Jun 19 UN reports 68.5 million people displaced worldwide in 2017 By Michael Rios Violence, war and other forms of persecution forced a record 68.5 million people to flee their homes in 2017, according to a new report released Tuesday by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. Continue reading
Jun 19 Mexico condemns family separations at border By Associated Press Foreign Relations Secretary Luis Videgaray says at a news conference today that Mexico does not promote illegal migration, but it "cannot remain indifferent in the face of something that clearly represents a violation of human rights."… Continue reading
Jun 19 China hopes the North Korea-U.S. summit outcome moves forward By Christopher Bodeen, Dake Kang, Associated Press Chinese President Xi Jinping told North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Tuesday he hopes Pyongyang and Washington can fully implement the outcome of last week's nuclear summit at which Kim pledged to work toward denuclearization in exchange for U.S. Continue reading
Jun 19 Halting South Korea-U.S. drills risks weakening North Korea deterrence By Hyung-Jin Kim, Kim Tong-Hyung, Associated Press U.S. and South Korean defense officials formally suspended a major joint military exercise in hopes of advancing nuclear negotiations with North Korea. It's a bold gamble that could trigger a serious security crisis if the talks falter and the allies… Continue reading
Jun 19 Angela Merkel says climate change is 'a fact,' laments U.S. stance By Frank Jordans, Associated Press Germany's Angela Merkel took aim at U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw from the Paris accord, calling the move "very regrettable" at a time when the overwhelming majority of countries worldwide are trying to limit global warming. Continue reading
Jun 18 Pentagon suspends August military drills with South Korea By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press The Pentagon on Monday formally suspended a major military exercise planned for August with South Korea, a much-anticipated move stemming from President Donald Trump's nuclear summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Continue reading
Jun 18 Watch 9:19 U.S. and South Korea 'on the same page,' vice foreign minister says South Korean Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Lim Sung-nam sits down with Judy Woodruff to discuss what he sees as the foundations of North Korea’s possible denuclearization and next steps in the process. Continue watching
Jun 18 Colombia's president-elect seeks unity after polarizing vote By Christine Armario, Joshua Goodman, Associated Press BOGOTA, Colombia — President-elect Ivan Duque appealed for unity after winning a runoff election over a leftist firebrand whose ascent shook Colombia's political establishment and laid bare deep divisions over the nation's peace process. Continue reading
Jun 17 Watch 6:34 Italy's only medical marijuana producer can't keep up with demand By PBS News Hour Italy’s lone medical marijuana facility is controlled by the military, which officials say helps prevent patients from buying it on the black market. However, the government's yield can't keep up with an increasing demand, creating a shortages for cancer patients… Continue watching
Jun 17 Suicide bomber targets Afghans celebrating truce, killing 18 By Rahim Faiez, Associated Press The bomber on Saturday targeted a gathering of Taliban fighters who were celebrating a three-day truce coinciding with the Eid al-Fitr holiday. Continue reading