Jul 15 Afghan girls robotics team arrives in U.S. just in time By Josh Lederman, Associated Press Twice rejected for U.S. visas, an all-girls robotics team from Afghanistan arrived in Washington early Saturday after an extraordinary, last-minute intervention by President Donald Trump. Continue reading
Jul 14 Watch 11:09 What Russians think about Trump and the U.S. By PBS News Hour, Nick Schifrin There may be no more consequential relationship for the U.S. than with Russia. As part of our week-long series “Inside Putin's Russia,” special correspondent Nick Schifrin and producer Zach Fannin report in collaboration with the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting… Continue watching
Jul 14 Watch 3:41 How Nobel laureate Liu Xiaobo became the face of peaceful political opposition in China By PBS News Hour Nobel laureate and renowned human rights activist Liu Xiaobo died Thursday in China after complications with liver cancer. Since 2009, Liu had served time behind bars after calling for political reform that would democratize his homeland’s government. His work and… Continue watching
Jul 14 Lawmakers say world owes debt of gratitude to Liu Xiaobo By Kevin Freking, Associated Press The death of Liu Xiaobo is a catastrophic loss for China and the entire world, and his contributions to human rights should never be forgotten, members of Congress said. Continue reading
Jul 14 PHOTOS: Tanks, jets and U.S. troops at this year's Bastille Day parade By Larisa Epatko With President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump in attendance, France’s Bastille Day parade through Paris on Friday had an American flavor, including U.S. soldiers bedecked in World War I uniforms and the display of Old Glory. Continue reading
Jul 13 Watch News Wrap: Nobel laureate Liu Xiaobo dead at 61 By PBS News Hour In the our news wrap Thursday, Chinese political dissident and Nobel Peace Prize winner Liu Xiaobo died Thursday of liver cancer. He'd been released from a state prison last month. Also, former President Jimmy Carter was hospitalized for dehydration in… Continue watching
Jul 13 Watch 3:17 President Trump can't escape Russia questions in Paris By PBS News Hour President Trump arrived in Paris Thursday for talks with France’s leader Emmanuel Macron, aimed at strengthening the alliance between the two countries. However, the visit was partly overshadowed by the ongoing questions about whether the Trump campaign coordinated with the… Continue watching
Jul 13 Watch 11:21 The deadly risk of standing up to Putin By PBS News Hour, Nick Schifrin What can happen to you if you oppose the Kremlin? There is a high mortality rate among prominent critics of the Russian government, which some say is emblematic of how President Vladimir Putin runs the country. As part of our… Continue watching
Jul 13 Travel sanctions loom for nations that don't meet new U.S. security criteria By Matthew Lee, Associated Press The clock has started to tick on a 50-day deadline for foreign governments to meet new U.S. standards for passports and sharing information about their citizens. Continue reading
Jul 13 AP Report: Trump administration to confirm Iran is complying with nuclear deal By Josh Lederman, Associated Press Three officials say the administration say the certification does not prejudge the outcome of Trump's Iran policy review. Continue reading