World Jun 15 Uganda gays face life in prison under law For gays living in Uganda, just walking outside of their homes can be dangerous. And today, long-standing prejudice has been institutionalized into law with the country’s “Anti-Homosexuality Act,” which calls for harsh sentences for gay acts. Offenders convicted of “aggravated…
Episode Jun 14 Saturday, June 14, 2014 On this edition, as Islamic extremists move toward Baghdad, what are America's military options in Iraq? Later, NewsHour Weekend presents an in-depth look at the debate in California about plans to impose new rules on commercial fishing.
World Jun 14 Kurdistan remains oasis of calm amid Iraq tumult How does the fighting in Iraq impact oil exports to Europe and the United States? Matt Bradley of the Wall Street Journal joins Hari Sreenivasan via Skype from the northern Iraqi city of Erbil to discuss the fluctuations in global…
Health Jun 14 Brazil confronts dengue fever fears amid World Cup frenzy Teams representing 31 countries have descended on Brazil hoping to bring home the World Cup trophy. But amid the excitement, scientists and health specialists are concerned that tourists and players may bring something else home with them: dengue fever, a…
Nation Jun 14 Swordfishing practices under scrutiny on California's coast A major clash in California is taking place between environmentalists trying to protect the abundant wildlife off shore and commercial fishers who depend on the ocean's bounty for their livelihood. Recently released images of sea life killed by drift gill-nets…
Episode Jun 13 Friday, June 13, 2014 Friday on the NewsHour, Sunni militants advanced toward Baghdad while Kurds consolidated their position in Northern Iraq. President Obama announced the U.S. would not send ground forces to Iraq. Also: the Federal Trade Commission advocates more protection for consumer data,…
Nation Jun 13 Companies tracking our online footsteps should be more transparent, says FTC Companies known as data brokers know a lot about you and the information you share online, including your interests, political preferences, religious affiliations and spending activities. The Federal Trade Commission is now raising questions about the transparency of this industry.
World Jun 13 Should U.S. wait for political progress in Iraq before making a military intervention? President Obama said that he will not put U.S. forces on the ground in Iraq, but he is weighing other military options. He also pointed to problems within the Iraqi government and security forces. Judy Woodruff gets views on whether…