Apr 19 Watch 3:52 Unrest in Venezuela continues as political tensions rise By PBS News Hour In a movement dubbed “The Mother of all Marches,” thousands of Venezuelans hit the streets Wednesday to protest President Nicolas Maduro. National Guard troops fired tear gas at the crowd. At least five people were killed, and hundreds were arrested. Continue watching
Apr 19 Trump has embraced autocratic leaders without hesitation By Vivian Salama, Julie Pace, Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump congratulated Turkey's president for sweeping up more power. Trump hailed Egypt's strongman as a "fantastic guy." When China's president visited the United States, Trump cited a burgeoning friendship and made no public mention of Beijing's… Continue reading
Apr 19 Trump administration says Iran complying with nuclear deal By Matthew Lee, Associated Press WASHINGTON — The Trump administration has notified Congress that Iran is complying with the terms of the 2015 nuclear deal negotiated by former President Barack Obama, and says the U.S. has extended the sanctions relief given to the Islamic republic… Continue reading
Apr 18 Watch 4:38 Is U.K.’s May taking a risk by calling for snap elections? By PBS News Hour In a surprise announcement, British Prime Minister Theresa May called for an early election instead of waiting until 2020. In asking to move up the vote, May aims to strengthen her hand in negotiating Britain's exit from the European Union. Continue watching
Apr 18 Watch 7:16 A special state visit for Trump sparks outcry in the U.K. By PBS News Hour When British Prime Minister Theresa May met with President Trump in January, she extended a special honor: an invitation for a state visit, which only two presidents have received since 1952. But the president's visit to the U.K. has become… Continue watching
Apr 18 Watch 5:54 News Wrap: ‘Imminent attack’ on French election thwarted By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Tuesday, French police say they've broken up an "imminent attack" aimed at the country's presidential election. Two suspects who are accused of being Islamic extremists were arrested in Marseille. Also, Turkey's main opposition party is formally… Continue watching
Apr 18 Watch 6:57 Sen. Cardin on needing ‘mature’ leadership on North Korea, Turkish referendum concerns By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Apr 18 American aid worker expected to walk free after three years in Egyptian prison By Rhana Natour An Egyptian-American aid worker named Aya Hijazi is scheduled to walk free tomorrow, along with her husband and six other co-defendants, after being cleared of child abuse and human trafficking charges, her lawyers confirmed today. Continue reading
Apr 18 Britain’s prime minister aims to hold early elections in June By News Desk British Prime Minister Theresa May announced Tuesday that she plans to hold early elections on June 8 in an effort to smooth the way toward the UK’s split from the European Union. Continue reading
Apr 18 Mattis says North Korea ‘recklessly tried to provoke’ with latest failed missile test By Robert Burns, Associated Press Defense Secretary Jim Mattis' language was stronger than in an initial written statement he issued shortly after the launch, in which he simply said he was aware of the failure. Continue reading