WorldView: U.S. faces backlash over new pact

Many European allies are angry with Washington after it created an Indo-Pacific alliance with Australia and Britain designed to counter China's growing military and economic influence. Meanwhile, China plans on joining a key Asia-Pacific trading pact that, if accepted, will strengthen Beijing's position in the region, and the Dutch foreign minister resigned over her role in last month's withdrawal from Afghanistan, becoming the first Western government official to step down following the Taliban's chaotic takeover. Also, a record number of migrants are heading north along the Colombia-Panama border with the hopes of starting a new life in the U.S. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joined "CBSN AM" from London with those international headlines.

• Sep 17, 2021

EU takes U.S. off safe travel list; backs COVID-19 travel restrictions

The recommendation is not binding on its 27 member states, and travel from the bloc to the U.S. is still restricted.

• Aug 31, 2021

Report finds spike in sale of fake vaccination cards

A new report found the Delta variant is causing a massive increase in the sale of fake COVID-19 vaccination cards. The lowered prices and rise in false advertisements is also making the documents more accessible globally. CBS News technology reporter Dan Patterson joined CBSN's Lana Zak to break it all down.

• Aug 18, 2021

European Union proposes plan to tackle climate change

The European Union announced new proposals to tackle climate change over the next few decades. The "Fit for 55" plan aims to reduce carbon emissions throughout the EU by 55% by 2030. If achieved, this would make Europe the "world's first carbon-neutral continent" by 2050. New York Times international climate reporter Somini Sengupta joined CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.

• Jul 17, 2021

COVID-19 passports ease travel within Europe

The digital COVID Certificate is being rolled out across the member nations of the EU this month to ease travel restrictions. It allows anyone who has been double vaccinated, tested negative for COVID, or proven to have recovered from COVID a digital passport allowing them passage between most EU member countries. As Chris Livesay reports from Rome, the new system is not available in the U.S., nor is it applicable to travelers from the U.S.

• Jul 6, 2021

Travel surges as Delta variant raises alarms

Nearly 1.9 million people took to the skies Saturday and more are expected now that the European Union's 15-month ban on U.S. travel is over. But the contagious Delta variant of COVID-19 is still spreading. Lilia Luciano has more.

• Jun 20, 2021

EU lifting restrictions

The European Union is ending pandemic-era travel restrictions for visitors from the United States. Errol Barnett has the latest.

• Jun 17, 2021

EU lawmakers approve digital COVID passes

As Europe is gradually reopens to tourists after more than a year of pandemic-related lockdowns, the EU is launching digital COVID certificates to keep outbreaks at bay. The passes will allow people to travel easily around the 27-nation bloc largely without having to quarantine or be tested. Politico reporter Hanne Cokelaere joined CBSN to discuss the rollout.

• Jun 11, 2021

WorldView: Deadly Nigeria boat accident

More than 100 people are missing after a boat carrying about 200 passengers broke and sank in Nigeria's River Niger. Switzerland has ended talks with the European Union, rejecting a treaty agreement for closer ties. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio joins "CBSN AM" from Hong Kong with a roundup of those and other headlines.

• May 27, 2021

Calls grow to investigate Belarus plane diversion

The U.S. and other nations are demanding an investigation into the forced landing of a passenger plane in Belarus, where an opposition journalist was arrested. The 26-year-old appeared in a brief video, but there are growing concerns about his safety. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer joined CBSN AM with the latest.

• May 25, 2021

EU demands release of journalist in Belarus

European Union leaders late Monday agreed on a set of sanctions against Belarus, including a ban on the use of the 27-nation bloc’s airspace and airports. They also called for the release of Roman Pratasevich, the journalist detained who has been vocal in his opposition to authoritarian Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko. As Elizabeth Palmer reports, Pratasevich appeared in a short video, seemingly staged, saying he was being treated well.

