Mar 11 Watch 5:12 News Wrap: House Democrats pass bills calling for background checks on all gun sales In our news wrap Thursday, the U.S. House of Representatives opened a drive for the first major gun control measures in 20 years, activists in Myanmar say 12 more protesters were shot dead, China’s ceremonial legislature moved to tighten control… Continue watching
Mar 11 Watch 8:24 Japan marks 10th anniversary of Fukushima nuclear disaster By Grace Lee, Nick Schifrin Japan on Thursday marked another grim anniversary: 10 years since a magnitude 9.0 earthquake off the nation's coast triggered a 130-foot-high tsunami that crashed ashore at more than 500 miles per hour. It killed thousands and triggered a nuclear disaster… Continue watching
Mar 11 Brazil hospitals buckle in absence of national virus plan By David Biller, Débora Álvares, Associated Press Brazil's hospitals are faltering as a highly contagious coronavirus variant tears through the country. Continue reading
Mar 11 Ethiopia's leader faces intense pressure to end Tigray war By Rodney Muhumuza, Associated Press Ethiopia's government on Thursday faced mounting pressure to withdraw troops from the northern region of Tigray amid growing reports of war crimes in an embattled area that now faces a humanitarian crisis. Continue reading
Mar 11 Prince William defends royal family against racism claims By Danica Kirka, Jill Lawless, Associated Press Prince William defended Britain's monarchy Thursday against accusations of bigotry made by his brother, Prince Harry, and sister-in-law, Meghan, insisting the family is not racist. Continue reading
Mar 10 U.N. calls for reversal of Myanmar coup and condemns violence By Edith M. Lederer, Associated Press The British-drafted statement calls for the immediate release of government leaders including State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi and President Win Myint who have been detained since the Feb. 1 military coup. Continue reading
Mar 10 Watch 5:26 News Wrap: U.S. to buy 100 million more Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine doses In our new wrap Wednesday, the federal government is buying another 100 million doses of Johnson & Johnson’s single-shot COVID vaccine, doubling its current order. Also, the federal budget deficit has hit an all-time high, Texas marked the end of… Continue watching
Mar 10 Watch 7:12 Denmark is introducing vaccine passports, eliminating the need to quarantine By Malcolm Brabant, Layla Quran Europe's tourist industry has taken a beating during this pandemic, spurring Denmark to introduce vaccine passports as a way to boost travel. The digital documents will provide proof of a traveler’s COVID-related health, eliminating the need to quarantine upon arrival… Continue watching
Mar 10 Libyan lawmakers confirm interim unity government By Rami Musa, Samy Magdy, Associated Press Libyan lawmakers have confirmed a newly appointed interim government that's to lead the war-wrecked country through elections at the end of the year. Continue reading
Mar 10 Trans rights supporters on hunger strike in Spain over new law By Aritz Parra, Associated Press Transgender rights activists in Spain say they are going on hunger strike until the ruling left-wing coalition submits draft legislation to allow gender self-determination without a doctor’s diagnosis. Continue reading