World Sep 07 Tunisia’s president tightens grip on power by jailing rivals while economy falters Democracy in Tunisia is under pressure. The North African country was long considered a trailblazer for democracy in the Arab world, but now its president has launched an authoritarian crackdown that has jailed political rivals, wrecked the economy and caused…
World Aug 07 Tunisia, EU scrutinized for harsh treatment of migrants along route from Africa to Europe Crews have given up hope of finding nearly 30 migrants thrown into the sea after setting sail from Tunisia. It happened as human rights groups called on Tunisia’s president to save migrants trapped on the border with Libya. The crisis…
World Jul 27 Syrian refugee elected mayor in German town as anti-immigrant sentiment rises For eight years, the NewsHour has been running a series called Desperate Journey tracking major events in migration across the world. Much of the time, we're reporting on tragedies but occasionally there’s a glimpse of light. Special correspondent Malcolm Brabant…
Economy Jul 19 Germany’s role as economic powerhouse at tipping point amid recession Germany's economy was the envy of Europe for many of the 30-plus years since reunification. But now the country is officially in recession and its people, used to decades of prosperity, are now losing confidence. Much of its current troubles…
World Jul 17 British housing crisis creates new conflicts as developers seek to build homes Experts in Britain are warning that a generation of young people may never be able to own their own homes because of a grave housing crisis. There is a shortfall of over four million homes and it is now a…
Politics Jul 10 ‘Black Mirror’ creator on why the techno-dystopian show has gripped audiences The series "Black Mirror” just released its sixth and possibly final season. The sci-fi anthology is a social satire playing with society's deepest fears about our increasingly digital lives. Special correspondent Malcolm Brabant caught up with show creator Charlie Brooker…
World Jun 21 Deadly migrant boat disaster renews criticism of immigration policies in Greece It has been one week since an overloaded fishing trawler filled with hundreds of migrants sank off the southwest coast of Greece. The vessel left Libya and crossed the Mediterranean before becoming disabled. It drifted for hours before capsizing. Hundreds…
World Jun 02 Greenland unveils draft constitution in push for complete independence from Danish control After six years of work, the world’s biggest island has finally unveiled a draft of its constitution. Greenland gained autonomy from Denmark in 1979, but the former colonial power still has control of the island’s most important affairs. As special…
World May 06 Pageantry and protests surround coronation of King Charles III The coronation of King Charles III on Saturday was a ceremony not seen in London in 70 years. There was all the pageantry befitting the occasion, with dignitaries from around the world in attendance, and crowds clamoring for a glimpse…
World May 05 The mixed feelings in Britain ahead of the coronation of King Charles Eight months after succeeding Queen Elizabeth as Britain’s head of state, King Charles will formally be crowned in a lavish celebration. This coronation will be historic, it’s unlikely anything as grand will be staged again, as the royal family adapts…