Jul 01 Watch 5:36 Russian voters appear to approve constitutional changes that could extend Putin’s reign Initial results from Russia’s election indicate it will pave the way for President Vladimir Putin to retain power until 2036. Polls closed Wednesday after seven days of voting on a package of constitutional changes, including those that could allow Putin… Continue watching
Jul 01 Watch 5:40 Hong Kong residents mull whether to leave amid Beijing’s crackdown By Nick Schifrin In Hong Kong, a new set of national security laws imposed by the central government in Beijing has gone into effect. The legislation restricts many freedoms enjoyed in the semi-autonomous territory, ushering in a new and ominous era for the… Continue watching
Jul 01 Despite COVID-19 surge, Mexico avoids overwhelmed hospitals By María Verza, Christopher Sherman, Associated Press Mexico’s health system has so far not been overwhelmed by the coronavirus pandemic, mostly because the country chose early on to invest in expanding hospital beds. Continue reading
Jul 01 Russian voters agree to extend Putin’s rule to 2036 By Vladimir Isachenkov, Daria Litvinova, Associated Press Russian election officials say a majority of voters have approved amendments to constitution that would allow President Vladimir Putin to stay in power until 2036. But the weeklong balloting was tarnished by widespread reports of pressure on voters and other… Continue reading
Jul 01 Protest against Africa’s 1st COVID-19 vaccine test shows fear By Cara Anna, Associated Press Protesters against Africa’s first COVID-19 vaccine trial have burned their face masks as experts note a worrying level of resistance and misinformation around testing on the continent. Continue reading
Jul 01 Some health experts criticize U.S. mass purchase of licensed virus drug By Maria Cheng, Associated Press, Marilynn Marchione, AP Chief Medical Writer The U.S. government announced this week that it had an agreement with Gilead Sciences to make the bulk of their production of remdesivir available to Americans for the next three months. Continue reading
Jul 01 WATCH: Pompeo defends response to Russian bounty reports By Associated Press Secretary of State Mike Pompeo holds a press briefing amid allegations that Russia paid bounties to the Taliban for killing U.S. troops, and as China moves to crack down on democracy protesters in Hong Kong. Continue reading
Jul 01 WATCH: U.S. lawmakers express bipartisan opposition to new Hong Kong law By Associated Press The House Foreign Affairs committee will hear testimony on what Beijing's new national security law means for democracy, free speech, trade, and other issues in Hong Kong. Continue reading
Jul 01 Hong Kong police make first arrests under new Chinese security law By Zen Soo, Associated Press Police said nine people were arrested under the law, including a man with a Hong Kong independence flag and a woman holding a sign displaying the British flag and calling for Hong Kong's independence. Continue reading
Jun 30 Watch 6:33 News Wrap: Controversial Hong Kong security bill becomes law In our news wrap Tuesday, Chinese President Xi Jinping signed a controversial Hong Kong security bill into law. Beijing lawmakers applauded after passing legislation that punishes secessionist activity in the semi-autonomous territory with up to life in prison. Also, the… Continue watching