Syrian Defector: Assad Forces Targeted, Killed Journalist Marie Colvin
Evidence presented in a U.S. federal court claims that the 56-year-old American was intentionally targeted in a rocket attack by Syrian regime forces in 2012. Her family is suing the country.
In Brazil, support for anti-corruption drive – and the president it convicted
Lorena Faria travelled more than 100 miles by bus last week to hunker down with thousands of protesters outside the metalworkers union headquarters in São Bernardo do Campo, Brazil, in support of former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
Anti-Semitism stains Labour, Corbyn again. Why does this keep happening?
The protests, the second to be organized by Jewish groups in two weeks, have been directed at party leader Jeremy Corbyn, kicked up over his support for an anti-Semitic mural in London in 2012 in the name of free speech. The resurfacing of his years-o…
A creative solution to the US-China trade dispute
In an April 10 speech, President Xi Jinping suggested China will continue on its government-driven path to be a technological superpower by 2025 despite US actions. The final compromises to end this “trade war” may depend on how much each country chan…
U.N. Security Council Meets About Syria As Inspectors Prepare To Head In
Meanwhile, President Trump is weighing a possible military response. On Monday, he said “nothing is off the table” and has vowed to respond “forcefully.”
Kenyan Women Abused By Nurses During Childbirth Wins Landmark Case
Josephine Majani passed out searching for help as she delivered her baby on a the floor of a hospital in Kenya. She hopes her case will push for reforms in treatment of women during childbirth.
Australia Investigates After 2,400 Sheep Die On Ship To Qatar
“They just died in front of us,” said a whistleblower to 60 Minutes Australia. “You are just putting live animals into the oven.” The government is investigating the summer live export industry.
Amid Crisis Abroad And Tension At Home, Trump Cancels Trip To Latin America
Press Secretary Sarah Sanders said Trump will remain in the U.S. to oversee the American response to Syria and to “monitor developments around the world.”
Trump Cancels Trip To Latin America
The White House announces that President Trump won’t be travelling to Peru this weekend for a Latin American summit meeting and says Vice President Pence will go in his place.
China Ready To Lower Import Tariffs And Trade Barriers, Xi Says
As economic tensions rise between China and the U.S., Chinese President Xi Jinping gave a speech Tuesday emphasizing China’s commitment to expanding its participation in global trade.
Will President Trump Take Military Action In Syria?
President Trump says he has a lot of military options following a suspected chemical attack in Syria. He met with top military officials on Monday to discuss how to respond to the attack.
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