Jun 23 Watch 6:24 British decision on Brexit has Europe — and the world — waiting By PBS News Hour Should we stay or should we go? That’s the question on the minds of British voters as they go to the polls Thursday to decide whether or not to remain in the European Union, a dilemma that has split opinions… Continue watching
Jun 22 Watch 9:01 Will the United Kingdom embark upon a ‘painful divorce’ from the EU? By PBS News Hour After weeks of debate, the moment has arrived for Great Britain to decide whether it will remain part of the European Union. Supporters of the ‘stay’ movement say it’s imperative to be globally connected, while opponents argue too much revenue… Continue watching
Jun 19 Watch 9:43 Britain debates membership in EU before Brexit vote By PBS News Hour The potential consequences of a so-called Brexit – the British exit from the European Union -- on the nation’s economy, immigration, and sovereignty are deeply dividing British voters, with the latest polls very close. Special Correspondent Patricia Sabga in England… Continue watching
Jun 17 Watch 7:15 Is the economic cost of Brexit too great? By PBS News Hour With a British referendum looming over whether to leave the European Union, many in favor of staying cite cultural and altruistic reasons. But according to some, including Prime Minister David Cameron, Brexit would also have severe economic consequences, including massive… Continue watching
Jun 17 The case for Britain to stay in the EU By Paul Solman Britain's European Union memebership benefits not only its economy, but its labor standards too. Continue reading
Jun 17 What is Brexit? 8 reads on Britain’s big choice By Larisa Epatko The UK is holding a referendum on June 23 on whether Britain should exit the European Union. We collected some handy guides and interesting reads on what to expect either way. Continue reading
Jun 16 Watch 7:16 Brexit: the case for leaving By PBS News Hour Amid the refugee and eurozone crises plaguing continental Europe, Britain is deciding whether or not to remain in the European Union. But migrants and economics are only part of why many are pushing for Brexit. The crux of the issue,… Continue watching
Jun 16 As Brexit vote approaches, why some have no confidence in European Union By Paul Solman "I have no confidence in the basic ability or competence of anybody in the European Parliament," said one Brit in favor of exiting the European Union. Continue reading
Jun 09 Watch 6:10 World Bank creates new fund to enable faster disaster response By PBS News Hour When the Ebola outbreak struck West Africa in 2014, it took months for international agencies to funnel money into the affected areas. Eventually, more than 11,000 people died and the economic cost topped $10 billion. Now, the World Bank is… Continue watching
May 20 Benedict Cumberbatch, Keira Knightly, and other celebrities urge UK to remain in EU By Jill Lawless, Associated Press Prime Minister David Cameron underscored the artists' "remain" message with a visit Friday to London's Abbey Road Studios, where the Beatles once recorded. He met signatories to the letter including "The Wire" star Dominic West and sculptor Anish Kapoor. Continue reading