Protest sweep India over citizenship law
A new citizenship and immigration bill supported by India's government is being criticized as going against the constitution envisioned by former prime ministers Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru. Also, next year marks a century since American women gained the right to vote — a movement that began in New Zealand and Australia. And, Arsenal soccer star Mesut Özil took to Twitter to criticize t...
48m Dec 16, 2019
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Boris Johnson's landslide victory in Britain
Prime Minister Boris Johnson won in a landslide in Britain's general election on Thursday, Dec. 12. The polls earlier had given Johnson's Conservative Party an advantage but it wasn't even close and now Brexit appears likely to move forward. And, the US-China trade war might be closer to ending. Officials in Washington and Beijing have confirmed they've reached a preliminary agreement on a trad...
48m Dec 13, 2019
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Voters head to the polls in Algeria and the UK
Voters in the United Kingdom and Algeria are holding general elections Thursday. And in Israel, people woke up to learn that they will vote yet again — for the third time in less 12 months — in a national election, now set for early March. In non-election-related news, the "Christmas Book Flood" is about to hit Iceland. It's a tradition when publishers flood the shelves with new releases, setti...
48m Dec 12, 2019
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NAFTA gets an update
In an era of extreme partisanship in Washington DC, Democrats and Republicans cooperated to get a trade deal done updating the North American Free Trade Agreement. US President Donald Trump hailed the new US-Mexico-Canada Agreement as "the best and most important trade ever." House speaker Nancy Pelosi said it was "much better than NAFTA." But what about the views from Mexico and Canada? Plus, ...
48m Dec 11, 2019
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The House moves forward with articles of impeachment
Lawmakers in the US House of Representatives presented formal articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump Tuesday. The first article is on abuse of power and the second is on obstruction of Congress. And, 'fly less' is one of the big messages from climate activists in Europe, where the EU is considering measures to limit short-haul flights. But what about the alternatives for travel?...
48m Dec 10, 2019
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Ukraine and Russia peace talks begin
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is in Paris on Monday to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin for the first time at a summit hosted by Germany and France. Plus, the story of Aung San Suu Kyi's testimonies in The Hague this week in support of Myanmar's government. Also, a new generation in Finnish politics has helped make Sanna Marin the new prime minister. At 34, Marin has become ...
48m Dec 09, 2019
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Russia and Ukraine set for peace talks
On Monday, the leaders of Ukraine and Russia are set to meet in Paris for the start of peace talks over the war in eastern Ukraine — we have a preview. And in India, police in Hyderabad took four men accused of rape and murder back to the scene of the crime. The suspects allegedly tried to steal weapons, and police shot the four men dead. Also, Barcelona is one of Europe’s top tourist destinati...
48m Dec 06, 2019
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Widespread strikes over pension reform shutdown France
President Emmanuel Macron's promise to reform France's pension system triggered massive protests and strikes around the country Thursday. And, a nationwide measles outbreak has closed businesses and schools in Samoa. Also, the European Union has declared "balsamic" a general term, striking down attempt by vinegar makers in Modena, Italy, to have the label exclusively for themselves.
49m Dec 05, 2019
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How do you define impeachable behavior?
Four constitutional scholars testified Wednesday at the House Judiciary Committee and tried to tackle how to define impeachable behavior as part of the next phase of the impeachment inquiry into US President Donald Trump. Also, the summit of NATO leaders wrapped up in the United Kingdom with a joint statement and photo op — but the show of unity masks tensions. Also, Native American children in...
48m Dec 04, 2019
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Tension between allies as NATO summit begins
All eyes are on NATO as the 70th anniversary summit gets underway in London. We speak with Ambassador Karen Pierce, the UK's representative to the United Nations, about the tension that's opened up between US President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron. Also, Trump is making additional international headlines while in London by threatening new tariffs against Argentinian and Bra...
47m Dec 03, 2019
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London knife attack enters the political debate
48m Dec 02, 2019
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Iraqi prime minister to resign
48m Nov 29, 2019
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Trump signs Hong Kong human rights act
49m Nov 28, 2019
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Veterans recall Thanksgiving deployments
47m Nov 27, 2019
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UN climate report paints a bleak picture
47m Nov 26, 2019
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Is US military discipline in jeopardy?
47m Nov 25, 2019
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US security assistance to Ukraine
46m Nov 22, 2019
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Impeachment inquiry witness: 'Stop spreading conspiracies about Ukraine'
47m Nov 21, 2019
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Impeachment bombshells
45m Nov 20, 2019
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US sides with Israel on settlements
46m Nov 19, 2019
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Protests over fuel prices sweep Iran
48m Nov 18, 2019
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Ousted ambassador testifies publicly
48m Nov 15, 2019
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Hong Kong simmers as schools close
49m Nov 14, 2019
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A new public phase for the impeachment inquiry
48m Nov 13, 2019
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The Supreme Court hears DACA case
48m Nov 12, 2019
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Violence leaves scar on Hong Kong protests
47m Nov 11, 2019
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Lawmakers release new transcripts from impeachment inquiry
46m Nov 08, 2019
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Former Twitter employees charged with spying
47m Nov 07, 2019
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A wave of anti-government protests in Iraq
47m Nov 06, 2019
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Family of US-Mexico citizens killed in attack
47m Nov 05, 2019
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Transcripts of testimony released in impeachment inquiry
47m Nov 04, 2019
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How can the US secure its 2020 elections?
47m Nov 01, 2019
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US House takes next step in impeachment inquiry
46m Oct 31, 2019
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Boris Johnson gambles on a new election
46m Oct 30, 2019
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White House official who heard Trump's Ukraine call testifies
46m Oct 29, 2019
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What comes after the Baghdadi raid?
46m Oct 28, 2019
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(Featured) Things That Go Boom: How a Washington Post journalist ended up in a notorious Iranian prison
29m Oct 28, 2019
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More testimony and growing challenges for President Trump
47m Oct 25, 2019
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US troops leave Syria — but not entirely
46m Oct 24, 2019
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How are Ukrainians viewing the impeachment inquiry?
45m Oct 23, 2019
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What's next in northern Syria as ceasefire ends
47m Oct 22, 2019
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Protest movements explode around the world
47m Oct 21, 2019
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(Featured) Things That Go Boom: Will sanctions lead to new nuclear negotiations?
27m Oct 21, 2019
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After cartel violence paralyzes a city, what's next?
48m Oct 18, 2019
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US says Turkey has agreed to pause offensive
47m Oct 17, 2019
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US envoy travels to Turkey to negotiate a cease-fire
49m Oct 16, 2019
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What's next after the US imposes sanctions on Turkey?
47m Oct 15, 2019
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(Featured) Things That Go Boom: Is our foreign policy for sale?
28m Oct 15, 2019
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Chaos in Syria as alliances shift
48m Oct 14, 2019
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Giuliani's tangled ties in Ukraine
48m Oct 11, 2019
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