Jun 11 Stranded in a refugee camp, this Syrian photographer teaches budding artists By Corinne Segal Syrian refugee Mohamad Khalf, 25, photographs life in Zaatari while teaching photography workshops to other refugees. Continue reading
Jun 10 Watch News Wrap: U.S. to step up airstrikes against Taliban; aid arrives in Syria By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Friday, the White House confirmed that U.S. airstrikes against Taliban targets in Afghanistan will expand, and that American troops will join Afghan units on more missions -- though the U.S. will not be assuming direct combat… Continue watching
Jun 06 Watch 2:54 News Wrap: Tropical storm slams Florida; Syrian forces push toward Manbij By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Monday, Florida Gov. Rick Scott declared emergencies in 34 counties after Tropical Storm Colin brought 50-mile-per-hour winds and torrential rain to the Panhandle coast. Also, U.S.-backed forces in Syria closed in on the city of Manbij… Continue watching
Jun 05 Islamic State group facing assaults on multiple fronts By Michael D. Regan After moving through Syria and Iraq with relative ease, the Islamic State is now fighting to hold on to the territory it has seized. Continue reading
May 28 Hundreds of migrants rescued in Mediterranean Sea as death toll surges By Michael D. Regan More than 500 people were rescued from the waters of the Mediterranean Sea on Saturday as warm temperatures and calmer waters have caused a surge of migrants willing to risk the dangerous journey to Europe. Continue reading
May 23 Watch 6:57 NewsHour's Malcolm Brabant reflects on Peabody win — and his own 'Desperate Journey' By PBS News Hour Over the weekend, the PBS NewsHour received the George Foster Peabody Award -- the highest honor in broadcast journalism -- for its coverage of the European migrant crisis with the “Desperate Journey” series. The award was accepted by special correspondent… Continue watching
May 23 Coordinated blasts hit Syrian government strongholds By News Desk A series of explosions targeting government strongholds in Syria killed at least 78 people on Monday, state media reported. The Islamic State militant group claimed responsibility. Continue reading
May 21 Top U.S. commander makes secret visit to Syria By Robert Burns, Associated Press The top U.S. commander for the Middle East secretly visited Syria on Saturday for a first-hand look at efforts to build cohesive alliances of Arab, Kurd and other local fighters to defeat the Islamic State. Continue reading
May 17 World and regional powers set immediate, modest Syria goals By George Jahn, Matthew Lee, Associated Press VIENNA — Seeking to salvage and reinforce a shaky truce, world and regional powers agreed Tuesday to try to turn the faltering pause in fighting into a comprehensive cease-fire and boost humanitarian aid deliveries with the hope of restarting peace… Continue reading
May 15 Kerry in Saudi Arabia for talks on Syria, Libya, Yemen By Matthew Lee, Associated Press U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry on Sunday held talks with Saudi Arabia's King Salman about the conflicts in Syria, Libya and Yemen, ahead of international meetings this coming week in Europe on those crises. Continue reading