In Zimbabwe, it's as if a 37-year shadow has been lifted. Robert Mugabe, the leader who once liberated his country from white minority rule, is no longer their president after a titanic battle of wills and a military intervention. John…
Nov 21

By PBS NewsHour
How did the 37-year rule of Robert Mugabe shape Zimbabwe? From early high hopes to current economic turmoil, Judy Woodruff discusses the evolution of the country under his leadership -- and what comes next -- with former U.S. Ambassador to…
Nov 21

By Joshua Barajas
The Parliament erupted in celebration upon hearing about the departure of Mugabe, the country's first and only president since its independence from Britain in 1980.
Nov 19

By PBS NewsHour
On this edition for Sunday, Nov. 19, the GOP’s tax reform bill heads towards a Senate vote, and Bosnians are still struggling years after the end of civil war. Also, how the character of Apu from “The Simpsons” affected stereotypes…
Nov 19

In an unexpected move, Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe did not resign Sunday, five days after the army ordered his house arrest and hours after being sacked as party leader. The 93-year-old Mugabe gave a televised speech where he acknowledged “criticism”…
Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe, who has led the country since its independence from Britain in 1980, refused to resign on Sunday despite a military coup and his party’s threat to impeach him in Parliament.
Nov 18

By PBS NewsHour
On this edition for Saturday, Nov. 18, nearly 200 countries, not including the U.S., agree to move forward on climate change. Also, the quest to develop a universal and long-lasting flu vaccine, and a report shows that black residents of…
Nov 17

By Donna Cassata, Associated Press
President Donald Trump says he's delaying a new policy allowing the body parts of African elephants shot for sport to be imported until he can review "all conservation facts."…
Nov 16

By Michael Biesecker, Associated Press
The Trump administration said it will allow the importation of body parts from African elephants shot for sport, contending that encouraging wealthy big-game hunters to kill them will aid the vulnerable species. The U.S. decision comes as the longtime president…
Nov 15

By PBS NewsHour
President Robert Mugabe, Zimbabwe’s 93-year-old ruthless ruler since 1980, is under house arrest in his own mansion, detained by elements of his military. The generals say it’s not a coup, but it seems like one on the streets of the…
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