Dec 05 Trump admin claims Iran killed more than 1,000 in recent protests By Matthew Lee, Associated Press That figure is significantly higher than previously estimated death tolls from human rights groups and others, and the administration did not present documentary evidence to back up the claim. Continue reading
Dec 05 North Korea threatens to again call Trump a ‘dotard’ By Hyung-Jin Kim, Associated Press North Korea threatened Thursday to resume calling President Trump a “dotard” if he keeps using provocative language, such as referring to its leader as “rocket man.”… Continue reading
Dec 05 Mass strike in France hits trains, Eiffel Tower By Angela Charlton, Sylvie Corbet, Associated Press Unions and their supporters fear that the changes to how and when workers can retire will threaten the hard-fought French way of life. Continue reading
Dec 05 Anti-headscarf law activist sues Iran in U.S. over harassment By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press Masih Alinejad has sued Iran in U.S. federal court, alleging a government-led harassment campaign targets her and her family. Continue reading
Dec 05 Dozens of migrants drown off coast of Mauritania By Ahmed Mohamed, Carley Petesch, Associated Press The boat capsizing is one of the deadliest disasters this year among people making the perilous journey to Europe. Continue reading
Dec 04 Watch 6:02 News Wrap: More doubts about potential U.S.-China trade deal In our news wrap Wednesday, Beijing sharply criticized Congress over a bill blasting China’s detention of ethnic Muslims. China's foreign ministry warned the reprimand could affect ongoing trade negotiations. Also, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani again claimed the U.S. helped foment… Continue watching
Dec 04 Watch 4:03 Trump leaves NATO summit after drama-filled visit By Ryan Chilcote London's NATO summit was intended to celebrate a critical military alliance -- but ended up highlighting divisions among member nations. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was caught on camera appearing to mock President Trump to other leaders, while Trump openly… Continue watching
Dec 04 Leaders gossip about Trump during NATO summit By Jill Lawless, Associated Press Trump branded Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau “two-faced” after the remarks captured during a reception in London at Buckingham Palace. Continue reading
Dec 03 Watch 4:49 News Wrap: Trump says he might delay China trade deal until after 2020 election In our news wrap Tuesday, President Trump suggested he’d rather delay a trade agreement with China until after the 2020 election. New tariffs on Chinese imports could take effect December 15th, but Trump said he wasn't in a rush. Also,… Continue watching
Dec 03 Watch 7:54 As NATO’s 70th anniversary summit kicks off, member countries squabble President Trump arrived in London Monday night for a NATO summit meant to celebrate the alliance’s 70th anniversary. But the meeting’s first day was marred by acrimony among at least three member countries, as Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron… Continue watching