Jul 12 Watch 7:45 Why are Cubans protesting? Examining the nation’s disappointment with the Communist Party By Nick Schifrin, Layla Quran, Tommy Walters Police are out in force tonight in Havana, Cuba, after thousands of protesters rose up Sunday, taking to the streets across the country in the largest demonstrations against communist rule in a generation. Nick Schifrin begins our coverage, and talks… Continue watching
Jul 12 Watch 9:22 Exploring the conspiracies, chaos in the assassination investigation in Haiti By Judy Woodruff, Dan Sagalyn, Ali Rogin It's been less than a week since the shocking assassination of Haiti's President Jovenel Moïse. A possible conspiracy involving a Haitian-born doctor from Florida has further roiled a fraught situation as political rivals jockey for power. Judy Woodruff speaks to… Continue watching
Jul 12 Digital tax plans on hold in face of U.S. criticism as EU crafts global corporate tax measure By Raf Cassert, Associated Press The European Commission's announcement came as U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen was meeting in Brussels with eurozone counterparts and high-level EU officials. Continue reading
Jul 12 U.S. and Russia say climate talks a springboard to ease tensions By Associated Press U.S. climate envoy John Kerry and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov have expressed hope that climate change talks could help reduce escalating tensions between the two rival nations. Continue reading
Jul 12 Johnson says England will lift last virus restrictions on July 19 despite rise in cases By Pan Pylas, Sylvia Hui, Associated Press He said although risks of the pandemic remain, legal restrictions will be replaced by a recommendation that people wear masks in crowded places and on public transport. Continue reading
Jul 12 Police patrol Havana in large numbers after demonstrations By Andrea Rodriguez, Associated Press Large contingents of Cuban police are patrolling the capital of Havana following protests around the island nation against food shortages and high prices amid the coronavirus crisis. Continue reading
Jul 12 Germany to base COVID-19 restrictions on more than case numbers By Frank Jordans, Associated Press German officials say authorities need a "broader focus" beyond the country's infection rate to fully gauge the impact the pandemic is having on the health system and the kind of measures that should be taken. Continue reading
Jul 12 Police investigate racist abuse of three England players By Frank Griffiths, Pan Pylas, Associated Press British police opened investigations Monday into the racist abuse of three Black players who failed to score penalties in England’s shootout loss to Italy in the European Championship final. Continue reading
Jul 12 Italy erupts as Europe’s soccer champions come home to Rome By Karl Ritter, Associated Press Europe’s soccer champions returned home to the ecstatic cheers of Italians who celebrated their team’s 3-2 penalty shootout win over host England at Wembley Stadium. Continue reading
Jul 12 Top U.S. commander in Afghanistan hands over command By Kathy Gannon, Associated Press Gen. Scott Miller relinquished his command at a ceremony in Kabul, taking the United States a step closer to ending its 20-year war. The move came as Taliban insurgents continue to gain territory across the country. Continue reading