Sep 18 Putin seeks to defuse downing of Russian plane off Syria By Vladimir Isachenkov, Associated Press The downing of the reconnaissance aircraft highlighted the dangers posed by the conflicting interests of various powers in the crowded skies over Syria. Continue reading
Sep 18 Who stands to be hurt by the U.S.-China trade war? By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press WASHINGTON — By imposing tariffs on $200 billion more in Chinese goods starting next week, President Donald Trump has intensified his trade war with Beijing and triggered the likelihood of price increases for many American companies and consumers. Beijing officials… Continue reading
Sep 18 China retaliates with tariffs on $60 billion of U.S. goods By Joe McDonald, Associated Press The new tax on U.S. goods imported into China is a response to President Donald Trump's decision to hike tariffs on $200 billion of Chinese goods. Continue reading
Sep 17 Watch 3:55 News Wrap: Typhoon Mangkhut death toll grows In our news wrap Monday, a powerful typhoon that left dozens in the Philippines dead has now weakened to a tropical storm over southern China. Also, multiple Taliban attacks in Afghanistan overnight killed at least 27 members of the security… Continue watching
Sep 17 Watch 4:52 How Russia and Turkey struck a deal to avoid imminent bloodshed in Idlib Russia and Turkey agreed Monday to create a demilitarized zone in Idlib province between the Syrian opposition and areas under the Assad's regime control. The agreement seems to save the region from a military assault and averts what was expected… Continue watching
Sep 17 Thai cave rescue diver sues Tesla CEO Elon Musk By Tom Krishner, Associated Press Elon Musk called Vernon Unsworth a "pedo" in a tweet after Unsworth criticized Musk in a television interview. Continue reading
Sep 17 What’s at stake in the North-South Korea summit? By Larisa Epatko At this week’s summit between North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and South Korean President Moon Jae-in, Moon is tasked with getting more answers without putting his relationship with Kim (or the U.S.) at risk. Continue reading
Sep 16 Watch 4:03 Documenting the perils of working as a journalist in Mexico By Ivette Feliciano Organized crime and government corruption have made Mexico one of the most dangerous places in the world for journalists, especially those reporting on those issues. Emmanuel Guillén Lozano, a photographer who fled Mexico last year after receiving death threats, highlights… Continue watching
Sep 16 Watch 9:36 ISIS returns to Iraq, and a town confronts a new wave of terror By Simona Foltyn In October 2017, Iraqi forces captured the town of Hawija from the Islamic State, taking back one of the militant group’s last remaining strongholds. But now, ISIS has regrouped in the area and continues to terrorize residents. NewsHour Weekend Special… Continue watching
Sep 16 GOP push to release House interviews in Russia investigation By Associated Press The House intelligence committee chairman said Sunday he plans to release the transcripts of dozens of private interviews conducted during its investigation into Russian election-meddling and would push the director of national intelligence to declassify others. Continue reading