Aug 22 Putin remotely attends BRICS summit in South Africa while facing war crimes warrant By Gerald Imray, Mogomotsi Magome, Associated Press Russia, India, China and South Africa is holding its first in-person meeting since before the COVID-19 pandemic. Putin's travel to Johannesburg was complicated by an outstanding International Criminal Court warrant for his arrest over the abduction of children from Ukraine. Continue reading
Aug 22 The African Union suspends Niger until 'the effective restoration of constitutional order' By Sam Mednick, Associated Press The council of the 55-nation bloc made the decision after mutinous soldiers overthrew Niger's democratically elected president and quickly entrenched themselves in power. Continue reading
Aug 22 Russia's lunar mission failure raises questions about state of space program By Associated Press “The priceless experience that our predecessors earned in the 1960-70s was effectively lost,” Borisov said. “The link between generations has been cut.”… Continue reading
Aug 22 2 children rescued from cable car dangling over river canyon in Pakistan By Riaz Khan, Associated Press An expert described the rescue as extremely delicate because the wind generated by the helicopter blades could further weaken the remaining cables holding the car aloft. Continue reading
Aug 22 Former Thai leader returns from exile and goes to jail By Jintamas Saksornchai, Associated Press The move by Thaksin Shinawatra indicates he is hoping that a friendly government will be able to cut short his sentence, although he has said his decision to come back had nothing to do with the Pheu Thai party’s bid… Continue reading
Aug 22 Bodies of 18 people found in area struck by Greece wildfires amid European heat wave By Costas Kantouris, Elena Becatoros, Associated Press European Union officials have blamed climate change for the increasing frequency and intensity of wildfires in Europe, noting that 2022 was the second-worst year for wildfire damage on record after 2017. Continue reading
Aug 22 Ukraine media say Kyiv saboteurs responsible for drone strikes on Russian air bases By Susie Blann, Associated Press Ukrainska Pravda and Ukraine’s NV news outlet said groups of saboteurs were behind the audacious strikes, which suggest that Ukraine's scope of action is broadening. Continue reading
Aug 22 Fukushima nuclear plant to begin releasing treated radioactive water to sea By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press Kishida said the government has done everything for now to ensure the plan's safety, protect the reputation of Japan's fishing industry and clearly explain the scientific basis of the move. Continue reading
Aug 21 Watch 3:39 News Wrap: Firefighters have success holding back wildfire threatening Yellowknife In our news wrap Monday, firefighters have had some success holding back a wildfire threatening Yellowknife, two people died in wildfires burning in Washington state, former President Trump agreed to a $200,000 bond in the Georgia election interference case and… Continue watching
Aug 21 Watch 7:49 How an anti-corruption outsider triumphed in Guatemala's presidential election By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn and Sarah Cutler, Columbia Journalism Fellow This weekend the results of two Latin American elections seem to reflect a desire for democratic change. In Ecuador, a millennial entrepreneur will face the establishment leftist candidate in a runoff and Guatemalans elected an anti-corruption politician who overcame establishment… Continue watching