Aug 31 Trump administration to cut $300 million from UN Palestinian refugee agency By Susannah George, Associated Press That's according to individuals familiar with a policy review into U.S. funding for the U.N. Relief and Works Agency, which provides aid to Palestinians in the West Bank, Gaza Strip, Jordan, Syria and Lebanon. Continue reading
Aug 30 Watch 9:22 What's behind China's mass crackdown on Uighur Muslims? Uighur Muslims in China have long reported state suppression, but now they say repression is stronger than ever. Advocates for the Muslim minority say Uighurs are now being rounded up by the hundreds of thousands and put in camps for… Continue watching
Aug 30 UN Syria envoy floats idea of evacuating Idlib civilians By Jamey Keaten, Nataliya Vasilyeva, Associated Press Fearing a military offensive, the U.N. envoy for Syria proposed Thursday that civilians holed up in the rebel-held region of Idlib could evacuate to government areas. Continue reading
Aug 30 Oil-rich South Sudan to resume production in war-hit region By Sam Mednick, Associated Press Civil war-torn South Sudan says it will resume oil production in a key region next month to make up for more than $4 billion of revenue lost during years of fighting. Continue reading
Aug 29 Watch 9:16 Why Venezuela's neighbors are facing a huge refugee emergency Fleeing political turmoil and a country in economic freefall, millions of Venezuelans have fled for the surrounding countries in South and Central America. Does Nicolas Maduro’s government feel any pressure to try and make life better in the country? Nick… Continue watching
Aug 29 5 good news stories that caught our eye By Larisa Epatko A Muslim woman in Myanmar helps others gain confidence, and a former Army Ranger helps people in conflict countries get what they really need. Continue reading
Aug 28 Watch 8:46 From Yemen to Europe, White House foreign policy is in the spotlight By Nick Schifrin, Judy Woodruff, Morgan Till Secretary of Defense James Mattis held a rare, on-camera press briefing today, fielding questions on Yemen, North Korea and the trans-Atlantic alliance. In Europe, meanwhile, top leaders voiced renewed concern about the outlook for their relationship with the U.S. Foreign… Continue watching
Aug 28 Watch 6:26 Resisting the African 'brain drain' that has created a health care crisis By Fred de Sam Lazaro A "brain drain" is sending many of Africa’s highly skilled workers abroad--and leaving a painful void in their absence. But an organization called Seed Global Health is training new medical professionals and encouraging them to remain in their native countries,… Continue watching
Aug 28 Watch 6:27 Analyzing the tentative U.S.-Mexico trade deal, and the outlook for Canada to sign on President Trump has long criticized NAFTA, so it’s little surprise that he is pursuing an alternative trade deal with Mexico. The tentative agreement reached this week contains provisions for keeping auto manufacturing in North America, ensures workers earn higher wages… Continue watching
Aug 28 UN accuses all factions in Yemen conflict of war crimes By Larisa Epatko The U.N. report says further investigation of violations and abuses -- including civilian deaths, torture of detainees and rape -- is required. Continue reading