Politics

January 22, 2020

The attack against the Porta dos Fundos sketch comedy troupe rattled the country, especially those who are concerned that a growing movement of conservative extremism has found fertile ground in Brazil.

Trump impeachment

Watch live: Oral arguments in the impeachment trial of US President Donald Trump

Reuters

January 22, 2020

The US Senate will hear opening arguments in President Donald Trump's impeachment trial on Wednesday, beginning up to six days of presentations on the question of whether Trump should be removed from office.

Growing Food, Sowing Trouble

Africa’s producing more fertilizer, but it’s still not getting to all farmers

The World

January 22, 2020

Africa’s turning a corner toward producing fertilizer locally.

Conflict & Justice

US psychologist who used torture testifies for first time in open court

The World

January 21, 2020

Psychologist James Mitchell first met Khalid Sheikh Mohammed in a secret, overseas CIA prison in 2003, where Mitchell was part of a team that tortured him, including waterboarding him more than 180 times.

Business, Economics and Jobs

At Davos, Trump touts US economy, but dismisses climate 'prophets of doom'

The World

January 21, 2020

With his impeachment trial beginning in Washington, DC, US President Donald Trump shied away from environmental issues, which are top of the agenda at the gathering.

Trump impeachment

Watch live: Senate impeachment trial of President Donald Trump

Reuters

January 21, 2020

US President Donald Trump has rejected the impeachment charges and called for their immediate dismissal while Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has proposed rules that would execute a potentially quick trial. Senators could vote on McConnell's resolution Tuesday as the impeachment proceedings are due to start at around 1 p.m. ET. Watch the proceeds streaming live here.

Conflict

In the western Balkans, DNA tests help families discover fate of dead relatives

The World

January 21, 2020

DNA testing is making it possible for thousands of families to recover and identify the skeletal remains of loved ones decades after they were murdered or disappeared. But some families are traumatized and distressed by these discoveries.

Health & Medicine

With less foreign aid, Thai clinic struggles to serve migrants and refugees from Myanmar

The World

January 21, 2020

Since 2010, when Myanmar ostensibly democratized and opened itself up to foreigners, many aid organizations have shifted their attention — and their funding — away from the border.

Global Politics

Guatemala's new president is more of the same, experts say

The World

January 20, 2020

Guatemala’s new government could bring stability to the country following a turbulent administration riddled with corruption, but analysts see little hope for substantive change in the return of military and private sector elites to power.

Global Politics

Former Amb. Burns on how the State Dept. carries on amid 'failure of leadership'

The World

January 20, 2020

The former diplomat, who was the US ambassador to Greece during the Clinton impeachment trial, spoke to The World about how the State Department is functioning amid Trump's impeachment.

Politics

Brazilian Netflix film sets off censorship debate

Watch live: Oral arguments in the impeachment trial of US President Donald Trump

Africa’s producing more fertilizer, but it’s still not getting to all farmers

US psychologist who used torture testifies for first time in open court

At Davos, Trump touts US economy, but dismisses climate 'prophets of doom'

Watch live: Senate impeachment trial of President Donald Trump

In the western Balkans, DNA tests help families discover fate of dead relatives

With less foreign aid, Thai clinic struggles to serve migrants and refugees from Myanmar

Guatemala's new president is more of the same, experts say

Former Amb. Burns on how the State Dept. carries on amid 'failure of leadership'

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