Mar 29 Mozambique cholera cases jump to 139 one day after outbreak By Cara Anna, Associated Press Cholera, which is spread by contaminated food and water, is a major concern for the hundreds of thousands of cyclone survivors living in squalid conditions. Continue reading
Mar 29 UK lawmakers reject government’s Brexit deal for third time By Danica Kirka, Jill Lawless, Associated Press The House of Commons voted 286-344 against the withdrawal agreement struck between Prime Minister Theresa May and the EU. Continue reading
Mar 29 Pope Francis requires sex abuse allegations be reported to Vatican By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press The mandatory reporting provision marks the first time the Vatican has put into law requirements for Catholic officials to report allegations of sex crimes. Continue reading
Mar 28 Watch 5:53 News Wrap: Non-binding House resolution opposes transgender military ban In our Thursday news wrap, the House passed a non-binding resolution to oppose the Trump administration’s ban on transgender people serving in the military. Democrats called the policy “targeted discrimination.” Also, reporting that special counsel Robert Mueller’s findings exceed 300… Continue watching
Mar 28 Watch 8:32 Why current U.S. immigration challenge reflects ‘complete political failure’ Federal immigration officials in El Paso say they're overwhelmed by a massive influx of families seeking asylum. U.S. Customs and Border Protection has responded to the surge by moving personnel in from other areas, but that could exacerbate the problem… Continue watching
Mar 28 Watch 5:37 The U.S. is trying to negotiate peace with the Taliban, but is Afghanistan ready? By Nick Schifrin The U.S. is serious about making peace with the Taliban, but some experts question whether Afghanistan is ready for the U.S. withdrawal that would accompany an accord. As Nick Schifrin reports, Afghanistan currently relies upon American firepower, training and financial… Continue watching
Mar 28 Venezuelan government bars Guaido from public office for 15 years By Jorge Rueda, Associated Press National Assembly leader Juan Guadio quickly responded to the decision, saying he would continue his campaign to oust President Nicolas Maduro. Continue reading
Mar 28 Bangladesh office building catches fire, 17 dead and about 70 injured By Julhas Alam, Associated Press Fire officials said after battling the blaze for several hours, most people in the building had been rescued. Continue reading
Mar 28 Prime Minister Theresa May makes final push on Brexit deal By Danica Kirka, Jill Lawless, Associated Press If Parliament approves May's deal by Friday, the Brexit deadline will be extended until May 22. Continue reading
Mar 28 New round of U.S.-China trade talks set to begin in Beijing By Joe McDonald, Associated Press The meetings are the latest in a rapid-fire series of exchanges seeking to end the conflict that is disrupting trade in goods from soybeans to medical equipment. Continue reading