Feb 20 Proposed Saudi-U.S. deal could allow uranium enrichment, arms control experts warn By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press Saudi Arabia could have some form of uranium enrichment within the kingdom under a proposed nuclear deal with the United States, congressional documents and an arms control group suggest, raising proliferation concerns as an atomic standoff between Iran and America continues. Continue reading
Feb 20 Here's what we know about the buildup of U.S. military assets in the Middle East By Konstantin Toropin, Ben Finley, Associated Press The Pentagon is sending the largest force of American warships and aircraft to the Middle East in decades, including two aircraft carrier strike groups, as President Donald Trump warns of possible military action against Iran if talks over its nuclear… Continue reading
Feb 20 Trump warns he's considering limited strikes even as Iranian diplomat says proposed deal is imminent By Farnoush Amiri, Seung Min Kim, Associated Press In response to a reporter's question on whether the U.S. could take limited military action as the countries negotiate, President Donald Trump said, “I guess I can say I am considering that.”… Continue reading
Feb 19 Venezuela approves amnesty bill, paving way for release of hundreds of political detainees By Regina Garcia Cano, Associated Press Venezuela’s legislature on Thursday approved an amnesty bill that could lead to the release of politicians, activists, lawyers and many others, effectively acknowledging that the government has held hundreds of people in prison for political motivations. Continue reading
Feb 19 Watch 4:21 Ex-Prince Andrew arrested in widening fallout related to Jeffrey Epstein ties By Winston Wilde, Gary Ezard There were shockwaves across the UK after the arrest of former Prince Andrew on suspicion of misconduct in public office. His arrest is reportedly linked to the latest release of the Epstein files. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, as he's now known, was… Continue watching
Feb 19 Watch 6:09 How the UK is reacting to the arrest of former Prince Andrew By Amna Nawaz, Layla Quran The arrest of a sibling of the reigning monarch has no precedent in modern British history. For more on the fallout in the United Kingdom, Amna Nawaz spoke with BBC Studios special correspondent Katty Kay. Continue watching
Feb 19 Watch 3:47 Trump says U.S. will give $10 billion to Board of Peace promising to rebuild Gaza By Nick Schifrin, Kayan Taraporevala President Trump convened the inaugural meeting of his newly formed Board of Peace. The focus was Gaza, where a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is still holding, though tensions remain high. Trump announced billions of dollars in reconstruction pledges… Continue watching
Feb 19 Watch 5:44 News Wrap: Palestinian-American killed by settlers in occupied West Bank, officials say n our news wrap Thursday, the Palestinian Health Ministry says Israeli settlers shot and killed a Palestinian-American in the occupied West Bank, National Park Service workers in Philadelphia began restoring a slavery exhibit at the site of George Washington's former… Continue watching
Feb 19 Watch 3:25 Former South Korean president sentenced to life in prison for imposing martial law By Nick Schifrin, Veronica Vela In South Korea, a court sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to life in prison after it found him guilty of leading an insurrection. While it’s a dark mark for the country, some argue it’s a bright spot for its… Continue watching
Feb 19 Trump warns of 'bad things' if Iran doesn't make a deal, as U.S. carrier approaches region By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press Iran held annual military drills with Russia on Thursday as a second American aircraft carrier drew closer to the Middle East, with both the United States and Iran signaling they are prepared for war if talks on Tehran's nuclear program fizzle out. Continue reading