Mar 09 Watch 10:05 Iran’s top nuclear scientist discusses the potential for a nuclear deal with the U.S. By Reza Sayah, Nick Schifrin One of the most pressing foreign policy decisions facing the Biden administration is its promise to reenter the Iran nuclear deal, but the Biden team is confronting obstacles restarting talks. Special correspondent Reza Sayah spoke with Ali Akbar Salehi, Iran’s… Continue watching
Mar 09 Piers Morgan quits talk show after comments about Meghan By Sylvia Hui, Associated Press The U.K.'s media watchdog said earlier Tuesday it was launching an investigation into the show under its harm and offense rules after receiving more than 41,000 complaints about Morgan's comments on Meghan. Continue reading
Mar 09 Buckingham Palace issues statement, says allegations of racism ‘are taken very seriously’ By Jill Lawless, Associated Press Buckingham Palace issued a statement Tuesday, saying the family was “saddened” to learn of the struggles that Harry and Meghan revealed this week — and that they would be taken very seriously. Continue reading
Mar 09 Myanmar protesters venture out despite police violence By Associated Press In what has become a daily occurrence, protest marches were held Tuesday in cities and towns across the country, according to reports by local news media and on social media. Continue reading
Mar 09 Russia signs first EU contract to make Sputnik V vaccine in Italy By Colleen Barry, Daria Litvinova, Associated Press Russia has signed a deal to produce its Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine in Italy, the first contract in the European Union, the Italian Russian Chamber of Commerce announced Tuesday. Continue reading
Mar 08 Oprah’s deft royal interview shows why she’s still the media queen By Lynn Elber, Associated Press While the couple drew both strong support and rebukes for detailing why they fled Britain and their royal roles, Winfrey burnished her stature as a master interviewer with Sunday's special that rivaled "The Crown"' for drama and heartache. Continue reading
Mar 08 Watch 4:47 News Wrap: Task force calls for extensive security changes in the U.S. Capitol By PBS NewsHour In our news wrap Monday, a task force called for extensive changes in U.S. Capitol security including a quick-reaction force and a permanent, retractable fence. Also, President Biden ordered a review of how colleges and universities handle sexual assaults, demonstrations… Continue watching
Mar 08 Watch 5:37 How Harry and Meghan’s interview is resonating in the United Kingdom By Amna Nawaz, Ali Rogin Audiences around the world watched Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, describe life in the British royal family in a revealing interview Sunday night. Meghan spoke about the racism she faced from inside and outside the institution. Continue watching
Mar 08 Myanmar protesters defy curfew as government curbs media coverage By Associated Press The students and other civilians in Yangon earlier took part in one of the many daily protests across the country against the military's seizure of power last month that ousted the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi. Continue reading
Mar 08 Zimbabwe’s women battle gender discrimination amid pandemic By Associated Press In many instances, Zimbabwean women have become leaders to help the country grapple with the double trauma of COVID-19 and ongoing economic deterioration. Continue reading