Oct 17 Watch 7:03 U.S. companies face 'moral decision' in responding to Khashoggi crisis Executives at major companies including Ford, JP Morgan, and Uber have pulled out of a big investment conference in Saudi Arabia next week in the wake of Jamal Khashoggi’s disappearance. Others, including Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, still plan to go. Continue watching
Oct 12 Watch 4:18 Will Turkey's release of Pastor Andrew Brunson improve relations with the U.S.? On Friday, Pastor Andrew Brunson was freed from Turkish custody as the case of Jamal Khashoggi’s disappearance and possible murder continues to unfold. While Brunson’s release is a sign that U.S.-Saudi relations could improve, the two countries continue to disagree… Continue watching
Oct 10 Watch 9:38 For senators, missing journalist casts 'cloud' over U.S.-Saudi relations President Trump says he’ll meet with the fiancee of Jamal Khashoggi, the journalist who has been missing for more than a week. Turkish officials say Khashoggi was likely murdered by a group of Saudis in Istanbul. It’s spawned calls for… Continue watching
Jun 30 Trump claims Saudi Arabia will boost oil production By Ken Thomas and Jon Gambrell President Donald Trump said Saturday that he had received assurances from King Salman of Saudi Arabia that the kingdom will increase oil production, “maybe up to 2,000,000 barrels” in response to turmoil in Iran and Venezuela. Saudi Arabia acknowledged the… Continue reading
Jun 07 As aid dries up, Gaza families pushed deeper into poverty By Fares Akram, Mohammed Daraghmeh, Associated Press GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — Samia Hassan used to have enough money to feed her two dozen children and grandchildren. Now she spends much of her time worrying about food, scouring Gaza's vegetable markets for end-of-day discounts or walking miles… Continue reading
May 19 Watch 9:54 How food became a weapon of war in Yemen By Marcia Biggs Three years into its civil war, Yemen has become the site of the worst humanitarian crisis in the world. A proxy war between Iran-backed Houthi rebels and a Saudi Arabia-led coalition has led to starvation and blocked supplies to the… Continue watching
Apr 15 Analysis: Trump finds leaving Syria tougher than he thought By Julie Pace, Associated Press In heated exchanges with his national security team in recent weeks, President Donald Trump repeatedly made clear he saw little incentive for the United States to be involved in Syria’s intractable civil war. Continue reading
Dec 18 WATCH: Trump says America will 'stand up for ourselves' President Donald Trump said Monday that "America is in the game, and America is going to win."… Continue reading
Nov 12 Watch 24:55 PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode Nov. 12, 2017 By PBS News Hour On this edition for Sunday, Nov. 12, President Trump arrives in the Philippines, his last stop on a five-nation Asia tour. Also, researchers in Hawaii, already a state leader in renewable energy, are using ocean waves to make electricity. Megan… Continue watching
Nov 12 Watch 4:20 What the Lebanese prime minister's resignation means for the region By PBS News Hour Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri said Sunday he will return to Lebanon “very soon,” eight days after resigning from his position. The Lebanese president earlier said he believed Hariri, who led a coalition government with Iran-backed Hezbollah, was being forcibly… Continue watching