U.S. sanctions Myanmar generals over mass killings of Rohingya
The sanctions bar those targeted and their immediate families from traveling to the United States
Rohingya crisis
Myanmar frees Reuters reporters jailed for reporting on Rohingyas
Rights groups, Western governments, the U.N. and journalist associations alike had condemned their imprisonment; they won a Pulitzer in April
Reuters reporters get 7-year terms in Myanmar "official secrets" case
Ruling is seen as instance of press crackdown amid widespread international condemnation of Myanmar's treatment of Rohingya Muslims
Investigators call for genocide prosecutions over slaughter of Rohingyas
Investigation for UN human rights body finds crimes against Muslims in Myanmar "similar in nature, gravity and scope" to previous genocides
Facebook's struggle with hate speech in Myanmar
"It led to riots. People died. I mean this really is a life and death situation"
Myanmar groups accuse Facebook of failing to curb hate speech
Rights groups say the social-media giant hasn't stopped speech that incites violence against the Rohingya
U.N. blames Facebook for spreading hatred in Myanmar
Facebook said in a statement there is "is no place for hate speech or content that promotes violence"
Peace prize laureates accuse Myanmar leaders of genocide
Critics say Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi, a Nobel Peace Prize recipient, is complicit in humanitarian crisis
Weaponizing social media: The Rohingya crisis
"Technology is like a bomb in Myanmar," where viral propaganda fuels a campaign the U.N. calls ethnic cleansing
"Technology is like a bomb": Social media weaponized in Rohingya crisis
CBSN Originals documentary exposes how cheap cellphones and social media expose millions to propaganda targeting a vulnerable minority
Artist helps Rohingya women face sexual violence, past and present
Dibarah Mahboob works with refugees who fled attacks, including rape, in Myanmar, only to find threat had followed them to Bangladesh
U.N. warns of "major new emergency" in Rohingya refugee crisis
Filippo Grandi also warned that conditions aren't right for Rohingya Muslims to voluntarily return to Myanmar
Rohingya refugees allege gov't abuse "crueler" than killing
Expert says Myanmar using starvation as "time-honored way of doing genocide, and one of the easiest ways"
AP finds mass graves, latest evidence of Rohingya genocide
Evidence growing of what looks like genocide against long-persecuted ethnic Muslim minority in mainly Buddhist nation, AP says
Bill Richardson bails on "whitewash" Rohingya panel
As U.N. says still unsafe for Muslim refugees to return to Myanmar, veteran U.S. diplomat calls panel a "cheerleading operation" for Aung San Suu Kyi
Crisis continues for Rohingya Muslims languishing at refugee camp
The Bangladeshi government refuses to issue birth certificates to Rohingya babies born at the world's largest refugee camp
Rohingyas describe bloody massacre at hands of Myanmar troops
While officials won't allow media to verify survivors' tales of gruesome executions, evidence is mounting of orchestrated war crimes
Aid group says shocking number of Rohingyas killed in 2 months
Doctors Without Borders says at least 6,700 Rohingyas killed in just 2 months in crackdown by security forces
U.S. "deeply concerned" by arrest of journalists in Myanmar
Reuters employees charged with violating Official Secrets Act over "secret" documents related to Rohingya crisis
Pope utters word he had avoided in emotional meeting with refugees
Pope Francis asked for forgiveness from refugees in Bangladesh for the hurt and persecution they have endured
Pope breaks recent silence over what U.N. calls "ethnic cleansing"
Pope Francis says it's "imperative" for world to provide assistance with Asia's worst refugee crisis in decades
Pope dives into Rohingya crisis upon arrival in Myanmar
All ears on leader of Catholic Church as he meets civilian and military leaders in nation accused of "ethnic cleansing" of Muslim minority
U.S. declares "ethnic cleansing" against Rohingya in Myanmar
"It is clear that the situation in northern Rakhine state constitutes ethnic cleansing against the Rohingya," wrote Sec. Tillerson in a statement on Wednesday
Rohingya crisis draws Tillerson to Myanmar
Secretary of State to meet leader Aung San Suu Kyi as report cites "mounting evidence" of genocide
Suu Kyi benefits from neighbors' silence on Rohingya
20 years ago, Myanmar leader railed against Asian partners' inaction in her country, now she's likely counting on it
World
After 3 decades, police believe they found infamous serial killer
Police said the man's DNA matches samples taken from evidence collected from some of the crime scenes
What is going on with the war in Afghanistan?
Trump says "we've hit our enemies harder" than ever, but this is the deadliest year for U.S. troops since 2014, and it's unclear when they might come home
Iran's top diplomat warns of "all-out war" after Pompeo comments
Javad Zarif's comments appeared to be a response to U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, who a day earlier referred to Saturday's attack as an "act of war."
Global economy slowing much faster than expected
Economic growth around the world has taken a "dangerous turn" due to trade disputes, OECD's chief economist warns
Power company execs cleared of negligence in Fukushima disaster
Former chairman and 2 others found not guilty of criminal negligence, as judge rules they couldn't have anticipated 2011 tsunami damage
Politicians slam Justin Trudeau over "insulting" brownface photo
"It's making a mockery of someone for what they live," said New Democratic Party leader Jagmeet Singh
Can Israel's Netanyahu cut a deal to stay in power?
With no clear election winner, the prime minister may need backing from some staunch foes to ensure his political survival, and possibly to stay out of jail
U.S. strike allegedly kills civilians as Taliban blows up a hospital
U.S. confirms strike targeting ISIS, says it is trying to "determine the facts" as Taliban bomb tears through hospital killing at least 20
Photo shows Justin Trudeau wearing brownface at 2001 party
Trudeau was a 29-year-old teacher at West Point Grey Academy and was attending a party with an "Arabian Nights" theme
Teens pledge not to have kids until action taken on climate
"It's a really adult decision that I'm having to make because my leaders are acting like children," said the creator of the pledge
Saudi oil attack was approved by Iran's supreme leader, U.S. official says
Saudi Arabia on Wednesday displayed wreckage of what it said were Iranian cruise missiles and drones
Bermuda braces for Category 3 Hurricane Humberto
Forecasters said tropical storm-force winds began hitting the islands of some 70,000 people Wednesday afternoon
Plumber praised for fixing elderly woman's boiler for free
His invoice said "no charge for this lady under any circumstances"
Empty holding facility for migrant children costs $720,000 a day
A federal official revealed that the government spends $600 per bed, per day, to support the empty facility in Homestead, Florida
Trump announces increased sanctions on Iran
Trump's announcement comes after Secretary of State Mike Pompeo blamed Iran for an attack on Saudi oil fields
