• Syria’s war keeps raging, amid threats of a new Hezbollah-Israel conflict

    Syria’s war keeps raging, amid threats of a new Hezbollah-Israel conflict

    Mar 15, 2018 10:30 PM EDT

    ... agreements. Judy Woodruff: Just a horrific situation. And, as we said, It had gone on for years. Jane Ferguson, it's really good to have you here in the States for a while. And we look forward to more of your reporting from over there. Thank you. Jane Ferguson: Thanks.

  • As climate change parches Somalia, frequent drought comes with conflict over fertile land

    As climate change parches Somalia, frequent drought comes with conflict over fertile land

    Mar 07, 2018 11:30 PM EDT

    ... humans closer to the scarce water supplies. It is a living example of the effects of climate change. From Puntland in Northeastern Somalia, special correspondent Jane Ferguson and videographer Alessandro Pavone report. It's part of our weekly look at the Leading Edge of science. Jane Ferguson: Dry, dusty, parched ...

  • Somalia sees enemy al-Shabab weaken under U.S. military pressure

    Somalia sees enemy al-Shabab weaken under U.S. military pressure

    Feb 26, 2018 11:30 PM EDT

    s will be left to face Al-Shabaab by themselves, with only their American partners fighting with them. For the PBS NewsHour, I'm Jane Ferguson in Mogadishu, Somalia.

  • Israel strikes Syria after downing Iranian drone

    Israel strikes Syria after downing Iranian drone

    Feb 10, 2018 10:54 PM EDT

    ... HARI SREENIVASAN: Joining me now from Beirut is NewsHour Weekend Special Correspondent Jane Ferguson. Jane, let's just clarify there's been some confusion about the timeline of events. What happened when? JANE FERGUSON: At the minute we're looking at a number of events today. Of course, the ...

  • Can Somalia’s fishing industry keep pirates out of business?

    Can Somalia’s fishing industry keep pirates out of business?

    Feb 10, 2018 09:16 PM EDT

    ... coming mostly from Indian Ocean. They are coming here. JANE FERGUSON: So they migrate through Somali waters? YUSUF ALI YUSUF: They migrate through Somali waters. JANE FERGUSON: So Somalia is very blessed with these fish. YUSUF ALI YUSUF: Too much. JANE FERGUSON: It’s not just fish that pass through ...

  • In Syria's reconstruction, Lebanon sees economic opportunity

    In Syria's reconstruction, Lebanon sees economic opportunity

    Jan 08, 2018 11:35 PM EDT

    ... starts. Khaled Halepi: Now all the factories in Syria are gone. So they will take their products from Tripoli. We are the gate here. Jane Ferguson: You feel like for yourself here? Khaled Halepi: Yes, even for myself. Jane Ferguson: Curtains? Khaled Halepi: Yes, curtains, textiles, carpets, everything. Jane Ferguson ...

  • Yazidi women struggle to return to daily life after enduring Islamic State brutality

    Yazidi women struggle to return to daily life after enduring Islamic State brutality

    Dec 18, 2017 11:30 PM EDT

    ... is full of memories of mine, beautiful things, but not anymore. Yes. Jane Ferguson: You don't want to go inside? Adeeba Qasim: No, never. Jane Ferguson: Do you think you will ever go back to this house? Adeeba Qasim: No, I don't think so. Jane Ferguson: Helping other ...

  • Israeli airstrikes kill two amid unrest over Jerusalem

    Israeli airstrikes kill two amid unrest over Jerusalem

    Dec 09, 2017 11:25 PM EDT

    ... plans to convene Muslim leaders for an urgent meeting in Turkey next week. Joining me now via Skype from Jerusalem is our weekend special correspondent Jane Ferguson. Give us a sense of how people are feeling? JANE FERGUSON: What you see on the street today is a continuation of protests ...

  • In Jerusalem, Palestinian perception that Trump favors Israel boils over into protest clashes

    In Jerusalem, Palestinian perception that Trump favors Israel boils over into protest clashes

    Dec 08, 2017 11:40 PM EDT

    The anger on the streets of Jerusalem was clear on Friday as Palestinians confronted Israeli security forces. Already frustrated by decades of struggle for a country of their own, protesters’ anger boiled over against President Trump's recognition of the city as the true capital of Israel. Special correspondent Jane Ferguson reports.

  • How a rift between Saudi Arabia and Lebanon could mean trouble for the entire region

    How a rift between Saudi Arabia and Lebanon could mean trouble for the entire region

    Nov 23, 2017 11:26 PM EDT

    Earlier this month, Lebanese prime minister Saad Hariri shocked the region by announcing his resignation. Now back home from Saudi Arabia and his Middle East tour, Hariri says he’s postponing his resignation at the behest of president Michel Aoun. Special correspondent Jane Ferguson joined Judy Woodruff to discuss the regional implications of Saudi-Lebanese tensions.