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US aims to ‘amplify Africa’s voice’ as leaders gather for summit in DC, Amb. Thomas-Greenfield says
The three-day US-Africa Leaders Summit kicked off on Tuesday, with 49 African leaders gathered in Washington, DC. US Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield told The World that the United States is "committed to engaging with the continent," even as Beijing and Moscow expand their engagement there.
'Libya's institutions are becoming weaker,' analyst says after suspected Lockerbie bomber arrest
As Earth surpasses 8 billion people, 'the planet can feed and sustain billions more,' demographer says
US 'walks fine line' at Southeast Asia summit to strengthen ties
Pressure mounts for Biden to end Trump-era Title 42 that shuts out migrants seeking asylum
US’ indefinite ban on Iranians drafted into Iran’s Revolutionary Guard continues to separate families
Former conscripts say the Guard’s listing as a foreign terrorist organization unfairly prevents them from being with their families in the US.
Study finds widespread climate anxiety among youth
A recent global survey illustrates the depth of anxiety many young people are feeling about climate change. Lise Van Susteren, a forensic psychologist, encourages adults to speak with children and youth about their doom to educate and alleviate anxiety.
Former adviser Sarah Chayes: The US failed to understand how Afghans wage war
Sarah Chayes served as a special adviser to the US military in Afghanistan and the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff after a decade on the ground in Kandahar. She joined The World's host Marco Werman to discuss the military testimonies on the US' chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan.
The post-9/11 generation 'came to understand the limits of what America could accomplish,’ former Obama adviser says
For former Obama adviser Ben Rhodes, 9/11 was a life-changing event. Rhodes joined The World's host Marco Werman to talk about the last 20 years since 9/11, and about his perspective on the end of the US mission in Afghanistan.
EU's top migration official calls for global response to help Afghans in order to avoid migration crisis in Europe
Ylva Johansson, home affairs commissioner for the European Union, joined The World's host Marco Werman to discuss the EU's plans to avoid a repeat migration crisis like the one experienced in 2015.
Havana syndrome is 'an act of war and we have to stop it’ former CIA agent says
Retired CIA senior intelligence officer Marc Polymeropoulos has been quite outspoken about Havana syndrome, having experienced many of the symptoms himself. He joins The World's Marco Werman to talk about what the US should be doing to address it.
For the first time, 'children of the revolution are fighting the revolution' says former US rep
July 26 celebrations in Cuba were dampened by protests, communication shutdowns and COVID-19 restrictions — a completely different experience from previous years' fiery speeches and street parties. Former Florida Democratic Rep. Joe Garcia has been watching events in Cuba closely.
US human trafficking report elicits anger from several countries
The Biden administration’s first comprehensive annual review of modern slavery is causing shockwaves around the world.
The Proud Boys right-wing group disbands in Canada
Two months after being designated a terrorist organization in Canada, the group has disbanded, saying that it never posed a threat, as claimed by Ottawa officials.
Refugees stuck in limbo over Biden's inaction to restore admissions program
Many refugees have already been vetted and approved for entry, but President Joe Biden has yet to make an official commitment to rebuilding the US refugee program.