Nov 10 Watch 7:52 Why the Islamic State tried an audacious attack on Kirkuk By PBS News Hour In October, the Islamic State launched an offensive on the city of Kirkuk, Iraq. The attack was ultimately suppressed by Kurdish military forces, but it also diverted other anti-ISIS efforts and possibly escalated ethnic tensions in the culturally diverse city. Continue watching
Nov 10 Column: 5 challenges Trump will face in the world By Simon Reich for The Conversation Unlike in the past, America appears as divided over key aspects of foreign policy as it is over domestic policy. So how does President-elect Donald Trump hope that to handle that divide, and what will be the major issues facing… Continue reading
Nov 09 Watch 6:12 World leaders react to Trump victory with apprehension and applause By PBS News Hour How are world leaders responding to the election of Donald Trump as the next U.S. president? Russian President Vladimir Putin was among the first to congratulate the winner. But the election left NATO allies nervous, and on Wednesday, alliance leaders… Continue watching
Nov 09 What will foreign policy look like under President Trump? By Larisa Epatko We asked a number of analysts for their thoughts on the future of U.S. foreign policy under a Donald Trump presidency. Continue reading
Nov 09 World leaders react to Donald Trump's win By Larisa Epatko With much still up in the air about how President-elect Donald Trump will approach issues brewing abroad, several world leaders commented on his win. Continue reading
Nov 08 Watch 53:25 PBS NewsHour full episode Nov. 8, 2016 By PBS News Hour Tuesday on the NewsHour, voters head to the polls to choose between the first woman president and a businessman running for his first elected office. We get perspectives from high-profile supporters of both candidates, an update on the integrity of… Continue watching
Nov 07 Watch 53:15 PBS NewsHour full episode Nov. 7, 2016 By PBS News Hour Monday on the NewsHour, Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump are still revving up voters on the eve of the election. We offer a full analysis of what to watch for on Election Day. Also: Reconnecting with a Syrian family one… Continue watching
Nov 07 Watch 3:57 News Wrap: Kurdish forces launch Raqqa campaign against ISIS By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Monday, Kurdish-led forces pressed toward the Islamic State’s de facto capital Raqqa after announcing the offensive Sunday. Also, the Justice Department announced it is sending 500 staffers to 28 states to watch for civil rights violations… Continue watching
Nov 07 Watch 9:30 For this Syrian refugee family, starting anew in the U.S. is a solitary struggle By Marcia Biggs When the Darbi family arrived in New Jersey, they brought relief and hope for escaping a war zone in Syria and building new lives. But today the family is struggling financially and finding few means of support. Special correspondent Marcia… Continue watching
Nov 07 5 important stories that got lost in the Clinton and Trump election chatter By Joshua Barajas Thanks to the election, these important stories didn't get the Page 1 treatment they deserved. Continue reading