May 01 As new protests loom, was Venezuela opposition outplayed? By Scott Smith, Joshua Goodman, Associated Press Opposition leader Juan Guaidó stunned the nation Tuesday when he appeared on a video urging troops to abandon Maduro and join those clamoring for the socialist leader's ouster. But while the call to action spurred protests around the nation, only… Continue reading
May 01 French police clash with May Day protesters on Paris streets By Sylvie Corbet, Nicolas Garriga, Associated Press French police clashed with stone-throwing protesters as thousands of people gathered for May Day rallies. More than 7,000 police have been deployed to try to control a crowd that includes yellow vest demonstrators discontent with President Emmanuel Macron's economic policies. Continue reading
May 01 WikiLeaks' Julian Assange gets 50 weeks in prison for jumping bail By Gregory Katz, Associated Press A British judge sentenced WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange on Wednesday to 50 weeks in prison for skipping bail seven years ago and holing up in the Ecuadorian Embassy in London. Continue reading
Apr 30 Watch 4:14 In Venezuela, Guaido calls for military to turn against Maduro The political power struggle in Venezuela took a violent turn Tuesday, as opposition leader Juan Guaido appealed to the military to turn against President Nicolas Maduro’s regime, and for the public to take to the streets. Thousands turned out in… Continue watching
Apr 30 Watch 3:30 News Wrap: Trump suggests charging U.S. asylum seekers a fee In our news wrap Tuesday, President Trump has proposed charging a fee to process U.S. asylum applications. In a presidential memorandum signed Monday, he said the current system is plagued by “random abuse.” Meanwhile, the Department of Homeland Security asked… Continue watching
Apr 30 Watch 5:55 How Venezuelan opposition envisions ousting Maduro from power Although anti-Maduro protests exploded on the streets of Caracas Tuesday, by nightfall it was unclear if the Venezuelan military had heeded opposition leader Juan Guaido’s call to abandon President Maduro. William Brangham talks to Carlos Vecchio, U.S. representative of Venezuela’s… Continue watching
Apr 30 Watch 16:45 Amid rising attacks on places of worship, how religious leaders are responding The deadly California synagogue shooting is the latest in a series of attacks that raise profound questions about keeping sacred spaces safe. Judy Woodruff talks to the Islamic Center of Greater Cincinnati's Shakila Ahmad, Rabbi Devorah Marcus from Temple Emanu-El… Continue watching
Apr 30 U.S. weighs designating Muslim Brotherhood a terrorist group By Deb Riechmann, Associated Press Enforcing such a designation could be difficult, and could complicate U.S. diplomacy. Continue reading
Apr 30 WATCH: National security adviser John Bolton addresses Venezuela unrest By Matthew Lee, Ben Fox, Associated Press Venezuelan opposition leaders calling for a military uprising against the government of President Nicolás Maduro gained quick messages of support Tuesday from the Trump administration amid a possible turning point in the South American nation's political crisis. Watch comments by… Continue reading
Apr 30 Heavy rains disrupt aid for survivors in cyclone-battered Mozambique By Farai Mutsaka, Associated Press The rains and flooding kept needed supplies from arriving in the main city of Pemba on Monday and will be a challenge in the days ahead as more wet weather is forecast, a U.N. humanitarian spokeswoman said. Continue reading