Award-Winning Chinese Photojournalist Missing While Visiting The Country, Wife Says
Lu Guang, a resident of New York, was invited to the heavily controlled region of Xinjiang in October. His wife Xu Xiaoli says she last heard from him Nov. 3. and that national security took him away.
Ebola Treatment Trials Launched In Democratic Republic Of The Congo Amid Outbreak
The virus has killed at least 240 people in the past four months, and it has shown no signs of abating. But the new trials may help end future outbreaks sooner.
Ukraine Parliament Approves Martial Law After Naval Skirmish With Russia
A day after Russia seized three Ukrainian navy ships, parliament agreed to grant President Petro Poroshenko martial law for 30 days.
FACT CHECK: What’s Happening On The U.S.-Mexico Border?
On Sunday, U.S. agents fired tear gas on migrants trying to cross into the U.S. from Tijuana, Mexico. The migrants were protesting the slow pace with which the U.S. has been processing asylum claims.
Many Migrants Who Rushed U.S. Border Are Sent Back To Their Country
Thousands of migrants are camped in Tijuana, Mexico, after U.S. authorities fired tear gas on those who tried to rush the San Ysidro border crossing. Hopes of applying for asylum in the U.S. dim.
News Brief: Paul Manafort, GM Restructuring, French Fuel Prices
The special counsel’s office says ex-Trump campaign manager Paul Manafort breached a plea deal and should be sentenced. GM announces a major overhaul. French protests continue over high gas prices.
Russia-Ukraine Tensions Escalate, Ukraine Declares Martial Law
After a clash with Russia off the coast of Crimea, Ukraine declared martial law in areas that border Russia. On Sunday, Russia seized three Ukrainian vessels and 23 crew members.
French Protesters Demonstrate Against Rising Fuel Prices
The protesters are calling attention to rising fuel taxes. The movement is demanding that President Macron drop a tax on gas and diesel fuel that is key to his energy strategy.
Son Seeks Release Of Ailing 82-Year-Old Father Held Hostage In Iran
Former UNICEF official Baquer Namazi was detained in Iran nearly three years ago. His son is begging Tehran for mercy, urging authorities to let his 82-year-old father leave the country for medical treatment. Namazi is one of several Americans effectiv…
Mexico Increases Security Presence At U.S. Border Near Tijuana
The move follows protests on Sunday, when U.S. agents in San Diego sprayed tear gas at migrants said to be throwing rocks. Thousands of Central Americans are waiting to cross into the U.S.
Tensions Rise Between Ukraine And Russia Following Naval Clash
Ukraine’s parliament is weighing whether to introduce martial law. And European leaders are calling for restraint and de-escalation after the nearly five-year-old conflict, rooted in Russia’s annexation of Crimea, flared up again.
Recent Comments