Nov 27 Tokyo Olympic organizers will host 18 test events By Associated Press Local organizers on Friday announced a series of 18 test events set to begin in March and run into May. Continue reading
Nov 26 James Wolfensohn, former World Bank president, dies at 86 By Associated Press Wolfensohn worked on Wall Street for many years before taking over as the head of the World Bank in 1995. Continue reading
Nov 26 Paris police suspended over beating of Black man By Sylvie Corbet, Associated Press A French Black man beaten up by several police officers said he is seeking justice after the publication of videos showing officers using a truncheon and tear gas against him with no apparent reason. Continue reading
Nov 26 Africa CDC sees COVID-19 vaccinations in 2nd quarter of 2021 By Cara Anna, Associated Press Africa's top public health official says vaccinations against COVID-19 on the continent might not start until the second quarter of next year. Continue reading
Nov 26 Europe signs $102M deal to bring space trash home By Associated Press The European Space Agency says it is signing a $102 million contract with a Swiss start-up company to bring a large piece of orbital trash back to Earth. Continue reading
Nov 26 Napoli stadium to be named for Maradona By Andrew Dampf, Associated Press The move comes with the city in mourning for the soccer great, who died Wednesday of a heart attack at age 60, two weeks after being released from a hospital in Buenos Aires following brain surgery. Continue reading
Nov 26 Ethiopian Prime Minister says troops ordered to move on Tigray capital By Cara Anna, Associated Press Ethiopia's prime minister said Thursday the army has been ordered to move on the embattled Tigray regional capital after his 72-hour ultimatum ended for Tigray leaders to surrender, and he warned the city's half-million residents to stay indoors and disarm. Continue reading
Nov 25 Watch 3:19 News Wrap: Hong Kong’s leader says law criminalizing dissent has brought stability In our news wrap Wednesday, Hong kong's chief executive says the territory has regained stability thanks to a national security law imposed by China, a deadline expires in Ethiopia for leaders in a rebellious northern region to surrender, and soccer… Continue watching
Nov 25 Watch 7:48 Six months after George Floyd’s death, what has changed in Minneapolis? Six months ago, George Floyd was killed under the knee of a Minneapolis police officer, triggering protests and spasms of property destruction in cities across America. The Minneapolis Police Department is now facing calls for its abolition while struggling with… Continue watching
Nov 25 Watch 7:22 Mexican chef Gabriela Cámara on food as a force for social good By Jeffrey Brown, Sam Lane, Susana Seijas, Monica Wise Robles Cuisine inspired by Mexico can be found almost everywhere in the United States. But at chef Gabriela Cámara's restaurants -- on both sides of the border -- dishes with fresh, local ingredients put a unique twist on traditional favorites. Jeffrey… Continue watching