Jan 05 U.S. Pacific Fleet shrinks as China grows more aggressive By Audrey McAvoy, Associated Press PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii — When the U.S. wanted to show the world it didn't recognize what it called China's "excessive" territorial claims in disputed waters of the South China Sea this fall, it sent a warship near one of Beijing's… Continue reading
Jan 04 Watch 54:27 PBS NewsHour full episode Jan. 4, 2016 By PBS News Hour Monday on the NewsHour, Saudi Arabia and its allies break diplomatic ties with Iran as the conflict between rivals intensifies. Also: Bill Clinton campaigns in New Hampshire for Hillary, armed protesters make a stand at a wildlife refuge, the refugee… Continue watching
Jan 04 Watch 7:04 Sweden, Denmark move to tighten their borders By PBS News Hour Denmark is instituting ID checks on its frontier with Germany, just as Sweden has enacted a strict new border policy, steps that further erode the 20-year Schengen Agreement guaranteeing free movement across most of mainland Europe. Special correspondent Malcolm Brabant… Continue watching
Jan 04 Watch 7:23 How does the Iran-Saudi Arabia conflict affect Mideast diplomacy? By PBS News Hour Why did Saudi Arabia execute a prominent Shiite cleric if it knew that it would inflame tensions with Iran? Judy Woodruff gets analysis of what that rivalry means for the region from Vali Nasr of John Hopkins University and Randa… Continue watching
Jan 04 Watch 3:35 Saudi allies cut diplomatic relations with Iran By PBS News Hour A weekend war of words has ignited a full-scale diplomatic confrontation between Saudi Arabia and Iran, pitting Sunnis against Shiites and Persians against Arabs. Saudi Arabia's execution of a prominent Shiite cleric touched off widespread protests, condemnation and violent backlash… Continue watching
Jan 04 Who's siding with Saudi Arabia in rift with Iran? By Larisa Epatko Nations are taking sides in the dispute between Saudi Arabia and Iran after the Saudi government executed prominent Shiite cleric Sheikh Nimr al-Nimr over the weekend. Continue reading
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