Jun 01 Watch 7:27 Italy and Spain shake up EU political landscape with new leadership Nearly three months of post-election turmoil in Italy ended with a quiet swearing-in on Friday, as Western Europe's first populist government took power. Meanwhile, Spanish lawmakers voted to oust the conservative prime minister and replace him with the leader of… Continue watching
Jun 01 Trump says he wouldn’t mind replacing NAFTA with 2 deals By Jill Colvin, Paul Wiseman, Associated Press The comment was sure to further complicate talks that have been under way for months to renegotiate the landmark free trade deal that eliminated most tariffs and duties between the three countries. Continue reading
Jun 01 Trump says U.S.-North Korea summit back on for June 12 in Singapore By Associated Press President Donald Trump ends week of uncertainty, announces historic summit with Kim Jong Un is back on for June 12 in Singapore. Continue reading
May 31 Watch 8:08 Can U.S. and North Korea bridge fundamental disagreements? America's top diplomat and North Korea's top envoy began Thursday with a historic handshake. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said their talks were positive but sometimes difficult and that their teams made quick headway in setting the right conditions for… Continue watching
May 31 Watch 5:40 Trump tariffs are lose-lose for U.S. and EU, ambassador says Relations between the U.S. and Europe took another hit Thursday when Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said the Trump administration would impose tariffs on European steel and aluminum. European Union Ambassador to the U.S. David O'Sullivan joins John Yang to discuss… Continue watching
May 31 Ukraine: Reporter’s fake murder involved pig’s blood, morgue By Yuras Karmanau, Nataliya Vasilyeva, Associated Press KIEV, Ukraine — The Russian journalist who worked with Ukrainian authorities to fake his own death said Thursday that the elaborately staged murder including getting smeared in pig's blood and taken to the morgue. Continue reading
May 31 WATCH: Pompeo says he made ‘good progress’ on summit in meeting with North Korean official NEW YORK — Secretary of State Mike Pompeo reported "good progress" in meetings with a top North Korean official Thursday as they sought to salvage an on-again, off-again summit between President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Continue reading
May 31 Denmark joins some European nations in banning burqa, niqab By Jan M. Olsen, Associated Press COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Denmark joined some other European countries in deciding Thursday to ban garments that cover the face, including Islamic veils such as the niqab or burqa. Continue reading
May 31 Specter of trade war after U.S. tariffs on EU, Mexico, Canada By Ken Thomas, Paul Wiseman, Associated Press WASHINGTON — The Trump administration announced Thursday it will impose tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from Europe, Mexico and Canada after failing to win concessions from the American allies. Europe and Mexico pledged to retaliate quickly, exacerbating trans-Atlantic and… Continue reading
May 30 Watch 6:11 News Wrap: North Korean diplomat arrives in U.S. In our news wrap Wednesday, North Korea's top diplomat arrived in New York for talks on reviving summit between President Trump and Kim Jong Un. He plans to meet with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.. Also, a top Republican said… Continue watching