Aug 22 Watch 6:30 News Wrap: White House backs off plan to slash billions in foreign aid In our Thursday news wrap, it is being widely reported that the White House has backed off a plan to slash more than $4 billion in foreign aid. The cuts would have included humanitarian relief, peacekeeping and global health initiatives. Continue watching
Aug 22 Watch 4:52 How current Japan-South Korea tensions reflect decades of resentment Japan and South Korea, the two most important U.S. allies in northeast Asia, are engaged in an increasingly grave feud. Relations between the two countries took a confrontational turn earlier this summer when Japan announced it would limit exports to… Continue watching
Aug 22 Watch 8:12 In Europe, business booms when cruise ships arrive -- but is it worth the bother? By Malcolm Brabant Cruise liners offer scenic views you can’t replicate from land, but they also cause downstream consequences. In Europe, some beautiful waterfront cities are joining forces to limit the impact of thousands of passengers being disgorged onto their picturesque streets. Special… Continue watching
Aug 22 Giraffes move closer to endangered species protection By Jamey Keaten, Associated Press The plan would regulate world trade in giraffe parts, including hides, bone carvings and meat, while stopping short of a full ban. It passed 106-21 with seven abstentions. Continue reading
Aug 22 South Korea cancels Japan intelligence-sharing deal amid trade dispute By Hyung-Jin Kim, Associated Press Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono called the decision "extremely regrettable" and summoned the South Korean ambassador to protest the linking of trade and security issues. Continue reading
Aug 22 UN report: Myanmar military committed war crimes against Rohingya minority By Grant Peck, Associated Press The U.N. Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Myanmar said it found the country's soldiers "routinely and systematically" forced sexual acts against women, girls, boys, men and transgender people in "blatant violation of international human rights law."… Continue reading
Aug 22 Merkel calls for EU-wide climate neutrality by 2050 By Mike Corder, Associated Press The German chancellor made her appeal after a meeting with the Dutch where they shared experiences on how best to shift their economies to sustainable energy sources. Continue reading
Aug 22 Hong Kong students plan class boycott as part of ongoing protests By Kelvin Chan, Associated Press Student union leaders from 10 universities said they want students to skip the first two weeks of classes in September. Continue reading
Aug 22 Rohingya repatriation to Myanmar unlikely to begin as scheduled By Tofayel Ahmad, Julhas Alam, Associated Press Rohingya eligible for repatriation have told the U.N. refugee agency and the Bangladesh government they don't want to return to Myanmar unless their citizenship and safety were ensured. Continue reading
Aug 21 Watch 5:01 What Trump is saying about gun control and American Jews President Trump spoke extensively with reporters outside the White House Wednesday, answering questions on gun policy, Russia, the economy and even birthright citizenship. Yamiche Alcindor, who was there in person, joins William Brangham to discuss key takeaways, including Trump’s alignment… Continue watching