Apr 01 Grim search resumes after Colombia flood kills at least 207 By Alba Tobella, Associated Press People in a small city in southern Colombia searched desperately Sunday for loved ones after heavy rains sent floodwaters, mud and debris surging through homes. Continue reading
Apr 01 Clashes, fire at Paraguay congress after re-election vote By Associated Press Violent clashes erupted between police and protesters outside Paraguay's congress after senators approved a constitutional amendment to allow a president to run for a second term. Some protesters broke through police lines and entered the first floor, setting fire to… Continue reading
Mar 31 Watch 4:47 Is there a human toll of giving the military more latitude to strike terror targets? By PBS News Hour On the campaign stump, Donald Trump promised to give the U.S. military more freedom to strike terrorist targets around the world. Now the president has approved the Pentagon’s plan to intensify its targeting of al-Shabab strongholds in Somalia. Hari Sreenivasan… Continue watching
Mar 31 Why domesticated foxes are genetically fascinating (and terrible pets) By Andrew Wagner Foxes were considered untamable, until a biology experiment was started in Siberia almost 60 years ago and proved otherwise. Continue reading
Mar 31 Tillerson says U.S. will uphold Russia sanctions until it respects pledges By Associated Press Tillerson said Friday that "the United States sanctions will remain until Moscow reverses the actions that triggered our sanctions."… Continue reading
Mar 31 White House tells lawmakers in Russia probe: Come see intel yourselves By Eileen Sullivan, Associated Press WASHINGTON — The White House refused Thursday to say whether it secretly fed intelligence reports to a top Republican lawmaker, fueling concerns about political interference in the investigation into possible coordination between Russia and the 2016 Trump campaign. Fending off… Continue reading
Mar 31 Defense Secretary Mattis says he worries about 'reckless' actions from North Korea By Associated Press LONDON — U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis is expressing worry about what he calls "reckless" actions by North Korea, alluding to its nuclear weapons and missile programs. Mattis spoke at a news conference Friday in London with his British counterpart,… Continue reading
Mar 31 More people are entering Canada illegally, but no one knows for sure why By Larisa Epatko Canada, known for setting out the welcome mat for refugees, has attracted hundreds of asylum-seekers over the past few months. These immigrants, mainly from Africa and the Middle East, are entering illegally from the U.S., though the exact reason is… Continue reading
Mar 30 Watch 6:17 Two veteran lawmakers worry global diplomacy is being undervalued By PBS News Hour President Trump vowed on the campaign trail to improve America’s global standing. After two months in office, the president has shaken up the world stage, from dust-ups with allies to continued questions about Russia. Judy Woodruff gets views from veteran… Continue watching
Mar 30 Trump to meet Denmark's prime minister amid Brexit, NATO concerns By Vivian Salama, Associated Press Lokke Rasmussen is the latest wary European ally to visit the White House since Donald Trump took office, looking to ease concerns that the new administration will honor multilateral agreements with Europe and take a firmer stance against Russian aggression. Continue reading