Oct 09 Turkey had ‘legitimate security concern’ in attacking Syrian Kurds, Pompeo says By Ali Rogin In an interview with PBS NewsHour anchor and managing editor Judy Woodruff, Pompeo indicated that the United States does not plan to defend its key partners in the fight against ISIS, the Kurdish-led Syrian Defense Forces, despite warnings from a… Continue reading
Oct 09 Dozens vie to be Haiti’s leader amid perceived power vacuum By Dánica Coto, Associated Press President Jovenel Moïse still has more than two years left in his term and says he will not step down, but protesters seeking his resignation vow to continue with violent demonstrations. Continue reading
Oct 09 WATCH: Trump defends decision to withdraw U.S. troops from northern Syria By Darlene Superville, Robert Burns, Associated Press Turkey launched its offensive Wednesday against Kurdish fighters in Syria, who have helped the U.S. against the Islamic State. Continue reading
Oct 09 Suspect arrested after shooting in eastern Germany kills 2 By Geir Moulson, Jens Meyer, Associated Press The attack took place near both a synagogue and a kebab shop, local media and a witness said. Continue reading
Oct 09 Northern Yemen sees a spike in cholera cases, Save the Children warns By Associated Press Save the Children said fuel shortages have resulted in a jump in food prices and, as a result, a deepening health crisis. Continue reading
Oct 09 Hopes are dim as U.S. and China resume trade talks By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press The 13th round of U.S.-China trade negotiations is unlikely to resolve tensions that have rattled markets, threatened global growth and paralyzed business investment in the United States. Continue reading
Oct 09 Turkey begins military operation against Syrian Kurds By Lefteris Pitarakis, Bassem Mroue, Associated Press Erdogan said on his official Twitter account Wednesday that the operation, named "Peace Spring," has begun. Continue reading
Oct 09 3 scientists awarded Nobel in Chemistry for lithium-ion batteries By David Keyton, Associated Press The prize went to John B. Goodenough of the University of Texas; M. Stanley Whittingham of the State University of New York at Binghamton; and Akira Yoshino of Asahi Kasei Corporation and Meijo University in Japan. Continue reading
Oct 08 Watch 4:31 News Wrap: Turkish forces deploy to Syrian border after U.S. troops leave In our news wrap Tuesday, Turkey moved troops into position for an offensive against Kurdish forces in northeastern Syria, after President Trump ordered U.S. troops out of the area. Also, Hong Kong's chief executive is warning that she might call… Continue watching
Oct 08 Watch 5:32 Protesters’ rage over ‘income and bread’ challenges Iraqi government By Amna Nawaz, Layla Quran The streets of Baghdad were silent Tuesday after a week of peaceful protests -- against corruption, unemployment and lack of basic services -- turned deadly. More than 100 people were killed as Iraqi security forces and armed groups clashed with… Continue watching