Jul 23 Watch 10:48 On Brexit, can new British Prime Minister Boris Johnson succeed where Theresa May failed? Boris Johnson, one of Britain’s most eccentric and recognizable politicians, will become its next prime minister. The former mayor of London beat fellow Conservative Jeremy Hunt to take on what some say is the country’s greatest challenge since World War… Continue watching
Jul 23 Watch 9:10 Former Maduro intelligence chief on why Guaido's revolt failed By Nick Schifrin Venezuela is facing an economic crisis, with residents suffering shortages of electricity, food, gas and medicine. Its political fate is also unclear, as U.S.-backed Juan Guaido challenges President Nicolas Maduro. So far, Maduro has clung to power -- but some… Continue watching
Jul 23 Trump threatens Guatemala after its court blocks asylum deal with U.S. By Jill Colvin, Sonia Perez D., Paul Wiseman, Associated Press Negotiations over a potential deal ended when Guatemala's Constitutional Court granted three injunctions preventing that country's president from entering into a deal. Continue reading
Jul 23 Senate confirms Mark Esper as secretary of defense By Robert Burns, Associated Press Mark Esper, an Army veteran and former defense industry lobbyist, won Senate confirmation Tuesday by a vote of 90-8, ending the longest period the Pentagon has gone without a confirmed leader in its history. Continue reading
Jul 23 How Boris Johnson's win raises the risk of a 'no-deal' Brexit By Pan Pylas, Associated Press If the UK leaves the European Union without an exit deal, the nation could face a deep recession. Continue reading
Jul 23 Boris Johnson wins race to become UK prime minister By Jill Lawless, Associated Press Johnson will be installed as prime minister in a formal handover from Theresa May on Wednesday. Continue reading
Jul 22 Watch 6:09 News Wrap: China condemns pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong In our news wrap Monday, China condemned pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong on Sunday night. More than 100,000 people marched in the streets, some vandalizing the Chinese government’s office there. Beijing warned they are directly challenging the central government’s authority. Continue watching
Jul 22 Watch 6:39 In Poland, simmering anti-LGBTQ sentiment boils over into violence By Malcolm Brabant A mob of right-wing Poles has attacked a pride march in the town of Bialystok, one of several areas declaring themselves to be LGBTQ-free. The incident represents the realization of the fears of the U.S. ambassador to Poland, Georgette Mosbacher,… Continue watching
Jul 22 3 innovative ways former inmates are getting help to restart their lives By Rebecca Oh Most people who are released from prison are arrested again, but nonprofits are trying to combat that by helping former inmates get back on their feet. Continue reading
Jul 22 Hong Kong crisis escalates after mob attack on protesters By Nadia Lam, Associated Press An overnight attack by white-clad assailants apparently targeting pro-democracy protesters raised tensions to new levels in Hong Kong on Monday as China harshly criticized the weekend demonstration, saying "central authority cannot be challenged. Continue reading