Aug 29 Watch 9:25 Why this American is on the front lines of Ukraine’s long war By Simon Ostrovsky The war between Ukraine and Russian-backed separatists is in its sixth year, with around 13,000 dead and no sign of resolution. The U.S. has provided financial support to Ukraine, but not soldiers. And although there is no U.S. troop presence… Continue watching
Aug 29 Satellite photos show apparent explosion on Iran space center launch pad By Abdi Guled, Associated Press A rocket at an Iranian space center that was to conduct a satellite launch criticized by the U.S. apparently exploded on its launch pad Thursday, satellite images show, suggesting the Islamic Republic suffered its third failed launch this year alone. Continue reading
Aug 29 Colombia FARC negotiators say they are taking up arms again By Associated Press The rebels say conservative President Ivan Duque failed to guarantee their political rights after the signing of a landmark peace deal. Continue reading
Aug 29 Brazil puts temporary ban on most burning to curb Amazon fires By Associated Press The official decree prohibiting fires for 60 days was published Thursday following international criticism of President Jair Bolsonaro's handling of the environmental crisis. Continue reading
Aug 29 China rotates troops in Hong Kong amid mass protests By Ken Moritsugu, Yanan Wang, Associated Press China called the rotation routine, but the move heightens speculation that the military might intervene in Hong Kong's pro-democracy protests. Continue reading
Aug 29 Brazilian indigenous people speak out as Amazon fires rage By Leo Correa, Mario Lobao, Anna Jean Kaiser, Associated Press Over 98 percent of Brazil's indigenous lands lie within the Amazon. Continue reading
Aug 28 Watch 5:45 News Wrap: Facebook to tighten rules around political advertising In our news wrap Wednesday, Facebook says it will enforce stricter rules on political advertising ahead of the 2020 elections, in response to revelations that Russians bought thousands of political ads in 2016. Organizations will have to prove they are… Continue watching
Aug 28 Watch 9:15 Trump touts tariffs as trade leverage. But what do U.S. farmers and retailers think? President Trump has spent much of his term confronting other countries over trade practices. In particular, he is engaged in a bitter tariff war with China. But how do these tensions affect the U.S. economy? William Brangham talks to Iowa… Continue watching
Aug 28 Watch 7:36 What Boris Johnson’s Parliament move means for the chances of a no-deal Brexit In the United Kingdom, the countdown to Brexit is on, and Parliament is out. Prime Minister Boris Johnson moved Wednesday to suspend Parliament, sparking criticism that he is seeking to prevent lawmakers from debating a deal to leave the European… Continue watching
Aug 28 Bolsonaro says Amazon nations should decide region’s future By Luis Andres Henao, Christopher Torchia, Associated Press The Brazilian leader also escalated a deeply personal dispute with French President Emmanuel Macron, accusing him of portraying himself as "the one and only person" concerned about the environment. Continue reading