Jul 12 Watch 10:13 Why are so many from this Russian republic fighting for ISIS? By PBS News Hour, Nick Schifrin In the republic of Dagestan, a brutal separatist insurgency has long fought against the Russian state. Now, as many as 5,000 Dagestanis have left to fight for the Islamic State. Why have so many answered the call? As part of… Continue watching
Jul 12 President Trump delays decision on whether to end Sudan sanctions By Josh Lederman, Associated Press The Trump administration delayed its decision Tuesday on whether to permanently lift sanctions on Sudan, giving itself three more months. Continue reading
Jul 11 Watch 6:00 With Mosul liberated, how does Iraq make sure ISIS can’t make a comeback? By PBS News Hour The Iraqi city of Mosul was declared liberated on Monday after being held by Islamic State militants since 2014. How does the Iraqi government plan to rebuild and to prevent ISIS from returning? Judy Woodruff speaks with Feisal Istrabadi of… Continue watching
Jul 11 Watch 12:08 Inside Russia’s propaganda machine By PBS News Hour, Nick Schifrin For years, the Kremlin and the media it controls have waged a multifaceted information (and disinformation) campaign inside Russia and pointed at its perceived adversaries, including the U.S. As part of our week-long series Inside Putin's Russia, special correspondent Nick… Continue watching
Jul 11 Paris and Los Angeles poised to host upcoming Summer Olympics By Amber Partida Los Angeles and Paris are poised to host the Summer Olympics within the upcoming decade, the International Olympic Committee unanimously said Tuesday. Continue reading
Jul 11 How to stay out of a nursing home and age independently By Roni Dengler A new study from Sweden outlines which aspects of a healthy lifestyle predict independent living late in life. Continue reading
Jul 11 These Soviet propaganda posters once evoked heroism, pride and anxiety By Larisa Epatko This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Russian Revolution in 1917. Take a look back at Soviet propaganda in poster form. Continue reading
Jul 10 Watch 4:54 News Wrap: NATO chief demands Russian troops leave Ukraine By PBS News Hour In the our news wrap Monday, the head of NATO demanded that Russia withdraw its troops from Ukraine. Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg addressed the parliament in Kiev, saying Europe and the U.S. are united in support of Ukraine. Also, Iraq’s… Continue watching
Jul 10 Watch 10:30 Pride, patriotism and how Putin helped redefine what it means to be a ‘true Russian’ By PBS News Hour, Nick Schifrin The new Russian identity is a combination of religion, old Russian traditions and rediscovered patriotism. It helps explain how today’s Russians think, how President Putin acts and why he remains popular. As part of our week-long series Inside Putin's Russia,… Continue watching
Jul 10 Tillerson hopes to mend strained U.S.-Turkey ties By Matthew Lee, Associated Press ISTANBUL — U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on Monday acknowledged severe strains in U.S.-Turkey relations, although he said he is hopeful of mending ties with the NATO ally and partner in the anti-Islamic State coalition. He also said he… Continue reading