Nov 21 Trump and Putin speak by phone about Syria, North Korea By Zeke Miller, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump spoke for more than an hour Tuesday by phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Syria, Iran, North Korea and Ukraine were on the agenda, the White House said. Trump’s phone call with the Russian… Continue reading
Nov 21 U.S. airstrikes kill more than 100 militants in Somalia By Robert Burns, Associated Press U.S. airstrikes also hit Islamic State fighters in Libya days earlier. Continue reading
Nov 21 A refugee’s first Thanksgiving By Larisa Epatko Refugees’ First Thanksgiving gathers newcomers to share a traditional American meal, potluck-style. Continue reading
Nov 21 President Robert Mugabe resigns, ending nearly 40-year rule in Zimbabwe By Joshua Barajas The Parliament erupted in celebration upon hearing about the departure of Mugabe, the country's first and only president since its independence from Britain in 1980. Continue reading
Nov 21 Additional remains of U.S. soldier Johnson recovered in Niger, Pentagon says By Associated Press The Pentagon says it has recovered additional remains of Army Sgt. La David Johnson, who was among four U.S. soldiers killed in the African nation of Niger in October. Continue reading
Nov 20 Trump administration decides to let temporary permits for Haitians expire in 2019 By Luis Alonso Lugo, Associated Press The Trump administration said Monday it is ending a temporary residency permit program that has allowed almost 60,000 citizens from Haiti to live and work in the United States since a 2010 powerful earthquake shook the Caribbean nation. Continue reading
Nov 20 Watch 10:22 News Wrap: Journalist Charlie Rose taken off the air after report of sexual misconduct By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Monday, The Washington Post reported that eight women have come forward accusing veteran PBS journalist Charlie Rose of sexual misconduct -- one of several new allegations against high-profile figures. Also, Nebraska regulators gave the green light… Continue watching
Nov 20 Watch 5:08 Failure to form government weakens Merkel. What’s next for Germany? By PBS News Hour Germany, long the backbone of European stability, descended into political crisis on Monday as after talks to form a coalition government failed and Chancellor Angela Merkel called for new elections. John Yang talks to Ian Bremmer, president of the Eurasia… Continue watching
Nov 20 WATCH: Tillerson says terrorism designation way to ‘turn pressure up’ on North Korea By Associated Press Rex Tillerson says the message to leader Kim Jong Un is that “this is only going to get worse until you’re ready to come and talk.”… Continue reading
Nov 19 Watch 3:10 After ouster from his own party, Zimbabwe president refuses to resign By PBS News Hour In an unexpected move, Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe did not resign Sunday, five days after the army ordered his house arrest and hours after being sacked as party leader. The 93-year-old Mugabe gave a televised speech where he acknowledged “criticism”… Continue watching