Apr 30 Watch 4:14 In Venezuela, Guaido calls for military to turn against Maduro The political power struggle in Venezuela took a violent turn Tuesday, as opposition leader Juan Guaido appealed to the military to turn against President Nicolas Maduro’s regime, and for the public to take to the streets. Thousands turned out in… Continue watching
Apr 30 Watch 3:30 News Wrap: Trump suggests charging U.S. asylum seekers a fee In our news wrap Tuesday, President Trump has proposed charging a fee to process U.S. asylum applications. In a presidential memorandum signed Monday, he said the current system is plagued by “random abuse.” Meanwhile, the Department of Homeland Security asked… Continue watching
Apr 30 Watch 5:55 How Venezuelan opposition envisions ousting Maduro from power Although anti-Maduro protests exploded on the streets of Caracas Tuesday, by nightfall it was unclear if the Venezuelan military had heeded opposition leader Juan Guaido’s call to abandon President Maduro. William Brangham talks to Carlos Vecchio, U.S. representative of Venezuela’s… Continue watching
Apr 30 Watch 16:45 Amid rising attacks on places of worship, how religious leaders are responding The deadly California synagogue shooting is the latest in a series of attacks that raise profound questions about keeping sacred spaces safe. Judy Woodruff talks to the Islamic Center of Greater Cincinnati's Shakila Ahmad, Rabbi Devorah Marcus from Temple Emanu-El… Continue watching
Apr 30 U.S. weighs designating Muslim Brotherhood a terrorist group By Deb Riechmann, Associated Press Enforcing such a designation could be difficult, and could complicate U.S. diplomacy. Continue reading
Apr 30 WATCH: National security adviser John Bolton addresses Venezuela unrest By Matthew Lee, Ben Fox, Associated Press Venezuelan opposition leaders calling for a military uprising against the government of President Nicolás Maduro gained quick messages of support Tuesday from the Trump administration amid a possible turning point in the South American nation's political crisis. Watch comments by… Continue reading
Apr 30 Heavy rains disrupt aid for survivors in cyclone-battered Mozambique By Farai Mutsaka, Associated Press The rains and flooding kept needed supplies from arriving in the main city of Pemba on Monday and will be a challenge in the days ahead as more wet weather is forecast, a U.N. humanitarian spokeswoman said. Continue reading
Apr 30 Trump proposes charging asylum seekers a fee to apply By Jill Colvin, Associated Press In a presidential memorandum signed Monday, President Donald Trump directed his attorney general and acting homeland security secretary to take additional measures to overhaul the asylum system. It is unclear how many families fleeing poverty would be able to afford… Continue reading
Apr 30 Venezuela’s Guaido takes to streets in military uprising By Scott Smith, Christopher Torchia, Associated Press Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó took to the streets with a small contingent of heavily armed troops early Tuesday in a bold and risky attempt to lead a military uprising and oust socialist leader Nicolas Maduro. Continue reading
Apr 30 Congo Ebola cases hit record for most reported in single day By Al-Hadji Kudra Maliro, Krista Larson, Associated Press Health experts are expressing growing alarm about the number of people sickened with the Ebola virus who are never reaching treatment centers, allowing the disease to spread to caregivers and countless others. Continue reading