Aug 28 UK’s Johnson moves to suspend Parliament ahead of Brexit By Danica Kirka, Associated Press The move means opposition lawmakers likely won't have enough time to pass laws blocking the U.K.'s exit from the European Union without a negotiated deal on Oct. 31. Continue reading
Aug 27 Watch 5:40 News Wrap: Federal judge puts Missouri abortion law on hold In our news wrap Tuesday, a federal court in Kansas City blocked a Missouri law that bans most abortions after eight weeks of pregnancy. The new statute had been scheduled to go into effect Tuesday, but the judge issued a… Continue watching
Aug 27 Watch 2:40 As Brazilians struggle to breathe through Amazon’s smoke, Bolsonaro rejects foreign aid By Emma Murphy, Independent Television News The Amazon's raging fires are leaving some Brazilian children unable to breathe. Heavy levels of smoke in the air are harmful to anyone but especially dangerous for babies and those with underlying respiratory issues like asthma. Despite the health risks,… Continue watching
Aug 27 Watch 10:14 What Bolsonaro’s presidency means for Brazil and the Amazon By Amna Nawaz, Mike Fritz In the Amazon rainforest, historic levels of deforestation and fire have prompted global outcry. But what’s driving the devastation? Amna Nawaz and producer Mike Fritz traveled to Brazil to better understand both the physical and political dynamics at play. The… Continue watching
Aug 27 UN says 40 migrants feared dead in capsizing off Libya By Samy Magdy, Associated Press A boat carrying dozens of migrants bound for Europe capsized Tuesday in the Mediterranean Sea off Libya, with at least 40 people missing and presumed drowned, U.N. officials said, as a support group reported it had gotten a call from… Continue reading
Aug 27 Ex-diplomats urge Trump to push human rights during visit to Poland By Vanessa Gera, Associated Press Almost two dozen Polish former ambassadors are telling President Donald Trump that Poland's democracy is at risk, and urging him to use an upcoming visit to pressure the country's populist government to respect human rights and stop flouting the constitution. Continue reading
Aug 27 A no-deal Brexit would make it harder for Europeans to travel with pets By Natasha Livingstone, Associated Press If the U.K. leaves the European Union on Oct. 31 without a divorce deal, that could result in Britain being chucked out of the pet passport program. Continue reading
Aug 27 Bolsonaro won’t accept Amazon aid without apology from Macron By Luis Andres Henao, Christopher Torchia, Associated Press Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro accused the French president of questioning Brazil's sovereignty amid tensions over fires sweeping the Amazon region. Continue reading
Aug 27 Tropical Storm Dorian heads toward Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic By Dánica Coto, Associated Press A still-uncertain long-term track showed the storm could near Florida over the weekend. Continue reading
Aug 27 Iranian president wants sanctions lifted before talks with Trump By Nasser Karimi, Associated Press Iran's president has back-pedaled on possible talks with President Donald Trump. Continue reading