Aug 26 The Kremlin says the CIA director held talks in Moscow with his intelligence counterparts By Associated Press The Kremlin said Wednesday that CIA Director John Ratcliffe held talks in Moscow with his intelligence counterparts, a rare and secretive visit at a time when relations with Washington remain strained over Russia's war in Ukraine. Continue reading
Aug 26 At least 160 killed and hundreds missing after flash floods destroy roads and buildings in Nepal and China By Niranjan Shrestha, Sibi Arasu, Associated Press Massive flash floods in a border area of Nepal and China on Wednesday killed at least 98 people and left hundreds of tourists, workers and others missing after sweeping through communities and bringing travel in some areas to a halt. Continue reading
Aug 25 Watch 3:34 Canada retaliates with tariffs against U.S. as relations deteriorate By William Brangham, Daniel Okay Canada imposed retaliatory tariffs against the United States as the two neighbors slide toward an all-out trade war. The tariffs will hit a range of U.S. products, from industrial goods to everyday items. At the same time, President Trump is… Continue watching
Aug 25 Watch 7:54 Canadian trade minister says reaching deal with U.S. in best interest for both countries By Geoff Bennett, Azhar Merchant To discuss the trade war and deteriorating relations between the U.S. and Canada, Geoff Bennett spoke with Canadian trade representative Dominic LeBlanc, a central figure in negotiations with the United States. Continue watching
Aug 25 Watch 6:15 News Wrap: 2 unvaccinated people die from measles in Pennsylvania In our news wrap Tuesday, two unvaccinated people in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, have died from measles, the Trump administration is threatening to demolish the Kennedy Center if its plans to renovate the arts center are not allowed to proceed and… Continue watching
Aug 25 Watch 12:10 A look at the devastating impact of USAID cuts in rural Afghanistan By Leila Molana-Allen, Eric O'Connor It's been 18 months since the Trump administration made cuts to foreign aid. One of the countries hardest-hit is Afghanistan. The five years since the U.S. withdrawal have been grim for the people there, and Refugees International attributes over 160… Continue watching
Aug 25 Watch 8:53 Remembering Dolly Parton, whose artistry and generosity touched generations By Amna Nawaz, Courtney Norris The world is mourning the passing of the queen of country, Dolly Parton. Her enormous legacy spans not only music, but the world of movies and entertainment, health care, philanthropy and education. Amna Nawaz takes a look at Parton's extraordinary… Continue watching
Aug 25 UN and Red Cross step up call for international rules on 'killer robot' weapons systems By Jamey Keaten, Associated Press The United Nations and the International Committee of the Red Cross on Tuesday ratcheted up a joint call for countries to adopt bans and restrictions on use of autonomous weapons systems — often known as “killer robots” — warning that… Continue reading
Aug 25 Kurdish-led group in Syria says it has dissolved after merging with the army By Associated Press The commander of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces on Tuesday announced the official dissolution of the group, which once controlled a de facto autonomous zone in Syria’s northeast. Continue reading
Aug 25 A tornado tears through a village in southern France, wrecking 300 homes By Associated Press A tornado ripped through a small village in southern France, damaging about 300 homes, destroying several cars and injuring dozens of people, authorities said Tuesday. Continue reading