Sep 18 Trudeau apologizes for brownface, calls it a ‘dumb thing to do’ By Rob Gillies, Associated Press Time magazine posted the photo, which it says was published in the yearbook from the West Point Grey Academy, a private school in British Columbia where Trudeau worked as a teacher before entering politics. It depicts Trudeau wearing a turban… Continue reading
Sep 18 Watch 5:50 News Wrap: Israel’s government in limbo after close election In our news wrap Wednesday, the government of Israel remains in political limbo after two main parties deadlocked in Tuesday’s do-over election. A smaller party led by former Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman may now be critical to forming a coalition… Continue watching
Sep 18 Watch 10:31 What attacks on Saudi oil sites mean for the U.S. and Iran In Riyadh on Wednesday, Saudi Arabia showcased evidence it says proves Iran’s involvement in weekend airstrikes on two major Saudi oil facilities. Iran denies the claim, and given the strained relations between the two countries, how should the U.S. respond?… Continue watching
Sep 18 Watch 7:25 In Cambodia, sand mining is big business — but it comes at a price By Fred de Sam Lazaro, Sarah Clune Hartman Sand mining accounts for 85 percent of all worldwide mineral extraction, a $70 billion industry. In Cambodia, the practice is big business -- but it comes with a price. The country relies upon the Mekong River for commerce and transportation,… Continue watching
Sep 18 U.S. says attack on Saudi oil site was an Iranian ‘act of war’ By Jon Gambrell, Aya Batrawy, Fay Abuelgasim, Associated Press Iran, which has denied involvement in the attack, warned the U.S. it will retaliate immediately if it is targeted. Continue reading
Sep 18 UN says deal reached on committee for new Syria constitution By Edith M. Lederer, Associated Press United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed hope that formation of the constitutional committee will be an important step toward hopefully ending the more than eight-year conflict. Continue reading
Sep 18 Saudi officials say oil attack could not have come from Yemen By Jon Gambrell, Aya Batrawy, Fay Abuelgasim, Associated Press Saudi military spokesman Col. Turki al-Malki said the attack "came from the north," without saying specifically where it originated. Iraq and Iran are to the north of Saudi Arabia across the Persian Gulf. Continue reading
Sep 18 Iran promises to retaliate if U.S. targets it over Saudi oil attack By Nasser Karimi, Jon Gambrell, Associated Press Trump tweeted Wednesday, "I have just instructed the Secretary of the Treasury to substantially increase Sanctions on the country of Iran!"… Continue reading
Sep 18 Netanyahu faces uphill battle to form a coalition after repeat election By Aron Heller, Associated Press As election results come in, neither of Israel's main political parties appear able to secure a parliamentary majority with their prospective ideological allies. Continue reading
Sep 18 EU lawmakers vote to approve Brexit delay if UK requests one By Samuel Petrequin, Mark Carlson, Associated Press Britain's departure from the 28-nation bloc has already been delayed twice. Continue reading