Sep 02 Watch 54:37 PBS NewsHour full episode September 2, 2015 By PBS News Hour Wednesday on the NewsHour, migrants and refugees from nations in turmoil push for passage inside Europe. Also; Ukraine struggles to slow down violence in the east, the FBI warns of antiquities plundered by the Islamic State, doctors and lawyers join… Continue watching
Sep 02 Watch 3:32 Thousands of refugees stranded at Budapest train station By PBS News Hour The Hungarian government has halted rail travel for refugees and migrants, stranding hundreds at a makeshift camp. James Mates of Independent Television News reports from Budapest. Continue watching
Sep 02 First polio outbreak since 2010 reported in Europe, WHO says By Michelle Harven The World Health Organization reports two children in southwestern Ukraine have been diagnosed with polio for the first time in Europe since 2010. Continue reading
Sep 02 Islamic State claims responsibility for deadly blasts in Yemen By Margaret Sessa-Hawkins The Islamic State group in Yemen is claiming responsibility for two bombings in the capital of Sanaa, the Associated Press reports. So far, the attacks have left at least 20 people dead and dozens of others injured. The total death… Continue reading
Sep 02 In Saudi Arabia, women now can cast a vote and run for office By Larisa Epatko Voting rights for Saudi women took another step forward this week. Female candidates began registering to run in upcoming municipal elections — and for the first time, women will be able to vote for them. Continue reading
Sep 01 Watch 54:28 PBS NewsHour full episode September 1, 2015 By PBS News Hour Tuesday on the NewsHour, Pope Francis allows priests to forgive Catholic women who have had abortions. Also: Drilling for oil and conserving wildlife in the Arctic, an effort to stop young Tunisians from joining the Islamic State, confronting economic challenges… Continue watching
Sep 01 Watch 5:26 The timing and strategy behind Pope Francis' abortion forgiveness By PBS News Hour Pope Francis announced that Catholic priests will be given discretion to forgive women who have had abortions across the coming year. Judy Woodruff discusses the change in rhetoric with Elizabeth Dias of TIME. Continue watching
Sep 01 Watch 8:50 How young Tunisians went from Arab Spring to Islamic State By PBS News Hour In the wake of the Arab Spring, Tunisians hoped that jobs and prosperity would follow the rise of democracy in their country. But persistent unemployment and poverty have disenchanted many young people, sending waves of former protesters to fight for… Continue watching
Sep 01 Watch 6:56 Lagging behind Russia, White House calls for more Arctic icebreakers By PBS News Hour The White House called for faster construction of massive ocean icebreakers in a bid to catch up to Russia's Arctic fleet. That comes during President Obama's visit to Alaska, where he is appealing for action on global warming, while also… Continue watching
Sep 01 Watch 5:47 Supporting deal, Sen. Casey says Iran is far too close to a nuclear weapon right now By PBS News Hour President Obama is now just one vote away from being able to veto legislation blocking approval of the Iranian nuclear deal. Two Senate Democrats, Chris Coons of Delaware and Bob Casey of Pennsylvania, announced their support today. Sen. Bob Casey… Continue watching