Jul 08 WATCH: Secretary of State Pompeo unveils creation of human rights commission By Eric Tucker, Associated Press The commission is part of the Trump administration's review the role of human rights in American foreign policy and is expected to elevate concerns about religious freedom and abortion. Continue reading
Jul 08 UK hunts for mole behind leaked cables that called Trump 'inept' By Jill Lawless, Associated Press In the cables, Britain's ambassador in Washington branded President Donald Trump's administration "dysfunctional" and "inept."… Continue reading
Jul 08 Sudanese says U.S. pressure was key to reaching power-sharing deal By Samy Magdy, Associated Press The main breakthrough appears to have happened at a secret meeting involving diplomats from the U.S., Britain, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Continue reading
Jul 08 New Greek government faces swift test from creditors By Elena Becatoros, Associated Press Kyriakos Mitsotakis was elected on a pledge to cut bailout-era taxes and ease draconian budget targets set by Greece's creditors during the years of financial rescue. Continue reading
Jul 08 Iran enriches uranium to 4.5%, breaking nuclear deal limits By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press Iran's semi-official news agency reported the increase citing a spokesman of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran. Continue reading
Jul 07 Watch 6:14 Utah restaurateurs fight Trump cuts to national monument By Mori Rothman, Christopher Booker In Boulder, Utah the co-owners of the Hell’s Backbone Grill, a restaurant in the shadow of the Grand Staircase- Escalante National Monument, are fighting the recent Trump administration decision to remove almost one million acres from the monument. NewsHour Weekend’s… Continue watching
Jul 07 Watch 8:13 Rise of anti-Semitism elevates fears in France By Christopher Livesay, Joan Martelli France has the largest Jewish population outside of Israel and the U.S., with 500,000 Jewish people living there. And with several high-profile, anti-Semitic incidents in recent years, along with statistics showing a significant rise in anti-Semitic attacks, there are growing… Continue watching
Jul 07 Watch 4:41 The impact of the Islamic State in Afghanistan By PBS NewsHour An attack in Afghanistan Sunday that killed 12 people was claimed by the Taliban and came as the militant group met in Qatar for an all-Afghan peace conference, and as the U.S. and Taliban leaders prepare to resume talks this… Continue watching
Jul 07 Greece's left-wing leader concedes election By Elena Becatoros, Derek Gatopoulos, Associated Press Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has conceded his country’s parliamentary election and said he phoned conservative opposition leader Kyriakos Mitsotakis to congratulate him on his victory. Continue reading
Jul 07 Afghan officials say car bomb kills 12, wounds scores By Amir Shah, Associated Press The Taliban carried out a devastating suicide car bombing in central Afghanistan Sunday that killed 12 people and wounded over 150 others, said Afghan officials. Continue reading