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
Jan 31 Canadian prime minister tests positive for COVID-19 By Associated Press Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he has tested positive for COVID-19, but is ``feeling fine″ and will continue working remotely. Continue reading
Jan 31 WATCH: U.N. Security Council meets to discuss tensions between U.S., Russia and Ukraine By Edith Lederer, Associated Press The United States and Russia are squaring off at the U.N. Security Council over Ukraine, with Washington calling Moscow's actions a threat to international peace and security. Continue reading
Jan 30 North Korea tests longest-range missile since 2017 By Kim Tong-Hyung, Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press North Korea on Sunday fired what appeared to be the most powerful missile it has tested since President Joe Biden took office, as it revives its old playbook in brinkmanship to wrest concessions from Washington and neighbors amid a prolonged… Continue reading
Jan 30 U.S. cities mark 1st anniversary of Thai grandfather's killing By Associated Press Hundreds of people in San Francisco marched Sunday demanding justice for 84-year-old Vicha Ratanapakdee, who died a year ago. People in five other U.S. cities joined to honor the grandfather from Thailand who was assaulted while on a morning walk… Continue reading