Feb 17 Watch 8:09 News Wrap: White House task force reports increase in COVID-19 vaccinations In our news wrap Wednesday, the White House COVID task force reported an average of 1.7 million Americans are being vaccinated daily as President Biden called on labor leaders to endorse his $1.9 trillion relief package. Also, the U.N. secretary… Continue watching
Feb 17 Watch 6:37 Protests grow in Myanmar despite internet restrictions and police crackdowns By Nick Schifrin, Layla Quran Tens of thousands of demonstrators filled the streets in Myanmar Wednesday to protest former civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi’s trial, which began this week in secret. Protestors have been calling for the reinstatement of democracy since the military launched… Continue watching
Feb 17 Watch 6:33 Applying the lessons of Ebola to the fight COVID-19 Dr. Paul Farmer has worked for decades to bolster public health care around the globe. His new book, “Fevers, Feuds and Diamonds: Ebola and the Ravages of History,” looks at the 2014 Ebola crisis and what we can learn from… Continue watching
Feb 17 Israel allows vaccines into Gaza Strip after delaying delivery By Fares Akram, Joseph Krauss, Associated Press Israel has allowed the Palestinian Authority to deliver the first shipment of vaccines to the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip. Continue reading
Feb 17 Japan launches COVID-19 vaccination campaign By Associated Press Japan's rollout lagged behind other places because it asked vaccine maker Pfizer to conduct clinical trials with Japanese people, in addition to tests already conducted in six other nations. Continue reading
Feb 17 China steps up control of online speech with new rule for bloggers By Associated Press China's internet watchdog is cracking down further on online speech, issuing a requirement that bloggers and influencers have a government-approved credential before they can publish on certain topics. Continue reading
Feb 16 Watch 4:10 News Wrap: Officials investigating deadly rocket attack near a U.S. military base in Iraq In our news wrap Tuesday, the U.S. is investigating an attack near an American military base in Iraq, President Biden's top medical advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci said it will take longer than expected for COVID-19 vaccinations to reach most of… Continue watching
Feb 16 Watch 9:40 In foreign policy shift, Biden lifts terrorist designation for Houthis in Yemen By Nick Schifrin, Ali Rogin The Biden administration on Tuesday officially lifted the designation of the Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen as a global terrorist organization. That announcement comes within a larger review of the U.S. relationship with Saudi Arabia. Nick Schifrin reports on the prospects… Continue watching
Feb 16 U.S. urges Yemen's rebels to halt attack on central province By Samy Magdy, Associated Press The U.S. has urged Yemen's rebels to halt their attack on the central province of Marib, warning against exacerbating the humanitarian crisis in the Arab world's poorest country. Continue reading
Feb 16 France passes anti-radicalism bill that worries Muslims By Elaine Ganley, Associated Press The bill covers most aspects of French life but has been hotly contested by some Muslims, lawmakers and others who fear the state is intruding on essential freedoms and pointing a finger at Islam. Continue reading