Jun 29 Watch 8:21 Schiff on reports of Russian bounties on U.S. troops — and whether Trump was briefed Former U.S. military and intelligence officials say Russia has been offering Taliban fighters money to target U.S. troops. But the White House denies that President Trump was briefed on this alleged intelligence. Nick Schifrin reports, and Judy Woodruff talks to… Continue watching
Jun 29 Watch 6:38 Thornberry: Pulling troops from Afghanistan would be ‘tragic mistake’ amid bounty intel Reports that Russia offered bounties to Taliban fighters to kill American troops in Afghanistan have caused uproar on Capitol Hill. The highest-ranking Republican on the House Armed Services Committee, Rep. Mac Thornberry of Texas, joins Judy Woodruff to discuss what… Continue watching
Jun 29 Watch 6:09 British ambassador on Russian ‘malign activity’ in Afghanistan The United States has no greater ally in Afghanistan than the United Kingdom, and the British-American partnership is critical to U.S. foreign policy around the world. The new British ambassador to the U.S., Karen Pierce, joins Nick Schifrin to discuss… Continue watching
Jun 29 Polish president attacks LGBTQ rights as he heads to runoff By Vanessa Gera, Monika Scislowska, Associated Press His immediate return on Monday to commenting on LGBTQ rights is an indication that he is seizing on themes that could help him with right-wing voters, and not those in the center. Continue reading
Jun 29 Watch 5:29 Japan helps 5 South Sudanese runners keep their Olympic dreams alive By Ali Rogin The young African nation of South Sudan is facing two growing challenges: the coronavirus pandemic and ethnic violence. The dual threats mean little time or investment is left for athletes looking to compete in the Olympics -- so Japan, the… Continue watching
Jun 29 AP report: China stifling Uighur births with IUDs, abortion, sterilization By Associated Press The government is forcing IUDs, abortions and sterilizations on largely Muslim minorities, and punishing parents who violate family planning measures by detaining them in camps and prisons, according to an AP investigation. Continue reading
Jun 29 Iran issues arrest warrant for Trump, Interpol rejects By Nasser Karimi, Associated Press The prosecutor said Iran had asked Interpol to issue a "red notice" for Trump and 35 others. Interpol later said it wouldn't consider Iran's request, meaning Trump faces no danger of arrest. Continue reading
Jun 29 WATCH: WHO chief says COVID-19 pandemic is ‘not even close to being over’ By Associated Press The head of the World Health Organization says the coronavirus pandemic is "not even close to being over" and that the outbreak is accelerating globally. Continue reading
Jun 29 EU finalizing virus ‘safe list,’ U.S. unlikely to make the cut By Lorne Cook, Associated Press The European Union is edging toward finalizing a list of countries whose citizens will be allowed to enter Europe again in coming days, with Americans almost certain to be excluded in the short term due to the number of U.S. Continue reading
Jun 29 Hunger stalks children in Yemen as UN cuts aid programs By Issa Mohammed, Associated Press The U.N. children's agency warned about last week that millions of children in war-torn Yemen could be pushed to the brink of starvation as the coronavirus sweeps across the Arab world's poorest country. Continue reading