Aug 31 The U.S. and allies flew bombers over the Korean Peninsula in a show of force. Here's why that's important. By Erica R. Hendry, Nick Schifrin Here's what you should know about the demonstration -- a direct response to North Korea’s launch of a ballistic missile over Japan earlier this week. Continue reading
Aug 31 Watch 4:26 News Wrap: State Department orders closure of Russian diplomatic sites By PBS News Hour In our News Wrap Thursday, the Trump administration ordered the Russian consulate in San Francisco and two sites in Washington and New York to close in retaliation for Moscow cutting U.S. diplomatic presence in Russia. Also, forecasters are watching a… Continue watching
Aug 31 Mattis begins sending additional troops to Afghanistan By Robert Burns, Associated Press The additional U.S. troops, part of President Donald Trump's newly-announced strategy on Afghanistan, have not yet arrived in the country. Continue reading
Aug 31 U.S. will shutter Russian consulate in San Francisco in retaliation against diplomatic cuts in Moscow By Josh Lederman, Associated Press Moscow forced the cut in American diplomatic staff earlier this year in retaliation for U.S. sanctions. Continue reading
Aug 31 PHOTOS: Remembering Princess Diana's life 20 years after her death By Larisa Epatko Known as the “people’s princess,” Diana Spencer seemed relatable because of her open affection toward her boys in an otherwise buttoned-up royal family. She gained admiration for her hands’ on approach to people in need and her dedication to global… Continue reading
Aug 30 Watch 9:09 Erdogan's crackdown targets every aspect of Turkish society By PBS News Hour, Nick Schifrin A failed military coup in Turkey last July served as a turning point for government efforts to crack down on opposition groups. The coup prompted Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to declare a state of emergency and since then thousands… Continue watching
Aug 30 Analysis: Should the U.S. set a 'red line' for North Korea? By Larisa Epatko We asked several analysts about whether the U.S. should draw a “red line” for North Korea and what its latest missile test means. Continue reading
Aug 30 Pentagon admits U.S. has more troops in Afghanistan than previously reported By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press Military officials have long quietly acknowledged there were far more forces in the country than the cap allowed, but commanders shuffled troops in and out, labeled many "temporary," and used other personnel accounting tactics to artificially keep the public count… Continue reading
Aug 29 Watch 6:57 Irresistible to tourists, has Venice become unwelcoming to its inhabitants? By PBS News Hour Venice has long been a city of trade and travelers, but Venetians now feel tourism is squeezing them out. The city is currently losing about 1,000 residents every year as the cost of housing rises and mass tourism poses a… Continue watching
Aug 29 Watch 4:16 North Korea missile launch over Japan shakes U.S. allies By PBS News Hour, Nick Schifrin A North Korean missile flew over the Japanese island of Hokkaido early Tuesday, prompting Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to call it "the greatest and gravest threat" and drawing an aggressive response from South Korea. Meanwhile, President Trump said "all options… Continue watching