Jan 08 Boko Haram burns 16 villages, leaving 2,000 feared dead By Ruth Tam Boko Haram razed at least 16 villages in northern Nigeria, leaving 2,000 people unaccounted for and feared dead since Monday, Nigerian officials said Thursday. Continue reading
Jan 08 ‘#JeSuisAhmed’ trending in support of slain Muslim police officer By Anna Sillers Although #JeSuisCharlie, referring to the attack on political newspaper Charlie Hebdo, has gained traction well beyond France, another hashtag is trending: #JeSuisAhmed. Continue reading
Jan 08 The Eiffel Tower goes dark in tribute to attack victims By Justin Scuiletti The Eiffel Tower went dark Thursday night in a tribute to those killed Wednesday in an attack on satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo. Continue reading
Jan 08 Lithuanian activists fight ‘Kremlin propaganda’ with stickers of beetles By Ruth Tam In Lithuania, consumers are fighting Russian propaganda with a little of their own --in sticker form. Continue reading
Jan 08 U.S. to reduce troops at European bases to save $500 million By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press WASHINGTON — The Pentagon Thursday unveiled sweeping plans to consolidate its forces in Europe, taking thousands of U.S. military and civilian personnel out of bases mostly in the United Kingdom and Portugal, in an effort that will save about $500… Continue reading
Jan 07 Watch 6:34 Why journalists face greater harm in an age of abundant and accessible media By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Jan 07 Watch 8:54 Understanding the threat of Islamic extremism in Europe – Part 3 By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Jan 07 Watch 3:53 Parisians protest attack on Charlie Hebdo and free speech – Part 2 By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Jan 07 Watch 6:37 News Wrap: Minibus explosion kills dozens outside Yemen police academy By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Jan 07 Watch 4:08 French police hunt for two brothers, teenager who killed 12 at satirical newspaper – Part 1 By PBS News Hour Continue watching