Nov 30 In Afghanistan, using sports to fill the gender gap By Larisa Epatko By day, Stephanie Case is a human rights officer for the U.N. Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights in Gaza. After hours, she operates the nonprofit Free to Run … and she’s probably running, too. Continue reading
Nov 30 Obama: Climate pact an 'act of defiance' after Paris attacks By Nancy Benac, Associated Press LE BOURGET, France -- Pushing for a powerful climate deal, President Barack Obama called the global talks opening Monday outside Paris an "act of defiance" against terrorism that proves the world stands undeterred by Islamic State-linked attacks in Europe and… Continue reading
Nov 29 Watch 22:27 PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode Nov. 29, 2015 By PBS News Hour Sunday on NewsHour Weekend, the world's attention turns again to Paris for a global climate summit, Pope Francis visits the Central African Republic, a nation caught in a violent conflict between Christians and Muslims, and a preview of a series… Continue watching
Nov 29 Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg launch international fund for clean energy tech By Melanie Saltzman, Nsikan Akpan Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, the White House and global leaders have launched two international, multi-billion dollar funds to develop clean energy technologies. Continue reading
Nov 29 Pope Francis makes first visit to war-torn country By Michael D. Regan Amid tight security, Pope Francis arrived on Sunday in the Central African Republic, a country uprooted by an ongoing civil war. Continue reading
Nov 29 Watch 3:32 Pope Francis calls for peace, reconciliation in Central African Republic By PBS News Hour On the final stop of his African tour, Pope Francis brought a message of peace and reconciliation on Sunday to the Central African Republic, a nation that has seen steady violence between Christians and Muslims during the past two years. Continue watching
Nov 29 What to expect from the COP21 climate talks in Paris By Andrew Mach Even as world leaders descend upon the city in hopes of reaching an agreement to halt climate change, the main variable setting apart the 2015 Paris Climate Conference are the realities of global security. Continue reading
Nov 29 174 detained as climate protesters clash with police in Paris By News Desk French riot police descended on Place de la République in central Paris on Sunday, firing tear gas on climate change activists who rallied despite a government ban on an organized march. Continue reading
Nov 29 Carson: Syrian refugees don't want to come to the U.S. By Associated Press After touring Syrian refugee camps in Jordan, Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson on Saturday suggested that camps should serve as a long-term solution for millions, while other refugees could be absorbed by Middle Eastern countries. Continue reading