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
Oct 29 Watch 6:22 News Wrap: Deadly violence, anti-government protests continue in Iraq In our news wrap Tuesday, masked gunmen killed 18 people and wounded hundreds at a tent encampment in Karbala, Iraq. The bloodbath sparked one of the largest anti-government protests yet in Baghdad, where police fired tear gas. Also, Lebanon’s embattled… Continue watching
Oct 29 Watch 7:21 Why Chernobyl has suddenly become a hotspot for global tourists By Simon Ostrovsky The site of the world’s worst radiological catastrophe is unexpectedly coming back to life -- due to an American television show. Scores of tourists are visiting Chernobyl, located in northern Ukraine, in response to an HBO miniseries that illuminates the… Continue watching
Oct 29 House OKs bill punishing Turkey for Syria move By Associated Press The 403-16 roll call was Congress' latest show of dismay over President Donald Trump's policies in the region. Continue reading
Oct 29 UK lawmakers back Dec. 12 election By Jill Lawless, Danica Kirka, Associated Press Prime Minister Boris Johnson hopes that electing a new crop of lawmakers will provide a solution to the deadlock that has stalled the U.K.'s departure from the European Union. Continue reading