World Nov 20 Attacks move France to grant law enforcement more power Paris marked and mourned one week since a string of attacks that killed 130 people. Since last Friday, French police have carried out hundreds of raids, including one that killed the alleged mastermind. Now the government is moving to give…
World Nov 20 Why more and more women are drawn to the Islamic State Experts say that more and more women are making the decision to join the Islamic State. Who are they and what are their motivations? William Brangham finds out from foreign affairs and defense producer P.J. Tobia, the host of NewsHour’s…
Politics Nov 20 Debate over refugee crisis sharpens on the campaign trail Since the Paris attacks, the issue of the Syrian refugee crisis has become a hot talking point on Capitol Hill and among the presidential candidates. Political director Lisa Desjardins offers a roundup of reactions.
Politics Nov 20 Shields and Brooks on how Paris changed the political debate Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week’s news, including the political and psychological aftermath of the Paris attacks, 2016 candidates speak out on the refugee crisis and fighting the…
Episode Nov 19 PBS NewsHour full episode Nov. 19, 2015 Thursday on the NewsHour, French police confirm that the man who led the Paris attacks was killed in a violent raid on an apartment outside the city. How did he return to Europe from Syria without detection? Also: American politicians…
Education Nov 19 For young newcomers, school offers a stepping stone to life in America Around the nation, cities that take in refugees face the challenge of how to educate young people who speak little or no English. The NewsHour’s April Brown visits Houston, now the most diverse city in the U.S., where Las Americas…
Economy Nov 19 What’s made the Islamic State one of the richest terrorist armies in history? How does the Islamic State militant group make money to fund its operations? A key source is oil extraction, which has helped make the group one of the richest terrorist armies in history. Economics correspondent Paul Solman takes a look…
Politics Nov 19 Does the U.S. need tighter security checks on refugees? The House overwhelmingly passed the American SAFE Act, which would likely force a pause on Syrian and Iraqi refugees by enforcing strict vetting. Meanwhile, some local governments have said they don't want Syrians fleeing war in their communities. Political director…
World Nov 19 How terrorists exploit Europe’s divided intelligence efforts French authorities say the ringleader of the Paris attacks was killed in a raid outside Paris on Wednesday. So how did he return to Europe undetected after joining the Islamic State in Syria? Lorenzo Vidino of George Washington University and…
World Nov 19 News Wrap: Four EU countries to turn away economic migrants In our news wrap Thursday, Serbia, Macedonia, Croatia and Slovenia announced they will turn back migrants fleeing their countries for economic reasons, accepting only war refugees to enter their territories. Also, violence between Israelis and Palestinians claimed five more lives,…