Oct 14 Chechen Rebels Clash With Russian Security Forces By PBS News Hour Russian security forces worked Friday to root out the last of Chechen insurgents who launched a coordinated attack the previous day on the southern Russian city of Nalchik. The clashes reportedly left at least 108 dead. Continue reading
Oct 11 Insurgent Violence Heightens Ahead of Iraqi Constitution Vote By PBS News Hour In stepped up violence leading up to Saturday's referendum on a new Iraqi constitution, at least 40 people were killed Tuesday in a string of attacks, including a car bombing at a crowded market. Continue reading
Oct 07 Soccer Star Hopes to Lead Liberia's Turnaround By PBS News Hour Standing amid a crowded Liberian soccer stadium, George Weah gave the characteristic post-game nod as he thanked the masses for their support. The 39-year-old soccer star looked toward the stands as he clapped his hands above his head. Continue reading
Oct 06 Watch Good Night, and Good Luck By PBS News Hour Jeffrey Brown talks with actor and director George Clooney about his new movie that focuses on journalist Edward R. Murrow's pursuit of Sen. Joseph McCarthy. Continue watching
Oct 05 Watch The African Union in Darfur Two experts from the humanitarian group Refugees International talk about the ongoing war in the Darfur region of Sudan and the African Union's efforts to bring stability to the region. Continue watching
Oct 04 Watch Violence Continues in Iraq After an update on the fighting in western Iraq, a New York Times reporter explains recent political developments in Baghdad, including a change in election rules for the constitutional referendum Oct. 15. Continue watching
Oct 03 Iraqi Constitution Voting Rules Change; U.S. Forces Battle Insurgents By PBS News Hour U.S. forces launched an offensive against what officials call "a known terrorist sanctuary" in western Iraq over the weekend, while the Iraqi parliament passed a proposal aimed at making it easier to pass the constitution on Oct. 15. Continue reading
Oct 03 Watch Remembering August Wilson Following a background report, a look back at the life of award-winning playwright August Wilson, with actor Anthony Chrisholm, who performed in six of Wilson's plays, and Kenny Leon, who directed and acted in several of Wilson's plays. Wilson died… Continue watching
Sep 30 Reporter Released From Jail, Testifies in CIA Leak Case By PBS News Hour After spending 85 days in jail for refusing to disclose a source, New York Times reporter Judith Miller testified before a grand jury Friday after getting a waiver from the confidential source. Continue reading
Sep 30 Watch Anthony Shadid: "Night Draws Near" Anthony Shadid, Middle East correspondent for the Washington Post and Pulitzer Prize winner, talks about his book "Night Draws Near: Iraq's People in the Shadow of America's War" and the challenges of reporting in Iraq. Continue watching