Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/what-were-watching-sunday-9 Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter What we’re watching Sunday Nation Dec 8, 2013 10:17 AM EDT Nuclear deal boost to Iranian economy Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said in a parliament meeting Sunday that last month’s nuclear deal was already showing signs of helping the Iranian economy. His comments came as UN inspectors visited a plant linked to Iran’s nuclear program. Pro-Europe protests continue in Ukraine Bracing cold temperatures, hundreds of thousands of protesters gathered in Ukraine’s capital to denounce President Viktor Yanukovych’s decision to move ahead with a trade deal with Russia. The pro-Europe protesters are calling for the president to dismantle his government and reconsider his decision to back away from the European Union. Several bombings hit Baghdad Dozens have been killed or injured in bombings across Baghdad. The deadliest attack took place in the largely Shi’ite Muslim district of Bayaa, where 7 people were reportedly killed and 14 injured. South Korea expands air defense zone South Korea announced on Sunday an expansion of its air defense zone over the East China Sea that overlaps with areas claimed by both Japan and China. The announcement will likely raise tensions in the region. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now
Nuclear deal boost to Iranian economy Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said in a parliament meeting Sunday that last month’s nuclear deal was already showing signs of helping the Iranian economy. His comments came as UN inspectors visited a plant linked to Iran’s nuclear program. Pro-Europe protests continue in Ukraine Bracing cold temperatures, hundreds of thousands of protesters gathered in Ukraine’s capital to denounce President Viktor Yanukovych’s decision to move ahead with a trade deal with Russia. The pro-Europe protesters are calling for the president to dismantle his government and reconsider his decision to back away from the European Union. Several bombings hit Baghdad Dozens have been killed or injured in bombings across Baghdad. The deadliest attack took place in the largely Shi’ite Muslim district of Bayaa, where 7 people were reportedly killed and 14 injured. South Korea expands air defense zone South Korea announced on Sunday an expansion of its air defense zone over the East China Sea that overlaps with areas claimed by both Japan and China. The announcement will likely raise tensions in the region. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now