Oct 27 For Russian children, fears of cancer are eased by a special doll By Larisa Epatko For a child, a cancer diagnosis can be the stuff of nightmares. So doctors in Russia have started using a doll to demonstrate treatments, answer questions and try to ease fears. Continue reading
Oct 26 Watch 7:01 Pakistan’s polio health workers make inroads toward eradication By Fred de Sam Lazaro Polio remains prevalent across Pakistan, one of only three countries in the world where the crippling viral disease is endemic. A campaign to dispense vaccinations have helped relieve the crisis, but threats of violence and misinformation from the Taliban are… Continue watching
Oct 26 Watch 4:43 Mountain climbing gives Afghan girls a chance to breathe free By PBS News Hour Few are brave enough to climb Afghanistan's rugged mountains. But for women, harassment from extremist groups make practicing outdoor sports even more difficult. A new organization is helping women find peace living in the war-stricken country by teaching them how… Continue watching
Oct 26 US imposes sanctions on 10 North Korean officials over human rights abuses By Associated Press It's the latest step in a U.S. effort to increase diplomatic and economic pressure on Pyongyang. Continue reading
Oct 25 Watch 5:13 What Xi Jinping’s power play means for U.S.-China relations By PBS News Hour The Communist Party congress ended with the anticipated reveal of China's new leadership, but no clear successor to President Xi Jinping was named. With his ideology now enshrined in the party's constitution, Xi is solidifying his grip on power. John… Continue watching
Oct 24 Chinese President Xi elevated to Mao status By Larisa Epatko At the conclusion of the Communist Party National Conference on Tuesday, Chinese President Xi Jinping not only was re-elected president for another five years but his philosophy on Chinese socialism was included in the party’s constitution, alongside the words of… Continue reading
Oct 24 What’s the difference between genocide and ethnic cleansing? By Layla Quran World leaders have chosen their words carefully when describing the mass exodus of Rohingya fleeing violence in Myanmar, so far largely avoiding the legally specific and politically charged term "genocide."… Continue reading
Oct 24 U.S. preps recommendation to confirm Rohingya ‘ethnic cleansing,’ officials say By Matthew Pennington, Associated Press That assessment would raise pressure on the Trump administration and U.S. lawmakers to consider new sanctions on Myanmar, a country that had been lauded for its democratic transition. Continue reading
Oct 24 Kim Jong Un is dangerous and a risk-taker, but not a ‘madman,’ analysts say By Harry Zahn Despite the labels, most experts on North Korea say Kim Jong Un’s actions may be coming from a more calculated and strategic place than many realize. Continue reading
Oct 23 Watch 6:49 News Wrap: U.S. forces in Afghanistan ‘not a blank check commitment, says Tillerson By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Monday, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson made a surprise visit to Afghanistan, as the Trump administration commits more troops to shore up the Afghan regime. Tillerson also flew to Baghdad in a bid to curb Iran's… Continue watching