May 09 WATCH: U.S., UK oppose decision to reinstate Syria to Arab League By Matthew Lee, Associated Press U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly said they opposed the move. But they also allowed it was up to the Arab League to determine its membership. Continue reading
May 09 Imran Khan, Pakistan's former prime minister, arrested in court By Munir Ahmed, Riazat Butt, Associated Press The arrest, which marks a dramatic escalation on Pakistan's political scene, drew nationwide condemnation from supporters of the popular opposition leader and former cricket star turned Islamist politician. Continue reading
May 08 Watch 3:22 News Wrap: Federal employee union sues Biden and Yellen over debt limit In our news wrap Monday, a federal employee union is suing President Biden and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen over the debt limit, Russia launched more Iranian-made drones targeting Ukrainian cities, the death toll from a flood disaster in eastern Congo… Continue watching
May 08 Watch 9:21 Thousands try to flee Haiti as gangs terrorize innocent civilians By Marcia Biggs, Teresa Cebrian Aranda The U.N. Security Council expressed deep concern over the security and humanitarian crises in Haiti. The Caribbean nation is in freefall without effective governance or protection from gangs that routinely terrorize innocent civilians with kidnappings, sexual abuse and murder. That… Continue watching
May 08 Russia enacts security clampdown ahead of annual World War II commemorations By Susie Blann, Associated Press Authorities are curbing the use of drones and car-sharing services and even jet skis on the canals of St. Petersburg amid the 14-month war with Ukraine. Russian media said at least 21 Russian cities canceled May 9 military parades —… Continue reading
May 08 At least 100 people were killed during clashes in Sudan's Darfur region, doctors' union says By Associated Press The fighting in Genena, which broke out a few days after Sudan’s two rival generals took arms against each other in the capital of Khartoum, pointed to the possibility that the conflict could engulf other parts of the East African… Continue reading
May 07 Watch 4:30 News Wrap: Police identify shooter who killed 8 at Texas outlet mall In our news wrap Sunday, a gunman killed eight people at a mall in suburban Dallas, an SUV drove through a crowd at a bus stop in Brownsville, Texas, killing seven, more than 100 wildfires are forcing evacuations in western… Continue watching
May 07 Watch 7:36 How language translation technology is jeopardizing Afghan asylum-seekers By Ali Rogin, Andrew Corkery The humanitarian situation in Afghanistan has worsened since U.S. forces withdrew in 2021. For Afghans applying for asylum, the process is proving increasingly difficult, and technology is causing some claims to get lost in translation. Andrew Deck, a reporter for… Continue watching
May 07 Lionel Richie, Katy Perry perform at royal coronation concert in England By Brian Melley, Sylvia Hui, Associated Press A day after a gilded coronation ceremony watched by millions, King Charles III and Queen Camilla had a much more relaxing time Sunday as they took in a concert featuring Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and others at Windsor Castle. Continue reading
May 07 Japan's PM expresses 'strong pain' for South Korean victims of colonial rule By Hyung-Jin Kim, Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press Japan’s prime minister expressed sympathy for the suffering of Korean forced laborers during Japan’s colonial rule, as he and his South Korean counterpart on Sunday renewed resolve to overcome historical grievances and strengthen cooperation in the face of shared challenges. Continue reading