Jan 14 EU triggers Iran nuclear deal dispute mechanism By Lorne Cook, David Rising, Associated Press The action paves the way for possible sanctions in response to Tehran’s attempts to roll back parts of the nuclear deal. Continue reading
Jan 13 Watch 7:01 Iranians take to the streets to protest government after it admits downing plane After the U.S. killed an elite Iranian general, the regime in Tehran hoped to unify its people, many of whom had been protesting against Iran’s government for months. But then Iran’s military accidentally shot down a passenger aircraft and denied… Continue watching
Jan 13 Watch 6:59 News Wrap: Erupting volcano in the Philippines forces residents from their homes In our news wrap Monday, a volcano in the Philippines is erupting, forcing thousands of people from their homes. The Taal volcano is spewing lava about 40 miles south of Manila, the capital. Also, China is condemning Taiwanese separatists after… Continue watching
Jan 13 WATCH: McConnell says he'll 'strongly oppose' the war powers resolution By Matthew Daly, Laurie Kellman, Associated Press The Senate majority leader said that the measure, co-sponsored by two Republicans, would send the wrong message to U.S. allies after the Trump administration killed Iran's top general earlier this month. Continue reading
Jan 13 Watch 6:00 How a 'progressive' new arrangement for the British royal family could work The British monarchy is in the midst of one of its most tumultuous times in recent history. Queen Elizabeth announced Monday that she would be open to a new arrangement that would allow Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to pursue… Continue watching
Jan 13 U.S. drops designation of China as currency manipulator By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said the administration had dropped China’s designation as a currency manipulator because of commitments in the Phase 1 trade agreement that President Donald Trump is to sign with China on Wednesday at the White House. Continue reading
Jan 13 Crafters united to help Australia's wildlife, but some donations don't help By Alison Thoet Crafters took up their tools to lend some comfort to hurt animals in the wake of historic and deadly Australian bushfires. But some facilities receiving these items say the outpouring of generosity may not be serving the animals who need… Continue reading
Jan 13 WATCH: Barr says U.S. sending home some Saudi cadets after shooting By Eric Tucker, Michael Balsamo, Associated Press The trainees who are being removed had jihadist or anti-American sentiments on social media pages or had “contact with child pornography,” U.S. officials said. Continue reading
Jan 13 Canada to get access to recorders from downed plane in Iran By Rob Gillies, Associated Press Canada's Transportation Safety Board said Monday that Iranian officials have invited it to participate in analysis of the voice and flight data recorders from the Ukrainian jetliner shot down by a missile that killed 176 people including 57 Canadians. Continue reading
Jan 13 A timeline of U.S.-Iran relations By Gretchen Frazee The U.S. and Iran have a complicated history dating back decades. Continue reading