Dec 03 Russia sees Trump as conduit for eased sanctions By Vivian Salama, Associated Press Russia's government denies that it tampered in the U.S. election, but now that the results are in, members of President Vladimir Putin's United Russia party aren't holding back. Continue reading
Dec 02 Watch 7:37 Cuban attitudes toward Castro range from devout to cynical By PBS News Hour, Nick Schifrin In the week following Fidel Castro’s death, reactions have been mixed among those who remember his reign or are still influenced by it. For many, Castro was a symbol of Cuba's hope, following the Batista dictatorship, for strong leadership in… Continue watching
Dec 02 Trump's call with Taiwan's president could threaten China relations By Jonathan Lemire, Matthew Pennington, Associated Press Trump's transition team says the two leaders noted the "close economic, political, and security ties" that exist between Taiwan and the United States. Continue reading
Dec 02 Gambia president to concede defeat after 22 years in office By Nana Adwoa Antwi-Boasiako Yahya Jammeh, who led the West African nation of Gambia for the past 22 years, is expected to concede defeat real estate developer Adama Barrow. Continue reading
Dec 01 Watch 5:13 Despite advances, lingering challenges in the global fight against AIDS By PBS News Hour On World AIDS Day, we take a look at efforts being made to improve prevention and treatment of the virus. While encouraging advancements have been achieved, AIDS is still the number one killer of women ages 18 to 55. William… Continue watching
Dec 01 Watch 2:50 News Wrap: As Tennessee wildfire smoke clears, recovery efforts intensify By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Thursday, the smoke is clearing from days of wildfires in Tennessee’s Great Smoky Mountains, and recovery efforts are in full swing. The blazes in and around the eastern city of Gatlinburg left 10 people dead before… Continue watching
Dec 01 Watch 8:36 These medical volunteers risk their lives to save Mosul's injured By PBS News Hour On the front lines of Mosul, Iraq, two young American volunteers aid those injured in battle. Pete Reed and Derek Coleman treat Iraqi soldiers and civilians right in the path of fire, far closer than other medical providers. Without their… Continue watching
Dec 01 UK adopts unprecedented electronic surveillance bill. Could the U.S. be next? By Ryan Connelly Holmes The United States could look to the United Kingdom's new Snoopers Charter as a model for expanding electronic surveillance, experts say. Continue reading
Dec 01 Banana exporter Jovenel Moise wins Haiti's presidential election By News Desk Jovenel Moise, known as “Banana Man” because he exports produce, won Haiti’s Nov. 20 presidential election with more than half of the vote, said Haiti’s electoral council this week. Continue reading
Dec 01 Colombia's Congress ratifies retooled peace deal By News Desk The Colombian Congress ratified a revised peace agreement between the government and FARC rebels Wednesday night. Continue reading