Mar 06 Obama imposes visa restrictions aimed at Russian officials By Julie Pace and Lara Jakes, Associated Press WASHINGTON -- The Obama administration slapped new visa restrictions Thursday on pro-Russian opponents of the new Ukraine government in Kiev and cleared the way for financial sanctions as the West began punishing Moscow for its occupation of Ukraine's Crimea region. Continue reading
Feb 21 Taking apart Iran’s nuclear program By Elizabeth Shell Why is the world watching Iran's nuclear program? Because many countries have accused the Islamic State of pursuing nuclear weapons capability, although Iran insists that its program is peaceful. Read on to see how they are affected by the interim… Continue reading
Feb 20 Watch European diplomats work behind the scenes to halt Ukraine violence By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Feb 19 UPDATE: Ukraine’s government and opposition call for truce By Justin Scuiletti Updated 06:08 p.m. EST | Ukraine President Viktor Yanukovych and opposition leaders called for a truce Wednesday after the two sides met following a deadly clash that left dozens dead in the capital of Kiev. A statement posted on… Continue reading
Feb 10 Watch Economic sanctions have tangible consequences for average Iranians By PBS News Hour Economic sanctions have been instrumental in getting Iran to the table for negotiations on its nuclear program. NewsHour Weekend correspondent William Brangham takes a closer look how sanctions have affected daily life in Iran, from air quality to health care… Continue watching
Feb 10 Watch Monday, February 10, 2014 By PBS News Hour On the PBS NewsHour tonight, we explore an additional delay announced for businesses that must comply with the Affordable Care Act. Also: more civilians are evacuated from Homs in Syria, an NFL draft prospect comes out as openly gay, plus… Continue watching
Jan 16 Watch Some Iranians hopeful that nuclear deal could relieve sanctions’ economic bite By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Dec 12 Watch News Wrap: Senate Democrats push to confirm judicial nominees News Wrap: Senate Democrats push to confirm judicial nominees… Continue watching
Dec 04 Watch White House urges skeptical lawmakers to avoid new Iran sanctions White House urges skeptical lawmakers to avoid new Iran sanctions… Continue watching
Nov 14 Watch As negotiators ready for Iran talks, Obama asks Congress not to step up pressure As negotiators ready for Iran talks, Obama asks Congress not to step up pressure… Continue watching