Aug 09 The Taliban have taken more provincial capitals in Afghanistan By Rahim Faiez, Associated Press The militants have ramped up their push across much of Afghanistan, turning their guns on provincial capitals after taking large swaths of land in the mostly rural countryside. Continue reading
Aug 09 Climate change report is ‘a code red for humanity,’ U.N. warns By Seth Borenstein, Associated Press Earth is getting so hot that temperatures in about a decade will probably blow past a level of warming that world leaders have sought to prevent, according to a new report. Continue reading
Aug 08 Watch 3:47 ‘We are with you:’ Cuban protests find youth allies in Little Havana, Miami By Student Reporting Labs Thousands of Cubans took to the streets to protest the failing economy, food shortages and growing number of COVID-19 cases on the island. Fueled by social media, the protests also gained support and solidarity in Miami’s Little Havana, where young… Continue watching
Aug 08 Watch 4:48 Games like no other: Tokyo 2020 ends as torch goes to Paris for 2024 By PBS NewsHour The Tokyo Olympics were like none other: postponed for a year because of the pandemic, athletes competing without fans in the stands, and protests because of rising COVID-19 cases. After 16 days of play, the torch was finally extinguished on… Continue watching
Aug 08 Taliban takes key northern Afghan cities as battles rage on By Rahim Faiez, Brian Rohan, Associated Press Taliban fighters seized most of the capital of northern Afghanistan’s key Kunduz province on Sunday, and took another neighboring provincial capital after a monthlong siege. The advances were the latest in a series of blows to government forces as U.S. Continue reading
Aug 07 Wildfires rampage in Greek forests, cut large island in half By Elena Becatoros, Demetris Nellas, Associated Press The fire on Evia forced the hasty Friday night evacuation of about 1,400 people from a seaside village and island beaches by a motley assortment of boats after the approaching flames cut off other means of escape. Continue reading
Aug 07 Watch 7:29 In Sudan, a new revolution to keep the spirit of an old revolution alive By Benedict Moran, Jorgen Samso After a popular uprising brought down the regime of former president Omar Al Bashir in 2019, a transitional government has led Sudan. It established a timetable for democratic elections, and started undertaking economic reforms. But to some Sudanese, the pace… Continue watching
Aug 07 For 4th week, protesters in France decry virus pass rules By Sylvie Corbet, Associated Press Starting Monday, the pass will be required in France to access cafes, restaurants, long-distance travel and, in some cases, hospitals. It was already in place for cultural and recreational venues, including cinemas, concert halls, sports arenas and theme parks with… Continue reading
Aug 07 Fires rampage through forests in Greece; thousands evacuated By Elena Becatoros, Associated Press Wildfires rampaged through Greek forests for yet another day Saturday, threatening homes and triggering more evacuations a day after hundreds of people were plucked off beaches by ferries in a dramatic overnight rescue. Continue reading
Aug 06 Watch 7:08 News Wrap: Battles brew over masking up in schools to ward off COVID-19 In our news wrap Friday, states and school districts across the country are taking varying approaches to mask mandates, more than 50 wildfires are burning in Greece, the Taliban reportedly captured their first provincial capital in Afghanistan, a New Jersey… Continue watching