World Feb 23 Russia uses disinformation on Ukraine military aggressions as a pretext for war Russia this week claimed Ukraine’s military crossed into Russia and even released a video of an invading tank, while Russian media highlighted supposed attacks inside the self-declared separatist republics. The U.S. and Ukraine accuse Russia of staging videos to justify…
World Feb 22 U.S., Europe ramp up sanctions on Russia as Ukraine prepares for a broader incursion President Biden, the European Union, and the United Kingdom all lodged new and harsh sanctions against Russia Tuesday as the Russian parliament authorized Vladimir Putin to further invade Ukraine. It was an active and urgent day, from Ukraine to Moscow…
World Feb 08 China’s dismal human rights record casts a shadow over the Winter Olympics The Winter Olympics are being held, again, in an authoritarian state, raising questions for human rights groups and for many American corporations. Nick Schifrin reports on what advocates say about China's exploitation of the Games, as it tries to project…
World Jan 24 U.S. puts troops on high alert as Russia-Ukraine tensions escalate It's the most acute crisis between the West and Russia since the end of the Cold War, and both sides escalated their military deployments Monday. The United States is putting troops on higher alert, NATO says it will reinforce its…
World Jan 21 Russia potentially weeks away from being able to invade Ukraine The United States on Friday agreed to submit written responses next week to Russia's demands over how to end the crisis over Ukraine. The announcement came during a high level diplomatic meeting in Geneva, as Russia maintains overwhelming force along…
World Jan 19 As tensions rise at Ukraine border, U.S. leaders disagree on sanctioning Russia Secretary of State Antony Blinken was in Ukraine Wednesday to meet with the country's president and high command, as more than 100,000 Russian troops remain deployed on Ukraine's borders. Nick Schifrin begins the report, and Judy Woodruff has a conversation…
World Jan 18 Harsh winter worsens humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan It's been five months since the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan, and a hard, cruel winter has descended. Millions are in dire need across the country. John Ray of Independent Television News reports from Kabul.
World Jan 11 Examining the human toll of China’s stringent COVID policy Chinese authorities locked down after discovering two cases of omicron in Anyang, a city of 5.5 million people about 300 miles outside Beijing. It’s the third Chinese city now in lockdown and comes less than a month before the Beijing…
World Dec 27 Myanmar military ‘fighting for its life’ in face of ‘unprecedented’ resistance to coup It has been more than 10 months since Myanmar’s military seized power in a coup. Its soldiers have since fought with urban protestors and rural militias using brutal violence. Activists accuse the military of killing more than 1300, and detaining…
World Dec 10 Three experts on why democracies are facing growing threats globally Friday at the Summit for Democracy, President Joe Biden announced initiatives designed to bolster democracy around the world — from election integrity, to independent media and fighting corruption. But the president and democracy advocates admit global democracy is eroding, and…