Jun 14 Ebola outbreak in Congo is not yet a global emergency, UN says By Jamey Keaten, Maria Cheng, Associated Press The World Health Organization said the ongoing Ebola outbreak in Congo is an "extraordinary event" of deep concern but does not yet merit being declared a global emergency. Continue reading
Jun 14 PHOTOS: Women strike in Switzerland for fairer pay, more equality By Jamey Keaten, Associated Press Women across Switzerland walked off the job, burned bras and blocked traffic Friday in a day of demonstrations to demand fairer pay, more equality and an end to sexual harassment and violence. Continue reading
Jun 14 Man accused in New Zealand mosque killings pleads not guilty By Nick Perry, Associated Press The 28-year-old Australian accused of the New Zealand mosque attacks smirked as his lawyer entered not guilty pleas to terrorism, murder and attempted murder charges Friday before a judge who set his trial for next May. Continue reading
Jun 14 Calls mount for compromise over Hong Kong extradition bill By Christopher Bodeen, Associated Press Some members of Hong Kong's Cabinet said the government's chief executive should rethink plans to rush the bills' passage. Continue reading
Jun 14 UN report: Record number of South Sudanese face critical lack of food By Sam Mednick, Associated Press Almost two million people are near starvation nine months after a peace deal ended a five-year civil war in South Sudan. Continue reading
Jun 14 U.S. extradition case against Wikileaks' Assange set for next year By Associated Press Judge Emma Arbuthnot set a full extradition hearing for Feb. 25, 2020. It is expected to last about five days. Continue reading
Jun 14 U.S. says video shows Iran removed mine from tanker By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press The U.S. released a video it says suggests the Islamic Republic sought to remove evidence of its role in the explosion of oil tankers. Iran denies involvement. Continue reading
Jun 13 Trump administration reviewing foreign funding at U.S. colleges By Collin Binkley, Associated Press The U.S. Education Department has opened investigations into foreign funding at Georgetown University and Texas A&M University as part of a broader push to monitor international money flowing to American colleges. Continue reading
Jun 13 Watch 6:45 News Wrap: White House dismisses agency call to fire Conway In our news wrap Thursday, the White House dismissed a federal watchdog agency’s call to fire Kellyanne Conway. The U.S. Office of Special Counsel said Conway violated the Hatch Act by using her official capacity to disparage Democratic presidential candidates. Continue watching
Jun 13 Watch 4:50 After suspected attacks on Mideast oil tankers, U.S. blames Iran Two oil tankers near the strategically important Strait of Hormuz were damaged Thursday. After the U.S. Navy rushed to assist evacuating sailors, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo blamed Iran, calling the suspected attacks a "clear threat to international peace and… Continue watching