Aug 15 Death toll rises to 11 in powerful explosion near the Dominican Republic’s capital; 11 still missing By Martín Adames, Dánica Coto, Associated Press More than 50 people were injured in Monday's explosion at a bustling commercial center in the city of San Cristobal. It is located just west of Santo Domingo, the country's capital. Continue reading
Aug 15 A human rights group in Niger says it can’t get access to officials who were detained following coup By Sam Mednick, Associated Press A spokesperson for the ruling junta has said the detained officials were being treated humanely. The junta says it plans to prosecute Bazoum for "high treason" and undermining state security, crimes that are eligible for the death penalty. Continue reading
Aug 15 Watch 11:09 Life in Afghanistan remains dire 2 years after collapse of U.S.-backed government By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn, Teresa Cebrian Aranda, Zeba Warsi Two years ago Tuesday, Taliban fighters poured into Afghanistan's capital and the army melted away and President Ashraf Ghani fled for his life. The country that the U.S. and NATO spent nearly 20 years fighting to build was suddenly controlled… Continue watching
Aug 15 Watch 7:28 Daughters of American held in Iran discuss his 5-year confinement and move to house arrest By Amna Nawaz, Zeba Warsi For years, Iran has used American dual-nationals as hostage bargaining chips with the West. Last week the Biden administration struck a deal to relocate five American Iranians from prison to house arrest. It is hoped they'll come home to the… Continue watching
Aug 15 Former FBI official pleads guilty to conspiracy charge for helping Russian oligarch By Larry Neumeister, Associated Press The 55-year-old told the judge that he carried out his crime in 2021, accepting over $17,000 to help Russian energy magnate Oleg Deripaska. Prosecutors say McGonigal was in negotiations along with co-conspirators to receive a fee of up to $3… Continue reading
Aug 15 Why tensions have been growing along NATO’s eastern border with Belarus By Monika Scislowska, Yuras Karmanau, Associated Press Poland is deploying thousands of troops to its border with pro-Russian Belarus, calling it a deterrent move as tensions between the neighbors ratchet up. Continue reading
Aug 15 Canadian military mobilizes to help fight wildfires in Northwest Territories By Associated Press Members of the Canadian Armed Forces are set to mobilize in the Northwest Territories as wildfires threaten communities including the territorial capital, and hundreds of people have been airlifted to safety. Continue reading
Aug 15 Russia launches nationwide missile attack on Ukraine as Putin speaks at security conference By Illia Novikov, Dasha Litvinova, Associated Press The barrage came a day after Russian forces unleashed a wave of missile and drone strikes on Odesa in the country's southwest. Continue reading
Aug 15 Taliban says they are in Afghanistan to stay as they mark 3 years in power By Riazat Butt, Associated Press They marked their second anniversary as rulers of Afghanistan on Tuesday, which was declared a public holiday. Women, largely barred from public life, didn’t take part in the festivities. Continue reading
Aug 15 Russia’s central bank raises interest rates in bid to stabilize ruble By Dasha Litvinova, David McHugh, Associated Press The Russian currency passed 101 rubles to the dollar Monday, hitting the lowest level in almost 17 months. Continue reading