Jul 29 Who is Mullah Omar and is he dead? By Larisa Epatko Taliban leader Mullah Mohammad Omar, who has been in hiding since the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the United States, is reportedly dead. Is it for real this time?… Continue reading
Jul 29 In Morocco, Muslims and Jews study side-by-side but for how long? By Madeline Gressel, Zoe Lake, Siyi Chen, Kelsey Doyle and Khadija Boukharfane For many people, Judaism in the Middle East conjures images of discord. But the Islamic nation of Morocco is an exception -- it’s a place where Jews are embraced. So why are they leaving?… Continue reading
Jul 28 Watch 6:11 How slavery and murder goes unpunished on the high seas By PBS News Hour The global economy and our daily lives have become increasingly dependent on shipping, as millions of ships carry roughly 90 percent of the world's goods. But we know little of the crime and lawlessness that takes place at sea. Ian… Continue watching
Jul 28 Watch 11:09 Why hosting the Olympics may not be a golden opportunity By PBS News Hour Yesterday, the city of Boston withdrew its bid to host the 2024 Olympic games, renewing debate on whether the costly feat of hosting the games is worth it. Judy Woodruff speaks with Olympic campaign strategist George Hirthler and Andrew Zimbalist… Continue watching
Jul 28 Watch 4:06 Is there a connection between Pollard release timing and Iran deal? By PBS News Hour Lawyers for convicted spy Jonathan Pollard announced today that he would be granted parole after nearly 30 years. Pollard, a former Naval intelligence analyst, was convicted of selling classified information to Israel. Judy Woodruff discusses the case with Devlin Barrett… Continue watching
Jul 28 Watch 7:54 News Wrap: Turkey strikes Kurdish rebels after soldier death as NATO meets on Islamic State By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Jul 28 In Yemen, people 'begging for food' amid bombings and blockades By Larisa Epatko A new Oxfam report says fighting and economic blockades in Yemen are making food prices soar and causing an additional 25,000 people to go hungry each day. Continue reading
Jul 28 Following hormone controversy, Indian sprinter wins the right to run By Alison Moore Indian sprinter Dutee Chand won the right to compete in track and field after international sports officials said her testosterone levels were too high and barred her from competition. Continue reading
Jul 28 NATO backs Turkey's campaign against militants By News Desk At a rare emergency meeting in Brussels, NATO members offered support for Turkey’s campaign against militants in Syria and Iraq, but cautioned the country against using undue military force. Continue reading
Jul 28 Moammar Gadhafi's son sentenced to death by firing squad By News Desk A court in Libya has sentenced Seif al-Islam Gadhafi, son of slain Libyan dictator Moammar Gadhafi, to death by firing squad for murder and inciting genocide during the 2011 civil war. Continue reading