Mar 03 New headaches for Trump’s Mideast hopes as Netanyahu visits By Matthew Lee and Josh Lederman, Associated Press With Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu set to visit Washington this coming week, the mix of politics, personalities and historical grievances that has stood in the way of Israeli-Palestinian peace is even more combustible than normal. Continue reading
Mar 02 Watch 3:48 Trump plan for tariffs draws backlash at home and abroad By PBS News Hour President Trump's promise to slap tariffs on steel and aluminum has escalated fears of trade wars with allies and others. France’s finance minister said that such tariffs would cause a strong response from the EU. China raised concerns about other… Continue watching
Mar 02 Watch 5:02 Relentless Assad bombing campaign turns this Syrian suburb into ‘hell on Earth’ By PBS News Hour Seven years ago, Eastern Ghouta was a green suburb. Today the UN calls it “hell on Earth,” and the potential site of crimes against humanity. In the last two weeks, more than 650 civilians have been killed and thousands injured… Continue watching
Mar 02 Watch 7:50 The race to develop coffee that can survive climate change By Fred de Sam Lazaro What has driven tens of thousands of Salvadorans to leave home, many for the U.S.? El Salvador's coffee beans suffered a devastating disease five years ago, and now face an even greater existential threat: climate change. Special correspondent Fred de… Continue watching
Mar 02 State Department determines North Korea used chemical weapons By Matthew Pennington, Associated Press The United States has determined that North Korea used chemical weapons, an apparent reference to the killing of leader Kim Jong Un's half-brother last year. Continue reading
Mar 01 5 overlooked stories that are worth your time By Hannah Grabenstein These days, it’s hard to stop politics from flooding your news feed. We take a moment every week to bring you important stories beyond the White House and the Capitol. Here’s what we’re reading now… Continue reading
Mar 01 Watch 6:50 Why Putin is unveiling ‘invincible’ nuclear weapons now By PBS News Hour Russian President Vladimir Putin boasted of new nuclear weapons that he says can defeat U.S. missile defenses in an address unveiling a grand vision for his country. His return to Cold War rhetoric comes a month after the U.S. announced… Continue watching
Mar 01 Pentagon dismisses Putin’s boasts about new nuclear weapons By Robert Burns and Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press The Pentagon said America's missile defense is ready to protect the nation but is not directed at Russia. Continue reading
Mar 01 Denver nonprofit quenches a community’s thirst for clean, reliable water By Larisa Epatko Water For People, a Denver-based nonprofit, is helping communities in Bolivia and other countries get drinking water and sanitation services for everybody. Continue reading
Mar 01 Here’s what you need to know about Italy’s 2018 elections By James McBride, Council on Foreign Relations Italy’s elections will shape the country’s response to economic stagnation, migration woes, and European integration, with repercussions across the continent. Continue reading