World Feb 06 Survivors face slow recovery in northwestern Syria a year after devastating earthquake One year ago, a devastating earthquake laid waste to large parts of southern Turkey and northwestern Syria. Tens of thousands were killed and recovery has been slow and agonizing, especially in Syria, where more than a decade of war had…
World Feb 01 Russian politician denounces Ukraine war, wants to be ‘free from Putin’s shackles’ In Russia today, it is extremely rare to find someone willing to publicly criticize Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine which is now nearing its third year. But it's even rarer for that criticism to come from an elected official. Nick…
World Jan 11 Experts give 2 perspectives on accusations Israel is committing genocide in Gaza Before an international court, South Africa is accusing Israel of genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. So how strong is the case and what will be Israel's defense when it presents its side on Friday? Nick Schifrin has two views from…
World Dec 28 Escalating tensions between Israel and Hezbollah grow fears of wider outbreak of war With the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza showing no signs of stopping, exchanges of fire across the Israel-Lebanese border are raising fears of a widening conflict. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Paul Salem, the president and CEO of the Middle East…
World Dec 20 Daughter of Israeli held by Hamas discusses video showing him and 2 other hostages Amid new talks for a second cease-fire and hostage swap between Hamas and Israel, we're speaking to the family of an Israeli still held in Gaza. Noam Peri’s 79-year-old father, Chaim Peri, was one of the three men featured in…
World Dec 08 Saudi foreign minister discusses Israel-Hamas war and wider challenges in Middle East Foreign ministers from several Arab allies of the United States are in Washington this week for meetings with the Biden administration over the Israel-Hamas war. Nick Schifrin sat down with the foreign minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Prince…
World Dec 07 Ukrainian weapons production chief on why U.S. support is critical in fight against Russia The U.S. signed an agreement with Ukraine this week to accelerate the co-production of Ukrainian weapons. But there’s a long way to go before Ukraine has enough domestic armaments to fight the Russian military on its own. It comes as…
World Dec 05 The global implications of the U.S. debate over Ukraine military assistance As Congress continues the debate over Ukraine funding, Amna Nawaz discussed the global implications of the aid with Lisa Desjardins and Nick Schifrin.
World Dec 05 Young Palestinian released by Israel reflects on time in prison and hopes for the future More than 200 Palestinians detained or imprisoned by Israel were released last week during the truce between Israel and Hamas. Most of them were women and children. They are just some of the thousands of Palestinians held by Israel for…
World Nov 27 Family of freed Israeli hostages discusses release and loved ones still held in Gaza So far, about 70 hostages have been released by Hamas over four days of a cease-fire and as many as 175 people remain held in Gaza. Dori Roberts has family members in both situations. His cousin and her two daughters…