Oct 02 Watch Myanmar Crisis Sheds New Light on China’s Regional Influence During recent protests in Myanmar, the country also known as Burma, the international community relied heavily on the diplomatic intervention of China in efforts to stop a military crackdown. Experts consider China's growing regional influence. Continue watching
Sep 28 Watch World Leaders Call for End to Myanmar Violence President Bush and British Prime Minister Gordon Brown on Friday joined world leaders denouncing the violence in Myanmar at the hands of the junta government. Indonesia's ambassador to the U.S. and a British foreign minister discuss the situation. Continue watching
Sep 27 Watch Global Warming Summits Aim to Frame Climate Policy President Bush and Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice opened a global warming conference Thursday, one of two key international meetings this week on greenhouse gases. Top negotiators examine how the U.S. and the world should tackle climate change policy. Continue watching
Sep 25 Watch Protests in Myanmar Draw International Reaction The military rulers of the South Asian nation of Myanmar threatened to crack down on continuing pro-democracy protests on Tuesday even as President Bush announced new sanctions aimed at bringing reform. Regional analysts examine where the standoff is headed. Continue watching
Jul 31 U.N. Approves Peacekeeping Force in Darfur By PBS News Hour The U.N. Security Council on Tuesday unanimously approved a resolution to send a peacekeeping force of up to 26,000 troops and police to Sudan's conflict-ridden Darfur region. Continue reading
Jul 23 Watch U.S. Envoy Defends Diplomacy in North Korea The United States ended talks with North Korea Monday without establishing a timeline for disarmament, though the Asian country has agreed to close one of its reactors. Assistant Secretary of State Christopher Hill updates the situation. Continue watching
Jul 10 Former Food and Drug Regulator Executed in China By PBS News Hour China said Tuesday it executed its former chief food and drug regulator for accepting bribes to approve unsafe medicines as Beijing sought to salvage its export market's tarnished reputation. Continue reading
Jul 10 Watch Chinese Food and Drug Official Executed for Accepting Bribes China announced Tuesday its chief food and drug official has been executed for accepting bribes. Independent Television News reports from the region on the investigation that led to his execution. Continue watching
Jul 03 Watch New Tainted Chinese Products Add To Safety Concerns Inspectors in China reported the discovery of more tainted products on Tuesday. A food safety advocate and an investment bank executive explain what's behind the problems. Continue watching
Jun 27 Watch Global Discontent with U.S. Increasing; U.S. Works to Bolster Image A survey of people in 47 countries has found that in the past five years, more people have become discontent with the U.S. Meanwhile, the U.S. has launched efforts to improve its image in the Muslim world. Continue watching