Jul 06 Watch 8:56 What did European allies hear in Trump’s Poland speech? By PBS News Hour As a presidential candidate, Donald Trump downplayed the importance of NATO and the role of the European Union, while promoting improved U.S.-Russia ties. On Thursday, President Trump tried to reassure European allies that his administration is in sync with them. Continue watching
Jul 05 President Trump looks for friendlier European welcome in Poland By Vivian Salama and Ken Thomas, Associated Press President Donald Trump heads back to Europe hoping to receive a friendly welcome in Poland despite lingering skepticism across the continent over his commitment to NATO and his decision to pull the U.S. out of a major climate agreement. Continue reading
Jun 29 Neonicotinoid pesticides are slowly killing bees By Roni Dengler Neonicotinoid pesticides commonly found in agricultural areas kill bees and hurt their ability to reproduce, two separate large-scale studies confirmed Thursday. Continue reading
Jun 28 Homeland demands more security on international flights to U.S. By Alicia A. Caldwell, Associated Press The Homeland Security Department is demanding that airlines around the world step up security measures for international flights bound for the United States or face the possibility of a total electronics ban for planes. Continue reading
May 26 Trump meeting with G-7 leaders after going on offensive By Jonathan Lemire and Julie Pace, Associated Press Cajoled on issues like climate change and NATO's defense pact, President Trump has responded by scolding some of the United States' most loyal allies for not paying their fair share. Continue reading
May 25 WATCH: Trump chastises NATO allies ‘not paying what they should be paying’ By Laura Santhanam BRUSSELS — President Donald Trump opened meetings with European Union leaders Thursday against the backdrop of striking anger from Britain over intelligence leaks and a decision by Manchester police to withhold information from the United States about the investigation… Continue reading
Feb 20 Watch 7:46 How U.S. allies are responding to mixed messages of support By PBS News Hour Top members of the Trump administration have been traveling overseas to calm the anxieties of U.S. allies. The main source of concern centers around President Trump’s comments about American commitments to longstanding alliances around the world. John Yang speaks with… Continue watching
Feb 18 In Europe, Pence says U.S. will hold Russia accountable By Ken Thomas, Associated Press Vice President Mike Pence vowed Saturday that the U.S. will "hold Russia accountable" even as President Donald Trump searches for new common ground with Moscow. Continue reading
Feb 12 A glance at birthright citizenship regulations across Europe By Associated Press The Swiss voted on Sunday to ease the restrictions for citizenship on third-generation immigrants. Here's a glance at how countries across Europe handle citizenship and birthright issues for immigrants of the first, second or third generation. Continue reading
Dec 26 Watch 10:49 Greek fishing village welcomes migrants, while others turn them away By PBS News Hour Amidst the wave of anti-migrant sentiment coursing through Europe, one village has shown a rare level of hospitality to those making the journey across the Mediterranean. In Skala Sykaminia, located on the Greek island of Lesbos, Nobel-nominated villagers rescue and… Continue watching