Jul 30 Watch 8:20 ‘We live in misery.’ Haitians struggle to survive as country spirals in chaos By John Yang, Claire Mufson, Azhar Merchant The situation in Haiti seems to be progressively worsening, as gangs control half the country's territory and most of its capital. We hear from Haitians affected by the violence, and John Yang speaks with Garry Pierre-Pierre, founder and publisher of… Continue watching
Jul 30 Watch 2:30 News Wrap: Unrest in Niger’s capital, deadly bombing at Pakistan rally In our news wrap Sunday, a bomb at a political rally for a hard-line religious leader in Pakistan killed at least 44 people and injured nearly 200, the French embassy in Niger’s capital was attacked as thousands marched in support… Continue watching
Jul 30 Russia accuses Ukraine of more drone attacks in Moscow and border region By Associated Press The attacks, which Ukraine didn't acknowledge in keeping with its security policy, reflected a pattern of more frequent and deeper cross-border strikes the Kyiv government has launched since starting a counteroffensive against Russian forces in June. Continue reading
Jul 30 French embassy in Niger attacked during pro-junta rally in capital By Sam Mednick, Associated Press Thousands of people backing the coup in Niger marched through the streets of the capital denouncing the country's former colonial power, and setting a door at the French Embassy ablaze on Sunday before the army broke up the crowd. Continue reading
Jul 30 China condemns U.S. military aid to Taiwan, asserts its territorial claim on the island By Huizhong Wu, Associated Press China accused the U.S. of turning Taiwan into an “ammunition depot” after the White House announced a $345 million military aid package for Taipei, and the self-ruled island said Sunday it tracked six Chinese navy ships in waters off its shores. Continue reading
Jul 30 Bomb blast at political rally in northwest Pakistan kills at least 44, injures nearly 200 By Anwarullah Khan, Riaz Khan, Associated Press A suicide bomber blew himself up at a political rally in a former stronghold of militants in northwest Pakistan on Sunday, killing at least 44 people and wounding nearly 200 in an attack that a senior leader said was meant… Continue reading
Jul 29 Watch 2:14 News Wrap: Possible break from heat wave coming for parts of U.S. In our news wrap Saturday, some relief from the hottest July on record is on the way for many Americans while others continue to bake from the heat, Trump made his first public appearance since three new felony charges were… Continue watching
Jul 29 Blinken says Niger must restore ‘democratic order’ to avoid loss of U.S. economic aid By Brian P. D. Hannon, Rod McGuirk, Associated Press Political instability in Niger resulting from a military takeover that deposed the president this week threatens the economic support provided by Washington to the African nation, U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said Saturday. Continue reading
Jul 29 Funding crisis cuts off food aid to millions as acute hunger surges worldwide, UN says By Edith M. Lederer, Associated Press The United Nations has been forced to cut food, cash payments and assistance to millions of people in many countries because of “a crippling funding crisis” that has seen its donations plummet by about half as acute hunger is hitting… Continue reading
Jul 28 AP report: U.S. announces $345 million military aid package for Taiwan By Nomaan Merchant, Ellen Knickmeyer, Zeke Miller, Tara Copp, Associated Press The U.S. has announced a new $345 million military aid package for Taiwan. It is the Biden administration's first major package drawing on America's own stockpiles to help Taiwan counter China. Continue reading