Jun 10 Iran boosts enriched uranium production, UN watchdog says By David Rising, Associated Press The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency said Iran's low-enriched uranium "production rate is increasing," but it wasn't clear yet whether it has exceeded the limitations set in the Iran nuclear deal. Continue reading
Jun 10 Iran's foreign minister warns U.S. cannot 'expect to stay safe' amid rising tensions By Amir Vahdat, Jon Gambrell, Associated Press Mohammad Javad Zarif offered a series of threats as he described an "economic war" against Tehran, taking a hard-line stance amid a visit by Germany's top diplomat seeking to defuse tensions. Continue reading
Jun 10 Trump threatens more tariffs if China's Xi doesn't meet with him By Associated Press President Donald Trump says if Chinese President Xi Jinping doesn't meet with him at the upcoming Group of 20 summit in Osaka, Japan, this month, additional tariffs will go into effect. Continue reading
Jun 10 Sudan's military blames protest leaders for escalation of strike By Bassam Hatoum, Samy Magdy, Associated Press For the second day, shops and businesses were closed in the capital, Khartoum. Continue reading
Jun 10 Hong Kong pushes ahead with bill allowing extradition to mainland China By Christopher Bodeen, Yanan Wang, Associated Press The extradition law amendments would allow Hong Kong to send people to mainland China to face charges, spurring criticism that defendants won't have the same rights as they would in Hong Kong. Continue reading
Jun 09 Watch 4:23 With newly reopened border, Venezuelans flood into Colombia Venezuela on Saturday reopened its border with Colombia after four months of blockades by the country's embattled President Nicolas Maduro. The move spurred thousands of Venezuelans to flood into Colombia in search of supplies amid Venezuela's ongoing political and economic… Continue watching
Jun 09 Kazakhstan: Protests of presidential vote bring 500 arrests By Associated Press Police detained hundreds of people in Kazakhstan amid unauthorized protests of a presidential election Sunday that opponents alleged was a fake exercise in democracy. Continue reading
Jun 09 Watch 5:47 Santana's rhythmic tradition continues with new album, tour By Tom Casciato, Mori Rothman, Christopher Booker Twenty years ago, Carlos Santana released one of the biggest hit albums in history: the Grammy-winning "Supernatural." But 2019 also marks the 50th anniversary of his famed Woodstock performance. On top of that, he has a new album, "Africa Speaks."… Continue watching
Jun 09 Mexico-US tariff deal: Questions, concerns for migration By Peter Orsi, Christopher Sherman, Associated Press Other than a vague reiteration of a joint commitment to promote development, security and growth in Central America, the agreement focuses almost exclusively on enforcement and says little about the root causes driving the surge in migrants seen in recent… Continue reading
Jun 09 General strike launched in Sudan after security crackdown By Bassam Hatoum, Samy Magdy, Associated Press Shops were closed and streets were empty across Sudan on Sunday, the first day of a general strike called for the start of the workweek by protest leaders demanding the resignation of the ruling military council. Continue reading