Apr 15 WATCH: Biden warns Russia cannot act with impunity By Eric Tucker, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press The sweeping measures are meant to punish Russia for actions that U.S. officials say cut to the core of American democracy and to deter future acts by imposing economic costs on Moscow, including by targeting its ability to borrow money. Continue reading
Apr 15 U.S. expels Russian diplomats, imposes new round of sanctions By Eric Tucker, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press The White House is announcing the expulsion of 10 Russian diplomats and announcing a new round of sanctions against Russia. Continue reading
Apr 14 Watch 3:58 Biden says U.S. will still 'hold Taliban accountable' after troops leave Afghanistan By John Yang, Layla Quran President Joe Biden formally announced Wednesday that the United States would withdraw all troops from Afghanistan by September 11, 20 years since the fateful day that led to the U.S. invasion. More than 2,300 American soldiers have lost their lives… Continue watching
Apr 14 Watch 6:33 News Wrap: Kim Potter charged with second-degree manslaughter after shooting Daunte Wright By PBS NewsHour In our news wrap Wednesday, Kim Potter, the former police officer who fatally shot Daunte Wright outside Minneapolis was charged with second-degree manslaughter. Then, a scathing new report blames the leadership of the Capitol Police for a raft of failures… Continue watching
Apr 14 Watch 10:29 Will the withdrawal of U.S. troops enable the Taliban? Three Afghanistan experts weigh in Judy Woodruff speaks with three experts on Afghanistan. Retired Lt. Gen. Doug Lute served in both the George W. Bush and Obama administrations focusing on Afghanistan. Annie Pforzheimer was acting Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Afghanistan until 2019. And… Continue watching
Apr 14 Iran's supreme leader says initial offers to save nuclear deal 'not worth looking at' By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press Ayatollah Ali Khamenei made the comment Wednesday in a speech on the first day of Ramadan in Iran. As supreme leader, he has final say on all matters of state. Continue reading
Apr 14 France to aid kids' mental health with free counseling By Associated Press French President Emmanuel Macron has announced that free psychological counseling will be provided to children and teenagers struck by a wave of mental health difficulties that accompanied the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading
Apr 14 Russian authorities raid student magazine that covered protests By Daria Litvinova, Associated Press Russian authorities have levied criminal charges against four editors of an online student magazine that had coverage about the nationwide protests supporting jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny earlier this year. Continue reading
Apr 14 President of Toshiba Corp. steps down amid acquisition talks By Associated Press Nobuaki Kurumatani tendered his resignation at a board meeting, and the board accepted, effective Wednesday, Tokyo-based Toshiba said in a statement. Continue reading
Apr 13 Watch 3:35 Biden to remove remaining U.S. troops from Afghanistan by September By Amna Nawaz President Biden plans to announce Wednesday that all 2,500 U.S. troops in Afghanistan will leave the country by Sept. 11. The troop withdrawal would be four months later than the previous deadline, and top Republicans immediately criticized the move. Amna… Continue watching