Jan 03 Watch 6:58 Former CIA officer says Whelan doesn’t fit the profile of U.S. intelligence Russia has detained Paul Whelan, a former U.S. Marine, on charges of espionage. Whelan's family says he was traveling for a wedding. The arrest comes weeks after accused Russian agent Maria Butina agreed to cooperate with U.S. prosecutors. John Sipher,… Continue watching
Jan 03 Mexico asks U.S. for thorough investigation into New Year’s tear gas incident By Associated Press In a statement Thursday, Mexico's foreign affairs ministry said through its embassy that it lamented any violent acts along its border. It reiterated its commitment to the safety of migrants. Continue reading
Jan 03 Saudi Arabia says 5 suspects face death penalty in Jamal Khashoggi killing By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press The killing of Khashoggi, who wrote columns critical of Prince Mohammed, has strained the decades-long ties the kingdom enjoys with the United States. It also has added to a renewed international push to end the Saudi-led war in Yemen. Continue reading
Jan 02 Watch 5:02 News Wrap: Death toll climbs in Russian building explosion In our Wednesday news wrap, President Trump said he’d like a second meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. U.S. diplomatic talks have stalled, but the president said he and Kim have a “very good relationship.” Also, in western… Continue watching
Jan 02 Watch 11:24 Brazil’s controversial new president embraced by Trump administration Brazil's new president, Jair Bolsonaro, has declared an end to socialism and political correctness in his country. But can Bolsonaro, accused of authoritarian tendencies, deliver campaign promises of ending corruption, reducing crime and boosting the economy? Nick Schifrin turns to… Continue watching
Jan 02 Congolese flee to Uganda after contentious election, raising Ebola fears By Rodney Muhumuza, Associated Press Some Congolese trying to cross the border were forced back after resisting the efforts of Ugandan health officials screening people for Ebola, a spokeswoman for the Red Cross in Uganda said. Continue reading
Jan 02 Brazil’s Bolsonaro targets indigenous groups, LGBTQ rights on 1st day as president By Mauricio Savarese, Associated Press Newly installed President Jair Bolsonaro issued executive orders on Brazil's indigenous groups, descendants of slaves and the LGBT community in the first hours of his administration. Continue reading
Jan 02 Trump says he’s ready for another meeting with Kim Jong Un By Associated Press In a Cabinet meeting Wednesday, Trump said he'd just received a letter from the North Korean leader. Continue reading
Jan 02 U.S. wants access to American held in Moscow on spying charges By Lynn Berry, Associated Press Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Wednesday that the U.S. hopes to gain access soon to a former Marine who was arrested in Russia on espionage charges and that "if the detention is not appropriate we will demand his… Continue reading
Jan 01 Watch 2:59 News Wrap: Around the world, celebrations of a new year In our news wrap Tuesday, President Trump invited congressional leaders to the White House to discuss a border wall, as the partial government shutdown reached its 11th day. A federal workers' union is suing the Trump administration on behalf of… Continue watching