Oct 31 Death toll from Yemen’s civil war tops 100,000, report finds By Associated Press The Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project said the war's death toll includes more than 12,000 civilians killed in attacks directly targeting civilians. Continue reading
Oct 31 Fire on Pakistan train kills more than 70 passengers By Asim Tanveer, Associated Press A massive fire caused by a cooking gas stove erupted Thursday on a train traveling in Pakistan's eastern Punjab province. Continue reading
Oct 30 Pentagon releases new details on al-Baghdadi raid By Robert Burns and Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press Gen. Frank McKenzie, head of U.S. Central Command, said al-Baghdadi's remains were buried at sea within 24 hours of his death inside an underground tunnel where he fled as special operations soldiers closed in on him. Continue reading
Oct 30 Watch 5:38 News Wrap: Fed cuts interest rates for 3rd time this year In our news wrap Wednesday, the Federal Reserve cut short-term interest rates for the third time this year, in an expected bid to strengthen the economy. But Chair Jerome Powell signaled that further reductions are on hold amid an outlook… Continue watching
Oct 30 Watch 8:09 In Iraq and Lebanon, economic needs push protesters past sectarian divide In Iraq and Lebanon, different events sparked current mass demonstrations, but protesters in both countries believe their governments are broken. Journalist Pesha Magid, reporting from Baghdad, and special correspondent Jane Ferguson, in Beirut, join Nick Schifrin to discuss economic and… Continue watching
Oct 30 How entrepreneurs are designing a trans-inclusive future through clothing By Rebecca Oh “The predominant response that I've had has been--they've waited their whole lives for this,” said NiK Kacy, who launched a footwear company that makes smaller-sized masculine dress shoes. Continue reading
Oct 30 Bolton called to testify in House impeachment inquiry By Lisa Mascaro, Eric Tucker, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Investigators want to hear from Bolton, the hawkish former adviser who was openly troubled by President Donald Trump's approach to Ukraine. He has since left the administration. Continue reading
Oct 30 Greta Thunberg declines environmental prize By Associated Press "The climate movement does not need any more prizes," Thunberg said, instead urging more action. Continue reading
Oct 30 Chile cancels Asia-Pacific and climate summits amid protests By Associated Press The Asia-Pacific summit set for Nov. 16-17 and the global climate gathering planned for Dec. 2-13 are being scrapped. Continue reading
Oct 30 Trump skips annual summit of Southeast Asian nations By Elaine Kurtenbach, Associated Press President Donald Trump's decision to send the national security adviser and commerce secretary to ASEAN in his place will widely be viewed in the region as a snub. Continue reading