Jun 17 Watch 7:15 Is the economic cost of Brexit too great? By PBS News Hour With a British referendum looming over whether to leave the European Union, many in favor of staying cite cultural and altruistic reasons. But according to some, including Prime Minister David Cameron, Brexit would also have severe economic consequences, including massive… Continue watching
Jun 17 Citing security concerns, Turkey bans Istanbul's gay pride march By Eugene Mason In response, parade organizers are speaking out against the ban. They said stopping the parade is illegal, and they promised to take the issue to court. Continue reading
Jun 17 Russia track and field banned from Rio Olympics By News Desk The international officiating body for track and field has banned Russian athletes from competing at the Rio Olympics due to a doping scandal. Continue reading
Jun 17 The world's ever evolving diets in 4 infographics By Amanda Montañez, Scientific American Three new infographics highlight changing diets around the world. Continue reading
Jun 17 What is Brexit? 8 reads on Britain's big choice By Larisa Epatko The UK is holding a referendum on June 23 on whether Britain should exit the European Union. We collected some handy guides and interesting reads on what to expect either way. Continue reading
Jun 17 50 U.S. diplomats dissent of Obama's Syria policy in internal memo By Bradley Klapper, Associated Press In internal document, U.S. diplomats demand Syria action. Continue reading
Jun 16 Watch 8:17 Will Zika virus overshadow the Rio Olympics? By PBS News Hour In Brazil, epicenter of the Zika virus, local authorities and organizers of the upcoming Olympic Games have been striving to assure the world that it's safe for athletes and tourists. The World Health Organization has issued a series of guidelines… Continue watching
Jun 16 Watch 6:27 Problems driving migrant crisis persist, but the welcome mat has been rolled back By PBS News Hour The EU deal with Turkey to stem the tide of migrants crossing the Aegean Sea has seen more and more asylum seekers flocking to the western Mediterranean, with deadly results. More than 1,000 have drowned there in the past several… Continue watching
Jun 16 Watch 7:16 Brexit: the case for leaving By PBS News Hour Amid the refugee and eurozone crises plaguing continental Europe, Britain is deciding whether or not to remain in the European Union. But migrants and economics are only part of why many are pushing for Brexit. The crux of the issue,… Continue watching
Jun 16 British lawmaker killed ahead of Brexit vote By Larisa Epatko A British member of parliament, Jo Cox, was killed in northern England on Thursday, days ahead of a referendum on whether the UK should leave the European Union, known as “Brexit.”… Continue reading