Jul 12 McConnell: Iran deal will be ‘hard sell’ to Congress By Ken Thomas, Associated Press WASHINGTON -- Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky and other congressional leaders expressed doubts Sunday about a historic agreement with Iran to address that country's nuclear program, predicting President Barack Obama could face hurdles in Congress if negotiators reach… Continue reading
Jun 07 Southern opposition forces in Yemen battle Houthis By Kenzi Abou-Sabe A group of local militias calling themselves the Southern Popular Resistance has been fighting to expel Houthi fighters from the southern regions of Yemen. Continue reading
May 05 Watch Meet two Holy Land tour guides who bridge the Israeli-Palestinian divide By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Apr 26 Watch 7:56 Will Israel’s new water technology yield political gain in the arid Middle East? By PBS News Hour Over the past few years in Israel, the country's water shortage has become a surplus. Through a combination of conservation, reuse and desalination, the country now has more water than it needs. And that could translate to political progress for… Continue watching
Mar 29 Watch 3:33 What does an Arab League joint military force mean for the crisis in Yemen? By PBS News Hour The decision by the 21 nations of the Arab League to create a joint military force because of the crisis in Yemen raises the question: Why didn't the organization mobilize the same way to fight ISIS in Iraq? Matt Bradley… Continue watching
Feb 12 Obama’s successor could inherit Middle East conflict By Julie Pace, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Seeking war power authority for three years, President Barack Obama is setting up the prospect that his successor will become the third American president in a row overseeing U.S. military forces grappling with turmoil in the Middle East. Continue reading
Feb 06 Watch 11:39 Shields and Brooks on the politics of vaccination, using religion to justify evil acts By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Jan 25 Obama: Upheaval in Yemen has not affected US counterterrorism ops By Associated Press President Barack Obama says the political vacuum in Yemen hasn't affected U.S. counterterrorism operations inside the Middle Eastern country. Continue reading
Jan 05 Watch 5:11 Will new Lebanese border rules discourage Syrian refugees? By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Nov 18 Watch Is incitement to blame for growing Middle East violence? – Part 2 By PBS News Hour Continue watching