Jul 24 EU braces for Boris Johnson, Brexit supporter, as new UK leader By Raf Casert, Associated Press Three decades ago, journalist Boris Johnson wrote stories for London's Daily Telegraph— articles the European officials deemed to be so false that they coined the word "Euromyth" to describe them. Now, he is Britain's prime minister. Continue reading
Jul 24 Boris Johnson officially becomes UK leader By Associated Press Boris Johnson visited the palace to meet with the monarch Wednesday after predecessor Theresa May resigned, failing to secure parliamentary approval for her deal to leave the European Union. Continue reading
Jul 23 Watch 5:52 News Wrap: Police and protesters clash in Puerto Rico In our news wrap Tuesday, police in Puerto Rico fired tear gas as protesters set fires in the streets overnight, continuing to demand Gov. Ricardo Rossello resign. A judge issued search warrants for the cell phones of Rossello and members… Continue watching
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