United States

Six US states reeling as rivers rise to record levels

At least two people have died and flooding is expected to continue with more rain forecast and snowmelt expected.

Six US states reeling as rivers rise to record levels

United States

US gun violence: Chicago group aims to stop shootings

In one of the United States's deadliest cities, a group is attempting to curb gun crime by working with community.

New Zealand attack

A summary of attacks on Muslims in Western countries

Anti-Muslim attacks have steadily increased in the past few years worldwide.

A summary of attacks on Muslims in Western countries

Weather

California drought-free for the first time in 7 years

A wet winter has replenished reservoirs and increased snowpacks.

California drought-free for the first time in 7 years

Climate SOS

Young American climate protesters join 'Fridays for Future'

Environmental rallies inspired by Greta Thunberg put pressure on US political leaders to embrace the Green New Deal.

Young American climate protesters join 'Fridays for Future'

United States

Trump issues first veto to build his border wall

Trump vetoes congressional measure to block his bid to use a national emergency declaration to free money for a wall.

Trump overrules House with veto over US border wall

United States

US bars entry to ICC members probing 'war crimes' in Afghanistan

Mike Pompeo says US will deny visas to ICC personnel investigating possible war crimes by US troops in Afghanistan.

US bars entry to ICC members probing 'war crimes' in Afghanistan

North Korea

North Korea may suspend talks with 'gangster-like' US: Diplomat

Pyongyang's senior diplomat tells Russia's Tass news agency that North Korea may rethink ban on missile tests.

North Korea may suspend talks with 'gangster-like' US: Diplomat

Russia

US, Canada, EU hit Russia with fresh sanctions over Ukraine

Measures target Russian officials over Moscow's actions against Ukraine, including 2018 naval clash in the Kerch Strait.

US, Canada, EU hit Russia with fresh sanctions over Ukraine

Climate SOS

Youth around globe demand action against climate change

Global day of student protests aims to prompt world leaders into action on climate change.

Young people across globe protest against climate change inaction

US & Canada

Franky Cali killing brings back fears of mob violence in New York

The drive-by shooting has sparked fears of a return of mob violence of the past.

Gun violence

'Arms are for hugs': US students march to end gun violence

Students march from White House to Capitol Hill calling on politicians to pass bills to end gun violence in the US.

'Arms are for hugs': US students march to end gun violence

United States

Beware the kids: US youth to join strike for climate

Students across the US plan to walk out of school in support of Green New Deal and broader international mobilisation.

Beware the kids: US youth to join strike for climate

101 East

Asylum In America

We follow the journey of two refugees from a detention centre on Manus Island to their new homes in the US and Canada.

United States

'Abject failure': California suspends death penalty

Governor Gavin Newsom imposes moratorium on death penalty, granting a reprieve to 737 condemned inmates.