Sep 03 U.S. seizes control of Russian posts in San Francisco, D.C., NY By Josh Lederman, Associated Press Moscow has accused the U.S. of violating international law by shuttering the facilities, a charge the U.S. disputes. Continue reading
Sep 03 Trump raises stakes in escalating North Korean nuclear crisis By Robert Burns, Associated Press President Donald Trump raised the stakes Sunday in an escalating crisis over North Korea's nuclear threats, suggesting drastic economic measures against China and criticizing ally South Korea. Continue reading
Sep 02 McCain attends Italy forum before Congress returns to work By Associated Press McCain's participation at the Ambrosetti Forum in northern Italy on Saturday was his first overseas trip during the congressional recess. Continue reading
Sep 02 Watch 7:27 Searching for the future of currency, major companies try Bitcoin technology By PBS News Hour Since it was introduced eight years ago, the digital currency Bitcoin has drawn attention for its rise in value. Like other digital currencies, it uses “blockchain” technology, which helps conduct transactions without using banks or credit card companies as conduits. Continue watching
Sep 02 St. Kitts launches probe of herpes vaccine tests on U.S. patients By Marisa Taylor, Kaiser Health News The vaccine research has sparked controversy because the lead investigator did not rely on traditional U.S. safety oversight while testing the vaccine. Continue reading
Sep 02 Iranians return to annual hajj in Saudi Arabia By Kamala Kelkar Millions of Muslims from around the world retrace the steps of the Prophet Muhammad’s first pilgrimage to the city of Mecca, which he is believed to have traveled in the year 628 AD. Continue reading
Sep 01 Watch 5:57 News Wrap: Tropical Storm Lidia batters Mexico By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Friday, Tropical Storm Lidia produced heavy rains and wind across Mexico’s Baja California peninsula, resulting in four deaths. The storm could bring rain to the Southwest while Hurricane Irma remains far out in the Atlantic. Also,… Continue watching
Sep 01 Russia lashes out after Trump orders diplomatic posts closed By Nataliya Vasilyeva, Josh Lederman, Associated Press Russia accused the United States on Friday of a "gross violation of international law" after the Trump administration gave Moscow two days to shutter diplomatic outposts in San Francisco and other American cities. Continue reading
Sep 01 U.S. diplomats union: Attacks in Cuba caused mild brain injury By Josh Lederman, Associated Press American diplomats who served in Cuba have been diagnosed with mild traumatic brain injury following mysterious, unexplained attacks on their health, the union that represents U.S. diplomats said Friday. Continue reading
Sep 01 South Asia floods have killed more than 1,400 as communities brace for more By Larisa Epatko More than 40 million people have been affected, and heavy rains are expected to continue through at least October. Continue reading