May 25 Watch News of North Korea’s Nuclear Test Stuns World Leaders Ray Suarez reports on world leaders' reaction to news that North Korea has detonated a nuclear device underground. Continue watching
May 25 World Leaders Condemn N. Korean Nuclear Test By PBS News Hour World leaders on Monday denounced North Korea's reported back-to-back nuclear and missile tests, which President Barack Obama said were a reckless challenge that will only invite more international pressure on the secretive regime. Continue reading
May 25 N. Korean Tests Prompt Global Condemnation By Admin, PBS News Hour North Korea's reported nuclear and short-range missile tests Monday brought swift condemnation from neighboring countries and around the globe. Here are some key excerpts of worldwide reaction from leaders and analysts:… Continue reading
May 22 Amid Contentious Elections, Biden’s Lebanon Visit Draws Ire From Hezbollah By Admin, PBS News Hour Vice President Joe Biden's visit Friday to Lebanon just days ahead of a closely contested parliamentary election has prompted some members of Hezbollah to criticize the United States for trying to influence the vote. Continue reading
May 22 Debate Over Guantanamo, Detainees Continues By Admin, PBS News Hour A day after dueling high-profile speeches over the handling of detainees at Guantanamo Bay, legislators and administration officials continue to voice both support and opposition to President Obama's plan to close the prison camp. Continue reading
May 21 Watch U.S. Considers Ways to Prevent Civilian Deaths While Battling Afghan Insurgency Ray Suarez and analysts discuss U.S. and NATO efforts to minimize collateral damage during airstrikes in Afghanistan. Continue watching
May 21 Watch Civilian Casualties Stir Dispute With Afghan Government Ray Suarez reports on tensions over civilian casualties resulting from U.S. and NATO airstrikes in the war in Afghanistan. Continue watching
May 21 Bombs Kills 3 U.S. Soldiers, At Least 20 Iraqis By PBS News Hour A wave of violence continued in Iraq on Thursday, when bombings in Baghdad and the northern city of Kirkuk left three U.S. soldiers dead and at least nine others wounded. Continue reading
May 20 Watch After U.S.-Israel Talks, Iran Announces Test Launch of New Missile President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Wednesday that Iran had successfully launched a new missile with a range of about 1,200 miles, giving it the capability to hit Israel, southeastern Europe and U.S. bases in the Persian Gulf. Margaret Warner reports on… Continue watching
May 20 President Obama Defends National Security Policy By Admin, PBS News Hour President Barack Obama on Thursday morning defended his decision to close the Guantanamo prison camp and his administration's other national security policies. Here is the complete text of his speech as delivered:… Continue reading