Nov 18 Amazon deforestation is worst since 2008, Brazil says By Diane Jeantet, Associated Press The area of deforestation is about the size of the U.S. states of Delaware and Rhode Island combined. Continue reading
Nov 18 WATCH: U.S. softens position on Israel settlements in West Bank By Matthew Lee, Associated Press Secretary of State Mike Pompeo repudiated a 1978 State Department legal opinion that held that civilian settlements in the occupied territories are “inconsistent with international law.” The move angered Palestinians and immediately put the U.S. at odds with other nations… Continue reading
Nov 18 Floods create mounting woes for Venice's dwindling population By Colleen Barry, Associated Press The historic flooding has sharpened calls to create an administration that recognizes the uniqueness of Venice, for both its concentration of treasures and its increasing vulnerability. Continue reading
Nov 18 AP sources: Ukraine's Zelensky was feeling pressure from Trump administration By Desmond Butler, Associated Press Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held a meeting in which he sought advice on how to navigate the difficult position he was in, according to two people with knowledge of the briefings. Continue reading
Nov 18 PHOTOS: Hong Kong police battle protesters in university siege By Ken Moritsugu, Associated Press Hong Kong’s work week started with multiple protests that disrupted traffic, and schools remained closed because of safety concerns. Continue reading
Nov 17 Hong Kong police storm university held by protesters By Ken Moritsugu, Associated Press Police breached a Hong Kong university campus held by protesters early Monday after an all-night siege that included firing repeated barrages of tear gas and water cannons. Continue reading
Nov 17 Watch 11:08 Australia's efforts to bring koalas back from the brink of extinction By Kirsty Johansen The population of Australia's iconic koala has been rapidly declining in recent decades, and this year the Australian Koala Foundation declared the marsupials "functionally extinct." But one Queensland zoo is using proven breeding strategies to protect the animals, and starting… Continue watching
Nov 17 Iran's top leader warns 'thugs' as protests reach 100 cities By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press Iran’s supreme leader on Sunday cautiously backed the government’s decision to raise gasoline prices by 50% after days of widespread protests, calling those who attacked public property during demonstrations “thugs” and signaling that a potential crackdown loomed. Continue reading
Nov 17 Time for hip waders: Venice sees record 3rd exceptional tide By Colleen Barry, Luca Bruno, Associated Press VENICE, Italy — Venice was hit Sunday by a record third exceptional tide in the same week while other parts of Italy struggled with a series of weather woes, from rain-swollen rivers to high winds to an out-of-season avalanche. Stores… Continue reading
Nov 17 Former Sri Lankan defense chief wins presidential vote By Emily Schmall, Krishan Francis, Associated Press Gotabaya Rajapaksa, a former defense official revered by Sri Lanka’s ethnic majority for his role in ending a bloody civil war but feared by minorities for his brutal approach, registered a comfortable victory Sunday in the nation’s presidential election. Continue reading