Pandora Papers: Documents detail alleged ties between world leaders and secret wealth Posted December 15, 2021 A massive leak of financial documents, dubbed the “Pandora Papers,” was published by several major news organizations Oct. 3, allegedly tying sec…
News Mash-up: China Posted December 2, 2021 Human rights groups urge broadcasters to not cover Beijing Winter Olympics Human rights groups have asked television broa…
In escalation over submarine deal, France recalls envoys from US and Australia Posted November 19, 2021 France plunged into an unprecedented diplomatic crisis with the United States and Australia on Sept. 17 after it recalled its ambassadors from both countries over…
Where now for the Afghan refugees? Posted November 12, 2021 When the U.S. withdrew its military from Afghanistan, it tried to evacuate as many American and Afghan civilians as it could — more than 123,000, by one count. Where will they go?…
Hurricane Ida traps Louisianians; more than 1 million in two states left without power Posted October 28, 2021 Rescuers in boats, helicopters and high-water trucks brought hundreds of people trapped by Hurricane Ida’s floodwaters to safety Aug. 30, and utility repair crews…
Biden adds forces for Afghan evacuation, defends decision to withdraw troops Posted October 26, 2021 U.S. President Joe Biden said Aug. 14 that he had approved additional military forces to go to Kabul to help safely draw down the American Embassy and remove pers…
Taliban sweep into Kabul after Afghan government collapses Posted October 20, 2021 The Taliban swept into Afghanistan’s capital Aug. 15 after the government collapsed and the embattled president joined an exodus of his fellow citizens and foreig…
News Mash-up: Political Prison Sentences Posted October 12, 2021 US Capitol rioter gets 8 months for felony A crane operator from Florida who breached the U.S. Senate chamber carrying a …
News Mash-up: Political Trouble Posted October 5, 2021 Cuba sees biggest protests in decades Chanting “Freedom!” and calling for President Miguel Diaz-Canel to…
Suga bows out of party vote, paves way for new LDP leader Posted September 30, 2021 Amid growing criticism of his handling of the pandemic, Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said Sept. 3 he won’t run for the leadership of the governing party later this month, paving …