World Dec 26 Uneasy calm, heightened security after flare-up of violence in Syrian city of Homs By Abby Sewell, Associated Press
World Dec 27 Watch 8:19 Myanmar military ‘fighting for its life’ in face of ‘unprecedented’ resistance to coup It has been more than 10 months since Myanmar’s military seized power in a coup. Its soldiers have since fought with urban protestors and rural militias using brutal violence. Activists accuse the military of killing more than 1300, and detaining… By Nick Schifrin, Layla Quran
World Jun 05 Watch In Tripoli, Deadly Sectarian Violence Fanned by Syrian Conflict In Tripoli, Deadly Sectarian Violence Fanned by Syrian Conflict…
World May 30 Watch News Wrap: Baghdad Car Bombings Kill 33 as Sectarian Violence Escalates in Iraq In other news Thursday, at least 33 people were killed in Baghdad, amid a surge of sectarian violence between minority Shiite and majority Sunni populations. The car bombs that exploded in Iraq's capital are part of the country's worst outbreak…
World May 28 Watch News Wrap: Arrests Made in $6 Billion Cyber Money-Laundering Scheme In other news Tuesday, the founder of the online currency transfer business Liberty Reserve was accused of laundering $6 billion worldwide. Federal prosecutors say it was "the bank of choice for the criminal underworld." Also, Syrian rebels asked the European…
May 17 Watch News Wrap: Series of Explosions in Iraq Stokes Fears of Sectarian Violence In other news Friday, it was the deadliest day in Iraq in more than eight months. A series of explosions struck Sunni Muslim areas, killing 76 people. Also, Wall Street finished with its fourth straight week of gains, encouraging hopes… Continue watching
May 02 Watch As Tensions Boil Over, How Might Iraq Prevent Return to Chronic Violence? As Tensions Boil Over, How Might Iraq Prevent Return to Chronic Violence?… Continue watching
May 02 Watch Iraq Bombarded by Deadly Sectarian Violence in Bloodiest Month Since 2008 April was the bloodiest month since 2008 in Iraq, where widespread sectarian violence killed more than 700 people. Coordinated attacks were responsible for most serious string of violence since American troops left that country almost 18 months ago. Ray Suarez… Continue watching
Apr 29 Watch News Wrap: Five Car Bombs Explode in Iraq, Killing at Least 36 In other news Monday, five car bombs exploded in Shiite areas of Iraq, killing at least 36 people. In the last week, a wave of sectarian violence has claimed more than 200 lives across that nation. Also Afghan President Hamid… Continue watching
Oct 22 Watch News Wrap: At Least Seven Dead in Sectarian Gun Battles in Lebanon In other news Monday, at least seven people were killed in violence in Lebanon. Sunni gunmen who blamed the Syrian regime for a bomb that killed Lebanon's intelligence chief clashed with Shiite Muslims on the streets of Beirut and Tripoli. Continue watching