Jun 15 Watch 6:57 Witness to starvation and executions, North Korean defectors hope Trump broaches human rights President Trump has repeated that the nuclear weapons issue is now more important than 70 years of human rights atrocities committed by the Kim dynasty in North Korea. Two defectors with harrowing stories of starvation, deprivation, public executions, losing parents,… Continue watching
Jun 15 Watch 9:06 Chile’s faith in the Catholic Church withers from child sex abuse revelations By Jeffrey Brown, Mike Fritz Pope Francis announced this week he would accept the resignation of three Chilean bishops, in an ongoing scandal that has grown into a national crisis. Nearly 80 Catholic clergy across the country have been accused of sexually abusing minors over… Continue watching
Jun 15 China announces penalties of ‘same scale’ to retaliate for U.S. tariffs By Associated Press China's government also said it is scrapping deals made with Washington in talks aimed at defusing a sprawling trade dispute. Continue reading
Jun 15 Stephen Hawking’s ashes to be buried in Westminster Abbey By Associated Press Stephen Hawking will take his place among Britain's greatest scientists with the burial of his ashes in Westminster Abbey, between the graves of Charles Darwin and Isaac Newton. Continue reading
Jun 14 Watch 6:32 News Wrap: Pompeo seeks to reassure South Korea after Trump summit In our news wrap Thursday, the Trump administration faced more fallout from President Trump's Singapore summit with North Korea's Kim Jong Un. Also, Attorney General Jeff Sessions defended separating children and parents who cross the U.S.-Mexico border illegally. House Speaker… Continue watching
Jun 14 Many animals are shifting from day to night to avoid people By Emiliano Rodriguez Mega, Associated Press NEW YORK — Lions and tigers and bears are increasingly becoming night owls because of us, a new study says. Continue reading
Jun 14 Trump’s halt of ‘war games’ could weaken defenses in Korea By Robert Burns, Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's decision to suspend major U.S. military exercises in South Korea could weaken allied defenses, depending on the length and scope of the hiatus. But the potential for diplomatic damage seems even greater. Continue reading
Jun 14 A year on, horrific Grenfell Tower fire haunts Britain By Jill Lawless, Associated Press On Thursday, survivors, bereaved families and people around Britain marked the anniversary of a local tragedy that's also a national shame — one for which blame still is being assigned and traded. Continue reading
Jun 14 Russia shuts out Saudi Arabia in World Cup By Associated Press It was Russia's first World Cup win since 2002 and ended a seven-game winless run in all matches. Continue reading
Jun 13 Watch 4:58 Why North Korea’s post-summit intentions are up for debate One day after meeting in Singapore, President Trump and Kim Jong Un are touting their unprecedented summit as a major success on the road to improved relations between longtime enemies. But the lack of detail has left their joint statement… Continue watching