Apr 11 Watch 4:01 Controversial WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange arrested in London Julian Assange, the controversial figure who founded anti-secrecy organization WikiLeaks, was arrested Thursday in London, seven years after taking refuge in the Ecuadorian Embassy there. Assange was defiant while being carried out by police. The U.S. will seek his extradition… Continue watching
Apr 11 Watch 5:15 News Wrap: Powerful blizzard knocks out power in the Midwest In our news wrap Thursday, a powerful spring blizzard hammered the central U.S., bringing heavy snow and gusty winds. The bomb cyclone has knocked out power to nearly 56,000 customers across Minnesota and Iowa. Meanwhile, a Southern California federal grand… Continue watching
Apr 11 Watch 9:16 What U.S. charges against Julian Assange mean for journalists The arrest of Julian Assange renewed attention on the long-running U.S. attempt to prosecute the controversial WikiLeaks founder. Amna Nawaz talks to Jesselyn Radack of the whistleblower and source protection group ExposeFacts, former federal prosecutor Amy Jeffress and Jamil Jaffer,… Continue watching
Apr 11 Watch 9:20 Why Sudan’s coup may not change much about how the country is run The Sudanese military has ousted Omar al-Bashir after 30 years of rule, declaring a two-year transitional government before elections are held. But a military regime won't satisfy the demonstrators demanding a civilian government. Nick Schifrin talks to McGill University professor… Continue watching
Apr 11 The charges against Julian Assange, explained By Meredith Lee Here’s a look back at WikiLeaks and Julian Assange’s legal battles, and what might come next. Continue reading
Apr 11 WATCH: Trump, South Korea leader mull next steps in nuclear talks President Donald Trump and South Korea President Moon Jae-in are meeting for the first time since the unsuccessful summit with North Korea's Kim Jong Un. Continue reading
Apr 11 Four killed as voting kicks off in India’s general elections By Emily Schmall, Associated Press India's general elections is a six-week process that's seen as a referendum on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party. Continue reading
Apr 11 Russia closes its grip on the internet By James Ellingworth, Associated Press The bill would install equipment to route Russian internet traffic through servers in the country. Continue reading
Apr 11 Sudanese officials say army forced president to step down By Maggie Michael, Samy Magdy, Associated Press The circumstances of al-Bashir's apparent ouster after months of intensifying protests were not clear and his whereabouts were unknown. Continue reading
Apr 11 WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange arrested in London By Danica Kirka, Associated Press Police took Assange into custody at the Ecuadorean embassy shortly after the South American nation revoked his asylum. Continue reading