Nov 12 Kremlin alleges NATO threats, denies plans to invade Ukraine By Vladimir Isachenkov, Associated Press The Kremlin has rebuffed allegations that a buildup of Russian troops near Ukraine reflects Moscow's aggressive intentions. Continue reading
Nov 12 Myanmar court sentences U.S. journalist to 11 years in jail By Grant Peck, Associated Press A court in military-ruled Myanmar has sentenced U.S. journalist Danny Fenster to 11 years in prison with hard labor, the maximum penalty under three charges, despite calls by the United States and rights groups for his release. Continue reading
Nov 12 Pacific leaders agree on vaccines but not on U.S. hosting regional summit By Nick Perry, Jim Gomez, Associated Press Pacific Rim leaders have agreed to do all they can to improve access to coronavirus vaccines and reduce carbon emissions, but failed to reach agreement on whether the U.S. should host talks in two years' time. Continue reading
Nov 12 In communities facing effects of climate change, some forced to consider leaving home in 'managed retreat' By Drew Costley, Seth Borenstein, Associated Press In some parts of the U.S., the risks from climate change have intensified enough to raise a startling question: Should some populated places simply be abandoned to nature?… Continue reading
Nov 12 Climate talks soften stance on fossil fuel phaseout By Frank Jordans, Associated Press Negotiators at this year’s U.N. climate talks in Glasgow appeared to be backing away from a call to end all use of coal and phase out fossil fuel subsidies completely. Continue reading
Nov 11 Watch 5:41 As COP26 winds down, is a breakthrough climate agreement in sight? By William Brangham, Sam Lane The international climate change summit in Glasgow, Scotland, is coming to a close, but several top officials said Thursday they are concerned too many countries are not willing to make enough real commitments to reducing emissions. William Brangham reports. Continue watching
Nov 11 Watch 8:44 Bataclan attack survivors and victims' loved ones on resulting hate, compassion By Malcolm Brabant Saturday will be six years since gunmen of the Islamic State attacked several venues in Paris, France, and killed 130 people, 90 of whom were murdered at the Bataclan music hall. The trial of the perpetrators is underway in the… Continue watching
Nov 11 Why these young people came to the COP26 climate change conference By William Brangham As part of our coverage in Glasgow, the PBS NewsHour asked several young attendees why they’re here, what they hope to learn and what adding their voices to this conference might mean. Continue reading
Nov 11 Two weeks after coup in Sudan, a general tightens grip on power By Fay Abuelgasim, Associated Press Sudan's top general has reappointed himself as head of the army-run interim governing body, a sign that he is tightening his grip on the country two weeks after he led a coup against civilian leaders. Continue reading
Nov 11 U.S. urges citizens to leave Haiti amid turmoil, fuel shortage By Evens Sanon, Associated Press The U.S. government is urging U.S. citizens to leave Haiti because of the country's deepening insecurity and a severe lack of fuel. That shortage has affected hospitals, schools and banks. Continue reading