World Jan 24 After hostage execution, Japan devotes 'all efforts' to rescue second from ISIS After the recent reported execution of a Japanese hostage by the Islamic State, the clock is ticking yet again to rescue another Japanese hostage still being held in Syria. Hajime Ozaki, the New York bureau chief at Kyodo News Agency,…
Episode Jan 24 PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode Jan. 24, 2015 On this edition for Saturday, Jan. 24, ISIS reportedly executes a Japanese prisoner it was holding in Syria. Later, unrest in Yemen deals a blow to American counter-terrorism efforts in the region. And, in our signature segment, a look at…
Jan 24 A war on multiple fronts: Despite ceasefire, military conflict escalates in eastern Ukraine A shelling attack that killed dozens of people Saturday in eastern Ukraine was only the latest sign of the deteriorating situation there. Even though a ceasefire was signed in September, fighting between pro-Russian rebels and Ukrainian government troops once again…
Nation Jan 24 Living with a record: How past crimes may drive job seekers into poverty Applicants with criminal backgrounds, including those with nonviolent criminal convictions or even arrests, are increasingly being driven into poverty. Even if it has been years since they've served time for past criminal infractions, those applying for jobs are often unable…
Arts Jan 23 Unapologetic rockers of Sleater-Kinney return with new songs to fight lagging stereotypes Indie-rock band Sleater-Kinney, part of the ‘90s riot grrrl movement, has released its first album, “No Cities to Love,” in nearly a decade. Hari Sreenivasan asks the band what led to their surprise reunion.
Episode Jan 23 PBS NewsHour full episode Jan. 23, 2015 Tonight on the program, we take a look at Saudi Arabia, where a new king has inherited the country's challenges in the wake of King Abdullah's death. Also: Greek voters go to the polls to voice their opinions on the…
Nation Jan 23 When four historic events happened over three days in 1973 In our NewsHour Shares moment of the day, a historian’s tweet points to four major events that happened within 72 hours this week in 1973.
World Jan 23 Why Europe and the U.S. have a lot riding on Greek elections The results of upcoming elections in Greece could be critical to all of Europe, potentially setting up a showdown between a leftist Greek government and the German-led E.U. Hari Sreenivasan speaks with former U.S. Ambassador Nicholas Burns about the state…
World Jan 23 Will regional turmoil encourage stability inside Saudi Arabia? Former National Security Advisor Stephen Hadley and former Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta join Judy Woodruff to discuss the many regional crises at play as Saudi Arabia moves to new leadership.
World Jan 23 E.U. bailouts divide Greek voters ahead of elections Greek voters, facing high unemployment and an unstable economy, are heading to the polls to select a new president. But the results could have an impact that goes beyond Greece. The leader of the favored leftist party wants to renegotiate…