Oct 25 Watch 4:30 News Wrap: Dow rebounds from losses; Trump orders more troops to the border In our News Wrap Thursday, stocks rebounded from their big Wednesday losses. Strong earnings reports contributed to a 400-point climb. Also, calling the caravan of 7,000 Central American migrants heading to the U.S. a “national emergency,” President Trump requested 800… Continue watching
Oct 25 UN: Death toll from Saudi airstrike in Yemen at 21 By Samy Magdy, Ahmed El-Haj, Associated Press Wednesday's attack came amid mounting fears of a fresh coalition assault on Hodeida — a city that has been the lifeline for international aid deliveries to Yemen. Continue reading
Oct 22 Watch 11:38 Will pressure on the Saudi crown prince impact the humanitarian crisis in Yemen? Jamal Khashoggi’s alleged murder has put a spotlight on Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. But it isn’t the first time. He also leads the coalition waging war in Yemen. Special correspondent Jane Ferguson smuggled herself into a rebel-held area… Continue watching
Sep 20 Watch 6:13 Yemen war's civilian casualties trigger questions on Capitol Hill about U.S. support role War in Yemen has killed at least 10,000 people and endangered millions more. Now questions are being raised on Capitol Hill and inside the State Department about U.S. support for the Saudi-led coalition, and whether Saudi Arabia and the United… Continue watching
Sep 02 Rights group says strike on bus in Yemen is 'apparent war crime' By Samy Magdy, Associated Press An airstrike by the Saudi-led coalition fighting Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi rebels in Yemen that killed dozens of people last month is an "apparent war crime," an international rights group said Sunday. Continue reading
Aug 28 Watch 8:46 From Yemen to Europe, White House foreign policy is in the spotlight By Nick Schifrin, Judy Woodruff, Morgan Till Secretary of Defense James Mattis held a rare, on-camera press briefing today, fielding questions on Yemen, North Korea and the trans-Atlantic alliance. In Europe, meanwhile, top leaders voiced renewed concern about the outlook for their relationship with the U.S. Foreign… Continue watching
Aug 28 UN accuses all factions in Yemen conflict of war crimes By Larisa Epatko The U.N. report says further investigation of violations and abuses -- including civilian deaths, torture of detainees and rape -- is required. Continue reading
Aug 28 WATCH: Mattis says U.S. still backs Saudi coalition to limit Yemen deaths By Robert Burns, Associated Press Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said Tuesday the U.S. intends to continue backing the Saudi-led coalition fighting Houthi rebels in Yemen despite civilian casualties and questions about the Saudis' commitment to avoiding killing innocents. Continue reading
Aug 24 Watch 5:02 U.S.-backed coalition in Yemen accused of 'unlawful' conduct In Yemen, a Saudi-led coalition has been fighting Iran-backed Houthi rebels since 2015, with U.S. support. Today, carnage from the conflict is worsening, and both the Houthis and the UN blame the coalition for dozens of civilian casualties. Nick Schifrin… Continue watching
Aug 13 Watch 6:27 Massive defense policy bill takes steps to restrain Trump President Donald Trump signed a sweeping defense authorization bill Monday that offers a statement of policy as well as spending priorities totalling more than $700 billion. Nick Schifrin joins Amna Nawaz to discuss the scope beyond the wars in Iraq… Continue watching