Mar 11 Watch 1:27 Watch these music videos created by Cricket World Cup contenders By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Mar 11 What does ‘Life in Baghdad’ look like beyond war? By Colleen Shalby It’s difficult to imagine Baghdad today framed without images violence from its recent past. But a short film from PBS's Frontline, "Life in Baghdad," reveals a side of the city that so often is forgotten amid the past decade… Continue reading
Mar 11 U.S. to send unarmed drones, but no lethal aid, to Ukraine By Nedra Pickler, Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States announced Wednesday that it is sending small unarmed drones, armored Humvees and other assistance to Ukraine in its fight against Russian-backed separatists. Lethal weapons were not included, to the dismay of some U.S. lawmakers. Continue reading
Mar 11 Kurdish president weighs broader role in Islamic State fight By Jane Arraf NEAR ZUMAR, Iraq -- Kurdish President Masoud Barzani looks out at the rolling hills beyond the sandbags of a forward command base near the Syrian border. Continue reading
Mar 11 Kerry says Congress would not be able to change terms of Iran deal By Bradley Klapper, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Secretary of State John Kerry said Wednesday that U.S. lawmakers won't be able to change the terms of any nuclear agreement with Iran because it won't be legally binding, a statement likely to inspire greater congressional opposition. Continue reading
Mar 11 Swine flu outbreak sweeping India worse than health officials admit, study suggests By Laura Santhanam A new study suggests that a strain of swine flu currently sweeping India has mutated from one that spread worldwide in 2009, making the current strain far more dangerous than Indian health officials indicated. Continue reading
Mar 11 Top military chief Dempsey voices concerns about fight against Islamic State By Deb Riechmann, Associated Press America's top military officer says that while Iran's support in the fight against Islamic State militants is helpful, the U.S. remains concerned about what happens "after the drums stop beating" and IS is defeated. Continue reading
Mar 10 Watch 5:30 Why did India ban a documentary on a deadly gang rape? By PBS News Hour The 2012 deadly gang rape of a 23-year-old medical student in Delhi sparked outrage around the world and led to unprecedented protests. A new documentary, “India’s Daughter,” sheds light on the violence, shame and injustice that Indian women often face. Continue watching
Mar 10 Watch 9:18 Why did senators go around the president on Iran? By PBS News Hour What prompted 47 Republican senators to send a letter to the leaders of Iran voicing concern about a potential nuclear deal made without congressional approval? Judy Woodruff gets two views on the GOP showdown with the White House from Sen. Continue watching
Mar 10 Watch 2:50 McConnell defends Senate GOP’s letter to Iran leadership By PBS News Hour Continue watching