Foreign policy

At the UN review of US human rights, the Trump administration gets an earful

November 17, 2020

For the Trump administration, the UPR is a final chance for it to defend its policies — and “America first” attitude — to the global community. And while the Trump administration claims it has made gains in human rights, representatives from evaluating countries listed events which, they said, run counter to that narrative.

Climate Change

Paris agreement gets ‘new lease on life’ under Biden, climate advocates say

The World

November 13, 2020

The US is the second-biggest emitter of greenhouse gases in the world. And because the climate crisis knows no borders, who sits in the White House matters everywhere.

Top of The World

China congratulates Biden; UN issues warning on Tigray; Ghana's Jerry Rawlings passes away

The World

November 13, 2020

China has congratulated US President-elect Joe Biden, becoming one of the last major countries to do so. The UN warned Friday that fighting between the Ethiopian government and rebel leaders in the northern province of Tigray could spiral out of control. And, Jerry John Rawlings, who ruled Ghana for 20 years after taking control in two coups, died Thursday at an Accra hospital.

2020 US presidential election

World leaders talking to Biden about the virus, other issues

Associated Press

November 12, 2020

World leaders spoke to President-elect Joe Biden on Thursday about cooperating on the coronavirus pandemic, climate change and other issues, even as President Donald Trump's refusal to concede complicates the US post-election transition.

Foreign policy

Wendy Sherman: Renegotiating Iran nuclear deal 'will be difficult, hard work'

The World

November 11, 2020

Officials in Tehran say that for the US to jump back into the historic agreement with world powers, new sanctions would have to be undone and a price paid for recent economic damage.

Global Politics

The NBA works ‘super hard’ to reestablish ‘open dialogue’ in China

The World

November 09, 2020

After the NBA was banned on Chinese TV, the US basketball association made a series of public and private gestures in China to quell political tensions that erupted from one NBA player’s infamous pro-Hong Kong tweet.

2020 US presidential election

Some Americans fled to Canada when Trump won. Will a Biden presidency bring them home?

The World

November 09, 2020

Stephen Shainbart was one of the thousands of Americans who, feeling shocked by Donald Trump’s victory, went online looking for information about how to move to Canada. He says even a Biden win won't bring him home now.

Top of The World

Biden narrowly seizes electoral edge; US daily new COVID-19 cases hits record; Myanmar voters set for election

The World

November 06, 2020

Joe Biden, the former vice president and current Democratic presidential candidate, has narrowly eclipsed Republican President Donald Trump in vote counting for the closely contested states of Georgia and Pennsylvania. The number of daily new COVID-19 infections in the US hit a record high of more than 120,000 positive tests. And, voters in Myanmar prepared to cast their ballots Sunday.

2020 US presidential election

Biden ahead in Georgia, Pennsylvania; Trump attacks process

Associated Press

November 06, 2020

Former Vice President Joe Biden overtook President Donald Trump in the vote count in Pennsylvania and Georgia Friday morning, closing in on a presidency that hinges on the outcome of tight contests in key battleground states.

Development

By building Bogotá metro, China makes a new breakthrough in Latin America

The World

November 05, 2020

The construction project by Chinese government-owned companies is a major feat for a city that has long sought to join other South American capitals with rail systems.

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