World Jul 13 Iran nuclear talks creep toward conclusion as negotiators battle over words Despite hope that Iran and the world’s powers would reach a nuclear deal Monday, efforts to reach an Iranian nuclear deal were stymied once again. Gwen Ifill talks to Indira Lakshmanan of Bloomberg about what happened and what’s to come.
World Jul 13 Deal struck, pain and political hurdles ahead for Greece Greece struck a debt deal after a long night of negotiations with European creditors. According to the preliminary deal, the nearly bankrupt country will receive a $95 billion bailout over three years, and be subject to tough austerity measures. Special…
World Jul 13 Escape of biggest drug lord in the world is huge blow for Mexican president What does the escape of Mexican cartel kingpin Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman mean for that nation’s drug war? William Brangham speaks to Alfredo Corchado of The Dallas Morning News about the jailbreak and the fallout.
World Jul 13 Mexican authorities question prison workers after Joaquin ‘El Chapo’ Guzman’s jailbreak On Saturday, notorious Mexican drug kingpin Joaquin Guzman, known as “El Chapo,” walked into a shower stall at the maximum security prison and never came out. Officials later discovered a nearly mile-long tunnel had been dug under the prison, ending…
World Jul 13 News Wrap: Iraqi forces begin large-scale assault on Islamic State In our news wrap Monday, Iraqi troops and Shiite militiamen began an operation against the Islamic State militant group, targeting Anbar province. The launch came as IS claimed responsibility for a series of car bombs and suicide attacks in Baghdad.
World Jul 12 Could the historic Iran nuclear deal come on Monday? On Sunday, there was word that the historic deal between Iran and several nations about limiting their nuclear program in exchange for lifting economic sanctions could come as early as Monday. But Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif said there was…
Episode Jul 11 PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode July 11, 2015 On this edition for Saturday, July 11, European creditors are looking for more austerity from Greece before a bailout agreement can be reached. Later, what a tense week in the Chinese stock market reveals about other looming economic problems. And,…