Sep 13 Column: How an uplifting story about refugees in Sardinia quickly unraveled By Malcolm Brabant While trying to report on a farmers' cooperative on the Italian island of Sardinia, somehow we kicked a hornet’s nest and in the process got an interesting look at the underbelly of a country that’s struggling to cope with the… Continue reading
Aug 30 Watch 4:02 News Wrap: Polls open in high-profile congressional primaries; ISIS leader killed By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Tuesday, polls opened in several high-profile primaries. In Florida, Sen. Marco Rubio (R) appears poised to maintain his seat, while Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D) faces stiff competition from Tim Canova. In Arizona, Sen. John McCain… Continue watching
Aug 27 Watch 3:33 Italy marks national day of mourning after quake By PBS News Hour As Italy held a national day of mourning, rescue workers spent a fourth day searching for survivors of a devastating earthquake that killed at least 291 since it struck on Wednesday. For the latest, NewsHour Weekend Special Correspondent Christopher Livesay… Continue watching
Aug 27 Italy holds day of mourning after at least 291 die in earthquake By Kamala Kelkar Italy began a day of mourning on Saturday as the search continued for survivors of a devastating earthquake in the center of the country that killed at least 291 this week. Continue reading
Aug 26 Watch 3:43 In time of grief and need, devastated Italian towns receive global support By PBS News Hour Three days after the devastating earthquake in Italy, the death toll has climbed to 281. At this point, rescuers are not expecting to discover any survivors, says special correspondent Christopher Livesay, who is on the ground in hard-hit Amatrice. But… Continue watching
Aug 26 How well do you know the world: Peace deals and the ‘worst zoo’ By Larisa Epatko This week, Colombia finalized a peace deal, an earthquake leveled villages in Italy, and something notable happened at the world’s “worst zoo.” Take our quiz about this and more. Continue reading
Aug 25 Watch 6:14 News Wrap: Italian quake death toll rises to 250; Afghan university attack kills 13 By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Thursday, the death toll from Italy’s earthquake rose to 250. In Afghanistan, 13 are dead and dozens wounded after a militant strike on American University of Afghanistan, on the outskirts of Kabul. The attack began Wednesday… Continue watching
Aug 24 Watch 5:20 Magnitude 6.2 earthquake destroys towns in central Italy, killing at least 159 By PBS News Hour The quake struck Italy in the middle of the night. A magnitude 6.2, it was felt across the country but devastated three towns in particular: Amatrice, Accumoli and Pescara. At least 159 are confirmed dead as rescuers continue to scour… Continue watching
Aug 24 Photos: Rescuers free survivors after earthquake in Italy By Larisa Epatko A 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck central Italy on Wednesday, destroying parts of popular vacation spots in the mountainous zone. Continue reading
Jul 22 Watch 7:18 For child migrants, the desperate journey to freedom is especially dangerous By PBS News Hour The boat trip from North Africa to Italy has ended in death and heartbreak for many migrants. It has been especially tough on children, many of whom come by themselves. In the second of a three-part Desperate Journey series from… Continue watching