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Nov. 4 is the first day Trump can legally leave the Paris Accord

Donald Trump repeated his disapproval of the pact just last week at a shale oil and gas conference in Pittsburgh.

People walk with a banner that reads: "Great Russia, Free internet".

The Russian government has even more control of the internet now

A law known as the "sovereign internet" bill came into force in Russia. It aims to tighten state control over the the internet, which free speech activists say will strengthen government oversight of the country's cyberspace.

Men in military uniforms hold weapons and are walking into smoke inside building.

Human rights report accuses CIA-trained Afghan paramilitaries of atrocities

A new Human Rights Watch report describes CIA-trained Afghan forces of committing serious abuses — some considered war crimes. The CIA said it has a "robust system of oversight."

A ballot box in red, white and blue says "Election night ballot box" on it

How can the US secure its 2020 elections?

How secure are US elections after Russian operatives tried to hack voting systems in all 50 states? A new law goes into effect Friday imposing new controls on the internet in Russia. And, as clocks change for daylight savings Sunday, an economist explains why he thinks time zones should be abolished.

As 2020 US presidential election nears, voter systems are still vulnerable November 01, 2019
Russia's internet law November 01, 2019
Britain's Staunch Prize rewards thrillers that don't feature violence against women November 01, 2019
A closer look at Russia’s spies November 01, 2019
The US’s official withdrawal from the Paris climate pact is imminent November 01, 2019
The view from Ukraine of the impeachment scandals November 01, 2019
A family seeking asylum will be reunited November 01, 2019
Human rights report accuses CIA-trained Afghan paramilitaries of atrocities November 01, 2019
Should time zones be abolished? November 01, 2019

Men in white suits wearing tanks on their backs hold wands over pens with large pigs in them

Pork prices soar as millions of pigs die due to African swine fever

Nearly 10 million pigs have died this year due to outbreaks of African swine fever. How does the disease spread?

Former National Security Advisor and USS Ambassador to UN Susan Rice, speaks on stage at the Women In The World Summit in New York on April 11, 2019.

Susan Rice: US is 'exporting instability and unpredictability'

The former US national security adviser and ambassador to the UN under Obama says the Trump administration's foreign policy has undermined US alliances and upended national security.

Kerma: Statue of Lady Sennuwy emerging, Dec. 16, 1913

How ‘the father of American Egyptology’ underestimated what some call the real-life Wakanda

Museums are striving to identify archaeologists’ biases and correct their portrayals of history.

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Morrison's testimony shows 'how irregular things have gotten' in DC

Tim Morrison, the top adviser on Russia and Europe in Trump's National Security Council, spoke to investigators Thursday, one day after it was reported he would be leaving his post. But it's unusual that NSC staffers like Morrison are testifying at all, says a former Pentagon speechwriter.

A man is shown sitting in the balcony of the US House with a vote tallying electric sign in front of him.

US House takes next step in impeachment inquiry

The US House of Representatives has voted to proceed with the formal impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump. Lawmakers approved rules for the next stage, including public hearings, in the investigation into Trump's attempt to have Ukraine investigate a domestic political rival. Also, President Barack Obama's former National Security Advisor, Susan Rice on impeachment, the US withdrawal from northern Syria and why she thinks the US is exporting what she calls, "instability around the world." Plus, Australia's controversial "backpacker tax," a 15% tax that has hit Americans who earn money while on long-term vacations in Australia, has been ruled illegal.

Turmoil at the National Security Council October 31, 2019
Iraq's president announces resignation of prime minister amid protests October 31, 2019
Australian backpacker tax ruled illegal October 31, 2019
Pork prices soar as millions of pigs die due to African swine fever October 31, 2019
Bercow steps down in UK parliament October 31, 2019
The first ever effort to impeach a US president for foreign policy conduct October 31, 2019
How ‘the father of American Egyptology’ underestimated what some call the real-life Wakanda October 31, 2019
What’s next for Lebanon October 31, 2019
Tokyo's most boring Halloween party October 31, 2019

People wait in line to get water in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on September 29, 2019.

From the ashes, a Haitian business owner wonders, 'How long can we continue?'

Magalie Dresse's craft business in Haiti caught fire in a protest. And while scared for the short term, she told The World she's optimistic that recent demonstrations will bring about long-term change.

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