Apr 24 White House condemns violence, repression in Nicaragua By Associated Press Spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders says in statement that the administration "joins the international community in calls for broad-based dialogue and support for the people of Nicaragua, who yearn for the political freedom of expression and true democratic reforms they so… Continue reading
Apr 24 Trump says North Korea wants meeting as soon as possible, praises leader as ‘honorable’ By Associated Press Trump's praise for the North Korean dictator stands in stark contrast to his past comments in which he referred to Kim as "Little Rocket Man." The Trump-Kim meeting is expected in May or June. Continue reading
Apr 24 Analysis: Trump and French President Macron’s unexpected friendship By Michael D. Mosettig The bond between the American and French leaders has led to some head scratching in Washington and European capitals given their disputes over issues ranging from the Iran nuclear accord to climate change. Continue reading
Apr 24 What we know — and don’t know — about the Toronto van collision By Michael Rios On Tuesday, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the van collision does not threaten national security, and he dismissed the possibility of terrorism, adding that this incident did not change the threat level of terrorism in Canada. Continue reading
Apr 24 WATCH: Iran will pay if it restarts nuclear program, Trump says By Darlene Superville, Associated Press Trump issued his warning alongside French President Emmanuel Macron in the Oval Office, where the two allies discussed the multinational nuclear agreement, the war in Syria and trade issues during a day of meetings at the White House. Continue reading
Apr 23 Watch 4:54 News Wrap: Toronto police arrest van driver who killed pedestrians In our news wrap Monday, nine people were killed and 16 injured when a rental van jumped a sidewalk in Toronto and mowed down a crowd of pedestrians. Also, police say they've captured 29-year-old Travis Reinking, who allegedly killed four… Continue watching
Apr 23 Watch 7:03 Can EU allies convince Trump to stay in the Iran nuclear deal? French President Emmanuel Macron is on what some have called "Operation Save the Iran Deal." On a visit to the U.S., Macron will try to convince President Trump that the deal is working and that it's better to confront Iran… Continue watching
Apr 23 Watch 7:38 Are your clothes made in safer factories after the 2013 Bangladesh factory disaster? The 2013 collapse of the Rana Plaza garment factory in Bangladesh killed more than 1,100, a tragedy that pressured Western clothing retailers and customers to take responsibility for work conditions. Five years later, signs suggest factories have improved, but progress… Continue watching
Apr 23 Watch 6:26 India’s struggling farmers find seeds of hope in heritage crops By Fred de Sam Lazaro About two-thirds of India's 1.3 billion people live on small subsistence farms, struggling to eke out a living. Many farmers have felt left behind as crops have failed or diminished due to disease, degraded soil and drought. Not thousands are… Continue watching
Apr 23 Iraqi women and children with perceived link to ISIS are sexually abused, denied aid, report finds By Layla Quran Iraqi women and children with perceived ties to Islamic State militants are denied access to food and health care, sexually abused, and routinely blocked from obtaining identity cards and other documents needed to work or move freely, according to a… Continue reading