Apr 21 Watch 8:43 Why Navalny poses a special challenge to Putin’s leadership By Amna Nawaz, Layla Quran Across Russia Wednesday, protesters took to the streets in support of the jailed — and critically ill — opposition leader Alexei Navalny. They denounced the man they blame for his imprisonment, President Vladimir Putin. Amna Nawaz discusses the latest with… Continue watching
Apr 21 Over 1,000 reported arrested at Navalny rallies in Russia By Jim Heintz, Daria Litvinova, Associated Press Thousands of supporters of imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny marched through central Moscow as part of nationwide demonstrations calling for his freedom as his health reportedly is in severe decline while on a hunger strike. Continue reading
Apr 21 Putin warns of ‘quick and tough’ Russian response for foes By Vladimir Isachenkov, Associated Press The warning during his annual state-of-the-nation address came amid a massive Russian troop buildup near the border with Ukraine. The U.S. and its allies have urged the Kremlin to pull the troops back. Continue reading
Apr 21 European Super League collapses after 6 English soccer clubs withdraw By Associated Press Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester United, Manchester City and Tottenham throughout Tuesday evening deserted the proposal to launch a largely-closed midweek competition amid an escalating backlash. Continue reading
Apr 21 EU reaches major climate deal ahead of Biden summit By Associated Press The European Union reached a tentative climate deal that is intended to make the 27-nation bloc climate-neutral by 2050. Continue reading
Apr 20 Watch 4:08 News Wrap: Democrats block effort to censure Maxine Waters for Chauvin trial comments In our news wrap Tuesday, Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives blocked a vote on censuring congresswoman Maxine Waters. Latino lawyers and community leaders in Chicago called for a federal investigation of the police shooting of Adam Toledo. The… Continue watching
Apr 20 Watch 8:06 Greener skies: How sustainable aviation fuel could help stem airplane emissions By Miles O'Brien, Will Toubman Air travel is picking up steadily as more Americans get vaccinated. While that's good news for the industry, it's bad news for climate change prevention efforts. Miles O'Brien looks at efforts to reduce airplane emissions and help airlines fly greener… Continue watching
Apr 20 Suspected Chinese hackers spied on U.S., European targets By Alan Suderman, Associated Press A prominent cybersecurity firm says suspected state-backed Chinese hackers exploited widely used networking devices to spy for months on dozens of high-value government, defense industry and financial sector targets in the U.S. and Europe. Continue reading
Apr 20 U.K. toughens its carbon target before Biden climate summit By Jill Lawless, Frank Jordans, Associated Press The U.K. government has pledged to reduce carbon emissions by 2035. The more ambitious climate target was announced ahead of a virtual climate summit U.S. President Joe Biden plans to host on Thursday. Continue reading
Apr 20 Earth-warming emissions come roaring back from pandemic By Matt Ott, Associated Press The International Energy Agency said worldwide energy-related carbon dioxide emissions are on track to surge by 1.5 billion metric tons this year, following last year’s decline due to the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading