Nov 19 At least 106 people dead after protests in Iran By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press Iranian authorities have not offered a definitive account of how many people have been arrested, injured or killed in the protests that spread quickly across at least 100 cities and towns. Continue reading
Nov 19 Sweden drops rape investigation into Julian Assange By David Keyton, Associated Press Assange, who is battling an extradition attempt by the U.S. so he can face spying charges related to his WikiLeaks work, has always denied the allegations made against him during a visit to Stockholm in August 2010. Continue reading
Nov 19 Indian Parliament debates remedies for air pollution in New Delhi By Associated Press Air pollution in northern India peaks in the winter due to smoke from agricultural fires. The smoke mixes with vehicle emissions and construction dust. Continue reading
Nov 19 U.N. human rights office asks Hong Kong authorities to de-escalate standoff By Associated Press The spokesman for the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Rupert Colville, said it is concerned about increasing violence by young people “who are clearly very angry, with deep-seated grievances.”… Continue reading
Nov 18 Watch 9:02 How Beijing is likely to respond to escalating Hong Kong protest violence Police in Hong Kong have tightened their siege on the campus of the Polytechnic University, where hundreds of protesters are trapped inside. It’s the latest bout of violence in nearly six months of demonstrations -- one China is warning it… Continue watching
Nov 18 Watch 5:46 News Wrap: Iran warns people protesting 50 percent hike in gas prices In our news wrap Monday, Iran’s powerful Revolutionary Guard warned protesters they will face “decisive” action if nationwide unrest does not stop. Angered by a 50 percent hike in gasoline prices, people occupied streets and set fire to cars and… Continue watching
Nov 18 Watch 3:02 Is the distinction between migrant and refugee meaningful? By Dina Nayeri Under President Trump, American immigration policy has been in the spotlight. While Trump may talk the most about stopping illegal entry into the U.S., he is also taking action to reduce the volume of legal migrants the country accepts as… Continue watching
Nov 18 U.S. cancels civil nuclear cooperation waiver for Iran By Matthew Lee, Associated Press The waivers are among the last remaining components of the 2015 nuclear deal the Trump administration withdrew from last year. Continue reading
Nov 18 Amazon deforestation is worst since 2008, Brazil says By Diane Jeantet, Associated Press The area of deforestation is about the size of the U.S. states of Delaware and Rhode Island combined. Continue reading
Nov 18 WATCH: U.S. softens position on Israel settlements in West Bank By Matthew Lee, Associated Press Secretary of State Mike Pompeo repudiated a 1978 State Department legal opinion that held that civilian settlements in the occupied territories are “inconsistent with international law.” The move angered Palestinians and immediately put the U.S. at odds with other nations… Continue reading