May 16 U.S. hasn't been notified about threat to cancel summit, Trump said By Zeke Miller, Catherine Lucey, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Amid fresh uncertainty over his planned summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, President Donald Trump Wednesday said that he is committed to pressing for the country to abandon its nuclear program as part of any… Continue reading
May 16 What happened when two scouts met up with the journalist walking around the world By Mark Schulte, Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting We have crossed continents, global capitals, regional cities, and small villages in a series of inward leaps, zooming in finally on this tiniest of roads in northern India. It is an almost absurdly random spot in the world to meet… Continue reading
May 16 Following U.S. lead, Guatemala moves embassy to Jerusalem By Aron Heller, Associated Press JERUSALEM — Guatemala festively opened its new embassy in Jerusalem on Wednesday, becoming the second country to do so after the United States, and giving Israel a diplomatic boost as it faces international criticism for the deadly violence on the… Continue reading
May 16 4 shot dead in attack on Indonesia police; officer killed By Associated Press JAKARTA, Indonesia — Indonesian police on Wednesday shot dead four sword-wielding men who attacked a police headquarters in Sumatra, killing one officer, the latest in a spate of militant attacks across the Muslim-majority country. Continue reading
May 15 Watch 3:16 How the world is reacting to Gaza border bloodshed It was a day for burying the dead in Gaza, with nearly 60 funerals in 24 hours, while the wounded continue to overwhelm hospital staff and supplies. Monday became the deadliest day since the 2014 war as Americans opened the… Continue watching
May 15 Watch 3:45 News Wrap: Trump administration cracks down on Iran with new sanctions In the news wrap Tuesday, the Trump administration slapped new sanctions on the head of Iran's central bank, saying he had funneled millions of dollars to the militant group Hezbollah. Also, South Korean media reported that North Korea has threatened… Continue watching
May 15 Watch 6:41 Harsh living conditions in Gaza fuel little-to-lose mentality By Jane Ferguson Palestinians have been protesting for weeks for the right to leave Gaza; in the last two days, tens of thousands have joined in. Under an 11-year blockade by Israel and Egypt, life there has become a painful struggle. Unemployment stands… Continue watching
May 15 Watch 6:00 Would alleviating Gaza humanitarian concerns ease violence? U.S. officials are blaming Hamas for the deadly violence on the Gaza border. Daniel Shapiro, former U.S. ambassador to Israel, says the group has long squandered its resources in trying to attack Israel, leading to "horrific" humanitarian concerns in Gaza. Continue watching
May 15 North Korea calls off talks with South Korea, threatens to cancel U.S. summit, according to South Korea news agency By Associated Press Hours before the meeting between North and South Koreawas to take place, Pyongyang canceled the meeting and also questioned whether next month's talks between North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and President Donald Trump would happen, Yonhap reported, citing North… Continue reading
May 15 U.S. hits head of Iran's central bank with terror sanctions By Josh Lederman, Associated Press Although the sanctions do not technically extend to the central bank itself, they could significantly increase Iran's isolation from the global financial system. Continue reading