Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/what-were-watching-saturday-10 Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter What we’re watching Saturday Nation Jan 4, 2014 10:04 AM EDT South Sudan rebels to meet with government negotiators Direct peace talks between the South Sudan government and South Sudanese rebels will take place on Sunday, according to Ethiopia’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Dina Mufti. The negotiations are being held in Ethiopia and have experienced several delays. Freezing weather to hit Midwest Parts of the Midwest could experience some of the coldest temperatures in decades due to a ‘polar vortex’ expected to hit the region on Sunday. The low temperatures are expected to break records and continue through early next week. Iraq fighting continues The Iraqi army battled al Qaeda fighters in Ramadi on Saturday after shelling the western city of Fallujah overnight. At least eight people were killed and 30 were wounded in Fallujah, Reuters reports. The troops are attempting to regain control of Anbar province, which has been held by al Qaeda linked militants since Monday. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now
South Sudan rebels to meet with government negotiators Direct peace talks between the South Sudan government and South Sudanese rebels will take place on Sunday, according to Ethiopia’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Dina Mufti. The negotiations are being held in Ethiopia and have experienced several delays. Freezing weather to hit Midwest Parts of the Midwest could experience some of the coldest temperatures in decades due to a ‘polar vortex’ expected to hit the region on Sunday. The low temperatures are expected to break records and continue through early next week. Iraq fighting continues The Iraqi army battled al Qaeda fighters in Ramadi on Saturday after shelling the western city of Fallujah overnight. At least eight people were killed and 30 were wounded in Fallujah, Reuters reports. The troops are attempting to regain control of Anbar province, which has been held by al Qaeda linked militants since Monday. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now