Mar 10 Head of UN Women: Technology revolution must benefit women By Edith M. Lederer, Associated Press The head of the U.N. women’s agency is calling for the revolution in technology to be used to benefit the world’s poor, and especially women, who will not achieve gender equality without “the giant leap that 21st century innovations can… Continue reading
Mar 10 India says election to be held in 7 phases in April, May By Associated Press India’s Election Commission announced Sunday that the upcoming national election will be held in seven phases in April and May, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist party seeks a second term. Continue reading
Mar 10 Algeria’s president arrives home amid protests By Associated Press Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika has landed at a military airport south of the capital and quickly departed in a convoy after spending two weeks in a Swiss hospital. Continue reading
Mar 10 First time in Baghdad: Iran’s president to visit Iraq By Nasser Karimi, Associated Press Iran’s president is making his first official visit to Iraq this week as he faces mounting pressure from hard-liners at home in the wake of the Trump administration’s unraveling of the nuclear deal. Continue reading
Mar 10 As Tibetans mark 60 years since Dalai Lama fled, China defends policies By Christopher Bodeen, Associated Press China is defending its often-criticized rule in Tibet 60 years after the Dalai Lama fled into exile amid an abortive uprising against Chinese control, saying those who question its policies are merely showing their anti-Chinese bias. Continue reading
Mar 10 Jetliner crashes in Ethiopia, killing 157 from 35 countries By Elias Meseret, Associated Press A jetliner carrying 157 people crashed shortly after takeoff from the Ethiopian capital Sunday, killing everyone aboard, authorities said. At least 35 nationalities were among the dead. Continue reading
Mar 09 Watch 15:34 Human smuggling industry cashes in on U.S. asylum-seekers By PBS NewsHour Migrants seeking asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border are a money-making enterprise for smugglers and powerful cartels. It's the subject of “Border Hustle”, an investigation and short documentary from The Texas Tribune and Time magazine. Reporter Jay Root joins Hari Sreenivasan… Continue watching
Mar 09 US-backed fighters could soon resume offensive against IS By Philip Issa, Associated Press U.S.-backed fighters could soon resume an offensive against the Islamic State group in the last area they control in Syria, an official said Saturday, adding that the battle against the extremists is expected to take three days. Continue reading
Mar 09 Ebola treatment center in Congo is attacked again; 1 dead By Saleh Mwanamilongo, Associated Press Armed assailants again attacked an Ebola treatment center in the heart of eastern Congo’s deadly outbreak on Saturday, with one police officer killed and health workers injured. Continue reading
Mar 09 As blackout eases, Venezuela braces for rival rallies By Christopher Torchia, Associated Press Venezuelan opposition protesters on Saturday confronted security forces on a main avenue in Caracas, venting their anger over a nationwide blackout, shortages of basic necessities and the government of President Nicolas Maduro. Continue reading