• May 25, 2021

Belarus accused of "hijacking" opponent

Some European leaders are condemning Belarus' authoritarian president Alexander Lukashenko after he forced the landing of a commercial plane in order to arrest an opposition figure. Critics called it a "hijacking." CBS News senior foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata joined "CBSN AM" with the latest.

• May 24, 2021

European Union relaxing travel rules for vaccinated visitors

The EU also agreed on easing the criteria for nations to be considered a safe country, from which all tourists can travel.

• May 19, 2021

Hungary's Prime Minister Orban tightens grip

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban brought his ideal of an "illiberal state" even closer to fruition this week when the country's parliament passed legislation that would put universities and cultural institutions under the control of government-appointed trustees. Budapest-based Reuters correspondent Marton Dunai joins CBSN AM to talk about Hungary's latest democratic backsliding.

• May 6, 2021

EU looks to ease travel restrictions as vaccination ramps up

The 27-nation bloc's executive branch has recommended opening up non-essential travel to people from outside Europe, but there are conditions.

• May 3, 2021

EU to reopen borders to vaccinated Americans

The head of the European Commission says Americans who are fully vaccinated can travel to the European Union's 27 member states this summer. CBS News foreign correspondent Holly Williams spoke with CBSN's Tanya Rivero about the move to revive tourism across the Atlantic.

• Apr 26, 2021

White House hosts virtual climate summit

The White House is marking Earth Day by hosting dozens of world leaders in a virtual climate summit. CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli joins "CBSN AM" with what we're watching and what it can mean for the future of climate change.

• Apr 22, 2021

London Calling: Brexit still a headache for U.K.

The United Kingdom formally left the European Union on January 31, 2020, and signed a trade deal with the bloc just before New Year's. Why then, asks CBS News contributor Simon Bates, does it feel like Brexit never ended? Note: Simon Bates' opinions are his own and do not necessarily reflect those of ViacomCBS or its subsidiaries.

• Apr 8, 2021

EU considers curb on vaccine exports

European leaders are expressing concern at a proposal by the European Union to block vaccine shipments to nations with already high inoculation rates. At a virtual summit Thursday, leaders, including German Chancellor Angela Merkel, balked at the idea, issuing a statement saying they were worried the move could severely disrupt global supply chains. Matina Stevis-Gridneff, the New York Times' Brussels correspondent, joined CBSN's Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green to discuss.

• Mar 26, 2021

"Unbelievable" bureaucracy plagues Germany's COVID vaccination drive

Mistrust in a vaccine driven by government hesitancy and EU-wide shortages are only the tip of an iceberg threatening to sink Germany's COVID response.

• Mar 26, 2021

Worldview: North Korea missile test

CBS News reporter and producer Haley Ott has been following the tensions rising overseas after North Korea launched two missiles into the Sea of Japan. She joins CBSN AM to discuss that and other stories from around the world.

• Mar 25, 2021

WorldView: More protesters killed in Myanmar

At least 12 are dead after another violent day of anti-coup protests in Myanmar. Western India is preparing for another lockdown. Several countries suspend use of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine to look into reports of blood clots. And the EU is declared an "LGBTIQ Freedom Zone." CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay joins "CBSN AM" with today's headlines.

• Mar 12, 2021

U.K. says second national lockdown possible

More than 40,000 people in Britain have died of COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic in March, and cases are rising again. Several other countries in Europe are also seeing a surge. CBS New correspondent Roxana Saberi reports Britain is considering a second national lockdown.

• Sep 21, 2020

Epic Games ramps up fight against Apple

Epic Games, the company behind popular online game Fortnite, is ramping up its legal fight against Apple with a new antitrust complaint filed in the European Union. Dan Patterson joins CBSN AM to talk about the dispute between the two companies.

• Feb 18, 2021

As shortages fuel anger, EU leader admits COVID vaccine plan mistakes

"We were late in getting approval... too optimistic about mass production, and perhaps we were too sure that the orders would be delivered on time," EU Commission president confesses to lawmakers.

• Feb 10, 2021

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