Dec 29 U.S. slaps sanctions on Russia, expels 35 diplomats By Tami Abdollah and Josh Lederman, Associated Press President Barack Obama has imposed sanctions on Russian officials and intelligence services in retaliation for Russia's interference in the U.S. presidential election. Continue reading
Dec 29 Syrian government and rebels agree to nationwide ceasefire By News Desk The Syrian regime reached a ceasefire agreement with rebel forces on Thursday. Continue reading
Dec 26 Russia mourns victims of Christmas Day airplane crash By News Desk People lay flowers and lit candles Monday in Russia, which held a national day of mourning, for the 92 passengers and crew of an airplane that crashed into the Black Sea on Christmas Day. Continue reading
Dec 25 92 dead after Russian military plane headed to Syria crashes By Kamala Kelkar A Russian military aircraft headed for Syria crashed into the Black Sea on Sunday morning, killing all 92 people on board, including dozens of people from the Red Army Choir. Continue reading
Dec 23 Watch 7:56 Donald Trump's fighting words are worrying to some By PBS News Hour President-elect Trump tweeted this week that the U.S. needs to build up its nuclear arsenal. He also declared that should an arms race occur, the U.S. would triumph over any adversary. John Yang talks to Joseph Cirincione of the Ploughshares… Continue watching
Dec 23 Watch 3:03 'Let it be an arms race,' says Trump after controversial tweets By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Dec 23 Watch 12:18 Shields and Brooks on Trump's unprecedented transition By PBS News Hour President-elect Donald Trump made headlines this week for his reference to a possible arms race and his involvement in U.S. foreign policy prior to taking office. Judy Woodruff speaks with syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David… Continue watching
Dec 23 Trump releases 'very nice letter' he says came from Putin By Associated Press The exchange comes on the heels of comments by both Trump and Putin about the need to strengthen their countries' nuclear arsenals. Continue reading
Dec 22 Watch 7:46 Security company releases new evidence of Russian role in DNC hack By PBS News Hour U.S. intelligence agencies have concluded Russia was behind the hack of the DNC and others, but haven't made the evidence public. The private cyber security company that uncovered the hack has unveiled new details it says confirms Russian military intelligence… Continue watching
Dec 22 Watch 5:55 News Wrap: Syrian military declares victory in Aleppo after last rebel fighters, civilians leave By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Thursday, the long, bloody battle for Syria’s largest city is finally over. Syria’s army announced that Aleppo is back under government control, marking the end of a four-year hold over parts of the city. Also, Russian… Continue watching