Jul 02 German minister nominated to become first woman in top European Union post By Lorne Cook, Raf Casert, Associated Press German Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyen has been tapped to become the new president of the bloc's powerful executive arm, the European Commission. Continue reading
Jul 02 EU leaders in a deadlock over top posts By Lorne Cook, Raf Casert, Associated Press The leaders are looking to name a new president of the EU's powerful executive arm, the European Commission, a president of the European Council and a foreign policy chief. Continue reading
Jul 02 China backs Hong Kong leader, criticizes protesters for violence By Johnson Lai, Associated Press China said the occupation and vandalizing of the city's legislature by pro-democracy protesters amounted to "serious illegal acts" that endangered the social order. Continue reading
Jul 01 Watch 2:47 Hong Kong protesters storm government buildings, face off with police By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn Protests in Hong Kong again turned violent Monday, as people stormed government buildings, breaking windows and defacing walls, in a fiery denunciation of the city's chief executive, Carrie Lam, and her attempts to cede new power to mainland China. Some… Continue watching
Jul 01 Watch 6:15 Why Iran's uranium announcement reflects 'dangerous dynamic' with the U.S. Iran says it now has more low-enriched uranium than the level agreed upon in the 2015 nuclear deal, from which the U.S. withdrew in 2018. In response, the White House says it will continue its “maximum pressure” campaign on Iran. Continue watching
Jul 01 Watch 10:09 Are Trump's cozy relationships with foreign adversaries connected to a broader strategy? President Trump has become the first sitting U.S. president to set foot in North Korea, joining the country’s leader, Kim Jong Un, for a meeting, smiles and a handshake. Trump argues that his personal relationships with autocrats and the leaders… Continue watching
Jul 01 Conditions dire for asylum seekers stuck in Mexico, human rights group says By Colleen Long, Associated Press Several asylum seekers interviewed by Human Rights Watch were attacked, kidnapped or sexually assaulted in Mexico while waiting for court hearings. When some go to the U.S. for their hearings, they lose their shelter in Mexico and have no place… Continue reading
Jul 01 Watch 6:13 How to improve education and economic opportunity for black South Africans By Fred de Sam Lazaro It’s been 25 years since the end of apartheid in South Africa, but parts of the brutal era’s legacy still linger. Ensuring that all South Africans receive an equal education, for example, remains an elusive challenge. Special correspondent Fred de… Continue watching
Jul 01 Drowned migrant father and daughter buried in El Salvador By Marcos Aleman, Associated Press About 200 relatives and friends followed a hearse bearing the bodies of Óscar Martínez and his 23-month-old daughter Valeria inside La Bermeja municipal cemetery in southern San Salvador. Continue reading
Jul 01 Taliban bombing in Afghan capital kills at least 6, wounds dozens By Amir Shah, Kathy Gannon, Associated Press At least 26 children were among the wounded, many of whom were cut by shards of glass when the bomb shattered nearby windows. Continue reading