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
Jun 25 Watch Chinese Brick Factory Faces Allegations of Slave Labor The Chinese government has fired two labor officials and issued a formal apology from a provincial governor in an effort to address suspicions of slave labor. Independent Television News reports on the allegations. Continue watching
Jun 25 Watch Reporter Explains China's Rapid Industrialization The international economy is being affected by China's rapidly developing industries. James Fallow, a reporter based in the region analyzes China's economic growth and its impact on the world stage. Continue watching
Jun 08 Watch Extended Interview: FDA Food Protection Head Discusses Food Safety Dr. David Acheson took on the newly created position of assistant commissioner of food protection at the Food and Drug Administration last month. He was previously the director of the FDA's Office of Food Defense. He spoke with NewsHour correspondent… Continue watching
Jun 01 Watch Pet Food Scare Raises Questions About Food Safety The recent cases of tainted pet food have raised concerns about food consumed by humans. Agriculture companies are taking new precautions to sterilize food supplies, but some experts say more regulations are needed. Continue watching