Jul 02 Lebanese major retailers to shut down amid economic crisis By Sarah El Deeb, Associated Press Major retailers in Lebanon announced they will temporarily close in the face of an increasingly volatile currency market and their inability to set prices while the Lebanese pound plunges against the dollar. Continue reading
Jul 02 E.U. leaders seek dialogue with China over Hong Kong law By Associated Press Two of the European Union's most powerful individuals say the 27-nation bloc will continue to discuss human rights and the rule of law with China after Beijing imposed a new security law on Hong Kong. Continue reading
Jul 02 U.S. tries to seize Iranian gas heading toward Venezuela By Joshua Goodman, Associated Press U.S. federal prosecutors are seeking to seize four tankers they say are sailing toward Venezuela with 1.1 million barrels of gasoline supplied by Iran. Continue reading
Jul 02 Intelligence chiefs brief congressional leaders on Russia bounties By Mary Clare Jalonick, Matthew Daly, Associated Press CIA Director Gina Haspel and Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe are meeting Thursday with the so-called "gang of eight" of top lawmakers on Capitol Hill. Continue reading
Jul 02 WATCH: Charges announced against arrested Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell By Jim Mustian, Larry Neumeister, Associated Press An indictment made public Thursday said Maxwell facilitated Epstein's crimes by "helping Epstein to recruit, groom, and ultimately abuse" girls as young as 14. Continue reading
Jul 02 U.S., South Africa report new record coronavirus rises By David Rising, Jake Coyle, Associated Press The United States and South Africa have both reported record new daily coronavirus infections. Continue reading
Jul 02 Landslide at Myanmar jade mine kills at least 162 people By Zaw Moe Htet, Pyae Sone Win, Associated Press At least 123 people were killed Thursday in a landslide at a jade mine in northern Myanmar. Continue reading
Jul 01 Watch 5:11 News Wrap: Seattle police clear 'occupied zone' after violence In our news wrap Wednesday, Seattle police cleared protesters from a so-called “occupied zone” near the city’s downtown. Violence had flared there recently, with two people killed and six others wounded in shootings. Also, lawmakers in New York City agreed… Continue watching
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