Biden announces new tariffs on imports of Chinese goods, including electric vehiclesMay 14, 2024 4:01 AMBy Asma Khalid President Biden is keeping the tariffs on Chinese imports put in place by his predecessor and 2024 opponent, former President Donald Trump. And he's adding new ones for things like electric vehicles.
Play8min 02secBBC journalist in Nigeria shares how she navigates election disinformationMay 14, 2024 4:00 AMBy Catharine RichertBBC journalist Fauziyya Tukur says political disinformation and polarization are rife all over the world, including in Nigeria, where she reports from.
Blinken visits Ukraine to tout U.S. support for Kyiv's fight against RussiaMay 14, 2024 1:04 AMBy The Associated PressOn his fourth trip to Kyiv since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, Blinken will reaffirm the Biden administration's commitment to Ukraine's defense and long-term security, U.S. officials said.
Trapped in Rafah, U.S. medical volunteers say they can’t save lives and can’t evacuateMay 13, 2024 6:18 PMBy Jane Arraf At the European Hospital in Rafah, there are shortages of pain medication, antibiotics, even bandages, American volunteers say they are unable to save lives — and unable to evacuate to safety.
Why protesters in Georgia are opposed to a 'foreign agents' law and why it mattersMay 13, 2024 3:27 PMBy Rebecca Rosman and Charles Maynes More than 50,000 people took to the streets of the capital city Tbilisi over the weekend to protest against proposed legislation that critics say is modeled on a Russian law used to crush dissent.
Town prepares for possible 'last stand' as wildfires rage across Western CanadaMay 13, 2024 7:44 AMBy The Associated PressA fire expert is warning that an intense wildfire could hit a town in western Canada, based on forecasts of strong winds that have been fueling the out-of-control blaze, which has already forced the evacuation of thousands.
In Gaza, a hidden threat could kill Palestinians even after a cease-fireMay 13, 2024 4:01 AMBy Lauren Frayer and Anas Baba The United Nations says 7,500 metric tons of unexploded ordnance litter the Gaza Strip. The U.N. says it could take 14 years to dispose of these dangers.
Student protests caused mostly minor disruptions at several graduation ceremoniesMay 12, 2024 3:57 PMBy Rebecca Rosman From California to North Carolina, students staged chants and walkouts over the weekend in protest of Israel's ongoing military offensive in Gaza.
Twins’ lucky summer sausage goes international with road trip to Toronto for series vs. Blue JaysMay 12, 2024 3:00 PMBy The Associated PressThe bagged summer sausage that the red-hot Twins have been carrying for good luck made it across the border into Canada for Friday’s series-opening game against the Blue Jays.
With the shock of Oct. 7 still raw, profound sadness and anger grip Israel on its Memorial DayMay 12, 2024 12:15 PMBy The Associated PressMemorial Day is always a somber occasion in Israel. But it has taken on a profound and raw sadness coupled with percolating anger in the aftermath of Oct. 7.