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
Jul 02 Watch 6:25 These floating piers let visitors (almost) walk on water By PBS News Hour For the past two weeks in Italy, a lake has been transformed with floating piers that allow visitors to walk on water. The fanciful public installation comes courtesy of the renowned conceptual artist Christo. NewsHour Special Correspondent Christopher Livesay has… Continue watching
Jun 08 Watch 4:50 News Wrap: GOP will be absent from Calif. Senate race; Eritrean migrant smuggler arrested By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Wednesday, no Republican earned enough primary votes to qualify for California’s Senate race, meaning that for the first time in Golden State history, two Democrats will face one another in a November runoff. Also, Italian authorities… Continue watching
Jun 07 Watch 7:36 After dangerous Mediterranean voyage, migrants in Sicily face uncertainty, Mafia influence By PBS News Hour As summer arrives, thousands of migrants are embarking upon perilous Mediterranean crossings to get to Europe. In Sicily, authorities attempting to deal with the influx discovered a four-billion-dollar ruse: a migrant reception center that turned out to be a front… Continue watching