Mar 31 Iran, U.S. Participate in Summit on Stabilizing Afghanistan By Admin, PBS News Hour An international summit attended by more than 80 nations, including both the United States and Iran, convened in the Hague Tuesday to discuss stabilizing Afghanistan. Continue reading
Mar 25 Watch Australian Prime Minister Rudd Discusses Global Economy, War in Afghanistan Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd met with President Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton this week to discuss the global economic crisis and military strategy in Afghanistan. Rudd offers his take on these issues in an interview with Jim… Continue watching
Mar 10 Biden Tells NATO Allies Talks With Taliban 'Worth Exploring' By Admin, PBS News Hour Vice President Joe Biden stressed shared security goals in Afghanistan during his visit to NATO headquarters Tuesday. Continue reading
Feb 03 Watch Other News: Auto Sales Drop, Pakistan Supply Route Cut U.S. auto companies reported deep losses in sales Tuesday, while a key supply route was bombed in Pakistan. Judy Woodruff reports on these developments and other news headlines of the day. Continue watching
Jan 29 Afghanistan Delays Presidential Election Until August By Admin, PBS News Hour Afghan officials said Thursday that the country's second-ever presidential election will be postponed three months until Aug. 20 to give them more time to prepare. The delay also would allow more time for additional U.S. troops to arrive. Continue reading
Jan 06 Russia-Ukraine Gas Dispute Escalates By Admin, PBS News Hour The ongoing struggle between Ukraine and Russia over energy has sharply escalated, with Turkey and European countries now reporting sharp cutoffs of Russian gas shipped to Europe through pipelines across Ukraine. Continue reading
Nov 28 Watch Obama's Win Stirs Cautious Optimism in Britain President-elect Barack Obama's election victory has prompted both excitement and reflection among Britons. Margaret Warner reports on the impact of Mr. Obama's win on Britain's relationship with the U.S. and on British expectations for Mr. Obama's leadership. Continue watching
Nov 18 NATO Troops Fire at Insurgents in Pakistan By PBS News Hour NATO forces based in Afghanistan fired 20 artillery rounds at insurgent fighters within Pakistan in an attack coordinated with the Pakistani government, NATO officials said Tuesday. Continue reading
Nov 17 Somali Pirates Hijack Oil Tanker Headed for U.S. By PBS News Hour Somali pirates hijacked a Saudi-owned supertanker Saturday hundreds of miles off the Horn of Africa, seizing the ship loaded with crude oil and its 25-member international crew, the U.S. Navy said Monday. Continue reading
Nov 13 Suicide Blast Strikes U.S. Military Convoy in Afghanistan By PBS News Hour A suicide car-bomber attacked a U.S. military convoy as it passed through a crowded market in eastern Afghanistan Thursday killing a U.S. soldier and at least eight bystanders, U.S. military and Afghan officials said. Continue reading