REPORT | June 18, 2013

Myanmar's Democracy Transition Marred by Anti-Muslim Rhetoric and Violence

  • Myanmar's Democracy Transition Marred by Anti-Muslim Rhetoric and Violence
  • The Southeast Asian country of Myanmar has taken major steps to turn from a military dictatorship to a fledgling democracy. But that transition has also seen the rise of harrowing, deadly clashes between Buddhists and Muslims. Special correspondent Kira Kay reports from Myanmar.

REPORT | June 18, 2013

News Wrap: At G-8 Summit, Leaders Press for Syrian Peace Talks

  • News Wrap: At G-8 Summit, Leaders Press for Syrian Peace Talks
  • In other news Tuesday, leaders at the G-8 conference pushed for Syrian peace talks. Russian President Putin defended his government's military aid to Assad, and warned Europe against helping the rebels. Also, suicide bombers killed at least 34 people in an attack on a Shiite mosque in Baghdad.

ANALYSIS | June 18, 2013

Are Peace and Stability Possible in Afghanistan?

  • Are Peace and Stability Possible in Afghanistan?
  • As Afghan forces took control of their country's security, the Taliban agreed to join the U.S. and Afghanistan for negotiations. Gwen Ifill talks to former Defense Department official David Sedney, retired Col. David Lamm of the National Defense University and Pamela Constable of The Washington Post about this turning point.

REPORT | June 18, 2013

Taliban to Join Talks With Negotiators as Afghanistan Takes Control of Security

  • Taliban to Join Talks With Negotiators as Afghanistan Takes Control of Security
  • A breakthrough could be coming for the longest conflict in American history. Senior U.S. officials say they are scheduled to have direct talks with the Taliban and Afghan negotiators. The announcement came as international forces formally handed over full security control to Afghan authorities. Gwen Ifill reports.

THE RUNDOWN BLOG | June 18, 2013

At Guantanamo, Red Cross Defends Keeping Detainee Records Confidential

  • At Guantanamo, Red Cross Defends Keeping Detainee Records Confidential
  • The pre-trial hearing on the five suspected 9/11 plotters continued Tuesday at the U.S. base in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba -- without the accused present. The day focused on why the International Red Cross opposes requests to disclose its confidential condition reports on Guantanamo detainees.

ANALYSIS | June 17, 2013

How Will Iran's New President Impact Relations With U.S.?

  • How Will Iran's New President Impact Relations With U.S.?
  • What does the election of Hasan Rowhani mean for Iran's nuclear program? How will Iran's new president approach relations with the U.S.? To address those questions, Gwen Ifill is joined by Karim Sadjadpour of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and Cliff Kupchan of the Eurasia Group.

REPORT | June 17, 2013

Iran Elects Moderate Candidate Hasan Rowhani to Be Next President

  • Iran Elects Moderate Candidate Hasan Rowhani to Be Next President
  • A reform-minded, moderate cleric will be Iran's next president. Hasan Rowhani won the recent election by nearly 51 percent of the vote, enough to avoid a run-off and beating out several more conservative candidates. Gwen Ifill profiles the new leader and reports on reaction from the international community.

REPORT | June 17, 2013

News Wrap: U.K. Government Reportedly Hacked Email, Calls of Foreign Diplomats

  • News Wrap: U.K. Government Reportedly Hacked Email, Calls of Foreign Diplomats
  • In other news Monday, the British government is reported to have hacked emails and phone calls of foreign diplomats. Russia, South Africa and Turkey demanded an explanation. Also, Edward Snowden, the man who leaked information about the NSA's secret surveillance programs, participated in an online chat hosted by the Guardian.

REPORT | June 17, 2013

Fate of Syria, U.S. Aid to Rebels Dominates Attention at G-8 Summit

  • Fate of Syria, U.S. Aid to Rebels Dominates Attention at G-8 Summit
  • What to do about the bloody war in Syria is overshadowing the usual agenda of trade deals and unemployment at this year's G-8 summit in Ireland. Gwen Ifill reports on conflict playing out during the conference around the United States' decision to send military aid to Syrian rebels.

THE RUNDOWN BLOG | June 17, 2013

Live-Blog: Gitmo Hearing on Suspected 9/11 Mastermind, Co-conspirators

  • Live-Blog: Gitmo Hearing on Suspected 9/11 Mastermind, Co-conspirators
  • The alleged mastermind of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks on the United States and four suspected co-conspirators appear in a Guantanamo court Monday for the first time since detainees went on a hunger strike earlier this year. We'll be live-blogging events.

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