Aug 22 Hong Kong students plan class boycott as part of ongoing protests By Kelvin Chan, Associated Press Student union leaders from 10 universities said they want students to skip the first two weeks of classes in September. Continue reading
Aug 22 Rohingya repatriation to Myanmar unlikely to begin as scheduled By Tofayel Ahmad, Julhas Alam, Associated Press Rohingya eligible for repatriation have told the U.N. refugee agency and the Bangladesh government they don't want to return to Myanmar unless their citizenship and safety were ensured. Continue reading
Aug 21 Watch 5:01 What Trump is saying about gun control and American Jews President Trump spoke extensively with reporters outside the White House Wednesday, answering questions on gun policy, Russia, the economy and even birthright citizenship. Yamiche Alcindor, who was there in person, joins William Brangham to discuss key takeaways, including Trump’s alignment… Continue watching
Aug 21 Watch 4:04 News Wrap: China urges U.S. to make a deal to end trade war In our news wrap Wednesday, China said its trade war with the U.S. is hurting both countries. A spokesman in Beijing also said that when it comes to international treaties, the U.S. “breaks promises” and “violates rules.” Meanwhile, Hong Kong… Continue watching
Aug 21 Watch 7:37 Fuming over Greenland rebuff, Trump cancels upcoming Denmark visit By Malcolm Brabant President Trump has canceled a planned trip to Denmark because Danish leadership refused to discuss selling Greenland. In Denmark, Trump's decision was seen as "doubly offensive" considering he had reportedly pushed for a grand welcome from the longtime U.S. ally. Continue watching
Aug 21 Germany's Merkel dangles possibility of negotiated Brexit By Frank Jordans, Associated Press German Chancellor Angela Merkel raised the possibility that a negotiated departure for Britain from the European Union might still be possible even as the clock is ticking on a deal that would satisfy both sides. Continue reading
Aug 21 Putin says U.S. missile test warrants a response By Associated Press The U.S. tested a modified ground-launched version of a Navy Tomahawk cruise missile that accurately struck its target more than 310 miles away. Continue reading
Aug 21 Hong Kong police in standoff with protesters after sit-in By Johnson Lai, Yves Van Dam, Associated Press Hong Kong riot police faced off with protesters occupying a suburban train station Wednesday evening following a commemoration of a violent attack there by masked assailants on supporters of the anti-government movement. Continue reading
Aug 21 Greece says it won't assist Iranian tanker sought by U.S. By Nicholas Paphitis, Associated Press Iran-flagged Adrian Darya 1, which is tied to a sanctioned organization, appears headed for a Greece port. Continue reading
Aug 21 Germany's Merkel hosts UK Prime Minister Johnson as Brexit drama grows By Danica Kirka, Kirsten Grieshaber, Associated Press The meeting comes as positions on Britain's divorce from the EU have hardened on both sides of the English Channel, hurtling Britain toward a no-deal exit that would damage both economies. Continue reading