Jul 03 In Moscow, U.S. senator hopes for ‘new day’ in U.S.-Russia ties By Maria Danilova, Associated Press MOSCOW — The head of a U.S. congressional delegation visiting Russia said Tuesday he hopes for "a new day" in repairing relations between Russia and the U.S. Continue reading
Jul 03 Hundreds mourn at vigil for victims of birthday party attack in Idaho By Rebecca Boone, Associated Press Monday evening roughly 1,500 people turned out at a vigil honoring members of refugee families targeted in the stabbing. Continue reading
Jul 03 Syrian group uncovering Islamic State mass graves needs help, watchdog says By Bassem Mroue, Associated Press Activists working to uncover mass graves in northeastern Syria — a region until recently controlled by the Islamic State group — need help to preserve evidence and identify human remains, an international watchdog said Tuesday. Continue reading
Jul 03 Boys may have to dive their way out from cave, Thai official says By Tassanee Vejpongsa, Associated Press MAE SAI, Thailand — A top Thai official said Tuesday that heavy rains forecast for the coming days could worsen floods in the cave where 12 boys and their soccer coach were located after an exhaustive search, and could force… Continue reading
Jul 02 Watch 7:08 Elected by a landslide, can Mexico’s López Obrador deliver on dramatic promises? By Nick Schifrin Mexican president-elect Andrés Manuel López Obrador beat his two main rivals by double digits in Sunday's election, cementing a strong mandate in a country that has spoken up for change. Nick Schifrin reports from Mexico City about why the public… Continue watching
Jul 02 Watch 6:20 Will U.S.-Mexico policy tensions change under López Obrador? There are enormous expectations facing the new Mexican president-elect Andrés Manuel López Obrador. What can he achieve on issues like border security, trade and corruption? Judy Woodruff gets reaction from former U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Roberta Jacobson, who resigned earlier… Continue watching
Jul 02 Watch 11:33 Yemen’s spiraling hunger crisis is a man-made disaster By Jane Ferguson One of the poorest countries in the Middle East, Yemen's war has pushed it to the brink of famine. A Saudi blockade has slowed the flow of food and helped push prices up. Markets and businesses are ruined from airstrikes. Continue watching
Jul 02 What does López Obrador’s win in Mexico mean for the U.S.? By Larisa Epatko Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador resoundingly won Mexico’s presidential election on Sunday in an “Arrasa!” or “Sweep,” as newspaper front pages the next day proclaimed. Continue reading
Jul 02 U.S. plans for dismantling North Korea’s nuclear weapons may face resistance By Matthew Pennington, Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press The United States has a plan that would lead to the dismantling of North Korea's nuclear weapons and ballistic missile programs in a year, President Donald Trump's national security adviser said, although U.S. intelligence reported signs that Pyongyang doesn't intend… Continue reading
Jul 02 Germany’s Angela Merkel faces off with allies over migration By Geir Moulson, Associated Press Chancellor Angela Merkel and her rebellious Bavarian allies searched Monday for a way to resolve a standoff over migration after Germany's interior minister offered to resign, but a compromise looked elusive in the dispute that has rocked her government. Continue reading