May 12 New museum pays homage to the best of communist-era kitsch By Larisa Epatko Visitors to the new Kitsch Museum in Bucharest, Romania, can see a crucifix nightlight and Last Supper clock, among dozens of other gilded baubles and plaster statues of the pre-1989 communist era. Continue reading
Dec 02 Watch 7:37 Cuban attitudes toward Castro range from devout to cynical By PBS News Hour, Nick Schifrin In the week following Fidel Castro’s death, reactions have been mixed among those who remember his reign or are still influenced by it. For many, Castro was a symbol of Cuba's hope, following the Batista dictatorship, for strong leadership in… Continue watching
Nov 28 Watch 10:15 How Fidel Castro’s death marks a new era for Cuba By PBS News Hour A 21-gun salute launched Cuba’s week of mourning for Fidel Castro, who passed away Friday night at 90. But in Miami, it was a day of celebration for the many who see the former leader’s death as the conclusion of… Continue watching
Nov 26 Watch 9:52 Fidel Castro, who led Cuba for a half-century, dies at 90 By PBS News Hour Communist leader Fidel Castro ruled the island of Cuba with an iron fist for almost half a century until he handed over power to his brother eight years ago. Hari Sreenivasan reports on his life and times and his ongoing… Continue watching
Nov 26 Watch 7:20 How Fidel Castro maintained a communist stronghold By PBS News Hour Fidel Castro was the father of a revolution that delivered healthcare and education, but repressed dissidents and political freedoms over the course of nearly 50 years of rule. Adjunct senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations Carla Robbins and… Continue watching
Nov 26 Watch World reacts to death of communist leader Fidel Castro By PBS News Hour Fidel Castro’s death provoked mixed reactions from Cubans and political leaders around the world, including President Barack Obama, President-elect Donald Trump and Russian President Vladmir Putin. Castro was both reviled and revered, making Saturday a day of celebration and mourning. Continue watching
May 23 Watch 9:03 Vietnam’s new economy and old culture drawing back children of U.S. immigrants By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Aug 22 Photos: Venezuelans contend with food, medicine shortages, as low oil prices cripple economy By Kenzi Abou-Sabe Amid Venezuela's ongoing economic crisis, protests this month in the nation's capital over shortages of medicine and basic supermarket necessities have spotlighted the ripple effect of the falling price of oil, the country's main export. Continue reading
Jan 07 How communism turned Cuba into an island of hackers and DIY engineers By Jenny Marder Just outside Havana, in the childhood bedroom of illustrator Edel Rodriguez, a washing machine engine welded to a boat propeller has become a makeshift fan. This kind of cobbled-together contraption is common in Cuba. So are stoves that run on… Continue reading
Dec 30 Watch 8:24 U.S. diplomat: No illusions about Cuba’s willingness to allow freedoms By PBS News Hour Continue watching