Apr 19 Watch 5:23 In northern Africa, can the people’s discontent translate to democracy? By Nick Schifrin The demonstrations that have swept through northern Africa and ousted long-time strongmen are not yet over. Protesters in Sudan, Algeria, Libya and Mali are continuing to call for democratic reforms. Amid this moment of regional volatility, international power struggles threaten… Continue watching
Apr 19 Donations for Notre Dame anger yellow vest protestors By Samuel Petrequin, Associated Press Protestors felt outraged when, in just a few hours, billionaires pledged hundreds of millions of dollars to help restore the damaged cathedral. Continue reading
Apr 19 Climate protests close London bridge, bringing 570 arrests in 4 days By Associated Press Oscar-winning actress Emma Thompson joined a rally by the Extinction Rebellion protesters in central London on Friday. Continue reading
Apr 19 Pompeo dismisses North Korea’s rejection of him as U.S. negotiator By Matthew Lee, Associated Press The talks have been at an impasse over sanctions since Trump’s second summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un ended without any agreement in late February. Continue reading
Apr 18 Short-circuit likely caused Notre Dame fire, police say By Elaine Ganley, Sylvie Corbet, Associated Press A judicial police official said investigators made an initial assessment of the cathedral Wednesday. Continue reading
Apr 18 Watch 2:20 News Wrap: North Korea wants Pompeo removed from nuclear talks In our news wrap Thursday, North Korea says it wants Secretary of State Mike Pompeo removed from nuclear negotiations. A senior foreign ministry official said, “Whenever Pompeo pokes his nose in, the talks go wrong.” Hours earlier, Pyongyang said it… Continue watching
Apr 18 5 new details in Mueller’s report about Russian election interference By Nick Schifrin, Ali Rogin Special counsel Robert Mueller’s report paints a fuller picture of what he called Russia’s “sweeping and systemic” interference in American democracy, and when and how Russians communicated with Trump campaign associates. Continue reading
Apr 18 France pays tribute to firefighters who saved Notre Dame By Elaine Ganley, Nicolas Vaux-Montagny, Associated Press As the ceremonies took place, construction workers hurriedly secured key sections of the fire-weakened cathedral, including an area above one of its famed rose-shaped windows. Continue reading
Apr 18 India enters 2nd phase of elections with Kashmir in lockdown By Aijaz Hussain, Associated Press Most polling stations in the Srinagar and Budgam areas of Kashmir appeared deserted, with more police, paramilitary soldiers and election staff than voters. Continue reading
Apr 18 North Korea says it tested new weapon, demands Pompeo be sidelined By Foster Klug, Kim Tong-Hyung, Associated Press The test did not appear to be of a banned mid- or long-range ballistic missile. Continue reading