Continue reading