Apr 11 Watch 2:26 News Wrap: North Korea warns against U.S. aggression with threat to strike By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Tuesday, North Korea issued a fiery new warning to the United States, threatening nuclear strikes on American military bases in South Korea and elsewhere if the U.S. makes any aggressive move. President Trump took to Twitter,… Continue watching
Apr 11 Watch 3:49 Tillerson faults Russia for not enforcing Syria chemical weapon pact By PBS News Hour Secretary of State Rex Tillerson arrived in Moscow amid tensions over a deadly chemical attack in Syria. Tillerson faulted Russia for failing to enforce a deal it helped negotiate to rid Syria of chemical weapons. Russian President Vladimir Putin likened… Continue watching
Apr 11 Bangladesh cuts power to leather district after years of environmental violations By Justin Kenny, Adam Matthews The water, gas and electricity cut-offs are the most significant actions by the government since the High Court first ruled against the Hazaribagh tanneries in 2001. Continue reading
Apr 11 U.S., Russia trade jabs over Syria before talks in Moscow By Josh Lederman, Associated Press Tillerson issued an ultimatum to Russia on Tuesday: Side with U.S. and likeminded countries on Syria, or embrace Iran, Hezbollah and Syria's Bashar Assad. Continue reading
Apr 11 How a chance encounter turned into a fashion company that helps women By Larisa Epatko A misunderstanding with a stranger on a train -- and the conversation that ensued -- shaped Julie Martin's future business. Continue reading
Apr 10 5 important stories that are totally free of politics By Joshua Barajas, Kristen Doerer, Iman Smith, Erica R. Hendry These stories didn't prompt breaking news alerts last week, but they're still important. Here's why. Continue reading
Apr 10 Watch 8:30 ‘We have to send a message’ on Syrian chemical weapons, says former Joint Chiefs chairman By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Apr 10 Watch 6:56 This university in Ghana focuses on critical thinking to change attitudes on corruption By PBS News Hour When Patrick Awuah -- a former Microsoft executive who was educated in the U.S. -- returned to his home country of Ghana, his goal of starting a software company was dashed by the lack of a qualified workforce. So instead… Continue watching
Apr 10 Watch 3:33 After U.S. missile strikes, what’s the next move on Syria? By PBS News Hour What does the U.S. plan next in response to civil war in Syria? Members of the Trump administration have appeared to send mixed messages about U.S. policy going forward, most notably on the future of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. Chief… Continue watching
Apr 10 Column: Addressing the myths surrounding U.S. foreign aid By Joannie Tremblay-Boire for The Conversation With foreign aid on the chopping block, it’s important for Americans to understand how it works, who benefits from it and how U.S. contributions stack up. Continue reading