Category Archives: World News
CO2 levels in atmosphere hit record high in 2016
By Hilary Clarke and Sarah Chiplin Concentrations of carbon dioxide surged at a record breaking speed in 2016, according to the annual Greenhouse Gas bulletin compiled by the World Meteorological Orga...
Oct 30, 2017
Catalan lawmakers vote to split from Spain amid independence crisis
By Laura Smith-Spark and Claudia Rebaza CNN The Catalan Parliament voted overwhelmingly Friday in favor of declaring independence from Spain on Friday, taking the country’s deepening political c...
Oct 27, 2017
New security measures for US-bound flights
Tighter security measures, including extra screening for all passengers, has taken effect for all international flights traveling to the US. CNN’s Sara Ganim reports. [van id=”us/2017/10/2...
Oct 27, 2017
Marks: Niger may have delayed drone support
Retired Major General James “Spider” Marks explains why the US military asked Niger for permission to arm drones ahead of the attack that killed four servicemen.[van id=”politics/201...
Oct 26, 2017
US company agrees to restart MH370 search in ‘no find, no fee’ deal
By Euan McKirdy CNN A US marine exploration company has agreed to restart the search for missing Malaysia Airlines flight 370, according to Australian’s transport minister. Ocean Infinity, which...
Oct 20, 2017
US-Backed Forces Formally Announce Victory Over Islamic State in Raqqa
The US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces formally declared victory over Islamic State in Raqqa at a conference held in the city's national stadium on October 20. Credit: YouTubeAjansa Hawar via Storyful...
Oct 20, 2017
Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl pleads guilty to desertion
Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl pleads guilty to desertionBy Devon M. SayersCNNSgt. Bowe Bergdahl pleaded guilty to desertion and misbehavior before the enemy via his attorney Monday.Bergdahl was charged after he ...
Oct 16, 2017
Inside AirAsia flight as it plummeted 20,000 feet
Passengers aboard an AirAsia flight have criticized the flight crew for allegedly screaming as the plane plummeted, following an apparent pressurization issue in the cabin. [van id=”world/2017/1...
Oct 16, 2017
3 US troops killed, 2 wounded in Niger
Three US troops are killed when they appeared to be ambushed in Niger. CNN’s David McKenzie reports.[van id=”world/2017/10/05/mckenzie-niger-attack-us-troops-killed.cnn”]
Oct 05, 2017
Lankov: Russia, China nearing N. Korea limit
North Korea watcher Andrei Lankov tells CNN both Russia and China are coming close to their own red line concerning North Korea. [van id=”world/2017/09/18/un-general-assembly-preview-north-korea...
Sep 18, 2017