Aug 05 EU Demands End to Iranian Fuel Enrichment By PBS News Hour In a push to persuade Iran to abandon activities that could lead to the development of a nuclear bomb, Britain, France and Germany on Friday promised to help the country instead develop a civilian nuclear energy program. Continue reading
Aug 02 Watch Iran's Nuclear Program Iran announced plans Tuesday to resume its nuclear program, despite a warning from European nations to halt uranium enrichment. Experts discuss Iran's decision and what this means for European and U.S. relations with the country. Continue watching
Aug 02 Watch Gang Violence Both government and police officials in the U.S. and Central America are attempingt to curb the violent activity of growing transnational street gang MS-13. Continue watching
Aug 01 Riots Follow Death of Sudanese Vice President By PBS News Hour Riots broke out in the Sudanese capital Monday after the country's newly installed vice president, who joined the government after agreeing to a peace deal that ended more than two decades of civil war, was killed in a helicopter crash. Continue reading
Aug 01 Saudi Arabia King Fahd Dies, Replaced by Half Brother By PBS News Hour Saudi Arabia's King Fahd, who moved the world's largest oil producing country closer to the United States, died Monday at the age of 84. Continue reading
Aug 01 Watch Saudi King Fahd Dies Saudi Arabia's King Fahd, a key U.S. ally in the Middle East, died Monday at age 84. Following a background report, two experts discuss the late king's legacy and what lies ahead for for Saudi Arabia. Continue watching
Jul 29 Police Reportedly Arrest Final Three Suspected London Bombers By PBS News Hour In a series of raids in London and Rome Friday, police arrested the final three of four men suspected of having carried backpack bombs on to trains and a bus during the failed terrorist attacks in London on July 21. Continue reading
Jul 29 President Set to Sign $14.5 Billion Energy Bill By PBS News Hour The Senate overwhelmingly approved a sweeping energy bill that provides billions in tax breaks and other incentives to boost domestic production from traditional and alternative sources by a vote of 74-26 Friday. Continue reading
Jul 29 Watch Stem Cell Research The controversial field of stem cell research gained political backing Friday as Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist said Friday he would back broader federal funding for the research, a split from President Bush's stance on the subject. Continue watching
Jul 29 Watch Energy Bill Impact Congress Friday passed a sweeping energy bill that provides billions in tax breaks and other incentives to boost domestic production from traditional and alternative sources. Experts discuss the positives and negatives of the bill. Continue watching