Jun 03 Watch Syrian, Bahraini, Yemeni Governments Continue Efforts to Thwart Uprisings Fighting intensified Friday around the Middle East as governments tried to overpower popular uprisings around the region. Jeffrey Brown reports on the continuing turmoil in the Arab world. Continue watching
May 18 U.S. Imposes New Sanctions on Syrian President al-Assad By Larisa Epatko The Obama administration issued sanctions against Syrian President Bashar al-Assad Wednesday in response to the continued violent crackdown on anti-government protesters in the country. Continue reading
May 13 Watch From Syria to Yemen, Uprisings Continue to Rattle Arab World Rebel uprisings continued to shake the Arab world on Friday as thousands of people took to the streets to demand that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad step down. Ray Suarez reports. Continue watching
May 11 Watch Syrian Regime's 'Fear Factor' May Be Giving Way to Wider Protests As Syrian government tanks shell residential neighborhoods, Judy Woodruff discusses what is next for the Syrian uprising with The National Defense University's Murhaf Jouejati and The Washington Institute for Near East Policy's Andrew Tabler. Continue watching
May 11 Q&A: In Syria, Destroying the Country to Save the Regime? By Larisa Epatko The Syrian government stepped up its campaign to quash a seven-week uprising Thursday, reportedly using tanks to fire on cities. We asked Andrew Tabler of the Washington Institute for Near East Policy about the government's actions. Continue reading
Apr 25 Watch News Wrap: Syrian Soldiers, Troops Target Protests in Daraa In other news Monday, Syrian soldiers and tanks stormed the southern city of Daraa, in an effort to crack down on anti-government protesters. Human rights activists reported at least 18 killed. Meanwhile, NATO airstrikes over Libya destroyed part of Moammar… Continue watching
Apr 25 World Week Ahead: Royal Wedding; Libya Attack; Syria Crackdown By Larisa Epatko After months of non-stop crises and economic woes around the world, Britons -- and an expected millions of television viewers globally -- get a respite Friday with the happy event of Prince William and Kate Middleton's wedding. Continue reading
Apr 22 Watch News Wrap: Libyan Rebels Retake Key Building From Gadhafi's Forces In other news Friday, Libyan rebels took back a key building in Misrata after hours of urban battle with forces loyal to Moammar Gadhafi. The port city has seen power shift back and forth in recent weeks. In Pakistan, U.S. Continue watching
Apr 22 Watch Syrian Forces Fire Bullets, Tear Gas at Protesters Demonstrators took to the streets in several Syrian cities on Friday demanding reforms and the resignation of President Bashar al-Assad. Government forces retaliated with bullets and tear gas. Local human rights activists said at least 75 people were killed. Judy… Continue watching
Apr 08 Watch As Protests Grow, Will Syrians See Reforms or More Bloodshed? Protesters seeking political reforms gathered across Syria, but government forces opened fire on demonstrators with tear gas, rubber bullets and live rounds. Judy Woodruff discusses the unrest with the New America Foundation's Flynt Leverett and Andrew Tabler of the Washington… Continue watching