Mar 15 Watch News Wrap: Incumbent al-Maliki Leading Iraq Vote In other news Monday, Iraq continues to count votes from its parliamentary election, and one person was killed by a blast targeting the primary U.S. military base in Afghanistan. Continue watching
Mar 01 Watch News Wrap: Troop, Civilian Casualties Mount in Afghanistan In other news Monday, six NATO troops were killed after car bomb explosions across Afghanistan. Also, former Serb leader Radovan Karadzic blamed an Islamic plot for bloodshed in Bosnia when he took the stand in his war crimes trial at… Continue watching
Feb 25 Watch Toyota Chief’s Emotional Apology Resonates in Japan Toyota's president, Akio Toyoda, gave a tearful apology to U.S. dealers after testifying in Congress over the recall of his company's vehicles. In Japan, Toyoda's decision to appear at the hearing drew positive feedback from many, including the prime minister. Continue watching
Feb 24 Watch LaHood on Toyota: ‘I Think That They Were Safety Deaf’ Toyota President Akio Toyoda faced tough questions Wednesday from a key House committee about his company's response to safety issues with its vehicles. Gwen Ifill talks to Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood about the government's role in ensuring vehicle safety. Continue watching
Feb 23 Watch Toyota’s Troubles Accelerate with Congressional, Criminal Probes Toyota executive James Lentz apologized to a House subcommittee Tuesday over the motor company's slow response to safety concerns. Jim Lehrer talks with Rep. Bruce Braley, D-Iowa, and Rep. Phil Gingrey, R-Ga., about the first of three congressional probes on… Continue watching
Feb 22 Watch Toyota Faces U.S. Criminal Probe Over Recalls A federal grand jury has opened an investigation over whether Toyota tried to cover up the acceleration problems that sparked its massive vehicle recall. The beleaguered automaker also faces congressional hearings later this week. Gwen Ifill talks to a Detroit… Continue watching
Feb 17 Watch News Wrap: Toyota Considering Corolla Recall In other news Wednesday, Toyota is considering a recall of its best-selling Corolla model after complaints of steering problems. Also, NATO troops in Afghanistan continued their offensive against the Taliban resistance in the southern town of Marjah. Continue watching
Feb 16 Watch News Wrap: Iran Threatens Reprisal for Nuclear Sanctions In other news Tuesday, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad warned that Tehran would swiftly counter any new sanctions placed against it and Russia joined the U.S. and France to urge Iran to stop enriching uranium. Continue watching
Feb 09 Watch Toyota Recalls More Cars as Safety Woes Continue Toyota will recall 437,000 Prius and other hybrid vehicle models, bringing its worldwide recall total to 8.5 million vehicles for brake and accelerator problems. Continue watching
Feb 09 Watch California Braces as NUMMI Auto Plant Nears Closing This spring, Toyota expects to slam the brakes on one of its California-based assembly plants. About 5,000 workers are preparing for unemployment at the New United Motor Manufacturing Inc. plant, as well as hundreds more in the auto pipeline across… Continue watching