Aug 30 5 important stories you may have missed By Erica R. Hendry, Jenny Marder, Larisa Epatko, Teresa Carey Deaths from stun guns. India outlaws "instant" divorce. Killing of teenage boy by police sparks protests in Philippines. Here are 5 important stories you might have missed in last week's news. Continue reading
Aug 07 When asked about human rights, Philippine president Duterte says 'don't go there' By Josh Lederman, Associated Press MANILA, Philippines — Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte met Monday with America's top diplomat, where he voiced solidarity with the U.S. amid global concerns over North Korea's nuclear program and angrily dismissed media questions about human rights abuses by his government. Continue reading
Aug 05 Watch 4:29 Tillerson to address the Philippines' deadly drug crackdown By PBS News Hour Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has embarked on a five-day trip across Southeast Asia. In the Philippines, he is expected to address President Rodrigo Duterte’s ongoing war on drugs, in which over 2,500 people have been killed. Lindsey Ford, the… Continue watching
Jul 24 Watch 5:53 News Wrap: Trump tweets new criticism of Sessions By PBS News Hour In the our news wrap Monday, President Trump directed new criticism at Attorney General Jeff Sessions over the Russia probes. In a tweet, he called Sessions "our beleaguered A.G." and asked why he wasn't investigating Hillary Clinton. Also, a diplomatic… Continue watching
Jul 05 5 important stories that have nothing to do with Trump's tweets By Erica R. Hendry, Kristen Doerer, Joshua Barajas, Iman Smith After another week and another series of Trump tweets that stole the media’s attention, these important stories may have gotten lost in your news feed. Continue reading
May 24 Watch 2:42 News Wrap: GOP health bill would leave 23 million more without health insurance by 2026 By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Wednesday, fighting raged for a second day in the southern Philippines, where Islamist militants have seized control of Marawi City. Thousands of residents fled amid tight security. Also, word has leaked that President Trump told Filipino… Continue watching
May 23 Watch 3:43 News Wrap: Nuclear missile that can reach U.S. from North Korea 'inevitable,' says Defense official By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Tuesday, Lt. Gen. Vincent Stewart warned that it’s inevitable North Korea will develop a nuclear missile that can reach the U.S. mainland unless something is done to prevent it. Also, President Trump reportedly retained Wall Street… Continue watching
May 01 Watch 7:37 Why Trump's embrace of Duterte is raising alarm By PBS News Hour In a "very friendly" phone call, President Trump extended a surprise White House invitation to Filipino President Duterte, prompting outcry from human rights advocates. Thousands of people have been killed under Duterte in an anti-drug crackdown. Former State Department official… Continue watching
Apr 30 Philippines says Trump called Duterte to affirm alliance By Jim Gomez, Associated Press U.S. President Donald Trump has called Philippine leader Rodrigo Duterte and expressed Washington's commitment to their treaty alliance and his interest in developing "a warm, working relationship."… Continue reading
Mar 03 Watch 8:35 Who's behind brutal Philippines drug killings? A hitman speaks out By PBS News Hour The Philippines have been gripped by violence amid President Rodrigo Duterte’s brutal war on drug dealers and users. More than 7,000 people have been killed in the last nine months, according to Human Rights Watch. But who is actually responsible… Continue watching