Jan 03 Watch 25:03 PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode Jan. 3, 2016 By PBS News Hour Sunday on NewsHour Weekend: ISIS suicide bombers kill at least 15 Iraqi security forces at a base near Tikrit, Oregon plans ahead to train a new generation of blue collar workers, and we say farewell to "Downton Abbey," as PBS's… Continue watching
Jan 03 Saudi Arabia cuts diplomatic ties with Iran after Shiite cleric's execution By Michael D. Regan Saudi Arabia severed diplomatic ties with Iran on Sunday in response to attacks on its embassy and a consulate. Widespread protests took place this weekend over Saudi Arabia executed a leading Shiite cleric. Continue reading
Jan 03 Watch Mideast protests rage after Saudi Arabia executes Shiite cleric By PBS News Hour Iran’s Supreme Leader warned on Sunday there would be divine retribution for Saudi Arabia’s rulers after the execution of a renowned Shiite cleric, as Iranian protesters ransacked the Saudi Embassy in Tehran in outrage. Liz Sly of The Washington Post… Continue watching
Jan 02 Watch 25:04 PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode Jan. 2, 2016 By PBS News Hour Saturday on NewsHour Weekend: Hundreds are urged to evacuate from the dangers of Midwest flooding, the Congressional agenda for 2016, as Washington gets back to work, and why some of the millions of owners of manufactured homes are facing financial… Continue watching
Jan 02 More work needed before any Iran sanctions, White House says By Kevin Freking, Associated Press The White House says it has more diplomatic and technical work to do before it will announce further sanctions in response to ballistic missile launches by Iran. Continue reading
Jan 02 Islamist militant group al Shabab uses Trump clip in recruitment video By Michael D. Regan As Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump continues to face criticism for calling for a ban on Muslims entering the United States less than a month ago, a group with links to the Islamic militant group al-Shabab has released a recruitment… Continue reading
Jan 01 Watch 7:26 Daily airstrikes and specter of ISIS loom over Aleppo civilians By PBS News Hour The plight of refugees fleeing the war in Syria has been well documented across the last year, but what is life like for those who stayed behind? Jeffrey Brown talks to journalist and activist Rami Jarrah about how civilians are… Continue watching
Jan 01 Watch 7:03 What signal is Iran sending with recent missile tests? By PBS News Hour The landmark Iran nuclear accord is soon due to be implemented fully, but renewed tensions between that country and the U.S. could affect the deal. The U.N. has said that recent ballistic missile tests violate prohibitions, prompting possible sanctions by… Continue watching
Jan 01 Watch 7:28 News Wrap: Gunman kills two in Tel Aviv attack By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Friday, a gunman killed two and wounded at least three others at a popular bar in Tel Aviv. A manhunt was launched for the unidentified shooter. Also, Bavaria's top security official says there's no longer any… Continue watching
Jan 01 Dubai investigates New Year's Eve fire that engulfed hotel By Joshua Barajas Investigators in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, launched a probe to determine the cause of a fire that broke out at The Address Downtown luxury hotel Thursday, a couple of hours before the city's New Year's Eve fireworks display. Continue reading