Apr 05 Daughter of poisoned spy says she’s recovering By Danica Kirka, Vladimir Isachenkov, Associated Press LONDON — The poisoned daughter of an ex-Russian spy said Thursday she's recovering quickly after her ordeal, while Russia strongly protested being locked out of the probe into the nerve agent that sickened her and her father. Continue reading
Apr 05 Brazil’s top court rules against da Silva on prison By Peter Prengaman, Mauricio Savarese, Associated Press RIO DE JANEIRO — Brazil's top court voted narrowly in the early hours Thursday to turn down an attempt by former President Luiz Inacio da Silva to stay out of jail while he appeals a corruption conviction, a decision that… Continue reading
Apr 04 Watch 3:46 China targets U.S. farm belt with latest tariffs By PBS News Hour China counterpunched with new tariffs against U.S. products in the latest round of an escalating trade fight between the world's two largest economies. The Chinese announced plans for 25 percent tariffs on a list of American goods, including soybeans, cars… Continue watching
Apr 04 Watch 4:22 News Wrap: Trump moves to deploy National Guard to border By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Wednesday, President Trump moved to have governors deploy the National Guard at the U.S.-Mexico border. Also, the White House underscored the president’s message that the U.S. military's mission in Syria is coming to a "rapid end,"… Continue watching
Apr 04 Watch 7:36 U.S. won’t have a future if China continues unfair trade practices, says Trump adviser By PBS News Hour White House trade adviser Peter Navarro says that if the U.S. allows China to cheat and steal American intellectual property, “we won't have a future.” And America has a right, Navarro tells Judy Woodruff, to defend American economic and national… Continue watching
Apr 04 Watch 7:16 Here’s who pays the price for brewing U.S.-China trade war By Katrina Yu As a trade showdown between the U.S. and China escalates, there's fears of how a trade war could hurt both countries. Special correspondent Katrina Yu reports from Beijing on how recently announced tariffs will affect farmers, importers, retailers and consumers… Continue watching
Apr 04 Mexico gives caravan migrants transit visas as group begins to disperse By Christopher Sherman, Associated Press The Mexican government said in a statement late Tuesday that its immigration policy "is not subject to pressure," but noted the caravan "began to disperse by decision of the participants." It said 465 migrants had asked for transit visas and… Continue reading
Apr 04 Russia requests UN meeting on poisoning of ex-spy By Associated Press Russia's U.N. ambassador has called for an open meeting of the U.N. Security Council Thursday on the poisoning of a former spy and his daughter in Britain. Continue reading
Apr 04 WATCH: White House says it is reviewing ethics allegations against EPA chief Pruitt By Associated Press The White House says President Donald Trump is not OK with recent revelations involving embattled Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt. Continue reading
Apr 04 U.S. says military mission in Syria coming to a ‘rapid end,’ but offers no timetable By Darlene Superville, Associated Press White House spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders said Wednesday that the U.S. and its partners remain committed to eliminating the small Islamic State group presence that continues in Syria. President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he wants to bring troops home… Continue reading