Apr 20 Anti-government protests resume against Serbia's populist leader By Associated Press Several thousand people turned out for an anti-government protest in Belgrade on Saturday, a day after Serbia's populist President Aleksandar Vucic held a mass rally in an apparent bid to counter months of street demonstrations against him. Continue reading
Apr 20 Yellow vest anger burns in France, fueled by Notre Dame fire By Angela Charlton, Michel Euler, Associated Press French yellow vest protesters set fires along a march route through Paris on Saturday to drive home their message to a government they see as out of touch with the problems of the poor: that rebuilding the fire-ravaged Notre Dame… Continue reading
Apr 20 Egyptians vote on changes that would extend el-Sissi's rule By Samy Magdy, Associated Press Egyptians went to the polls Saturday for the first of three days of voting on constitutional amendments that would allow President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi to stay in power until 2030 and broaden the military’s role. Continue reading
Apr 20 Northern Irish police arrest 2 over killing of journalist By Gregory Katz, Naomi Koppel, Associated Press LONDON — Police in Northern Ireland on Saturday arrested two teenagers in connection with the fatal shooting of a journalist during rioting in the city of Londonderry. The men, aged 18 and 19, were detained under anti-terrorism legislation and taken… Continue reading
Apr 19 Watch 4:32 Responding to Mueller report, Russia dismisses sweeping evidence of interference After the release of the Mueller report, what does the Kremlin think about the special counsel's evidence of a sweeping Russian campaign to disrupt the 2016 U.S. presidential election? Special correspondent Ryan Chilcote, who has lived in and reported extensively… Continue watching
Apr 19 Watch 7:29 How a volunteer surgical team in Rwanda chooses which patients to save By Fred de Sam Lazaro, Sarah Clune Hartman Rheumatic heart disease develops when strep throat goes untreated. It causes an estimated 275,000 premature deaths per year, mostly youth in developing countries like Rwanda, where antibiotics are rarely available. Surgery is the only treatment option for advanced cases. Special… Continue watching
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