Will new U.S. sanctions hurt Bashar Assad, the Syrian people, or both?
The U.N. estimates at least 80% of Syrians are already living in poverty, and many fear the new sanctions from Washington will make life even harder.
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Russia sentences ex-U.S. Marine Paul Whelan to prison for espionage
The American's family hopes that now that he's been formally convicted, the U.S. can push Moscow harder for a deal to get him back home.
New data suggest Russia may have a lot more COVID deaths than it says
Government data show Moscow had thousands more coronavirus-linked deaths than officially counted, as WHO calls Russia's numbers "difficult to understand."
Putin and the the 2020 presidential election - transcript
In this episode of "Intelligence Matters," host Michael Morell speaks with Franklin Foer, journalist and staff writer for The Atlantic, about U.S. preparedness for potential Russian election interference in 2020.
The whole world is watching us
International observers, both America's friends and adversaries, discuss the anger and polarization in our nation that, they say, represent a United States relinquishing its global leadership and withdrawing from the world
Massive fuel leak triggers state of emergency in the Arctic Circle
A reserve fuel tank at a local thermal power plant leaked more than 20,000 tons of diesel into a river, and it took days for federal authorities to take notice.
An inside look at the Soyuz rocket facility
After the U.S. retired its space shuttle program, Russia's Soyuz rocket capsule was the only way to send people to the International Space Station. SpaceX's successful launch Saturday most likely means an end to that monopoly. Elizabeth Palmer takes a tour of a Soyuz facility in Moscow.
Flynn and Russian ambassador transcripts released
In one of their exchanges, Flynn asked the Russian ambassador to take "reciprocal" actions and not escalate tensions with the Obama administration.
NSA warns of new "Sandworm" cyberattacks by Russia-backed hackers
The "Sandworm" hacking team has been exploiting a serious flaw in commonly used email software to obtain "any attacker's dream access," the NSA said.
Video shows Russian pilots buzz U.S. spy plane again
The U.S. military released video of the incident, showing the Russian aircraft flying close to the wing of the American surveillance plane.
Ex-U.S. Marine pleads not guilty as espionage trial ends in Russia
Paul Whelan's family say they "expect a wrongful conviction" and only hope he gets a sentence "lighter" than the 18 years sought by prosecutors.
Russia rolls out QR code to battle COVID-19
Moscow has responded to its spiraling COVID-19 infection rate with a lockdown that has a touch of "Big Brother" smartphone tech to it. If residents want to go anywhere in the Russian capital, they first need to log onto a government website, fill in all of their personal details and then write down where, when and why they want to go someplace. They then get a QR code linked to their car license plate, subway card and their phone in case they are walking and get stopped by a patrol. Senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer reports.
In Moscow, COVID control means government tracking your every move
Any resident of the Russian capital who wants to go more than 100 yards from home must give personal details and let authorities track their movements.
Russia welcomes delivery of ventilators from U.S. agency it banned
Delivery of 50 ventilators comes in exchange of "sincere humanitarian gestures," but it also highlights ongoing tension between Washington and Moscow.
Trump to pull out of "Open Skies" arms control accord
The accord, negotiated 30 years ago, permits unarmed surveillance flights over the 35 countries in the treaty.
Facebook pressured on hate speech policies at civil rights town hall
At a town hall with Facebook executives, civil rights leaders pressed the social media giant to further address hate speech. This comes just days after Facebook announced that it wouldn't block any content posted by politicians, including content that violates hate speech rules. Color Of Change president Rashan Robinson speaks with CBSN about Facebook's policies.
Pompeo says department won't be bullied
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says three House committees are attempting to "intimidate, bully and treat improperly the distinguished professionals of the Department of State." Politico's chief Brussels correspondent David Herszenhorn explains how former envoy Kurt Volker is involved in the scandal.
Senators warn of more Russian interference
A new report by the Senate Intelligence Committee revealed bipartisan concern that Russia will meddle in the 2020 campaign. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis joined CBSN to discuss committee members' recommendations for the government and for Silicon Valley to combat the growing threat.
First person to walk in space dies at 85
Russian cosmonaut Alexei Leonov, who became the first person to walk in space in 1965, has died at the age of 85. In 1975, Leonov was commander of the Russian Soyuz spacecraft that docked with a NASA Apollo capsule, symbolizing a historic thaw in the Cold War.
Turkey seizes key Syrian highway
Changes on the ground in Syria are complicating efforts by U.S. troops to withdraw from the region. Meanwhile, President Trump announced he will issue sanctions against Turkish officials after facing a bipartisan backlash in Washington over his decision to pull all U.S. troops from Syria. CBS News National Security Correspondent David Martin joins CBSN with the latest from the Pentagon.
Some troops may stay in Syria
As about 1,000 U.S. troops move out of Syria into Iraq, CBS News has learned that the White House is considering a plan to keep 200 troops in the northeast region. CBS News foreign correspondent Holly Williams has the latest from the Syrian border, and former U.S. Navy SEAL Dave Sears joins CBSN to discuss the president's policy shift.
Bear attacks trainer at circus show
A circus bear attacked and injured its trainer during a performance in northern Russia. Video of the attack shows the 600-pund bear attacking the trainer, biting him and forcing him to the floor. The bear reportedly was subdued with an electric shocker.
What al-Baghdadi's death means for Trump
President Trump announced the death of ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi over the weekend. But some congressional Democrats are slamming the president for informing Russia of the raid before them. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joins CBSN to discuss the raid and its significance.
Day 1, Part 2: Nunes: Inquiry is a "smear campaign"
California Representative Devin Nunes, the top Republican on the House Intelligence Committee, called the impeachment inquiry "a carefully orchestrated media smear campaign." He said Wednesday that no hearings should take place at all until three questions are answered. Watch his opening statement in the first public impeachment hearing.
Williams says she found July 25 call "unusual"
Jennifer Williams, Vice President Mike Pence's special adviser for Europe and Russia, said Tuesday during a public impeachment hearing that she found the July 25 phone call between President Trump and Ukraine's president "unusual because in contrast to other presidential calls I had observed, it involved discussion of what appeared to be a domestic political matter."
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