World Nov 17 Disaster-battered nations tell ministers at climate talks to start taking action By Seth Borenstein, Anton L. Delgado, Melina Walling, Associated Press
World Nov 17 Russia’s slowing wartime economy pushes Kremlin to increase taxes and fees Russia's economy has slowed after two years of robust growth fueled by the war in Ukraine. That's opening a hole in the Kremlin's budget, and President Vladimir Putin is looking for money to cover the deficit. By David McHugh, Associated Press
World Nov 17 Bangladesh’s ousted leader Sheikh Hasina sentenced to death in absentia Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and one of her close aides fled to India last year, and were sentenced in absentia. India has so far declined to extradite them, making it unlikely that they would ever be executed or imprisoned. By Julhas Alam, Associated Press
World Nov 17 Mike Pompeo named adviser to Ukrainian defense company looking to expand missile operations Former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has joined the advisory board of Ukraine’s leading defense company, Fire Point. By Samya Kullab, Efrem Lukatsky, Associated Press
World Nov 17 Netanyahu announces government inquiry into Oct. 7 attack, prompting outrage and calls for independent probe Questions about the investigation's independence drew accusations Monday that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is trying to evade personal responsibility in the worst attack in Israel’s history. By Melanie Lidman, Associated Press
Nov 16 Watch 5:45 Key takeaways from COP30 halfway through the UN climate summit By John Yang, Kaisha Young, Juliet Fuisz This weekend is the halfway point for the 30th U.N. climate summit known as COP30. In a report issued days before the meeting began, the World Meteorological Organization said 2025 is “on track to be among the three warmest years… Continue watching
Nov 16 Netanyahu insists there can be no Palestinian state, ahead of U.N. vote leaving door open By Melanie Lidman, Associated Press Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed Sunday to oppose any attempt to establish a Palestinian state, a day before the U.N. Security Council planned to vote on a U.S.-drafted resolution on Gaza that leaves the door open to Palestinian independence. Continue reading
Nov 16 Watch 3:25 News Wrap: Border Patrol agents make more arrests on 2nd day of Charlotte surge By PBS News Weekend In our news wrap Sunday, it’s been a second day of federal officers surging into Charlotte, North Carolina, to crack down on illegal immigration, at least two deaths were reported from storms in Southern California, the USS Gerald Ford arrived… Continue watching
Nov 16 Watch 1:52 Italy’s oldest barista, who has served coffee since WWII, turns 101 By John Yang, Lorna Baldwin In a small town in northern Italy, there’s a barista who has been brewing espressos and serving coffees for more than 80 years. She’s still going strong as she turns 101 this weekend, with no intention of retiring. John Yang… Continue watching
Nov 16 Samsung pledges to make more investments in South Korea after U.S. tariff deal By Kim Tong-Hyung, Associated Press Samsung Electronics and other major South Korean companies on Sunday announced fresh domestic investment plans at a meeting with President Lee Jae Myung, who hopes the moves will counter concerns that the firms would prioritize U.S. investments under a trade deal. Continue reading