May 09 In new church law Pope orders clergy to report abuse — but not necessarily to police By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press Pope Francis issued a groundbreaking law Thursday requiring all Catholic priests and nuns around the world to report clergy sexual abuse and cover-ups by their superiors to church authorities, in a new effort to hold the Catholic hierarchy accountable for… Continue reading
May 09 U.S. seizes North Korean cargo ship for violating sanctions By Eric Tucker, Associated Press The seizure was announced hours after the North Koreans fired two suspected short-range missiles in an apparent sign of trouble for nuclear disarmament talks. Continue reading
May 09 EU urges Iran to respect nuclear deal despite U.S. sanctions By Lorne Cook, Associated Press The EU statement comes a day after a new deadline from Tehran on finding a solution to make up for last year's unilateral U.S. withdrawal from the accord and re-imposed U.S. sanctions on Iran. Continue reading
May 09 Stocks tumble around world as U.S.-China trade deadline approaches By Stan Choe, Associated Press Tensions between the world's two largest economies are dragging down stocks from Mumbai to Milan as a deadline of 12:01 a.m. Eastern time Friday approaches, when the U.S. said it would impose more tariffs on Chinese goods. Continue reading
May 09 Arrest of Venezuelan opposition figure draws condemnation By Christopher Torchia, Associated Press Edgar Zambrano, vice president of the opposition-controlled National Assembly in Venezuela, was detained by members of Venezuela's intelligence agency. Continue reading
May 09 South Africa’s ruling ANC party holds lead in national election By Andrew Meldrum, Associated Press With returns from 46% of South Africa's voting districts tallied, the ANC had 57% of the vote, according to results announced by the electoral commission. Continue reading
May 09 North Korea fires 2 suspected short-range missiles By Kim Tong-Hyung, Hyung-Jin Kim, Foster Klug, Associated Press The test was the North's second weapons launch in the last five days and a possible warning that nuclear disarmament talks with Washington could be in danger. Continue reading
May 09 China vows to retaliate if Trump raises tariffs By Joe McDonald, Associated Press Beijing gave no details but said it will impose "necessary countermeasures" if the tariff increases Trump has threatened take effect Friday. Continue reading
May 08 Watch 4:26 News Wrap: African National Congress faces challenge in South African election In our news wrap Wednesday, elections were held in South Africa, where the ruling African National Congress faced strong challenges after 25 years in power. The country is contending with corruption and surging unemployment, but voter turnout appeared to be… Continue watching
May 08 Watch 6:30 Iran’s ambassador to the UN blames ‘U.S. bullying’ for decision on nuclear treaty Iran said it plans to cease complying with portions of the nuclear deal it signed with Western powers in 2015, though it didn't withdraw from the agreement altogether. But the announcement increases already escalating tensions with the U.S. Nick Schifrin… Continue watching