World Sep 01 Unrest in Pakistan drives protesters to take over state TV network The recent unrest in Pakistan escalated Monday as anti-government protesters stormed the headquarters of the state broadcasting facilities, temporarily taking it off the air. The protesters -- thousands of whom have been on the streets of Islamabad for weeks --…
Economy Sep 01 U.S. optimism lags behind economic gains, study finds For many months now, the number of new jobs created has risen and the jobless rate has fallen substantially. But despite what appears to be a slow and steady recovery, a new study finds that 71 percent of Americans believe…
Economy Sep 01 More part-time workers suffer instability, long hours to make ends meet As employers seek more control over labor costs, the number of part-time jobs has soared in the post-great recession period. But increasingly erratic work schedules -- an attempt to squeeze maximum efficiency from every part-timer -- has taken a toll…
World Sep 01 Why negotiations are likely 'the only way out' of Ukraine crisis Ukrainian rebels softened their demand for outright independence at the talks in Belarus on Monday. Instead, they offered to respect Ukraine’s sovereignty in exchange for a measure of autonomy. Judy Woodruff joins The Christian Science Monitor’s Fred Weir, reporting from…
World Sep 01 Despite Ukraine peace talks, military tensions escalate Ukraine, Russia and the Ukrainian rebels participated in talks aimed at restoring peace at a gathering in Belarus on Monday. Despite the new dialogue, parties on the ground seem to be bracing for more conflict. Matt Frei of Independent Television…
World Sep 01 News Wrap: UN approves investigation of the Islamic State in Iraq In our news wrap Monday, the United Nations human rights council condemned the Islamic State group for what it called abuses on “an unimaginable scale” and approved an investigation of the militants’ actions in Iraq -- from mass killings to…
Episode Aug 31 PBS NewsHour full episode Aug. 31, 2014 On this edition, conflict in Ukraine continues as military prisoners are exchanged overnight. We take an in-depth look at Ebola's strain on the healthcare system in West Africa. And, learn about the experimental new drug for heart patients that might…
World Aug 31 From the front lines: Ukraine army in 'very difficult state' Overnight there was a rare moment of cooperation between Russia and Ukraine as 9 Russian soldiers were swapped for 63 Ukrainian soldiers at the border. But, the crisis continues as officials said Sunday a Ukraine Navy vessel came under fire…
Health Aug 31 New drug may 'change the foundation' for treating heart failure An experimental heart drug developed by the Swiss pharmaceutical company Novartis shows promising results. The new drug, currently referred to as “L C Z 696” may change the course of treatment and prolong the lives of patients suffering from heart…