Oct 01 Watch 9:06 Saving treasured art after Italy's major earthquake By PBS News Hour In August, a 6.2-magnitude earthquake shook central Italy, killing almost 300 people, leaving thousands homeless, and causing an estimated $5 billion in property damage. Today, rescue efforts center on saving the area’s cultural artifacts. NewsHour Special Correspondent Christopher Livesay reports. Continue watching
Oct 01 Airstrikes target largest hospital in Aleppo, rebel-held territory in Syria By Michael D. Regan Airstrikes targeted hospitals in the Syrian city of Aleppo Saturday while government forces on the ground shelled rebel-held territory. Continue reading
Sep 30 Watch Understanding the rise of the Islamic State By PBS News Hour As a young man, Lawrence Wright first visited the Middle East when he taught English in Cairo. He has spent much of his life since reporting on the region -- documenting culture by sharing the stories of individuals. His new… Continue watching
Sep 30 Watch 3:49 Delegations from 75 countries pay tribute to Shimon Peres By PBS News Hour The funeral of Shimon Peres, who passed away Wednesday at 93, brought together delegations from 75 countries -- even those with a bitter history of war. After shaking hands with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu eulogized… Continue watching
Sep 30 Watch 10:34 Sex trafficking of African migrants in Europe is a 'modern plague' By PBS News Hour African women seeking a better life in Europe face a long, perilous, often fatal journey across the Mediterranean. But when they do arrive, they confront yet another threatening prospect: conscription into sex slavery. Eighty percent of all Nigerian women who… Continue watching
Sep 30 Hurricane Matthew gains strength in the Caribbean, becomes major storm By Nana Adwoa Antwi-Boasiako Meteorologists still do not know if or how the storm will make landfall in the United States. Continue reading
Sep 30 Philippines president compares himself to Hitler By Harry Zahn After arriving in Davao City, his hometown where he was once mayor, Duterte gave a rambling speech telling reporters he had been “portrayed to be a cousin of Hitler” by critics, Reuters reported. Continue reading
Sep 30 India to ratify climate agreement on Gandhi's birthday By Larisa Epatko India, the world’s third-largest emitter of greenhouse gases, plans to ratify the Paris climate agreement on Sunday. Continue reading
Sep 30 President Obama says Shimon Peres 'never saw his dream of peace fulfilled' By Kevin Freking, Associated Press Obama and other world leaders hailed Peres for his vision and his leadership in securing a strong defense. But they also spoke of his never-ending quest for peace. Obama said Peres understood the Palestinians must be seen as equal in… Continue reading
Sep 29 Watch 7:46 How this farming project helps Afghan women grow financial independence By PBS News Hour In the 15 years since the U.S. went into Afghanistan, $1.5 billion has been spent to develop women’s rights in the country. But even with significant improvements, there remain many hardships, including domestic violence and the lack of educational opportunity. Continue watching