Nov 26 WATCH: U.S. criticizes China for abuses revealed by leaked cables By Matthew Lee, Associated Press Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Tuesday that a cache of leaked documents proves that Chinese authorities are engaged in massive and systemic repression of Muslims and other minorities in western China, as a number of foreign governments expressed serious… Continue reading
Nov 26 Most Americans would pay more to avoid using plastic, poll says By Laura Santhanam These PBS NewsHour and Marist Poll results come as environmental experts project disastrous levels of plastic that are already permeating the water you drink, the food you eat and the air you breathe. Continue reading
Nov 26 Baghdad bombings kill 5 as Iraqis protest government By Samya Kullab, Murtada Faraj, Associated Press Three simultaneous explosions rocked Baghdad late Tuesday, killing five people and wounding more than a dozen, Iraqi officials said, in the first apparent coordinated attack since anti-government protests erupted nearly two months ago. Continue reading
Nov 26 Why these companies are rethinking the use of AI in hiring By Zoe Rohrich A growing body of research indicates that artificial intelligence systems used for job recruitment reinforce racial and gender inequality. Now, innovators are developing software that promises more accountability, and combats — rather than perpetuates — employment discrimination. Continue reading
Nov 26 WATCH: Trump says he stands with Hong Kong protesters By Associated Press “We are with them," President Donald Trump said in response to a reporter's question about pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong. Continue reading
Nov 26 Palestinians protest U.S. settlement decision in ‘day of rage’ By Mohammed Daraghmeh, Associated Press Around 2,000 people gathered in the West Bank city of Ramallah by midday, where they set ablaze posters of U.S. President Donald Trump as well as Israeli and American flags. Continue reading
Nov 26 Russia warns Syrian Kurds against relying on U.S. support By Associated Press Sergey Lavrov on Tuesday accused Syria’s Kurds of failing to abide by a Russia-Turkey deal that halted a Turkish offensive into Syria. Continue reading
Nov 26 Weeklong siege of Hong Kong campus comes to an end By Eileen Ng, Ken Moritsugu, Associated Press A search of the Hong Kong Polytechnic campus Tuesday found just one woman, in weak condition, and a senior university official said it’s unlikely anyone else remains. Continue reading
Nov 26 Albania earthquake kills several; rescuers search for survivors By Llazar Semini, Visar Kryeziu, Associated Press The 6.4 magnitude quake was felt across the southern Balkans and was followed by multiple aftershocks. Continue reading
Nov 26 UN says 2020 is ‘last best chance’ for addressing climate change By Jamey Keaten, Frank Jordans, Associated Press Countries need to begin making steep cuts to their greenhouse gas emissions immediately, or risk missing agreed targets for limiting global warming, the United Nations has said. Continue reading