Nov 14 Italy declares state of emergency in Venice amid high tides By Giada Zampano, Associated Press A cabinet meeting approved a special decree that included 20 million euros ($21.7 million) in immediate financial aid aimed at helping the city recover. Continue reading
Nov 14 Court authorizes investigation into crimes against Rohingya By Mike Corder, Associated Press The decision by an international court gives fresh hope to victims that those responsible for brutal crimes against the Rohingya will be brought to justice. Continue reading
Nov 14 MH17 plane crash probe reveals closer ties between Russia and Ukraine rebels By Mike Corder, Associated Press Russia has repeatedly denied involvement in the downing and accused the investigation team of bias. Continue reading
Nov 14 Gaza truce appears to be holding despite sporadic rocket fire By Fares Akram, Tia Goldenberg, Associated Press After two days of intense fighting that killed at least 34 Palestinians, including three women and eight children, a truce is holding, even with some rocket fire. Continue reading
Nov 14 Bolivia caught in a power struggle between Añez at home and Morales in exile By Luis Andres Henao, Associated Press Jeanine Añez, the Senate leader who has claimed the interim presidency of the Andean country, seems to have the backing of the police, the military and the Roman Catholic Church. Continue reading
Nov 14 Hong Kong police deny curfew, say protesters are out of control By Patrick Quinn, Ken Moritsugu, Associated Press Hong Kong police warned protesters on Thursday that they were moving “one step closer to terrorism” by sinking the city into chaos. Continue reading
Nov 14 American ISIS suspect deported to U.S. after being stuck at Turkey-Greece border By Associated Press The man was stuck in the heavily militarized border zone after Turkey tried to expel him to Greece on Monday but Athens refused him entry. Continue reading
Nov 13 Greta Thunberg hitches low-carbon ride across Atlantic By Ben Finley, Associated Press After attending a climate conference in Spain, Thunberg hopes she’ll make it home for Christmas and to be with her family and her dogs. Continue reading
Nov 13 Watch 3:11 Despite tensions over Syria, Trump offers Erdogan a warm welcome By Amna Nawaz Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan visited Washington Wednesday, prompting protests by Kurdish Americans and others outside the White House. Erdogan received a warm welcome from President Trump, but some Republicans in the Senate expressed concern about the friendly treatment only… Continue watching
Nov 13 WATCH: Trump and Turkey President Erdogan hold joint news conference amid impeachment hearings By Associated Press President Donald Trump says Turkey’s purchase of Russian air defense system creates “serious challenges,” but he says he hopes they can be resolved. Continue reading