Adam Schiff

A young woman is shown sitting on a green cot, among dozens over other cots, each with personal belongings on top.

Biden decides to stick with Aug. 31 final pullout from Kabul

August 24, 2021Afghanistan

US President Joe Biden has decided not to extend his Aug. 31 deadline for completing the US-led evacuation of Americans and Afghan allies from Afghanistan.

Four men are shown standing in an dug out area lined with stone in an open area near a house.

Russia, France, US demand ceasefire to fighting in Nagorno-Karabakh; Cyprus is blocking EU sanctions on Belarus; Arrests in Hong Kong

October 1, 2020Top of The World

A JD.com sign is seen at the World Internet Conference in Wuzhen, Zhejiang province, China, Oct. 20, 2019.

Schiff: US power to confront hard targets like China ‘has really atrophied’

September 30, 2020US-China relations

A young child is shown sitting on a bed with health care workers nearby dressed in full protective suits.

India sees record spike in coronavirus cases; Outrage in Turkey over femicide; Fugitive Chinese researcher hiding in consulate

July 23, 2020Top of The World

Schiff warns Congress must be prepared for foreign interference in 2020 election

July 22, 2020Elections

Tell us about your experience accessing The World

We want to hear your feedback so we can keep improving our website, theworld.org. Please fill out this quick survey and let us know your thoughts (your answers will be anonymous). Thanks for your time!

US Senator Lamar Alexander is shown outside in the dark evening hours with the glow of the Capitol building dome behind him.

Watch live: End likely draws near in Trump impeachment trial

January 31, 2020Trump impeachment

US President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial faces a climactic vote on Friday, when senators are due to decide whether to call witnesses and prolong the historic proceeding or instead bring them to the swift conclusion. Watch the Senate proceedings live here starting at 1 p.m.

A dark blue sky is shown at sunset behind the dome of the US Captiol building in shadown.

Watch live: Lawmakers turn focus to obstruction charge in Trump impeachment trial

January 24, 2020Trump impeachment

Lawmakers serving as prosecutors in US President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial in the Senate will make their case he improperly interfered in Congress’ probe of his dealings with Ukraine in their final day of arguments on Friday. Watch the Senate proceedings streaming live here at 1 p.m. ET.

US Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is shown with his hands raised and head down with a row of reporters standing across from him.

Watch live: Democrats pressure resistant Republicans to join push to oust Trump

January 23, 2020Trump impeachment

Democrats planned to plow ahead on Thursday at US President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial with their arguments for removing him from office. Watch the Senate proceedings streaming live here starting at 1 p.m. ET.

Impeachment trial in the Senate: How Trump was acquitted

January 15, 2020Trump impeachment

Nearly a month after the House of Representatives took two historic votes to impeach the 45th president of the United States, the case moved to the Senate for trial. Look back at The World’s coverage of the trial here.

Judiciary Chairman Jerrold Nadler is shown standing at a podium with microphones and surrounded by several other lawmakers.

House lawmakers announce impeachment charges against President Trump

December 10, 2019Trump impeachment

Lawmakers in the US House of Representatives announced formal charges against President Donald Trump Tuesday that accuse him of abusing power and obstructing Congress, moving toward a momentous vote on whether to impeach the president.

We respect your time, attention and privacy

This is a news website, not a click casino. We do NOT employ deceptive behaviors, display annoying ads or use third party cookies and trackers to monetize your visit or help advertisers track you across the internet.

Simply, we ask that you would consider a donation to support the journalism we produce every weekday. Thank you.

This is The World

The World is a public radio program and podcast that crosses borders and time zones to bring home the stories that matter.

Follow The World

Subscribe to The World’s Latest Edition podcast for free using your favorite podcast player: