Aug 11 Myanmar Sentences Suu Kyi to 18 Months A court in military-ruled Myanmar sentenced democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi on Tuesday to 18 months under house arrest for allowing an uninvited American to stay at her home. Continue reading
Jun 04 In Cairo Speech, Obama Seeks ‘New Beginning’ for U.S., Muslim World By PBS News Hour Delivering a much-anticipated address in Cairo Thursday, President Barack Obama called for a "new beginning between the United States and Muslims" that can reframe the debate on the fight against violent extremism and other key issues. Continue reading
Apr 15 Watch After Days of Conflict in Thailand, Political Road Ahead Remains Unclear Analysts discuss Thailand's political road ahead after the government revoked the passport of ousted Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra. Continue watching
Apr 15 Watch In Nigeria, Scarce Water Supply and High Food Prices Leave Families Hungry NewsHour special correspondent Fred de Sam Lazaro reports on how a scarcity of water and high supply costs are hindering efforts to improve Nigeria's food supply. Continue watching
Jan 20 Watch Obama Claims Presidency, Cites Challenges Ahead Analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks and historians offer their views on President Barack Obama's landmark inauguration and his promise for a new era of responsibility. Continue watching
Nov 05 Watch Obama’s Win Earns Emotional Reactions, Turns Page in History The election of Democratic Sen. Barack Obama presents a new chapter in American history. After a look at how Americans across the country are reacting to the news, a panel of historians discusses the significance of the nation's first black… Continue watching
Sep 26 Political Upheaval in Thailand Reflects Tension Between Rich, Poor By PBS News Hour The politics of modern Thailand appear to be proof of Winston Churchill's adage that democracy is the worst form of government except for all the others. Continue reading
Sep 25 Fragile Peacemaking Underway as Nepal Ushers in Democracy, Seeks Talks with U.S. By PBS News Hour After a decade-long civil war that left about 13,000 people dead ended in 2006, Nepal has reached a milestone in its peace process even though it is being guided by the same man who led the insurgency. Continue reading
Jun 13 Watch Iraq, U.S. Deadlocked Over Long-term Security Deal Iraq and the United States are negotiating terms for a continued U.S. presence there once a U.N. mandate expires at the end of 2008, but quarrels over troop levels have led to an impasse. A reporter outlines the ongoing negotiations,… Continue watching
May 30 Watch Reflections on Voting in Montana’s Big Sky Country Guest essayist Scott McMillion of the Bozeman Daily Chronicle and the Montana Quarterly reflects on voting in Montana. Continue watching