World

A woman prays after offering a bouquet of flowers at the memorial area set up for former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.

Shinzo Abe's assassination spotlights Unification Church links to Japan's politics

12:11pm July 28, 2022

by Anthony Kuhn

The assassination, allegedly motivated by a grudge Abe's suspected killer held against the Unification Church, has put the relationship between Japan and the church under a new spotlight.

Queue Listen Now

Pope Francis accompanied by Governor-General Mary Simon, right, arrives at the Citadelle de Quebec on Wednesday in Quebec City, Quebec City, Quebec.

World News

The pope's apology to Indigenous people doesn't go far enough, Canada says

9:33am July 28, 2022

by The Associated Press

The pope apologized to Indigenous peoples for abuses in church-run residential schools. Canada's response suggests that reconciliation over the fraught history is still a work in progress.

Ukrainian artillery shoots towards Russian forces at a frontline in Kharkiv region, Ukraine, Wednesday, July 27, 2022.

World News

Russia strikes areas in northern Ukraine while Ukraine counterattacks in the south

6:37am July 28, 2022

by The Associated Press

Russian forces launched missile strikes on Ukraine's Kyiv and Chernihiv regions while Ukrainian officials, meanwhile, announced an operation to liberate occupied territory in the country's south.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken sits with Linda Thomas-Greenfield, U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, as they meet with African ministers at U.N. headquarters, May 18, 2022.

Russia and the West are vying for influence in Africa and Ukraine is a big reason why

5:55am July 28, 2022

by The Associated Press

Russia's foreign minister and France's president are visiting this week along with visits by U.S. officials in what some say is the most intense competition for influence there since the Cold War.

In this government provided photo, Kim Jong Un delivers a defiant speech during a ceremony to mark the 69th anniversary of the signing of the ceasefire armistice that ended the fighting in the Korean War.

Kim threatens to use nuclear weapons in any clash with the U.S. and South Korea

2:13am July 28, 2022

by The Associated Press

In a speech marking the 69th anniversary of the Korean War Armistice, Kim said his country is ready to use nuclear weapons in potential military conflicts with the U.S. or South Korea.

A guard removes Brittney Griner's handcuffs ahead of a hearing at the Khimki Court outside Moscow on Wednesday.

Brittney Griner testifies about her medical marijuana prescription and chaotic arrest

5:59pm July 27, 2022

The WNBA star took the stand in Russian court Wednesday to explain why she had vape cartridges in the first place, how they ended up in her luggage and what happened after they were discovered.

Queue Listen Now

The largest navy exercise in the world is underway, increasingly focused on China

5:44pm July 27, 2022

by Steve Walsh

The largest U.S.-led navy exercise in the world is now under way. Rim of the Pacific, or RIMPAC, is increasingly focused on containing China, as tensions rise in the region.

Cleaning a great floating garbage patch the size of Texas

5:44pm July 27, 2022

The Kwai, a 140-foot cargo ship, just made a 45-day round trip from Hawaii and back. It's load? About 96 tons of trash from a floating garbage patch the size of Texas.

Queue Listen Now

China has warned of taking 'strong measures' should Nancy Pelosi travel to Taiwan

4:54pm July 27, 2022

by John Ruwitch

China is warning it will respond with "strong measures" if U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi travels to Taiwan. China claims Taiwan as its territory.

Queue Listen Now

WNBA star and two-time Olympic gold medalist Brittney Griner is escorted to a courtroom for a hearing, in Khimki just outside Moscow, on Wednesday.

U.S. offers Russia a deal for the release of Brittney Griner

3:28pm July 27, 2022

by The Associated Press

The U.S. has offered a deal to Russia aimed at bringing home WNBA star Brittney Griner and another jailed American, Paul Whelan, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Wednesday.