Oct 18 The End of Aids? It’s a bold mission by any standard: to end the AIDS epidemic. But the tools are there, say officials of the Joint United Nations Program on HIV/AIDS. Watch our six part series on the plan. Continue reading
Oct 18 Desperate Journey Since June 2015, the NewsHour has extensively covered the migrant flow into Europe from Turkey and points beyond, putting a human face on one of the year's most-important ongoing international stories. Continue reading
Oct 18 Tillerson: 'Heartbreaking' reports of suffering in Myanmar By Matthew Lee, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is condemning reported atrocities committed against Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar, and he says those responsible — perhaps the country's military — will be held accountable. Continue reading
Oct 17 Watch 5:09 News Wrap: Trump's latest travel ban blocked by federal judge By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Tuesday, a federal judge in Hawaii struck down the Trump administration’s latest travel ban that extended to six mostly Muslim nations, plus North Korea and Venezuela. The move temporarily blocks enforcement of the order nationwide, but… Continue watching
Oct 17 Watch 9:12 Far-right groups gain ground in Sweden and Germany amid migrant influx By Malcolm Brabant Sunday’s election in Austria brought victory to 31-year-old Sebastian Kurz, who was elected chancellor on an anti-immigrant platform. Earlier, a strengthened far-right party dealt a blow to returning leader Angela Merkel in Germany’s election. As Sweden’s election approaches next year,… Continue watching
Oct 17 U.S.-backed Syrian forces recapture Raqqa from Islamic State group By Layla Quran U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces announced Tuesday that they had captured the city of Raqqa from Islamic State militants. Continue reading
Oct 17 WATCH: Trump, Greek prime minister hold joint press conference By Ken Thomas, Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is welcoming Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras to the White House to address a range of economic and security issues — and perhaps make amends. Continue reading
Oct 17 U.S., Japan agree to maximize diplomatic pressure on North Korea By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press TOKYO — U.S. and Japanese diplomats agreed Tuesday to maximize pressure on North Korea to resolve tensions over its nuclear program, while citing the need to be prepared for the worst if diplomacy fails. Continue reading
Oct 16 Watch 4:57 News Wrap: Dozens missing after deadly Mogadishu truck bombing By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Monday, more than 300 people are confirmed dead and nearly 400 wounded after Saturday’s massive truck bombing in Somalia’s capital Mogadishu. The government blamed the al-Qaida-linked group al-Shabab. Also, 31-year-old conservative Sebastian Kurz is set to… Continue watching
Oct 16 Watch 10:32 Why a power struggle has broken out over Kirkuk By PBS News Hour Two vital American allies have reignited their rivalry in Iraq. After months of simmering tensions, national military forces and militia moved to push Kurdish forces out of the disputed city of Kirkuk. Three weeks ago, the Kurds held a referendum… Continue watching