Dec 16 Watch 7:16 In India, Modi's citizenship proposal for non-Muslim refugees prompts outrage Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently approved a new law granting preferential treatment to non-Muslim refugees from neighboring states Afghanistan, Parkistan and Bangladesh. Modi says the measure protects religious minorities fleeing Muslim nations -- but opponents say it discriminates against… Continue watching
Dec 16 Across India, opposition builds against citizenship law By Emily Schmall, Sheikh Saaliq, Associated Press The new law giving citizenship to non-Muslims who entered India illegally to flee religious persecution in several neighboring countries. Continue reading
Dec 12 Watch 5:41 News Wrap: Israel will hold year's 3rd election in March In our news wrap Thursday, Israel is officially headed for its third election in less than a year. Lawmakers set a date after both Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and rival Benny Gantz failed to form a governing coalition. Also, search… Continue watching
Dec 12 Police kill 2 protesters defying curfew in Indian state By Wasbir Hussain, Associated Press While those protesting in Assam are opposed legislation because of worries it will allow more migrants regardless of their religion, others consider the measure as discriminatory for not applying to Muslims. Continue reading
Dec 09 At least 43 people die after fire in illegal factory in India By Sheikh Saaliq, Emily Schmall, Associated Press Tens of thousands of such spaces have been closed in a drive spurred by a decades-old court case, but a Delhi Municipal Corporation census counted more than 30,000 illegal factories last year. Continue reading
Nov 21 Watch 6:58 How these 2 economists are using randomized trials to solve global poverty By Paul Solman More than 700 million people across the globe live on extremely low wages. This year, a trio of economists won the Nobel Prize for their work on addressing global poverty, using randomized control trials to test and improve social policy. Continue watching
Nov 20 India to use survey to weed out people illegally residing in country By Associated Press The state said those left out would have an opportunity to prove their citizenship at tribunals set up by the government. Continue reading
Nov 19 Indian Parliament debates remedies for air pollution in New Delhi By Associated Press Air pollution in northern India peaks in the winter due to smoke from agricultural fires. The smoke mixes with vehicle emissions and construction dust. Continue reading
Nov 09 Indian court rules in favor of Hindu temple on disputed land By Sheikh Saaliq, Associated Press India’s Supreme Court on Saturday ruled in favor of a Hindu temple on a disputed religious ground in the country’s north and ordered that alternative land be given to Muslims to build a mosque — a verdict in a highly… Continue reading
Nov 07 Watch 5:47 What's behind extreme air pollution in India By Fred de Sam Lazaro A toxic brew lingers in the skies over India, created by everything from agricultural burning to industrial pollution. Cars are also a major contributor, with roughly 1400 vehicles added to the roads daily. Special correspondent Fred de Sam Lazaro examined… Continue watching