May 21 Watch Fighting Continues Between Lebanese Army, Palestinian Militants Fighting continued in Lebanon Monday between the Lebanese army and Palestinian militants. A reporter describes the scene and reasons behind the clashes. Continue watching
Feb 12 Bombs Kill at Least 80 People in Iraqi Market By PBS News Hour Two car bombs tore through a crowded marketplace in Baghdad Monday, killing at least 88 people, as Iraqis marked the first anniversary of a Shiite shrine bombing that brought the country to the brink of civil war. Continue reading
Jan 22 Watch Sunni Insurgency Steps Up Attacks in Baghdad Car bombs and mortar attacks rocked Baghdad and north of the capital Monday, killing as many as 100 people and wounding dozens more, as Sunni insurgent violence surged against Shiites. NewsHour Correspondent Gwen Ifill talks with New York Times writer… Continue watching
Aug 21 Watch 11 British Terror Plot Suspects Charged Eleven people were charged in Britain for allegedly plotting to blow up airliners going from Britain to the United States. Continue watching
Jun 15 Bombings Kill Dozens of Iraqis; Hostage Freed By PBS News Hour Nearly 40 people died in two separate insurgent attacks in Iraq Wednesday, while Iraqi and U.S. forces, acting on a tip, freed an Australian hostage who was hidden beneath a blanket, authorities said. Continue reading
Feb 18 String of Bombings Kills Dozens Ahead of Shiite Holiday By PBS News Hour A series of explosions at Shiite mosques and a religious procession in Iraq Friday killed more than 35 people and injured dozens more during events marking the eve of Ashoura, the holiest day of the year for Shiites. Continue reading