Jul 13 Obama deploys 47 U.S. troops to South Sudan amid heavy fighting By Josh Lederman, Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says he's deployed 47 U.S. troops to South Sudan amid a worrisome outbreak of fighting there. Continue reading
Jul 13 Britain confirms Theresa May as next prime minister By News Desk May will lead the nation at a volatile time, only weeks after a majority of Britain's voted to exit the European Union, prompting David Cameron, the previous prime minister, to resign… Continue reading
Jul 12 Watch 53:55 PBS NewsHour full episode July 12, 2016 By PBS News Hour Tuesday on the Newshour, President Obama and former President George W. Bush pay tribute to officers who died in a Dallas ambush. Also: Bernie Sanders throws support behind Hillary Clinton, China doubles down on its South China Sea claim, the… Continue watching
Jul 12 Watch 4:54 What next in the dispute over the South China Sea? By PBS News Hour China is rejecting a ruling by an international tribunal that its claim to a huge expanse of the South China Sea is invalid. The dispute was a victory for the Philippines and other nations that also hold claims to the… Continue watching
Jul 12 Watch 5:29 Family of slain journalist Marie Colvin sues Syria for her death By PBS News Hour The family of intrepid newswoman Marie Colvin, who died in a rocket attack on the besieged Syrian city of Homs in 2012, is suing the Assad regime for assassinating her. It’s not revenge they are seeking in court papers filed… Continue watching
Jul 12 Watch 2:05 Turning 315 billion pounds of plastic ocean pollution into sea-saving art By PBS News Hour At the Smithsonian’s National Zoo, a massive exhibit made entirely of 315 pounds of plastic pollution fished from the Pacific is on display. Called "Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea," it features 17 sculptures, from jellyfish to shark. The… Continue watching
Jul 12 International court rejects China's claims in South China Sea By Larisa Epatko An international court ruled Tuesday that China has no legal basis for its jurisdictional claims in the disputed South China Sea. It also said Beijing was violating the Philippines’ sovereign rights by constructing artificial islands there. Continue reading
Jul 12 Pentagon chief seeks better use of U.S. forces in Afghanistan By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press BAGRAM AIR FIELD, Afghanistan — U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter said Tuesday that the decision to give U.S. commanders more authority to work with Afghan troops and strike the Taliban will maximize the use and effectiveness of American forces in… Continue reading
Jul 12 At least 20 dead after two trains collide in Italy By Laura Santhanam At least 20 people are dead after two trains collided head-on along a rural stretch of southern Italy Tuesday, the Associated Press reported. Continue reading
Jul 11 Watch 53:24 PBS NewsHour full episode July 11, 2016 By PBS News Hour Monday on the NewsHour, President Barack Obama is set to fly to Dallas Tuesday to lead the nation in mourning for the five slain police officers. Also: two court bailiffs are shot dead in Michigan, a black police leader reveals… Continue watching