Jan 09 Watch 4:00 News Wrap: UK's House of Commons approves Jan. 31 for Brexit In our news wrap Thursday, Britain’s House of Commons gave final approval to the country’s leaving the European Union on January 31st. The bill will become law once the House of Lords gives its pro forma consent. Also, officials responding… Continue watching
Jan 09 Watch 9:58 In Taiwan, presidential election brings long-simmering tensions with China to the surface By Divya Gopalan For decades, Taiwan's political status has been a contentious issue between the U.S. and China. The U.S. considers it a real democracy, while mainland China sees a rogue province that should be under Communist control. Taiwanese voters will elect their… Continue watching
Jan 09 As wildfires get worse, spreading smoke stokes health worries By Matthew Brown, Associated Press Increasingly intense wildfires are scorching forests from California to Australia and stoking concern among residents and health professionals about long-term health impacts from smoke exposure. Continue reading
Jan 09 What are a U.S. president's war powers? By Lisa Desjardins The Senate is set to vote Thursday on a war powers resolution that would curtail President Donald Trump's authority to take military action in Iran without congressional approval. Continue reading
Jan 09 Lawmakers approve Brexit bill putting UK on course for Jan. 31 exit By Jill Lawless, Raf Casert, Associated Press Lawmakers voted by 330-231 to pass the Withdrawal Agreement Bill, which sets the terms of Britain’s departure from the 28-nation bloc. Continue reading
Jan 09 Olympic committee details rules on political protests at the games By Graham Dunbar, Associated Press No taking a knee at the Olympics. No hand gestures with political meaning. No disrespect at medal ceremonies. Continue reading
Jan 09 'Highly likely' Iran downed Ukrainian jetliner, U.S. officials say By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press The crash came just a few hours after Iran launched a ballistic missile attack against Iraqi military bases housing U.S. troops amid a confrontation with Washington. Continue reading
Jan 09 Why Trump's sanctions threat revives painful memories for Iraqis By Yasmeen Alamiri, Gretchen Frazee Thirty years after devastating sanctions were first imposed on Iraq, President Donald Trump’s threat of new sanctions is a chilling reminder for Iraqis of the pain they experienced amid policies of global economic pressure. Continue reading
Jan 09 Iran sends mixed signals as tensions with the U.S. ease By Amir Vahdat, Joseph Krauss, Associated Press President Hassan Rouhani warned of a “very dangerous response” if the U.S. makes “another mistake” and a senior commander vowing “harsher revenge" for the killing of a top Iranian general. Continue reading
Jan 09 Iran says Ukrainian plane was on fire and tried to turn back By Amir Vahdat, Jon Gambrell, Daria Litvinova, Associated Press The Iranian report suggests that a sudden emergency struck the Boeing 737 operated by Ukrainian International Airlines that crashed just minutes after taking off from Imam Khomeini International Airport in Tehran. Continue reading