Aug 01 Trump imposes sanctions on Turkish officials over detained American pastor By Ken Thomas, Associated Press The White House is announcing that the Treasury Department is imposing sanctions on two Turkish officials over a detained American pastor who is being tried on espionage and terror-related charges. Continue reading
Aug 01 Protests erupt in Zimbabwe over delayed election results By Christopher Torchia, Farai Mutsaka, Associated Press Rioting erupted Wednesday in Zimbabwe's capital as opposition supporters clashed with police and army troops over delays in announcing results from the presidential election, the country's first since the fall of longtime leader Robert Mugabe. Continue reading
Aug 01 Presumed remains of American soldiers from Korean War head home By Audrey McAvoy, Kim Yong-Ho, Associated Press Decades after the end of the Korean War in 1953, the remains of dozens of presumed U.S. war dead were on their way Wednesday to Hawaii for analysis and identification. Continue reading
Aug 01 All 103 people aboard Mexican jetliner survive crash By Amy Guthrie, Associated Press An Aeromexico jetliner taking off in a blustery storm smashed down into a nearby field but skidded to a stop virtually intact, and all 103 people aboard were able to escape advancing flames before fire engulfed the aircraft. Continue reading
Jul 31 5 important stories you may have missed By Joshua Barajas, Michael Rios, Jessica Yarvin A worsening conflict in Nicaragua, questions about whether the #MeToo movement will lead to lasting change and other stories we're reading now. Continue reading
Jul 31 Malaysia's civil aviation chief quits over Flight 370 lapses By Associated Press Malaysia's civil aviation chief said Tuesday he has resigned to take responsibility after an independent investigative report highlighted shortcomings in the air traffic control center during Malaysia Airlines Flight 370's disappearance four years ago. Continue reading
Jul 31 Threats aside, Trump says he's willing to meet with Iranians By Jill Colvin, Associated Press President Donald Trump said that he'd "certainly meet" with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, and without preconditions, if the Iranian leader were willing. Continue reading
Jul 30 Watch 6:17 Nicaraguan protesters under siege for demanding democratic reform Political protests have raged across Nicaragua for more than three months against the government of Daniel Ortega, accused of being a dictator. More than 300 people have since died in street battles, and the Catholic Church has taken the protestors'… Continue watching
Jul 30 Watch 10:45 Human traffickers lead young Nigerians on a dangerous path By William Brangham, Jason Kane Modern-day human trafficking begins in places like rural Nigeria, where young people dream of economic opportunity and a better life for their families, and are willing to give up everything to try and find it. But as many Nigerians learn,… Continue watching
Jul 30 WATCH: Trump says U.S. will not lift sanctions against Moscow Trump said Monday at a news conference with Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte that the sanctions would not change despite the Russians' request. Continue reading